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* There is a shorter version of this logo, beginning as the "UNIVERSAL" text slides in over the globe, with a shortened version of the fanfare. This is usually found at the end of documentaries produced for DVD by Universal Studios Home Entertainment, with a URL for Universal's website. | * There is a shorter version of this logo, beginning as the "UNIVERSAL" text slides in over the globe, with a shortened version of the fanfare. This is usually found at the end of documentaries produced for DVD by Universal Studios Home Entertainment, with a URL for Universal's website. | ||
* The very first versions of the logo contained a small copyright notice in the bottom-right corner set in Gill Sans, which reads "©1997 Universal City Studios, Inc.". | * The very first versions of the logo contained a small copyright notice in the bottom-right corner set in Gill Sans, which reads "©1997 Universal City Studios, Inc.". | ||
* From 1998 to 2010 (with some exceptions), the URL "www.universalstudios.com", in an {{color|orange|orangish}} color and set in the Charcoal typeface (a Macintosh font), fades in at the end. In the 1998-1999 URL variant, the copyright information fades in with the URL; however, the copyright was removed by 1999. | * From November 13, 1998 to March 19, 2010 (with some exceptions), the URL "www.universalstudios.com", in an {{color|orange|orangish}} color and set in the Charcoal typeface (a Macintosh font), fades in at the end. In the 1998-1999 URL variant, the copyright information fades in with the URL; however, the copyright was removed by 1999. | ||
* Sometimes, on scope films, either the URL or the NBC Universal byline is pushed up to the light on the globe. | * Sometimes, on scope films, either the URL or the NBC Universal byline is pushed up to the light on the globe. | ||
* An early version of the 1998 URL variant had the URL and copyright stamp in the Univers typeface. | * An early version of the 1998 URL variant had the URL and copyright stamp in the Univers typeface. | ||
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* On 4:3 prints of films from 2003 until 2012, starting with ''Peter Pan'' and ending with ''Wanderlust'', the logo zooms out to a much farther distance than usual. This is because the films are shot in a 1.66:1 ratio, and framed for 2.39:1 scope. | * On 4:3 prints of films from 2003 until 2012, starting with ''Peter Pan'' and ending with ''Wanderlust'', the logo zooms out to a much farther distance than usual. This is because the films are shot in a 1.66:1 ratio, and framed for 2.39:1 scope. | ||
* In 2008, the original 1997 version of this logo was remastered for digital releases. | * In 2008, the original 1997 version of this logo was remastered for digital releases. | ||
* Starting | * Starting with ''It's Complicated'' on December 25, 2009, the URL was removed in favor of the byline "A DIVISION OF NBC UNIVERSAL", also in an {{color|orange|orangish}} color and in the Copperplate Gothic typeface, which fades in toward the end. The byline was also added to the logo of NBCUniversal's television division at the time, [[Universal Media Studios]]. | ||
* On some films, such as ''Munich'' and ''Nanny McPhee Returns'', the logo is bylineless. | * On some films, such as ''Munich'' and ''Nanny McPhee Returns'', the logo is bylineless. | ||
* On German movies such as ''One Way'' (2006) and ''The Coming Days'' (2010), the 1999 variant is used, but "UNIVERSAL PICTURES" in an {{color|orange|orangish}} color and the Univers typeface fades in. | * On German movies such as ''One Way'' (2006) and ''The Coming Days'' (2010), the 1999 variant is used, but "UNIVERSAL PICTURES" in an {{color|orange|orangish}} color and the Univers typeface fades in. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
* | * For the ''E.T.'' variant, the music was changed in an arrangement by John Williams to go with the customized ''E.T.'' logo; there is only one horn fanfare/hits sequence, followed by the end fanfare. This then segues into the theme from ''E.T.'' as he and Elliott fly across the globe. Most of the other films with this variant use the opening theme of the film instead. | ||
* On April 19, 2002, there was a re-orchestration of the 1997 fanfare, again in an arrangement by John Williams. It has the same melody, but like the ''E.T.'' logo, it is in a different key and sounds more "powerful" with added drums; this version made its only appearance on ''The Scorpion King'' (the first film released after the ''E.T.'' variant ceased usage). | * On April 19, 2002, there was a re-orchestration of the 1997 fanfare, again in an arrangement by John Williams. It has the same melody, but like the ''E.T.'' logo, it is in a different key and sounds more "powerful" with added drums; this version made its only appearance on ''The Scorpion King'' (the first film released after the ''E.T.'' variant ceased usage). | ||
** There is also a live version of that fanfare that can be heard at the premiere of the 20th anniversary ''E.T.'' re-release, to which it would also be a bonus audio option on its DVD release. Also, if you listen closely, you can hear applause from the audience watching the premiere when the bike shows up. | ** There is also a live version of that fanfare that can be heard at the premiere of the 20th anniversary ''E.T.'' re-release, to which it would also be a bonus audio option on its DVD release. Also, if you listen closely, you can hear applause from the audience watching the premiere when the bike shows up. | ||