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* Some releases have the logo partially play on a grey screen, before it quickly fades to black.
* Some releases have the logo partially play on a grey screen, before it quickly fades to black.


'''Technique:''' Early computer effects.
'''FX/SFX:''' Early computer effects.


'''Music/Sounds/Voice-overs:''' A mellow piece of music; not very easy to hear due to the studio spiel, but has a bossa-nova/mex influenced, easy listening melody, also known as elevator music (with five known lengths and four known tempos). A jazzy hi-hat drum is also playing music in the background. The music is accompanied by one of four male voiceovers (herein referred to as Voiceover A, Voiceover B, Voiceover C and Voiceover D) indicating the studio:
'''Music/Sounds/Voice-overs:''' A mellow piece of music; not very easy to hear due to the studio spiel, but has a bossa-nova/mex influenced, easy listening melody, also known as elevator music (with five known lengths and four known tempos). A jazzy hi-hat drum is also playing music in the background. The music is accompanied by one of four male voiceovers (herein referred to as Voiceover A, Voiceover B, Voiceover C and Voiceover D) indicating the studio:
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* '''Closing:''' In a black background, we see a trailing red triangle zooming out, until a very tiny portion of it is left. The triangle fills up completely, and the Magnetic Video print logo appears, as well as the "MAGNETIC VIDEO" text and byline.
* '''Closing:''' In a black background, we see a trailing red triangle zooming out, until a very tiny portion of it is left. The triangle fills up completely, and the Magnetic Video print logo appears, as well as the "MAGNETIC VIDEO" text and byline.


'''Technique:''' Computer effects.
'''FX/SFX:''' Computer effects.


'''Music/Sounds:''' An eerie-sounding synth with whooshing whenever the logo is zooming.
'''Music/Sounds:''' An eerie-sounding synth with whooshing whenever the logo is zooming.
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* There also exists a black and white version of this variant, which has been spotted on ''The Apartment'', ''Sergeant York'', and ''A Streetcar Named Desire''.
* There also exists a black and white version of this variant, which has been spotted on ''The Apartment'', ''Sergeant York'', and ''A Streetcar Named Desire''.


'''Technique:''' Same as the 1953/1981 20th Century-Fox logos.
'''FX/SFX:''' Same as the 1953/1981 20th Century-Fox logos.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The 1979 20th Century-Fox fanfare, accompanied by a male announcer (different from the [[Magnetic Video Corporation|Magnetic Video]] announcer) on non-Fox releases, indicating the studio:
'''Music/Sounds:''' The 1979 20th Century-Fox fanfare, accompanied by a male announcer (different from the [[Magnetic Video Corporation|Magnetic Video]] announcer) on non-Fox releases, indicating the studio:
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* There is another Australian variant where the logo appears in the corner and Australian television and radio announcer Pete Smith (most famous for his announcing of the Australian version of ''Sale of the Century'') introduces the film.
* There is another Australian variant where the logo appears in the corner and Australian television and radio announcer Pete Smith (most famous for his announcing of the Australian version of ''Sale of the Century'') introduces the film.


'''Technique:''' Computer effects.
'''FX/SFX:''' Computer effects.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
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* There is a variant with the text "THE HIT LIST" in red appearing. The variant has a different transition at the beginning.
* There is a variant with the text "THE HIT LIST" in red appearing. The variant has a different transition at the beginning.


'''Technique:''' Computer effects, with the orange flash done in Scanimate.
'''FX/SFX:''' Computer effects, with the orange flash done in Scanimate.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A triumphant 25-note horn march fanfare, sampled from the Bruton Music library track "National Trust" composed by Keith Mansfield.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A triumphant 25-note horn march fanfare, sampled from the Bruton Music library track "National Trust" composed by Keith Mansfield.
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* The standard version (matted to widescreen) makes a strange appearance on the 2000 [[RLJE Films|Image Entertainment]] DVD of ''The Twelve Chairs''.
* The standard version (matted to widescreen) makes a strange appearance on the 2000 [[RLJE Films|Image Entertainment]] DVD of ''The Twelve Chairs''.


