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<u>Logo:</u> On a black background, we see two masks alongside a mirror or a simple oval, and inside the oval reads:
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see two masks alongside a mirror or a simple oval, and inside the oval reads:
<center>
<center>
PRODUCED
PRODUCED
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Underneath the logo is a byline reading "Distributed by Paramount Pictures Corporation"
Underneath the logo is a byline reading "Distributed by Paramount Pictures Corporation"


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''
*Sometimes, the byline doesn't appear.
*Sometimes, the byline doesn't appear.
*On ''Poor Little Peppina'' (and possibly other films) the masks and the mirror are different and another font is used.
*On ''Poor Little Peppina'' (and possibly other films) the masks and the mirror are different and another font is used.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> None. It's a still logo.
'''FX/SFX:''' None. It's a still logo.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> None, or the music added to a silent film.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None, or the music added to a silent film.


<u>Availability:</u> Ultra rare, as the Paramount Pictures rebrand would happen just two years later. Can be found on ''Snow White'' and ''Poor Little Peppina''.
'''Availability:''' Ultra rare, as the Paramount Pictures rebrand would happen just two years later. Can be found on ''Snow White'' and ''Poor Little Peppina''.


==Paramount Pictures Corporation==
==Paramount Pictures Corporation==
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "The Original Paramountain"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Original Paramountain"


<u>Logo:</u> Against a black background, we see a mountain above a few clouds where the mountain is surrounded by stars. There is text over the mountain reading:
'''Logo:''' Against a black background, we see a mountain above a few clouds where the mountain is surrounded by stars. There is text over the mountain reading:
<center>
<center>
''Paramount
''Paramount
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</center>
</center>


<u>Variant:</u> Depending on the film, the used colors are different.
'''Variant:''' Depending on the film, the used colors are different.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Silent or the film's opening music.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Silent or the film's opening music.


<u>Availability:</u> Ultra rare.
'''Availability:''' Ultra rare.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> This is the first ever use of the famous mountain, though its design is strange to those familiar with the later designs.
'''Editor's Note:''' This is the first ever use of the famous mountain, though its design is strange to those familiar with the later designs.


=== 2nd Logo (1917-February 15, 1927) ===
=== 2nd Logo (1917-February 15, 1927) ===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "The Three Mountains in the Credits", "Three Paramountains"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Three Mountains in the Credits", "Three Paramountains"


<u>Logo:</u> We see one of the following bylines at the top of the screen:
'''Logo:''' We see one of the following bylines at the top of the screen:


*"ADOLPH ZUKOR PRESENTS" (films produced on the East Coast).
*"ADOLPH ZUKOR PRESENTS" (films produced on the East Coast).
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At the bottom of the screen is a box. On either side of the box, there are two Paramount pseudo-logos. Each has a ring of stars inside a ring. On the pseudo-logo on the right, we see the words "Paramount Pictures". On the pseudo-logo on the left, we see some writing. At the top of the box, we see "COPYRIGHT [YEAR]". Inside the box, we see the words "FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY CORPORATION" in a large font. Below this, in a slightly smaller font, we see the words "ADOLPH ZUKOR, PRESIDENT". Below Zukor's name, we see the words "NEW YORK CITY". Below the box, we see, in a large font, "ALL RIGHTS RESERVED".
At the bottom of the screen is a box. On either side of the box, there are two Paramount pseudo-logos. Each has a ring of stars inside a ring. On the pseudo-logo on the right, we see the words "Paramount Pictures". On the pseudo-logo on the left, we see some writing. At the top of the box, we see "COPYRIGHT [YEAR]". Inside the box, we see the words "FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY CORPORATION" in a large font. Below this, in a slightly smaller font, we see the words "ADOLPH ZUKOR, PRESIDENT". Below Zukor's name, we see the words "NEW YORK CITY". Below the box, we see, in a large font, "ALL RIGHTS RESERVED".


<u>Note:</u> Despite being similar, the 1917 logo is actually different from the 1914 logo, notice the different cloud design in both.
'''Note:''' Despite being similar, the 1917 logo is actually different from the 1914 logo, notice the different cloud design in both.


<u>Variant:</u> On some of Paramount's earlier movies, the pseudo-logo "A Paramount Picture" is nowhere to be seen in the movie's title, keeping only the two small pseudo-logos below the title. Instead, the full "A Paramount Picture" logo is seen after it. After a few seconds, the movie's credits overlap the logo. It can be seen on movies like ''Love 'Em or Leave 'Em'' (1926).
'''Variant:''' On some of Paramount's earlier movies, the pseudo-logo "A Paramount Picture" is nowhere to be seen in the movie's title, keeping only the two small pseudo-logos below the title. Instead, the full "A Paramount Picture" logo is seen after it. After a few seconds, the movie's credits overlap the logo. It can be seen on movies like ''Love 'Em or Leave 'Em'' (1926).


<u>Closing Title:</u> We see the words "THE END" on the screen. At the top of the screen is the title of the movie. Below "THE END", we see the opening logo.
'''Closing Title:''' We see the words "THE END" on the screen. At the top of the screen is the title of the movie. Below "THE END", we see the opening logo.


<u>Closing Variants:</u> On some films like the above described, the "A Paramount Picture" logo appears after the movie ends. After a few seconds, the "THE END" overlaps the logo and fades out. Another variant, from ''Stage Struck'' (1925), shows the "THE END" in white script with the "T" and E" in fancy lettering. After a few seconds, the "A Paramount Picture" pseudo-logo is seen on a {{Font color|deeppink|reddish pink}} background.
'''Closing Variants:''' On some films like the above described, the "A Paramount Picture" logo appears after the movie ends. After a few seconds, the "THE END" overlaps the logo and fades out. Another variant, from ''Stage Struck'' (1925), shows the "THE END" in white script with the "T" and E" in fancy lettering. After a few seconds, the "A Paramount Picture" pseudo-logo is seen on a {{Font color|deeppink|reddish pink}} background.


