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'''Closing Variants:'''
'''Closing Variants:'''
*May 11, 1984-September 20, 1991, January 29, 1993: Scrolling in the end credits is the same exact logo, minus the purple triangle with the gold outline color. Above it is the text "A TRI-STAR RELEASE". On some films such as ''The Natural'', ''Johnny Handsome'', ''The Freshman'', and ''Sniper'', the text "A TriStar (or Tri-Star) Release" appears below the logo. ''Flashpoint'' has the "A TRI-STAR RELEASE" text on the right of the logo. ''Sweet Dreams'', produced by [[HBO/Silver Screen Partners|HBO in association with Silver Screen Partners]], has the text "Presented by HBO Pictures in association with Silver Screen Partners" above the Pegasus logo and the "A TRI-STAR RELEASE" text below. ''Made in U.S.A'', produced by [[Hemdale Film Corporation|Hemdale]], has the text "Released through Tri-Star Pictures".  
*May 11, 1984-September 20, 1991, January 29, 1993: Scrolling in the end credits is the same exact logo, minus the purple triangle with the gold outline color. Above it is the text "A TRI-STAR RELEASE". On some films such as ''The Natural'', ''Johnny Handsome'', ''The Freshman'', and ''Sniper'', the text "A TriStar (or Tri-Star) Release" appears below the logo. ''Flashpoint'' has the "A TRI-STAR RELEASE" text on the right of the logo. ''Sweet Dreams'', produced by [[HBO/Silver Screen Partners|HBO in association with Silver Screen Partners]], has the text "Presented by HBO Pictures in association with Silver Screen Partners" above the Pegasus logo and the "A TRI-STAR RELEASE" text below. ''Made in U.S.A'', produced by [[Hemdale Film Corporation|Hemdale]], has the text "Released through Tri-Star Pictures".  
*December 11, 1991-October 16, 1992: The closing variant of the still logo from trailers and the 1991 TriStar Television logo, minus the "{{font|Times New Roman|'''TELEVISION'''}}" box below "{{font|Times New Roman|'''STAR'''}}" nor "{{font|Times New Roman|'''PICTURES'''}}" below the triangle with "A TRISTAR RELEASE" above. Sometimes, the rectangular box is seen below the logo, but lacks the "{{font|Times New Roman|'''TELEVISION'''}}" text. Starting in late 1992, there is a new version with "{{font|Times New Roman|'''RELEASED BY'''}}" above the logo and a box with a Sony Pictures Entertainment byline. This was seen on ''Wind'' and ''Candyman (1992)''.
*December 11, 1991-October 16, 1992: The closing variant of the still logo from trailers and the 1991 TriStar Television logo, minus the "{{font|Times New Roman|'''TELEVISION'''}}" box below "{{font|Times New Roman|'''STAR'''}}" nor "{{font|Times New Roman|'''PICTURES'''}}" below the triangle with "A TRISTAR RELEASE" above. Sometimes, the rectangular box is seen below the logo, but lacks the "{{font|Times New Roman|'''TELEVISION'''}}" text. Starting in late 1992, there is a new version with "{{font|Times New Roman|'''RELEASED BY'''}}" above the logo and a box with a Sony Pictures Entertainment byline. This was seen on ''Wind'' and ''Candyman'' (1992).
*At the end of ''Avalon'', a still version of the opening logo is seen.
*At the end of ''Avalon'', a still version of the opening logo is seen.
*On a few Carolco films such as ''Narrow Margin'', ''Jacob's Ladder'' and ''L.A. Story'', it lacks the "A Tri-Star Release" text as it just has the print logo.
*On a few Carolco films such as ''Narrow Margin'', ''Jacob's Ladder'' and ''L.A. Story'', it lacks the "A Tri-Star Release" text as it just has the print logo.
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'''Audio Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
*On some films such as ''Birdy'', ''Candyman (1992)'', ''The Muppets Take Manhattan'' (the [[Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment|Columbia TriStar]] DVD release and a Pluto-TV print have the fanfare, while the Hulu, CTHV VHS print and a February 11, 2023 Film4 UK airing use the silent version), a recent [[Turner Classic Movies|TCM]] broadcast of ''Places in the Heart'' (also on the Columbia TriStar DVD release of said film), and the original theatrical release and some streaming prints of the theatrical version of ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' (1991) (save for the Director's Cut), the logo is silent.
