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'''Technique:''' Live-action for the globe, combined with 2D animation for the Van Allen belts, and fading effects for the text.
'''Technique:''' Live-action for the globe, combined with 2D animation for the Van Allen belts, and fading effects for the text.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None or occasionally the opening theme of the movie. Such memorable instances include ''Father Goose'' (composed by Nelson Riddle), ''The Ghost and Mr. Chicken'', ''Scarface'' (1983), ''The Dark Crystal'', and ''The Night Walker'' (both composed by Vic Mizzy). The opening tag from the latter film was also heard in abridged form on ''The World of Abbott and Costello''. The 1972 feature-length pilot of the TV series ''Emergency!'' used a dramatic, drum-driven fanfare based upon the series' theme.
'''Audio:''' None or occasionally the opening theme of the movie. Such memorable instances include ''Father Goose'' (composed by Nelson Riddle), ''The Ghost and Mr. Chicken'', ''Scarface'' (1983), ''The Dark Crystal'', and ''The Night Walker'' (both composed by Vic Mizzy). The opening tag from the latter film was also heard in abridged form on ''The World of Abbott and Costello''. The 1972 feature-length pilot of the TV series ''Emergency!'' used a dramatic, drum-driven fanfare based upon the series' theme.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
* On the US DVD of the ''Battlestar Galactica'' movie (which is really the pilot episode "Saga of a Star World" released as a theatrical film in Europe), the 1963 logo is heard with the CIC fanfare.
* On the US DVD of the ''Battlestar Galactica'' movie (which is really the pilot episode "Saga of a Star World" released as a theatrical film in Europe), the 1963 logo is heard with the CIC fanfare.
* On the 1984 MCA Home Video VHS of ''The Man Who Knew Too Much'' and a 1984 German ARD airing of ''The Trouble with Harry'' (1955), this logo has the [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]/[[VistaVision]] music, which surprisingly fits quite well.
* On the 1984 MCA Home Video VHS of ''The Man Who Knew Too Much'' and a 1984 German ARD airing of ''The Trouble with Harry'' (1955), this logo has the [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]/[[VistaVision]] music, which surprisingly fits quite well.
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'''Technique:''' Contrary to popular belief, this logo was not done in CGI, but was produced using models filmed with motion control. The globe and letters were shot at the Chandler Group, and the background was originally a painting by Eric Von Schmidt. The compositing and byline were done by Studio Productions (now Flip Your Lid Animation), who also created the logos for [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]] in 1986 and 1993, respectively. The whole thing was done in 70mm and is the first regular logo of any major studio created specifically for large format.
'''Technique:''' Contrary to popular belief, this logo was not done in CGI, but was produced using models filmed with motion control. The globe and letters were shot at the Chandler Group, and the background was originally a painting by Eric Von Schmidt. The compositing and byline were done by Studio Productions (now Flip Your Lid Animation), who also created the logos for [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]] in 1986 and 1993, respectively. The whole thing was done in 70mm and is the first regular logo of any major studio created specifically for large format.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic orchestral fanfare composed and conducted by James Horner.  
'''Audio:''' A majestic orchestral fanfare composed and conducted by James Horner.  


'''Music/Sound Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
* A French horn fanfare is heard during the first half of the 75th Anniversary logo before segueing into the normal theme (albeit with some differences from the 1991 version, such as the music not "ending" at the fade-out). A faster version of this interlude was later used as the 1991 [[Universal Television]] theme.
* A French horn fanfare is heard during the first half of the 75th Anniversary logo before segueing into the normal theme (albeit with some differences from the 1991 version, such as the music not "ending" at the fade-out). A faster version of this interlude was later used as the 1991 [[Universal Television]] theme.
* The 75th Anniversary logo is silent on the 1991 Media Home Entertainment/Fox Video VHS of ''Closet Land''.
* The 75th Anniversary logo is silent on the 1991 Media Home Entertainment/Fox Video VHS of ''Closet Land''.
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'''Technique:''' CGI by Picturemill, who also did the 2008-09 [[Nickelodeon Movies]] logo and the current [[20th Century Studios]] logo. They would also return for the 2002 and 2005 enhanced variants as well.
'''Technique:''' CGI by Picturemill, who also did the 2008-09 [[Nickelodeon Movies]] logo and the current [[20th Century Studios]] logo. They would also return for the 2002 and 2005 enhanced variants as well.