<u>FX/SFX/Trivia:</u> None. It was actually a painting that was filmed by a cameraman.
'''FX/SFX/Trivia:''' None. It was actually a painting that was filmed by a cameraman.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


<u>Availability:</u> Extremely rare. Most of Paramount's silent output featured its print logo over the opening and ending titles, while later ones featured the on-screen logo fading into the film's title card. Like most silent films before 1924, the rest are in public domain or have passed on to other companies that released versions with copyrighted music scores. Most of these versions use new opening titles due to lost material for the original credits (the current version of ''Metropolis'' is an example of this), but some, such as the restored version of ''J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan'', have survived with the original Paramount tags intact. A picture showing the filming of this logo can be found on Page 71 of "A Pictorial History of the Western Film". The variants are ultra rare, although it was kept intact on the DVD of ''Love 'Em or Leave 'Em''.
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Most of Paramount's silent output featured its print logo over the opening and ending titles, while later ones featured the on-screen logo fading into the film's title card. Like most silent films before 1924, the rest are in public domain or have passed on to other companies that released versions with copyrighted music scores. Most of these versions use new opening titles due to lost material for the original credits (the current version of ''Metropolis'' is an example of this), but some, such as the restored version of ''J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan'', have survived with the original Paramount tags intact. A picture showing the filming of this logo can be found on Page 71 of "A Pictorial History of the Western Film". The variants are ultra rare, although it was kept intact on the DVD of ''Love 'Em or Leave 'Em''.


===3rd Logo (January 18, 1926-May 17, 1955)===
===3rd Logo (January 18, 1926-May 17, 1955)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "Majestic Mountain", "Dark Mountain", "Paramountain", "Mount Everest"
'''Nicknames:''' "Majestic Mountain", "Dark Mountain", "Paramountain", "Mount Everest"


<u>Logo:</u> We see a snow-capped mountain against a dark sky. There are clouds that look like smoke over the mountain; sometimes foggy, though. Encircling the mountain are 24 white stars, accompanied by this text in a majestic script font overlapping the mountain, reading:
'''Logo:''' We see a snow-capped mountain against a dark sky. There are clouds that look like smoke over the mountain; sometimes foggy, though. Encircling the mountain are 24 white stars, accompanied by this text in a majestic script font overlapping the mountain, reading:


A<br>
A<br>
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At the end of the movie, we see "The End", in script, overlapping the company name. On many movies, "The End" fades out, leaving only the logo and "A Paramount Picture".
At the end of the movie, we see "The End", in script, overlapping the company name. On many movies, "The End" fades out, leaving only the logo and "A Paramount Picture".


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''
*Though the same general design of the logo has remained the same, there have been subtle changes to it over the years, such as having brighter stars on some films or a slightly different design. Sometimes, "A" and "Picture" fade out a little bit and "PRESENTS" fades in below "Paramount".
*Though the same general design of the logo has remained the same, there have been subtle changes to it over the years, such as having brighter stars on some films or a slightly different design. Sometimes, "A" and "Picture" fade out a little bit and "PRESENTS" fades in below "Paramount".
*There are also sepia variants.
*There are also sepia variants.
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*Sometimes, ''Pictures'' is replaced by ''Release''
*Sometimes, ''Pictures'' is replaced by ''Release''


<u>Trivia:</u>
'''Trivia:'''
*The mountain was doodled by William W. Hodkinson during a meeting with Adolph Zukor. It is based off of Ben Lomond Mountain in Utah, which is near where Hodkinson spent his childhood.
*The mountain was doodled by William W. Hodkinson during a meeting with Adolph Zukor. It is based off of Ben Lomond Mountain in Utah, which is near where Hodkinson spent his childhood.
*24 stars surround the mountain: one for each movie star that had a contract with the studio at the time.
*24 stars surround the mountain: one for each movie star that had a contract with the studio at the time.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Just the gliding clouds.
'''FX/SFX:''' Just the gliding clouds.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> The beginning/end of a movie's theme. Starting with the 1930 feature ''Paramount on Parade'', almost all of the Paramount feature films used the fanfare ''Paramount on Parade'' (written by Elsie Janis and Jack King).
'''Music/Sounds:''' The beginning/end of a movie's theme. Starting with the 1930 feature ''Paramount on Parade'', almost all of the Paramount feature films used the fanfare ''Paramount on Parade'' (written by Elsie Janis and Jack King).


<u>Availability:</u> Uncommon, but it's still retained on films of the era. On old prints of the Paramount films distributed by MCA TV, they are usually plastered with the MCA-TV logo of the time, while on current prints Universal owns from the MCA package, the 1997 Universal logo precedes it. The last films to use this logo were ''The Country Girl'' and ''Mambo''. The logo made a surprise appearance at the beginning of ''Broadway Bill'' (originally a Columbia Pictures release by Frank Capra; Paramount acquired the rights years after they remade the film as ''Riding High'').
'''Availability:''' Uncommon, but it's still retained on films of the era. On old prints of the Paramount films distributed by MCA TV, they are usually plastered with the MCA-TV logo of the time, while on current prints Universal owns from the MCA package, the 1997 Universal logo precedes it. The last films to use this logo were ''The Country Girl'' and ''Mambo''. The logo made a surprise appearance at the beginning of ''Broadway Bill'' (originally a Columbia Pictures release by Frank Capra; Paramount acquired the rights years after they remade the film as ''Riding High'').


<u>Editor's Note:</u> The darker and more detailed mountain is known to unnerve a few.
'''Editor's Note:''' The darker and more detailed mountain is known to unnerve a few.


===4th Logo (1934-1949)===
===4th Logo (1934-1949)===
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<u>Nickname:</u> "The Popular Science Mountain"
'''Nickname:''' "The Popular Science Mountain"


<u>Logos:</u>
'''Logos:'''
*1934-1936 Variant: We see a mountain shooting above a cloud deck below. A ring of 19 or 24 stars, similar to the one seen on the Paramount blue mountain logo are seen. In an unusual font, we see the words "A Paramount Picture".
*1934-1936 Variant: We see a mountain shooting above a cloud deck below. A ring of 19 or 24 stars, similar to the one seen on the Paramount blue mountain logo are seen. In an unusual font, we see the words "A Paramount Picture".
*1936-1949 Variant: We see a {{Font color|brown|brown}} mountain with a brownish sky. This logo is similar to the Paramount movie logo, except the word "Paramount" is slightly below the top of the mountain. This logo contained 30 stars.
*1936-1949 Variant: We see a {{Font color|brown|brown}} mountain with a brownish sky. This logo is similar to the Paramount movie logo, except the word "Paramount" is slightly below the top of the mountain. This logo contained 30 stars.