*On some films such as ''Birdy'', ''Candyman'' (1992), ''The Muppets Take Manhattan'' (the [[Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment|Columbia TriStar]] DVD release and a Pluto-TV print have the fanfare, while the Hulu, CTHV VHS print and a February 11, 2023 Film4 UK airing use the silent version), a recent [[Turner Classic Movies|TCM]] broadcast of ''Places in the Heart'' (also on the Columbia TriStar DVD release of said film), and the original theatrical release and some streaming prints of the theatrical version of ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' (save for the Director's Cut), the logo is silent.
*On ''The Principal'' and ''Chaplin'', the music begins a few seconds before the logo fades in.
*On ''The Principal'' and ''Chaplin'', the music begins a few seconds before the logo fades in.
*Sometimes, the 1984 fanfare has extra reverb after it ends.
*Sometimes, the fanfare has extra reverb after it ends.
*On the 2004 [[Lionsgate]] DVD release of ''Universal Solider'' (1992), the 1984 fanfare is barely audible, likely due to a printing error.
*On the 2004 [[Lionsgate]] DVD release of ''Universal Solider'', the fanfare is barely audible, likely due to a printing error.
*On some prints of ''Rambo: First Blood Part II'' (beginning with the 2002 Artisan VHS and DVD releases) and other Carolco films, the Carolco theme is heard (one TV airing of the movie has a higher-pitched version of the fanfare). This also appeared on a 1995 Australian television broadcast of ''Iron Eagle II'' (with the 1988 theme), likely due to poor plastering. The original domestic print had the standard TriStar fanfare, as this was the version used on HBO early on, starting in 1986.
*On some prints of ''Rambo: First Blood Part II'' (beginning with the 2002 Artisan VHS and DVD releases) and other Carolco films, the Carolco theme is heard (one TV airing of the movie has a higher-pitched version of the fanfare). This also appeared on a 1995 Australian television broadcast of ''Iron Eagle II'' (with the 1988 theme), likely due to poor plastering. The original domestic print had the standard TriStar fanfare, as this was the version used on HBO early on, starting in 1986.
*On the U.S. Scream Factory Blu-ray print of ''Lifeforce'' (1985), the 1984 fanfare plays in a lower pitch.
*On the U.S. Scream Factory Blu-ray print of ''Lifeforce'', the fanfare plays in a lower pitch.
*A French print of the 1986 version of ''The Hitcher'' had this logo with the music from the [[Cannon Films]] logo, probably thanks to a sloppy plastering error.
*A French print of ''The Hitcher'' (1986) had this logo with the music from the [[Cannon Films]] logo, probably due to a plastering error.
*Tubi's print of ''Bat*21'' (1988) uses a master that preserved this logo but also features the 1995 [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]] lion roar, due to a reverse plastering error.
*Tubi's print of ''Bat*21'' uses a master that preserved this logo but also features the 1995 [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]] lion roar, due to a reverse plastering error.
*Current TV prints of ''Matilda'' (1996), which airs on some channels, such as TBS and Freeform in the U.S., YTV and Disney Channel in Canada, Disney Channel in Latin America and Seven Network in Australia for example, feature this logo.  It uses the 1993 fanfare instead of the 1984 fanfare, like Disney Channel airings in Latin America for example, due to a reverse plastering error.
*Current TV prints of ''Matilda'', which airs on some channels, such as TBS and Freeform in the U.S., YTV and Disney Channel in Canada, Disney Channel in Latin America and Seven Network in Australia for example, feature this logo.  It uses the 1993 fanfare instead of the 1984 fanfare, like Disney Channel airings in Latin America for example, due to a reverse plastering error.
*On StudioCanal prints of ''Red Heat'' (1988), the TriStar logo plays in double high tone. If one listens closely, the PAL tone is briefly heard before going to the double high tone pitch.
*On StudioCanal prints of ''Red Heat'', the theme plays in double high tone. If one listens closely, the PAL tone is briefly heard before going to the double high tone pitch.


'''Availability:''' Appears on TriStar films from 1984 through 1993.
'''Availability:''' Appears on TriStar films from 1984 through 1993.
* This logo made its first appearance on ''Where the Boys Are '84'' (released on April 6, 1984), and made its final appearance on ''Cliffhanger'' (released on May 20, 1993).
* This logo made its first appearance on ''Where the Boys Are '84'' (released on April 6, 1984), and made its final appearance on ''Cliffhanger'' (released on May 20, 1993).