'''Music/Sounds:''' It starts with a powerful, majestic French horn fanfare, followed by two percussion hits. Then, another French horn fanfare, followed by two more hits. Then, a very majestic orchestral fanfare (which adds in more brass instruments, strings, xylophones, and drums) as the logo is completed, with the French horn theme coming back near the end. This was composed by Jerry Goldsmith (who was also the composer for the [[Carolco Pictures]], [[Cinergi Pictures Entertainment|Cinergi Pictures]] and [[C2 Pictures]] fanfares, and the themes from ''Star Trek: The Motion Picture'' and ''Star Trek: Voyager''.). Furthermore, during certain grand opening events at Universal theme parks, the full version (in either NTSC or PAL pitched) of the fanfare can be heard when a key member of any of the Universal Studios theme parks or Universal Destinations & Experiences arrive to the stage.
'''Audio:''' It starts with a powerful, majestic French horn fanfare, followed by two percussion hits. Then, another French horn fanfare, followed by two more hits. Then, a very majestic orchestral fanfare (which adds in more brass instruments, strings, xylophones, and drums) as the logo is completed, with the French horn theme coming back near the end. This was composed by Jerry Goldsmith (who was also the composer for the [[Carolco Pictures]], [[Cinergi Pictures Entertainment|Cinergi Pictures]] and [[C2 Pictures]] fanfares, and the themes from ''Star Trek: The Motion Picture'' and ''Star Trek: Voyager''.). Furthermore, during certain grand opening events at Universal theme parks, the full version (in either NTSC or PAL pitched) of the fanfare can be heard when a key member of any of the Universal Studios theme parks or Universal Destinations & Experiences arrive to the stage.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
* For the ''E.T.'' variant, the music was changed in an arrangement by John Williams and Elias Associates 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.
* For the ''E.T.'' variant, the music was changed in an arrangement by John Williams and Elias Associates 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).
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'''Technique:''' CGI by Wētā FX.
'''Technique:''' CGI by Wētā FX.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A powerful, reorchestrated version of the previous logo's fanfare, accompanied by "a choir, new string parts, and drum cadence utilizing world percussion instruments", according to the ''Hollywood Reporter''. Composed and arranged by Brian Tyler, conducting the Hollywood Studio Symphony and Los Angeles Chorale, and recorded at the Barbara Streisand Scoring Stage at Sony Pictures Studios.
'''Audio:''' A powerful, reorchestrated version of the previous logo's fanfare, accompanied by "a choir, new string parts, and drum cadence utilizing world percussion instruments", according to the ''Hollywood Reporter''. Composed and arranged by Brian Tyler, conducting the Hollywood Studio Symphony and Los Angeles Chorale, and recorded at the Barbara Streisand Scoring Stage at Sony Pictures Studios.


'''Music/Sounds Trivia:'''  A behind-the-scenes video of making the fanfare can be viewed [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sazcPopqBJE here]. Tyler also uploaded a retrospective video, which can be viewed [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG7x89vX2hk here], and the full version of the fanfare, which is also heard before the start of ''Universal's Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories'', as well as the first two videos, which can be heard [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWoVtNni3uc here]. If you look closely at the first two videos, there was a prototype version of the logo while Tyler is conducting the fanfare, as transcribed above. The end part of the fanfare can also be heard at the end of the videos (besides trailers) on the studio's YouTube channel. Furthermore, during certain grand opening events at Universal theme parks, the full version, the abridged version or the end part of the fanfare can be heard when a key member of any of the Universal Studios theme parks or Universal Destinations & Experiences arrive to the stage.
'''Audio Trivia:'''  A behind-the-scenes video of making the fanfare can be viewed [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sazcPopqBJE here]. Tyler also uploaded a retrospective video, which can be viewed [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG7x89vX2hk here], and the full version of the fanfare, which is also heard before the start of ''Universal's Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories'', as well as the first two videos, which can be heard [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWoVtNni3uc here]. If you look closely at the first two videos, there was a prototype version of the logo while Tyler is conducting the fanfare, as transcribed above. The end part of the fanfare can also be heard at the end of the videos (besides trailers) on the studio's YouTube channel. Furthermore, during certain grand opening events at Universal theme parks, the full version, the abridged version or the end part of the fanfare can be heard when a key member of any of the Universal Studios theme parks or Universal Destinations & Experiences arrive to the stage.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
* On the 100th Anniversary logo variant, "One Last Wish" from ''Casper'', composed by James Horner, is used during the montage. Furthermore, in ''Universal's Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories'', the fanfare carries over from the former and is also reorchestrated. Furthermore, a re-arranged excerpt version of the fanfare was heard in ''Universal Cinematic Celebration'', which can be heard [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4OEtNJWjSA here].
* On the 100th Anniversary logo variant, "One Last Wish" from ''Casper'', composed by James Horner, is used during the montage. Furthermore, in ''Universal's Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories'', the fanfare carries over from the former and is also reorchestrated. Furthermore, a re-arranged excerpt version of the fanfare was heard in ''Universal Cinematic Celebration'', which can be heard [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4OEtNJWjSA here].
* On Disney Channel and Freeform's airings of ''Big Fat Liar'' and a TCM Spain airing of ''The Trouble with Harry'', the previous logo's music is heard with this logo, due to sloppy plastering.
* On Disney Channel and Freeform's airings of ''Big Fat Liar'' and a TCM Spain airing of ''The Trouble with Harry'', the previous logo's music is heard with this logo, due to sloppy plastering.
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