<u>Openings:</u>
'''Openings:'''
*''Popular Science'': We see a cartoon airplane zooming toward us. After the plane passes, we see either "ADOLPH ZUKOR PRESENTS" or "PARAMOUNT PRESENTS" while we're looking down at the airplane. The words "POPULAR SCIENCE" are seen on the airplane's wings. At the bottom there is a copyright, and a Paramount pseudo-logo. Also present may be another copyright notice for Shields Pictures. This is followed by the credits.
*''Popular Science'': We see a cartoon airplane zooming toward us. After the plane passes, we see either "ADOLPH ZUKOR PRESENTS" or "PARAMOUNT PRESENTS" while we're looking down at the airplane. The words "POPULAR SCIENCE" are seen on the airplane's wings. At the bottom there is a copyright, and a Paramount pseudo-logo. Also present may be another copyright notice for Shields Pictures. This is followed by the credits.
*''Unusual Occupations'': On a shining {{Font color|red|red}} background, we see the above words, except the words "UNUSUAL OCCUPATIONS" are seen.
*''Unusual Occupations'': On a shining {{Font color|red|red}} background, we see the above words, except the words "UNUSUAL OCCUPATIONS" are seen.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> TBA
'''FX/SFX:''' TBA


<u>Music/Sounds:</u>
'''Music/Sounds:'''
*''Popular Science'': A variation of the familiar ''Paramount on Parade'' march to accompany the sound of the airplane passing.
*''Popular Science'': A variation of the familiar ''Paramount on Parade'' march to accompany the sound of the airplane passing.
*''Unusual Occupations'': A patriotic theme is heard, which leads into a medley of "I've Been Working on the Railroad", "Pop Goes the Weasel", and "Old MacDonald Had a Farm".
*''Unusual Occupations'': A patriotic theme is heard, which leads into a medley of "I've Been Working on the Railroad", "Pop Goes the Weasel", and "Old MacDonald Had a Farm".


<u>Availability:</u> Ultra rare. The aforementioned shorts have had barely any exposure since AMC stopped playing them more than a decade ago (where they aired under the umbrella title ''AMC Short Cuts''). But it can be found on a GoodTimes Entertainment DVD release of "Popeye: When Popeye Ruled The World", because it contained a short featuring behind-the-scenes footage on the making of a ''Popeye'' cartoon.
'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. The aforementioned shorts have had barely any exposure since AMC stopped playing them more than a decade ago (where they aired under the umbrella title ''AMC Short Cuts''). But it can be found on a GoodTimes Entertainment DVD release of "Popeye: When Popeye Ruled The World", because it contained a short featuring behind-the-scenes footage on the making of a ''Popeye'' cartoon.


===5th Logo (December 23, 1950-October 7, 1953)===
===5th Logo (December 23, 1950-October 7, 1953)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "Majestic Mountain II"'', ''"Twisted Mountain"'', ''"Ugly Mountain"'', "''Paramountain II"'','' "Lopsided Mountain"'','' "Early Blue Mountain"'','' "Broken Mountain"
'''Nicknames:''' "Majestic Mountain II"'', ''"Twisted Mountain"'', ''"Ugly Mountain"'', "''Paramountain II"'','' "Lopsided Mountain"'','' "Early Blue Mountain"'','' "Broken Mountain"


<u>Logo:</u> The same as the 3rd logo, only this variation looks more marble and uneven in appearance. The sky background is a bit lighter as well.
'''Logo:''' The same as the 3rd logo, only this variation looks more marble and uneven in appearance. The sky background is a bit lighter as well.


<u>Variant:</u> On films released prior to the release of the widescreen feature ''Shane'', the logo appears closer up.
'''Variant:''' On films released prior to the release of the widescreen feature ''Shane'', the logo appears closer up.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Just the gliding clouds.
'''FX/SFX:''' Just the gliding clouds.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Usually the opening music/audio of any given film. Sometimes, it is silent, or on a rare occasion it would use the ''Paramount on Parade'' theme.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Usually the opening music/audio of any given film. Sometimes, it is silent, or on a rare occasion it would use the ''Paramount on Parade'' theme.


<u>Availability:</u> Uncommon. It's still seen on Paramount color releases of the period, including ''Branded'', ''When Worlds Collide!'', ''The Greatest Show on Earth'', ''Shane'', ''Arrowhead'', and ''The War of the Worlds'', among others. The last film to use this logo was ''Botany Bay''. Also, it makes a surprise appearance at the beginning of the ''Duckman'' episode "The Road to Dendron".
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. It's still seen on Paramount color releases of the period, including ''Branded'', ''When Worlds Collide!'', ''The Greatest Show on Earth'', ''Shane'', ''Arrowhead'', and ''The War of the Worlds'', among others. The last film to use this logo was ''Botany Bay''. Also, it makes a surprise appearance at the beginning of the ''Duckman'' episode "The Road to Dendron".


<u>Editor's Note:</u> The more lopsided mountain makes it an eyesore, especially with the stars now being disconnected.
'''Editor's Note:''' The more lopsided mountain makes it an eyesore, especially with the stars now being disconnected.


===6th Logo (May 27, 1953-September 24, 1975)===
===6th Logo (May 27, 1953-September 24, 1975)===
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Nicknames: "Majestic Mountain III", "VistaVision Mountain", "Perumount"
Nicknames: "Majestic Mountain III", "VistaVision Mountain", "Perumount"


<u>Logo:</u> Originally created for Paramount's 3-D process called "Paravision" and later modified especially for widescreen, this logo appears more realistic and features a canyon scenery with trees around it. The sky is more distant in depth and is very contrast. Everything else is pretty much the same as before here.
'''Logo:''' Originally created for Paramount's 3-D process called "Paravision" and later modified especially for widescreen, this logo appears more realistic and features a canyon scenery with trees around it. The sky is more distant in depth and is very contrast. Everything else is pretty much the same as before here.


*1953-1968: The text on the mountain reads "A Paramount Picture" or "A Paramount Release" (written in the Paramount corporate font).
*1953-1968: The text on the mountain reads "A Paramount Picture" or "A Paramount Release" (written in the Paramount corporate font).
*1968-1975: "Paramount" (in the same font) is seen on the mountain's peak, with the stars encircling the mountain. The byline "A Gulf+Western Company" appears on the bottom. Sometimes, the font for "Paramount" is different.
*1968-1975: "Paramount" (in the same font) is seen on the mountain's peak, with the stars encircling the mountain. The byline "A Gulf+Western Company" appears on the bottom. Sometimes, the font for "Paramount" is different.