* This logo also replaces the 1993 logo on certain TV airings and prints of ''Matilda'' (1996), including TBS and Freeform in the U.S., YTV and Disney Channel in Canada, Disney Channel in Latin America, which sometimes uses the 1993 music over the 1984 logo, like Disney Channel airings in Latin America for example, likely due to a reverse plastering error.
* This logo also replaces the 1993 logo on certain TV airings and prints of ''Matilda'', including TBS and Freeform in the U.S., YTV and Disney Channel in Canada, Disney Channel in Latin America, which sometimes uses the 1993 music over the 1984 logo, like Disney Channel airings in Latin America for example, likely due to a reverse plastering error.
* Many video and international theatrical releases of Carolco productions remove this logo, but it's still preserved on some films.
* Many video and international theatrical releases of Carolco productions remove this logo, but it's still preserved on some films.
* It may have also been seen on original theatrical prints of the first ''Silent Night, Deadly Night'' film, but these particular prints have more than likely been destroyed in the aftermath of that film's controversy and subsequent withdrawal from theaters.
* It may have also been seen on original theatrical prints of the first ''Silent Night, Deadly Night'' film, but these particular prints have more than likely been destroyed in the aftermath of that film's controversy and subsequent withdrawal from theaters.
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'''Audio Variants:'''  
'''Audio Variants:'''  
*Starting with ''The Big Hit'', released on April 24, 1998, the fanfare was rearranged. This fanfare also plasters the original version on the original DVD release of ''Desperate Measures''.
*Starting with ''The Big Hit'', released on April 24, 1998, the fanfare was rearranged. This fanfare also plasters the first arrangement on the original DVD release of ''Desperate Measures''.
*Sometimes, this logo is silent (found on international prints of ''Fortress 2: Re-Entry'' and ''Cowboy Bebop: The Movie''). Other times, the opening theme of the movie plays over the logo.
*Sometimes, this logo is silent (found on international prints of ''Fortress 2: Re-Entry'' and ''Cowboy Bebop: The Movie''). Other times, the opening theme of the movie plays over the logo.
*On earlier films with this logo, such as ''Jury Duty'' and some prints (such as the 1997 and 1999 DVD releases) of ''Sleepless in Seattle'', the 1984 fanfare is used.
*On earlier films with this logo, such as ''Jury Duty'' and some prints (such as the 1997 and 1999 DVD releases) of ''Sleepless in Seattle'', the 1984 fanfare is used.
*On the DVD releases, the BYUtv airing, and Pluto TV prints of ''Little Secrets'', the 1993 fanfare is in double high tone. The Spanish track on the 2003 DVD release, however, retains the normal tone of the logo's 1993 fanfare.
*On the DVD releases, the BYUtv airing, and Pluto TV prints of ''Little Secrets'', the fanfare is in double high tone. The Spanish track on the 2003 DVD release, however, retains the normal pitch of the fanfare.


'''Availability:''' Appears on TriStar films from 1993 to 2015. After its retirement, the 2014 version of its closing logo continued usage for three years after the next logo was introduced.  
'''Availability:''' Appears on TriStar films from 1993 to 2015. After its retirement, the 2014 version of its closing logo continued usage for three years after the next logo was introduced.  
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*This is also preserved on the Live Home Video VHS, DVD and LaserDisc releases of ''Wagons East!'' (which was the last Carolco film distributed by TriStar Pictures).
*This is also preserved on the Live Home Video VHS, DVD and LaserDisc releases of ''Wagons East!'' (which was the last Carolco film distributed by TriStar Pictures).
*It also appears on international printings and U.S. video releases of ''Faster''.
*It also appears on international printings and U.S. video releases of ''Faster''.
*The silent version also makes an appearance at the start of Sony's PAL DVD release of Wes Craven's ''Shocker'' (1989) before the [[Universal Pictures]] logo, plastering the previous logo. Despite Carolco having international rights, Sony released the film on DVD internationally in the mid-2000s before [[StudioCanal]] eventually regained the home video rights.
*The silent version also makes an appearance at the start of Sony's PAL DVD release of ''Shocker'' before the [[Universal Pictures]] logo, plastering the previous logo. Despite Carolco having international rights, Sony released the film on DVD internationally in the mid-2000s before [[StudioCanal]] eventually regained the home video rights.


'''Legacy:''' This logo was praised for its effects and fanfare, and its long lifespan makes this a favorite of many.
'''Legacy:''' This logo was praised for its effects and fanfare, and its long lifespan makes this a favorite of many.
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