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Our Mother's Murder (Daughters) was actually the last appearance to use the 1990 logo, despite ending with McHale's Navy on April 18, 1997
imported>Jerry23145 (The 1997 logo last appeared during the premiere of Wanderlust in Mann Village Theatre before its theatrical release, and the 2012 logo also made first appearance during the premiere of The Lorax at Hollywood before its theatrical release) |
imported>Jerry23145 (Our Mother's Murder (Daughters) was actually the last appearance to use the 1990 logo, despite ending with McHale's Navy on April 18, 1997) |
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|Universal(26).png|1st Logo (December 5, 1963-May 18, 1990) | |Universal(26).png|1st Logo (December 5, 1963-May 18, 1990) | ||
|Universal_Pictures_(1993).png|2nd Logo (May 25, 1990- | |Universal_Pictures_(1993).png|2nd Logo (May 25, 1990-July 16, 1997) | ||
|Screen Shot 2017-05-13 at 4.59.11 PM.png|3rd Logo (May 19, 1997-February 16, 2012) | |Screen Shot 2017-05-13 at 4.59.11 PM.png|3rd Logo (May 19, 1997-February 16, 2012) | ||
|Universal Pictures (2013) (16x9).png|4th Logo (February 19, 2012- ) | |Universal Pictures (2013) (16x9).png|4th Logo (February 19, 2012- ) | ||
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'''Legacy:''' One of the most well-known logos in film due to its 27-year lifespan and use in many popular films. | '''Legacy:''' One of the most well-known logos in film due to its 27-year lifespan and use in many popular films. | ||
===2nd Logo (May 25, 1990- | ===2nd Logo (May 25, 1990-July 16, 1997)=== | ||
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**A <u>rare Spanish version</u> exists, which was used on a promotion for the company's film package in Spain. | **A <u>rare Spanish version</u> exists, which was used on a promotion for the company's film package in Spain. | ||
* On some widescreen films such as ''Far and Away'', the logo is zoomed out further than normal. | * On some widescreen films such as ''Far and Away'', the logo is zoomed out further than normal. | ||
* On ''The Hard Way'', the 75th-anniversary logo has the widescreen in its original aspect ratio of 2.35:1. | * On some widescreen films, such as ''Career Opportunities'' and ''The Hard Way'', the 75th-anniversary logo has the widescreen in its original aspect ratio of 2.35:1. | ||
* A variant without any text besides the Universal lettering exists. | * A variant without any text besides the Universal lettering exists. | ||
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* This logo made its theatrical debut on ''Back to the Future Part III'', released on May 25, 1990, and made its final appearance on ''McHale's Navy'', released on April 18, 1997. | * This logo made its theatrical debut on ''Back to the Future Part III'', released on May 25, 1990, and made its final appearance on ''McHale's Navy'', released on April 18, 1997. | ||
** The final film to use the 75th Anniversary version was ''A Kiss Before Dying'', released on April 26, 1991. | ** The final film to use the 75th Anniversary version was ''A Kiss Before Dying'', released on April 26, 1991. | ||
* Recently, it also appears on ''Commandments'' (released by [[Gramercy Pictures]]) and the 1997 | * Recently, it also appears on ''Commandments'' (released by [[Gramercy Pictures]]), and the 1997 telefilms such as ''Any Place but Home'', ''Buried Alive II'' (however, the PAL DVD release has the next logo), ''Divided by Hate'' and ''Our Mother's Murder'' (''Daughters''). | ||
* The version without the "75th Anniversary" wording debuted on ''Backdraft'' (although trailers for it have the 75th Anniversary logo). | * The version without the "75th Anniversary" wording debuted on ''Backdraft'' (although trailers for it have the 75th Anniversary logo). | ||
* Most prints of ''Mallrats'' (including premium network broadcasts and video releases) have this logo preceding the [[Gramercy Pictures]] logo. However, most recent prints such as the Blu-ray release have this replaced with the 2002 [[Focus Features]] logo. | * Most prints of ''Mallrats'' (including premium network broadcasts and video releases) have this logo preceding the [[Gramercy Pictures]] logo. However, most recent prints such as the Blu-ray release have this replaced with the 2002 [[Focus Features]] logo. | ||
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* It appears on the international teaser trailer of ''Twister'', which appears on the Brazilian VHS release of ''Diabolique'' and the Japanese Laserdisc release of self-titled, but it may have possibly appeared on the 35mm prints of the same trailer for the film. | * It appears on the international teaser trailer of ''Twister'', which appears on the Brazilian VHS release of ''Diabolique'' and the Japanese Laserdisc release of self-titled, but it may have possibly appeared on the 35mm prints of the same trailer for the film. | ||
* It also appears on international prints of ''The American President'', ''True Lies'' and ''Strange Days'', among others. Universal had international rights to those respective films. | * It also appears on international prints of ''The American President'', ''True Lies'' and ''Strange Days'', among others. Universal had international rights to those respective films. | ||
* It also appears on the U.S. VHS releases of ''Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie'' (with the Gramercy logo appearing after it) and the telefilm ''The Companion''. | * It also appears on the U.S. VHS releases of ''Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie'' (with the Gramercy logo appearing after it) and the telefilm ''The Companion''. | ||
* It also originally appears on some direct-to-video and television film releases; however, the next logo plasters it on streaming platforms. | * It also originally appears on some direct-to-video and television film releases; however, the next logo plasters it on streaming platforms. | ||