<u>Trivia:</u>
'''Trivia:'''
*The mountain that you see is known as "Artesonraju", located in Peru.
*The mountain that you see is known as "Artesonraju", located in Peru.
*The painting of the mountain was created by matte artist Jan Domela.
*The painting of the mountain was created by matte artist Jan Domela.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''
*When this logo--where the text and stars were bigger and the mountain was seen from afar--debuted on Paramount's first 3-D picture ''Sangaree'', the words "A Paramount Picture" faded a few seconds later to the words "in 3 Dimension". At the end of the movie, the "The End" byline appears by itself, right in front of the mountain. It then fades to the company name a few moments later.
*When this logo--where the text and stars were bigger and the mountain was seen from afar--debuted on Paramount's first 3-D picture ''Sangaree'', the words "A Paramount Picture" faded a few seconds later to the words "in 3 Dimension". At the end of the movie, the "The End" byline appears by itself, right in front of the mountain. It then fades to the company name a few moments later.
*Sometimes, the font for "Paramount" is different.
*Sometimes, the font for "Paramount" is different.
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*Sometimes, the 1968-1974 logo may be zoomed in (This variant appears on the 2001 widescreen DVD release of ''Charlotte's Web'', and maybe other films from this period.)
*Sometimes, the 1968-1974 logo may be zoomed in (This variant appears on the 2001 widescreen DVD release of ''Charlotte's Web'', and maybe other films from this period.)


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Just the gliding clouds. On the "COMING FROM" variant, the stars appearing, followed by each word one by one and then the G+W byline (or "Pictures" in the corporate Paramount font on trailers prior to 1968).
'''FX/SFX:''' Just the gliding clouds. On the "COMING FROM" variant, the stars appearing, followed by each word one by one and then the G+W byline (or "Pictures" in the corporate Paramount font on trailers prior to 1968).


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Most of the time, it is silent or has the beginning/end music from any given film. For films shown in VistaVision, the logo has a majestic fanfare composed by Nathan Van Cleave, except on films such as ''Gunfight at the O.K. Corral'', ''Strategic Air Command'', and ''Vertigo'', which used their respective opening themes.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Most of the time, it is silent or has the beginning/end music from any given film. For films shown in VistaVision, the logo has a majestic fanfare composed by Nathan Van Cleave, except on films such as ''Gunfight at the O.K. Corral'', ''Strategic Air Command'', and ''Vertigo'', which used their respective opening themes.


<u>Music/Sounds Variants:</u>
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
*The VistaVision fanfare was sometimes rearranged specially for films such as ''The Desperate Hours'' (Gail Kubik, Daniele Amfitheatrof), ''The Tin Star'' (Elmer Bernstein) and ''Artists and Models'', where it was revised by Walter Scharf and also low-toned.
*The VistaVision fanfare was sometimes rearranged specially for films such as ''The Desperate Hours'' (Gail Kubik, Daniele Amfitheatrof), ''The Tin Star'' (Elmer Bernstein) and ''Artists and Models'', where it was revised by Walter Scharf and also low-toned.
*For the "COMING FROM" variant, a rhythmic timpani sound is heard for each word that appears, followed by a drum beat.
*For the "COMING FROM" variant, a rhythmic timpani sound is heard for each word that appears, followed by a drum beat.
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*The last film to use this logo was ''Three Days of the Condor''.
*The last film to use this logo was ''Three Days of the Condor''.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> This is one of the more famous mountains made for Paramount, and a favorite among fans of their older films.
'''Editor's Note:''' This is one of the more famous mountains made for Paramount, and a favorite among fans of their older films.


===7th Logo (October 8, 1975-December 12, 1986)===
===7th Logo (October 8, 1975-December 12, 1986)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "Blue Mountain", "Abstract Mountain", "Fading Mountain", "Perumount II"
'''Nicknames:''' "Blue Mountain", "Abstract Mountain", "Fading Mountain", "Perumount II"


<u>Logo:</u> We see the same mountain with the canyon-style scenery as the previous logo, only slightly less detailed. 22 white stars fade in, encircling the mountain. The word "Paramount" fades in on the mountain's peak. A byline fades in at the base of the mountain:
'''Logo:''' We see the same mountain with the canyon-style scenery as the previous logo, only slightly less detailed. 22 white stars fade in, encircling the mountain. The word "Paramount" fades in on the mountain's peak. A byline fades in at the base of the mountain:


A Gulf+Western Company
A Gulf+Western Company
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The logo fades to a {{Font color|deepskyblue|light blue}} mountain surrounded by a circular {{Font color|navy|navy blue}} border on a {{Font color|deepskyblue|light blue}} screen. The final product turns out to be Paramount's current print logo from that point onward, but as most print logos, they change over the years, because in the future, the byline for the print vesion of this logo will change twice. This logo is similar to the Paramount Television logo of the period, but has darker colors compared to the TV logo.
The logo fades to a {{Font color|deepskyblue|light blue}} mountain surrounded by a circular {{Font color|navy|navy blue}} border on a {{Font color|deepskyblue|light blue}} screen. The final product turns out to be Paramount's current print logo from that point onward, but as most print logos, they change over the years, because in the future, the byline for the print vesion of this logo will change twice. This logo is similar to the Paramount Television logo of the period, but has darker colors compared to the TV logo.


<u>Trivia:</u> The design of this logo (namely, its animation being rather quick) allowed it to be used as a full closing logo, rather than a simple still variant.
'''Trivia:''' The design of this logo (namely, its animation being rather quick) allowed it to be used as a full closing logo, rather than a simple still variant.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''
*The distance between the words and the mountain tip sometimes varies.
*The distance between the words and the mountain tip sometimes varies.
*The size and the color tint of the logo may vary.
*The size and the color tint of the logo may vary.
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*On some French releases, the finished product looks more like the previous logo. The Gulf+Western byline is larger, in a different font, and moved up the mountain.
*On some French releases, the finished product looks more like the previous logo. The Gulf+Western byline is larger, in a different font, and moved up the mountain.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> The clouds moving, the stars, company name, and byline fading in.
'''FX/SFX:''' The clouds moving, the stars, company name, and byline fading in.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Often had no music, or the film's opening/closing theme. In some cases, a new orchestral fanfare by Jerry Goldsmith, based loosely on ''Paramount on Parade'', was used on the "Coming From" variant of the logo on trailers for films like ''Islands in the Stream'', ''Saturday Night Fever'', ''Foul Play'', and ''Airplane!''. A few films, such as ''Starting Over'', had this fanfare at the beginning.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Often had no music, or the film's opening/closing theme. In some cases, a new orchestral fanfare by Jerry Goldsmith, based loosely on ''Paramount on Parade'', was used on the "Coming From" variant of the logo on trailers for films like ''Islands in the Stream'', ''Saturday Night Fever'', ''Foul Play'', and ''Airplane!''. A few films, such as ''Starting Over'', had this fanfare at the beginning.


