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'''Visuals:''' As the logo fades in, there is a model of the mountain from before with a CGI lake in front of it and a {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}}/{{color|gold|yellow}} gradient sky with a {{color|gold|yellow}} sunset behind it. As the sky darkens, the camera zooms towards the mountain as 22 {{color|silver|silver}} CGI stars fly from the bottom left and encircle the mountain. The "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{color|silver|'''''Paramount'''''}}</span>" script, redone with a shiny {{color|silver|silver}} finish, then fades in on the peak of the mountain | '''Visuals:''' As the logo fades in, there is a model of the mountain from before, with a CGI lake in front of it and a {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}}/{{color|gold|yellow}} gradient sky with a {{color|gold|yellow}} sunset behind it. As the sky darkens, the camera zooms towards the mountain as 22 {{color|silver|silver}} CGI stars fly from the bottom left and encircle the mountain. The "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{color|silver|'''''Paramount'''''}}</span>" script, redone with a shiny {{color|silver|silver}} finish, then fades in on the peak of the mountain, along with a registered trademark symbol ("®"). One of the three bylines (as described below) fade in near the base of the mountain. | ||
'''Trivia:''' Paramount used a painting commissioned for its 75th anniversary from Italian artist Dario Campanile as a basis for this logo, which can be seen [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DarioCampanile.Paramount.jpg#mw-jump-to-license here]. | '''Trivia:''' Paramount used a painting commissioned for its 75th anniversary from Italian artist Dario Campanile as a basis for this logo, which can be seen [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DarioCampanile.Paramount.jpg#mw-jump-to-license here]. | ||
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** On films such as ''The Golden Child'' and ''Hot Pursuit'' (the former being one of the first films to use this logo, while the latter has the normal music), a different 75th Anniversary disclaimer appears, the Paramount script is slightly smaller, and the Gulf+Western byline is also set in Helvetica Bold Condensed. It is unknown if ''Crimes of the Heart'' and ''King Kong Lives'', the first two DEG films to use this logo for their Canadian release, used this variant as well. | ** On films such as ''The Golden Child'' and ''Hot Pursuit'' (the former being one of the first films to use this logo, while the latter has the normal music), a different 75th Anniversary disclaimer appears, the Paramount script is slightly smaller, and the Gulf+Western byline is also set in Helvetica Bold Condensed. It is unknown if ''Crimes of the Heart'' and ''King Kong Lives'', the first two DEG films to use this logo for their Canadian release, used this variant as well. | ||
** A <u>second prototype variant</u> also exists, where the Paramount script is still slightly small, but contains elements of the official variant, including the refined 75th Anniversary disclaimer. This appears on the original home video releases of ''Critical Condition''; later releases use the official variant instead. It was also spotted on a March 1987 promotional reel as well. | ** A <u>second prototype variant</u> also exists, where the Paramount script is still slightly small, but contains elements of the official variant, including the refined 75th Anniversary disclaimer. This appears on the original home video releases of ''Critical Condition''; later releases use the official variant instead. It was also spotted on a March 1987 promotional reel as well. | ||
* <u>February 5, 1988-August 30, 1989:</u> The "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''{{color|silver|75<small><sup>th</sup></small>}} {{color|#EDD602|Anniversary}}'''''</span>" disclaimer is removed | * <u>February 5, 1988-August 30, 1989:</u> The "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''{{color|silver|75<small><sup>th</sup></small>}} {{color|#EDD602|Anniversary}}'''''</span>" disclaimer is removed. | ||
* <u>March 2, 1990-June 18, 1999:</u> The | * <u>March 2, 1990-June 18, 1999:</u> The "Paramount" script has a stronger drop shadow, and the stars and some of the blue clouds have been recomposited. | ||
* <u>March 31, 1995-1999:</u> | * <u>May 21, 1993-December 23, 1994:</u> The stars and "Paramount" script have been slightly repositioned, and the Paramount Communications byline has a stronger drop shadow. Also, some of the blue clouds have been made slightly darker. | ||
** An <u>early version of the Viacom byline variant</u> exists, which has | * <u>March 31, 1995-1999:</u> Some of the blue clouds are now more transparent. Also, the drop shadow under the "Paramount" script has been adjusted. | ||
** An <u>early version of the Viacom byline variant</u> exists, which has the byline slightly bigger and off-center. The clouds also stop moving once it fades in, likely because this variant reuses footage from the Paramount Communications variant. This can be found on the first two films that use this byline (''The Brady Bunch Movie'' and ''Losing Isaiah''). | |||
* <u>June 30, 1999-February 15, 2002:</u> The | * <u>June 30, 1999-February 15, 2002:</u> The logo has been partially updated with smoother and sleeker animation. The stars are more three-dimensional, shinier, and have a motion blur effect, and can briefly be seen reflected in the lake in front of the mountain. The "Paramount" script and Viacom byline now shine as well. The mountain also now turns dark, and the cloud background is slightly enhanced. Also, the "®" symbol now fades in at the same time as the byline. | ||
** On some films shot in <u>2.39:1 aspect ratio</u> | ** On some films shot in <u>2.39:1 aspect ratio</u> (such as ''Bringing Out the Dead'', ''Mission: Impossible II'', ''Shaft'' (2000), and ''Rat Race''), the logo starts with a still image of the mountain before animating normally (much like its home video counterpart). | ||
** On some films shot in <u>2.39:1 aspect ratio</u> as well as some 2000-2002 films shot in <u>1.85:1</u>, the stars, text and byline are somewhat smaller than in the normal 16:9 variant in order to match the aspect ratio. | ** On some films shot in <u>2.39:1 aspect ratio</u>, as well as some 2000-2002 films shot in <u>1.85:1</u>, the stars, text and byline are somewhat smaller than in the normal 16:9 variant in order to match the aspect ratio. | ||
** A <u>videotaped version</u> of the 1999 variant exists in which the mountain does not turn dark. This can be found on some Paramount VHS trailers from 2000 to 2002, and on Paramount's "Now in Theaters" bumper from 2000 to 2002, although the variant in its entirety hasn't been seen yet. | ** A <u>videotaped version</u> of the 1999 variant exists in which the mountain does not turn dark. This can be found on some Paramount VHS trailers from 2000 to 2002, and on Paramount's "Now in Theaters" bumper from 2000 to 2002, although the variant in its entirety hasn't been seen yet. | ||
** A <u>prototype variant</u> with a more 2D look also exists, and can be seen on a trailer for ''Star Trek: Insurrection'', as well as on the teaser trailer for ''South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut''. | ** A <u>prototype variant</u> with a more 2D look also exists, and can be seen on a trailer for ''Star Trek: Insurrection'', as well as on the teaser trailer for ''South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut''. | ||