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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-April 18, 1997)=== | ||
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* On the Russian dub of ''Happy Gilmore'', older HBO airings of ''Jungle Fever'', AMC's print of ''Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood'', and the Blu-ray release of ''Backdraft'' (the latter when the Turkish audio track is selected), the 1990 fanfare is in a lower pitch. | * On the Russian dub of ''Happy Gilmore'', older HBO airings of ''Jungle Fever'', AMC's print of ''Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood'', and the Blu-ray release of ''Backdraft'' (the latter when the Turkish audio track is selected), the 1990 fanfare is in a lower pitch. | ||
* Sometimes, the logo is silent. | * Sometimes, the logo is silent. | ||
** On | ** On original international theatrical prints of ''The American President'', the logo is silent, while home media releases have the fanfare. | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on all Universal releases of the era. | '''Availability:''' Seen on all Universal releases of the era. | ||
* This logo made its theatrical debut on ''Back to the Future Part III'' | * This logo made its theatrical debut on ''Back to the Future Part III'' and made its final regular appearance on ''McHale's Navy''; however, it subsequently reappeared on the [[Gramercy Pictures]] film ''Reach the Rock''. | ||
** The final film to use the 75th Anniversary version was ''A Kiss Before Dying'' | ** The final film to use the 75th Anniversary version was ''A Kiss Before Dying''. | ||
* The version without the "75th Anniversary" wording debuted on ''Backdraft'' (although trailers for it still have the 75th Anniversary logo). | * The version without the "75th Anniversary" wording debuted on ''Backdraft'' (although trailers for it still have the 75th Anniversary logo). | ||
* Recently, this logo can also be found on ''Commandments'' (released by [[Gramercy Pictures]]) and the 1997 telefilms ''Any Place But Home'', ''Buried Alive II'' (the PAL DVD release has the next logo instead), ''Divided by Hate'' and ''Our Mother's Murder'' (aka ''Daughters''). | |||
* Most prints of ''Mallrats'' (including premium network broadcasts and video releases) have this logo preceding the [[Gramercy Pictures]] 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. | ** However, most recent prints such as the Blu-ray release have this replaced with the 2002 [[Focus Features]] logo. | ||
* This logo precedes the 1987 [[New Line Cinema]] logo on current prints of ''Drop Dead Fred'' (a 1991 [[PolyGram Filmed Entertainment|PolyGram]]/[[Working Title Films|Working Title]] production | * This logo precedes the 1987 [[New Line Cinema]] logo on current prints of ''Drop Dead Fred'' (a 1991 [[PolyGram Filmed Entertainment|PolyGram]]/[[Working Title Films|Working Title]] production that New Line released the US; however, Universal holds international rights, as they control some of the pre-1996 PolyGram library). | ||
** The UK 25th Anniversary Blu-ray release from Final Cut Entertainment also retains this combo, as | ** The UK 25th Anniversary Blu-ray release from Final Cut Entertainment also retains this combo, as does the US Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray release. | ||
* Although MCA was renamed Universal Studios, Inc. on December 9, 1996, the MCA byline continued to appear on films released until early to mid-1997, except for ''The Lost World: Jurassic Park'' (used in the trailers and TV spots instead, including the print logo at the end). | * Although MCA was renamed Universal Studios, Inc. on December 9, 1996, the MCA byline continued to appear on films released until early to mid-1997, except for ''The Lost World: Jurassic Park'' (used in the trailers and TV spots instead, including the print logo at the end). | ||
* It was also seen on some trailers for ''The Lost World: Jurassic Park'' | * It was also seen on some trailers for ''The Lost World: Jurassic Park'', ''Leave It to Beaver'', ''A Simple Wish'', and ''The Jackal'', all of which ended up using the next logo. | ||
* On the international release of ''Street Fighter'', this logo is plastered by the [[Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International]] logo and the opening credits are edited to credit Columbia Pictures instead; however, the globe and sky still remain. | * On the international release of ''Street Fighter'', this logo is plastered by the [[Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International]] logo, and the opening credits are edited to credit Columbia Pictures instead; however, the globe and sky still remain. | ||
* A portion of this logo is also seen about halfway through ''The King''. | * A portion of this logo is also seen about halfway through ''The King''. | ||
* This logo was also seen on Comet's airing of the season 1 opening of ''Sliders''. | * This logo was also seen on Comet's airing of the season 1 opening of ''Sliders''. | ||
* This logo is seen on the international teaser trailer of ''Twister'', which can be found on the Brazilian VHS release of ''Diabolique'' and the Japanese Laserdisc release of | * This logo is seen on the international teaser trailer of ''Twister'', which can be found on the Brazilian VHS release of ''Diabolique'' and the Japanese Laserdisc release of the former, but it may have possibly been seen on the 35mm prints of the same trailer for the film. | ||
* It is also seen on international prints of ''The American President'', ''True Lies'' and ''Strange Days'', among others. Universal had international rights to those respective films. | * It is also seen on international prints of ''The American President'', ''True Lies'' and ''Strange Days'', among others. Universal had international rights to those respective films. | ||
* It is also preserved 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 is also preserved 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''. | ||
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* The bylineless logo was seen on the original airings of television films, and is also seen on MeTV Toons' airings of the animated series ''The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends'', even though the distribution rights of that series moved to [[WildBrain]] in 2022. | * The bylineless logo was seen on the original airings of television films, and is also seen on MeTV Toons' airings of the animated series ''The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends'', even though the distribution rights of that series moved to [[WildBrain]] in 2022. | ||
* This logo can also be found on the 1997 U.S. VHS release of ''Vertigo'', in addition to the 1998 DVD release. | * This logo can also be found on the 1997 U.S. VHS release of ''Vertigo'', in addition to the 1998 DVD release. | ||
* It was also seen on a UK airing of ''Death Becomes Her'' on Sky Movies from | * It was also seen on a UK airing of ''Death Becomes Her'' on Sky Movies from July 31, 1994. | ||
* It is also seen at the beginning of the TV version of ''Darkman II: The Return of Durant'' (1995), which is included as a bonus feature on the 2017 Shout! Factory Blu-ray release thereof. | * It is also seen at the beginning of the TV version of ''Darkman II: The Return of Durant'' (1995), which is included as a bonus feature on the 2017 Shout! Factory Blu-ray release thereof. | ||