<u>Music/Sounds Variants:</u>
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
*On ''Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood'', another orchestral fanfare was used, made by Neal Hefti, which sounds more like the original ''Paramount on Parade'' song.
*On ''Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood'', another orchestral fanfare was used, made by Neal Hefti, which sounds more like the original ''Paramount on Parade'' song.
*Pre-1998 prints of ''Grease'' had a theme, which seems to be a horn re-orchestration of the intro to "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing" or the 1976-77 Jerry Goldsmith fanfare for Paramount Television. The ''Grease'' 40th Anniversary DVD/Blu-Ray restores the horn theme.
*Pre-1998 prints of ''Grease'' had a theme, which seems to be a horn re-orchestration of the intro to "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing" or the 1976-77 Jerry Goldsmith fanfare for Paramount Television. The ''Grease'' 40th Anniversary DVD/Blu-Ray restores the horn theme.
*On the promotional film variant, a male announcer says, "In 1985, Paramount has a whole new attitude."
*On the promotional film variant, a male announcer says, "In 1985, Paramount has a whole new attitude."


<u>Availability:</u> Common. Can be found on most release versions of their mid '70s-mid '80s output. Most films released on VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray, as well as TV airings, have this logo intact or restored as well.
'''Availability:''' Common. Can be found on most release versions of their mid '70s-mid '80s output. Most films released on VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray, as well as TV airings, have this logo intact or restored as well.
*The first film to use this logo was ''Mahogany'' and was used up until ''Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home''.
*The first film to use this logo was ''Mahogany'' and was used up until ''Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home''.
*It has been restored on the recent Sony DVD release and TV broadcasts of ''Meatballs'', which was previously plastered with the next logo.
*It has been restored on the recent Sony DVD release and TV broadcasts of ''Meatballs'', which was previously plastered with the next logo.
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*This might have been seen on Canadian theatrical prints of De Laurentiis Entertainment Group films such as ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
*This might have been seen on Canadian theatrical prints of De Laurentiis Entertainment Group films such as ''The Transformers: The Movie''.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> This is also another famous mountain, and the only one that is fully abstract, though the earlier variants look really awkward and ugly with their odd differences in size.
'''Editor's Note:''' This is also another famous mountain, and the only one that is fully abstract, though the earlier variants look really awkward and ugly with their odd differences in size.


===8th Logo (December 12, 1986-February 4, 2003)===
===8th Logo (December 12, 1986-February 4, 2003)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "CGI Mountain", "'90s Mountain", "Majestic Mountain V", "Perumount III"
'''Nicknames:''' "CGI Mountain", "'90s Mountain", "Majestic Mountain V", "Perumount III"


Logo: We see a model of a mountain, with a CGI lake in front of it and a {{Font color|deepskyblue|light blue}}/{{Font color|gold|yellow}} gradient sky with a {{Font color|gold|yellow}} sunset behind it. As the sky darkens, the camera begins to zoom closer to the mountain, as 22 {{Font color|silver|silver}} stars (also CGI) come from the bottom left and encircle the mountain, forming the familiar logo. The word "{{Font color|silver|Paramount}}", in its familiar script logo font and redone in a shiny {{Font color|silver|silver}} color, fades in on the peak of the mountain, along with the registered trademark "®" symbol. Seconds later, one of the three bylines (as seen below; depending on the year(s) seen below) fades in below the logo (not the international version).
Logo: We see a model of a mountain, with a CGI lake in front of it and a {{Font color|deepskyblue|light blue}}/{{Font color|gold|yellow}} gradient sky with a {{Font color|gold|yellow}} sunset behind it. As the sky darkens, the camera begins to zoom closer to the mountain, as 22 {{Font color|silver|silver}} stars (also CGI) come from the bottom left and encircle the mountain, forming the familiar logo. The word "{{Font color|silver|Paramount}}", in its familiar script logo font and redone in a shiny {{Font color|silver|silver}} color, fades in on the peak of the mountain, along with the registered trademark "®" symbol. Seconds later, one of the three bylines (as seen below; depending on the year(s) seen below) fades in below the logo (not the international version).


<u>Trivia:</u>
'''Trivia:'''
*The logo was designed and composited by Studio Productions (now known as "Flip Your Lid Animation"), who also produced the 1994 20th Century Fox logo and the 1990-1997 Universal Pictures logo. The CGI stars were created by Omnibus/Abel and the mountain scenery was a physical model created and filmed by Apogee, Inc. The 1999 revision is alleged to have been animated at Pixar Animation Studios, though this is unconfirmed. The CGI variant (see below) was created by Pittard Sullivan.
*The logo was designed and composited by Studio Productions (now known as "Flip Your Lid Animation"), who also produced the 1994 20th Century Fox logo and the 1990-1997 Universal Pictures logo. The CGI stars were created by Omnibus/Abel and the mountain scenery was a physical model created and filmed by Apogee, Inc. The 1999 revision is alleged to have been animated at Pixar Animation Studios, though this is unconfirmed. The CGI variant (see below) was created by Pittard Sullivan.
*Paramount used a painting that it commissioned from artist Dario Campanile for its 75th Anniversary as a basis for this logo. Said painting can be seen here.
*Paramount used a painting that it commissioned from artist Dario Campanile for its 75th Anniversary as a basis for this logo. Said painting can be seen here.


<u>Bylines:</u>
'''Bylines:'''
*December 12, 1986-August 30, 1989: "A Gulf + Western Company" (it fades in together with the Paramount script logo and looks the same as it did in the previous logo).
*December 12, 1986-August 30, 1989: "A Gulf + Western Company" (it fades in together with the Paramount script logo and looks the same as it did in the previous logo).
*September 22, 1989-January 13, 1995: "A Paramount Communications Company" with a line above the byline fades in, in white. On the byline's first year, the byline faded in with the Paramount script logo like the Gulf+Western version and was in gold. On video releases from the era with this variant, the color scheme of the logo is more washed-out than normal.
*September 22, 1989-January 13, 1995: "A Paramount Communications Company" with a line above the byline fades in, in white. On the byline's first year, the byline faded in with the Paramount script logo like the Gulf+Western version and was in gold. On video releases from the era with this variant, the color scheme of the logo is more washed-out than normal.
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*One variant, used on the trailer for ''Mission: Impossible II'' and international releases, has no byline whatsoever (see below).
*One variant, used on the trailer for ''Mission: Impossible II'' and international releases, has no byline whatsoever (see below).


<u>Variants:</u> While there have been some variations of the logo depending on the movie, and of course the three byline variants, there are two main logo variations of this logo:
'''Variants:''' While there have been some variations of the logo depending on the movie, and of course the three byline variants, there are two main logo variations of this logo:
*December 12, 1986-December 18, 1987: For this logo's first official year (1987, even though the logo actually debuted in 1986), the words "75th Anniversary" appear over the mountain, between the Paramount script logo and the Gulf + Western byline. "75th" was in silver with "75" bigger and "th" smaller and "Anniversary" in gold. Also, the "™" symbol was used in place of the standard "®" mark. The first movie to use this logo, ''The Golden Child'', used a more placeholder-like 75th Anniversary logo and a thicker font for the Gulf+Western byline.
*December 12, 1986-December 18, 1987: For this logo's first official year (1987, even though the logo actually debuted in 1986), the words "75th Anniversary" appear over the mountain, between the Paramount script logo and the Gulf + Western byline. "75th" was in silver with "75" bigger and "th" smaller and "Anniversary" in gold. Also, the "™" symbol was used in place of the standard "®" mark. The first movie to use this logo, ''The Golden Child'', used a more placeholder-like 75th Anniversary logo and a thicker font for the Gulf+Western byline.
*A telecined version existed, as evidenced by the video-generated fade-ins and fade-outs. It starts with an almost fully static logo (only the clouds move), but a few seconds later, the animation starts normally. Also, the color scheme of the logo is the same as the Paramount Communications variant, despite carrying the Viacom byline. This variant can be seen on 1990-2001 VHS releases, such as ''Peanuts'' tapes, the Paramount Family Favorites release of ''Charlotte's Web'' and ''Rugrats: Dr. Tommy Pickles''. A filmed version of this variant appeared on ''Bringing Out the Dead''.
*A telecined version existed, as evidenced by the video-generated fade-ins and fade-outs. It starts with an almost fully static logo (only the clouds move), but a few seconds later, the animation starts normally. Also, the color scheme of the logo is the same as the Paramount Communications variant, despite carrying the Viacom byline. This variant can be seen on 1990-2001 VHS releases, such as ''Peanuts'' tapes, the Paramount Family Favorites release of ''Charlotte's Web'' and ''Rugrats: Dr. Tommy Pickles''. A filmed version of this variant appeared on ''Bringing Out the Dead''.
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*A black-and-white version of the 75th Anniversary logo appears on the 1987 VHS of ''The Docks of New York''.
*A black-and-white version of the 75th Anniversary logo appears on the 1987 VHS of ''The Docks of New York''.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> The stars circling the mountain, the zoom in, and the text fading in, all in a beautiful mixture of CGI and practical effects that have held up remarkably for over 30 years.
'''FX/SFX:''' The stars circling the mountain, the zoom in, and the text fading in, all in a beautiful mixture of CGI and practical effects that have held up remarkably for over 30 years.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Usually silent or the opening theme of the movie, although a few films such as ''Fatal Attraction'', ''Crocodile Dundee II'', ''The Accused'', ''Pet Sematary'', ''Black Rain'', ''Wayne's World'', the demo VHS of ''Tropical Snow'', and post-1998 prints of ''Grease'' have synthesized chimes segueing into the 1975 fanfare.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Usually silent or the opening theme of the movie, although a few films such as ''Fatal Attraction'', ''Crocodile Dundee II'', ''The Accused'', ''Pet Sematary'', ''Black Rain'', ''Wayne's World'', the demo VHS of ''Tropical Snow'', and post-1998 prints of ''Grease'' have synthesized chimes segueing into the 1975 fanfare.


<u>Music/Sounds Variants:</u>
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
*On ''Event Horizon'', a more "powerful", slower, rearranged version of the 1975 fanfare, composed by Michael Kamen, plays during the logo, with the last note being held out, then seguing into the movie's main titles.
*On ''Event Horizon'', a more "powerful", slower, rearranged version of the 1975 fanfare, composed by Michael Kamen, plays during the logo, with the last note being held out, then seguing into the movie's main titles.
*On ''Campus Man'', a different fanfare, composed by James Newton Howard, plays during the logo
*On ''Campus Man'', a different fanfare, composed by James Newton Howard, plays during the logo
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*On European TV airings of ''Braddock: Missing in Action II'', the 2001 MGM lion roar is heard over the Viacom byline version of the logo, resulting in one of the sloppiest plastering jobs ever! This is likely due to using a Paramount-owned TV print with audio from an MGM-owned master.
*On European TV airings of ''Braddock: Missing in Action II'', the 2001 MGM lion roar is heard over the Viacom byline version of the logo, resulting in one of the sloppiest plastering jobs ever! This is likely due to using a Paramount-owned TV print with audio from an MGM-owned master.


<u>Availability:</u> Very common, even though the logo has not been in use for more than 15 years now. While it has been plastered on some TV airings and video releases of Paramount films, as well as some remastered or restored prints, most of these still retain their original logos.
'''Availability:''' Very common, even though the logo has not been in use for more than 15 years now. While it has been plastered on some TV airings and video releases of Paramount films, as well as some remastered or restored prints, most of these still retain their original logos.
*It can be seen at the end of ''Big Top Pee-Wee'' and ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'', which both have the 5th logo at the beginning (though strangely enough, the DVD of ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'' has the "Blue Mountain" at the end instead!).
*It can be seen at the end of ''Big Top Pee-Wee'' and ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'', which both have the 5th logo at the beginning (though strangely enough, the DVD of ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'' has the "Blue Mountain" at the end instead!).
*The first film to use this logo was ''The Golden Child'', released on December 12, 1986, and the last film to use this logo was ''Crossroads'', released on February 15, 2002; the last releases overall to use this logo were the VHS compilations ''Rugrats Mysteries'' and ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom Bash'', both released on January 28, 2003, and also on the VHS release of ''Blue's Clues: Blue's Big Band'', released on February 4, 2003. Also seen on the region 4 DVD release of ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies''.
*The first film to use this logo was ''The Golden Child'', released on December 12, 1986, and the last film to use this logo was ''Crossroads'', released on February 15, 2002; the last releases overall to use this logo were the VHS compilations ''Rugrats Mysteries'' and ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom Bash'', both released on January 28, 2003, and also on the VHS release of ''Blue's Clues: Blue's Big Band'', released on February 4, 2003. Also seen on the region 4 DVD release of ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies''.
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*A silent version of the Viacom variant was used on Hulu prints of ''The Lorax'' (1972) and ''The Cat in the Hat'' proceeding the 1973 CBS Special Presentation logo.
*A silent version of the Viacom variant was used on Hulu prints of ''The Lorax'' (1972) and ''The Cat in the Hat'' proceeding the 1973 CBS Special Presentation logo.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> Much like some of the previous logos, the logo is a fan-favorite in the logo community thanks to the seamless use of models and CGI, as well as the fanfare.
'''Editor's Note:''' Much like some of the previous logos, the logo is a fan-favorite in the logo community thanks to the seamless use of models and CGI, as well as the fanfare.


===9th Logo (March 1, 2002-2012)===
===9th Logo (March 1, 2002-2012)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "2000s Mountain", "Ultra Majestic Mountain", "CGI Mountain II", "Perumount IV", "Space Mountain"
'''Nicknames:''' "2000s Mountain", "Ultra Majestic Mountain", "CGI Mountain II", "Perumount IV", "Space Mountain"


<u>Logo:</u> We pan down from a starry sky in space to a set of clouds. As we fly backwards slowly with the camera, some comet-like objects come flying down. They fly down far enough to reveal themselves as the trademark Paramount stars. The stars zoom past the camera, making us find out we had been watching a reflection all along. The familiar "Paramount" script zooms out as a total of 22 stars shoot past the script and encircle the mountain behind it. The script then continues to zoom out, taking its place at the peak of the mountain. The Viacom byline then fades in below the logo.
'''Logo:''' We pan down from a starry sky in space to a set of clouds. As we fly backwards slowly with the camera, some comet-like objects come flying down. They fly down far enough to reveal themselves as the trademark Paramount stars. The stars zoom past the camera, making us find out we had been watching a reflection all along. The familiar "Paramount" script zooms out as a total of 22 stars shoot past the script and encircle the mountain behind it. The script then continues to zoom out, taking its place at the peak of the mountain. The Viacom byline then fades in below the logo.


<u>Bylines:</u>
'''Bylines:'''
*March 1, 2002-March 26, 2010: "/\ \/|/\CO/\/\ CO/\/\PANY" in its 1990 Wigga-Wigga font.
*March 1, 2002-March 26, 2010: "/\ \/|/\CO/\/\ CO/\/\PANY" in its 1990 Wigga-Wigga font.
*May 7, 2010-December 21, 2011: "<small>A VI</small>a<small>COM COMPANY</small>" in its 2006 font.
*May 7, 2010-December 21, 2011: "<small>A VI</small>a<small>COM COMPANY</small>" in its 2006 font.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''
*March 1-December 18, 2002: During its first year of use, the words "90TH ANNIVERSARY", in gold with "90" bigger and "TH" smaller and on the top right of "90" and "ANNIVERSARY" below, fade in with the Viacom byline and the line, sandwiched between the peak of the mountain. Again, "™" is used in place of "®" in this variation. The logo's general shade of color is also much brighter.
*March 1-December 18, 2002: During its first year of use, the words "90TH ANNIVERSARY", in gold with "90" bigger and "TH" smaller and on the top right of "90" and "ANNIVERSARY" below, fade in with the Viacom byline and the line, sandwiched between the peak of the mountain. Again, "™" is used in place of "®" in this variation. The logo's general shade of color is also much brighter.
*A prototype variant of the 90th Anniversary logo was spotted (and only appeared) on the video game ''The Sum of All Fears'', where the "90TH ANNIVERSARY" text was bigger and shinier.
*A prototype variant of the 90th Anniversary logo was spotted (and only appeared) on the video game ''The Sum of All Fears'', where the "90TH ANNIVERSARY" text was bigger and shinier.
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*On full screen DVDs of Paramount movies shot in 2.39:1 scope, the logo is incredibly zoomed in, since it is in the 4:3 ratio. On matted films, it is either zoomed in halfway, or it is in open matte.
*On full screen DVDs of Paramount movies shot in 2.39:1 scope, the logo is incredibly zoomed in, since it is in the 4:3 ratio. On matted films, it is either zoomed in halfway, or it is in open matte.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Incredibly breathtaking CGI; very reminiscent of the more majestic and stylized 1940s and '50s mountains.
'''FX/SFX:''' Incredibly breathtaking CGI; very reminiscent of the more majestic and stylized 1940s and '50s mountains.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Usually it's silent or has the film's opening theme.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Usually it's silent or has the film's opening theme.


<u>Music/Sounds Variants:</u>
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
*On ''Mean Girls'', the 1987 fanfare is heard. Sadly, this was the only film to use the fanfare.
*On ''Mean Girls'', the 1987 fanfare is heard. Sadly, this was the only film to use the fanfare.
*On ''The Longest Yard'', a different fanfare plays. This was composed by Teddy Castellucci.
*On ''The Longest Yard'', a different fanfare plays. This was composed by Teddy Castellucci.
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*On a Paramount Channel France airing of ''Assassination'' (1987), the 1984 Cannon Films theme plays over it.  
*On a Paramount Channel France airing of ''Assassination'' (1987), the 1984 Cannon Films theme plays over it.  


<u>Availability:</u> Very common. Seen on all Paramount films from 2002 to 2011, as well as Paramount video releases from 2002 to 2006.
'''Availability:''' Very common. Seen on all Paramount films from 2002 to 2011, as well as Paramount video releases from 2002 to 2006.
*The 90th Anniversary variant was first seen on ''We Were Soldiers'' and last appeared on ''The Hours'' and sometimes plastered old logos on 2002 video releases as well as the Tri-Star Pictures logo on Encore airings of ''Rambo III''.
*The 90th Anniversary variant was first seen on ''We Were Soldiers'' and last appeared on ''The Hours'' and sometimes plastered old logos on 2002 video releases as well as the Tri-Star Pictures logo on Encore airings of ''Rambo III''.
*The normal Viacom variation was first used on ''Tupac: Resurrection''; the last movies overall to use this logo officially were ''Young Adult'' and ''The Adventures of Tintin''. The last movies to use the Viacom byline in its 1990 font are ''She's Out of My League'' and ''How to Train Your Dragon'' while the first movie to use the 2006 font for the byline is ''Iron Man 2''.
*The normal Viacom variation was first used on ''Tupac: Resurrection''; the last movies overall to use this logo officially were ''Young Adult'' and ''The Adventures of Tintin''. The last movies to use the Viacom byline in its 1990 font are ''She's Out of My League'' and ''How to Train Your Dragon'' while the first movie to use the 2006 font for the byline is ''Iron Man 2''.
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*It's also seen at the end of 2006-2011 DreamWorks Animation films but don't expect this to appear at the beginning of them, unlike 20th Century Fox. It is likely because Paramount only distributed them; it did, however, appear on the VCD release of ''Flushed Away'' before the DreamWorks Animation logo.
*It's also seen at the end of 2006-2011 DreamWorks Animation films but don't expect this to appear at the beginning of them, unlike 20th Century Fox. It is likely because Paramount only distributed them; it did, however, appear on the VCD release of ''Flushed Away'' before the DreamWorks Animation logo.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> Much like the previous logo, except made with even better CGI.
'''Editor's Note:''' Much like the previous logo, except made with even better CGI.


===10th Logo (December 16, 2011-)===
===10th Logo (December 16, 2011-)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "2010s Mountain", "Ultra Majestic Mountain II", "CGI Mountain III", "Perumount V"
'''Nicknames:''' "2010s Mountain", "Ultra Majestic Mountain II", "CGI Mountain III", "Perumount V"


<u>Logo:</u> On a dark cloudy background, we see several stars flying towards us, a mirrored reference to the previous logo. As the third star flies towards us, we follow the star to reveal that we were looking at the reflection of a lake. We follow the stars as they skim the lake and create ripples. We continue to fly forward as a total of 22 stars line up and encircle the mountain ahead. Then the word "Paramount" zooms back to take its place on the mountain, which is situated on a cloudy sunset landscape. The byline fades in below.
'''Logo:''' On a dark cloudy background, we see several stars flying towards us, a mirrored reference to the previous logo. As the third star flies towards us, we follow the star to reveal that we were looking at the reflection of a lake. We follow the stars as they skim the lake and create ripples. We continue to fly forward as a total of 22 stars line up and encircle the mountain ahead. Then the word "Paramount" zooms back to take its place on the mountain, which is situated on a cloudy sunset landscape. The byline fades in below.


<u>Trivia:</u> This logo was designed by DevaStudios, Inc. and animated using the Terragen software from Planetside Software.
'''Trivia:''' This logo was designed by DevaStudios, Inc. and animated using the Terragen software from Planetside Software.


<u>Bylines:</u>
'''Bylines:'''
*December 16, 2011-November 8, 2019: "A VIACOM COMPANY"
*December 16, 2011-November 8, 2019: "A VIACOM COMPANY"
*January 10, 2020-: "A ViacomCBS Company"
*January 10, 2020-: "A ViacomCBS Company"


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''
*When the logo debuted and during the logo's first official year, 2012, a bright light shines to reveal "100 Years" with "100" bigger and "Years" smaller, before a small Viacom byline fades in underneath.
*When the logo debuted and during the logo's first official year, 2012, a bright light shines to reveal "100 Years" with "100" bigger and "Years" smaller, before a small Viacom byline fades in underneath.
*A French version exists.
*A French version exists.
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*Closing: Just like the last logo, sometimes "DISTRIBUTED BY" appears above the logo. This variant was first seen on ''Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol'' and can be seen on some trailers. It was also seen at the end of ''Star Trek Into Darkness'' and ''Wonder Park''.
*Closing: Just like the last logo, sometimes "DISTRIBUTED BY" appears above the logo. This variant was first seen on ''Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol'' and can be seen on some trailers. It was also seen at the end of ''Star Trek Into Darkness'' and ''Wonder Park''.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Beautifully crafted CGI that combines elements of the 2002 logo with the landscape of the 1986 logo.
'''FX/SFX:''' Beautifully crafted CGI that combines elements of the 2002 logo with the landscape of the 1986 logo.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> A light bell and string piece which rises in intensity and becomes more majestic and orchestral, scored by Michael Giacchino. Sometimes it is silent, or it uses the film's opening theme.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A light bell and string piece which rises in intensity and becomes more majestic and orchestral, scored by Michael Giacchino. Sometimes it is silent, or it uses the film's opening theme.


<u>Music/Sounds Variants:</u>
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
*On ''Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol'', the first film to use this logo, there is an alternate version of the fanfare with some slight changes, in the note of the orchestration, making it sound more powerful.
*On ''Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol'', the first film to use this logo, there is an alternate version of the fanfare with some slight changes, in the note of the orchestration, making it sound more powerful.
*An unused alternate version is heard on the ''Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol'' OST that features a very different, more sweeping and even more powerful orchestration.
*An unused alternate version is heard on the ''Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol'' OST that features a very different, more sweeping and even more powerful orchestration.
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*At the end of a Starz print of ''Hero and the Terror'', a Cannon film, the Viacom "V of Steel" jingle plays over the end variant of this logo due to a plastering error.
*At the end of a Starz print of ''Hero and the Terror'', a Cannon film, the Viacom "V of Steel" jingle plays over the end variant of this logo due to a plastering error.


<u>Availability:</u> Current. Seen on all Paramount movies since ''Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol''. Also seen as a de-facto home entertainment logo on Paramount's 4K UHD Blu-ray disc releases starting with ''Star Trek'' and ''Star Trek Into Darkness'', and on regular Blu-rays/DVDs starting with the 2019 release of ''Bumblebee''. This logo also appears on the first four films from Paramount Animation before the division got its own logo in 2020. The Viacom byline made its final appearance on ''Playing with Fire''; the ViacomCBS byline first debuted on a Spanish TV spot for ''Sonic The Hedgehog''. It made its theatrical debut on ''Like a Boss''. Also appears at the end of most (if not all) international prints of Brad Krevoy Television-produced TV movies for the Hallmark Channel, such as ''The Crossword Mysteries'' series, ''The Wedding March'' movies, ''Winter Love Story,'' and ''Christmas Encore'', among others.  
'''Availability:''' Current. Seen on all Paramount movies since ''Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol''. Also seen as a de-facto home entertainment logo on Paramount's 4K UHD Blu-ray disc releases starting with ''Star Trek'' and ''Star Trek Into Darkness'', and on regular Blu-rays/DVDs starting with the 2019 release of ''Bumblebee''. This logo also appears on the first four films from Paramount Animation before the division got its own logo in 2020. The Viacom byline made its final appearance on ''Playing with Fire''; the ViacomCBS byline first debuted on a Spanish TV spot for ''Sonic The Hedgehog''. It made its theatrical debut on ''Like a Boss''. Also appears at the end of most (if not all) international prints of Brad Krevoy Television-produced TV movies for the Hallmark Channel, such as ''The Crossword Mysteries'' series, ''The Wedding March'' movies, ''Winter Love Story,'' and ''Christmas Encore'', among others.  


<u>Editor's Note:</u> This is a true masterpiece of a logo, with the powerful and majestic theme, perfect CGI, and sheer power it radiates. It's certainly a worthy successor to all the 100 years' worth of Paramountains before it.
'''Editor's Note:''' This is a true masterpiece of a logo, with the powerful and majestic theme, perfect CGI, and sheer power it radiates. It's certainly a worthy successor to all the 100 years' worth of Paramountains before it.




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