'''Technique:''' Advanced CGI animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' Advanced CGI animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2nd logo, but the mixing (most noticeably with the opening horns) is slightly different.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2nd logo, but the mixing (most noticeably with the opening horns) is slightly different.
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* Closing: The same as the opening version, only "YOURS TO KEEP FOREVER" appears under it.
* Closing: The same as the opening version, only "YOURS TO KEEP FOREVER" appears under it.


'''Technique:''' Computer effects.
'''FX/SFX:''' Computer effects.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Music/Sounds:'''
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* On the Fox Video Sentimental promo, which can be found on the 1992 Demo VHS of ''My Cousin Vinny'', the logo is still and zoomed out on a black background with the text "Available from FoxVideo" shown on the bottom.
* On the Fox Video Sentimental promo, which can be found on the 1992 Demo VHS of ''My Cousin Vinny'', the logo is still and zoomed out on a black background with the text "Available from FoxVideo" shown on the bottom.


'''Technique:''' Computer effects.
'''FX/SFX:''' Computer effects.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
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* An extended version exists where the searchlights loop (like the 1981 TCF logo).
* An extended version exists where the searchlights loop (like the 1981 TCF logo).


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' CGI animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
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'''Variant:''' On the ''Rodgers & Hammerstein Golden Anniversary Collection'' trailer, the words "from Fox Video" are seen below the logo.
'''Variant:''' On the ''Rodgers & Hammerstein Golden Anniversary Collection'' trailer, the words "from Fox Video" are seen below the logo.


'''Technique:''' Computer effects.
'''FX/SFX:''' Computer effects.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Music/Sounds:'''
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* There is a variant where the "FOX VIDEO" text is darker.
* There is a variant where the "FOX VIDEO" text is darker.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' CGI animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Usually none.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Usually none.
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* On some tapes with the Premiere Series promo, the logo is shortened and the text on the right from the logo is replaced with "{{font|Impact|{{color|gold|PREMIERE SERIES}}}}" in the Enge Etienne font.
* On some tapes with the Premiere Series promo, the logo is shortened and the text on the right from the logo is replaced with "{{font|Impact|{{color|gold|PREMIERE SERIES}}}}" in the Enge Etienne font.


'''Technique:''' A CGI zoom-out. The box animates at the same framerate as the Fox logo itself.
'''FX/SFX:''' A CGI zoom-out. The box animates at the same framerate as the Fox logo itself.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
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* On some releases such as ''Garfield's Pet Force'', the 2005-enhanced version of the Fox logo is used.
* On some releases such as ''Garfield's Pet Force'', the 2005-enhanced version of the Fox logo is used.


'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' Computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
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'''Logo:''' It's the same as the 20th Century Fox Blu-ray Disc logo, but the ending animation is cut and the {{color|gold|golden}} text "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''H'''<small>'''OME'''</small> '''E'''<small>'''NTERTAINMENT'''</small>}}}}" shines.
'''Logo:''' It's the same as the 20th Century Fox Blu-ray Disc logo, but the ending animation is cut and the {{color|gold|golden}} text "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''H'''<small>'''OME'''</small> '''E'''<small>'''NTERTAINMENT'''</small>}}}}" shines.


'''Technique:''' Computer effects.
'''FX/SFX:''' Computer effects.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 20th Century Fox Blu-ray Disc logo, but only a quiet whoosh sound effect is heard when the text shines.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 20th Century Fox Blu-ray Disc logo, but only a quiet whoosh sound effect is heard when the text shines.
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* The 2011 ''Star Wars'' Blu-rays has the logo just shy of 16:9, in 1.77:1.
* The 2011 ''Star Wars'' Blu-rays has the logo just shy of 16:9, in 1.77:1.


'''Technique:''' Same as the final 20th Century Fox logo, animated by [[Blue Sky Studios]].
'''FX/SFX:''' Same as the final 20th Century Fox logo, animated by [[Blue Sky Studios]].


'''Music/Sounds:''' The 1997 Fox fanfare arrangement. A short version is used on post-2013 releases.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The 1997 Fox fanfare arrangement. A short version is used on post-2013 releases.
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'''Variant:''' On the promo’s early years, the closing has the logo small and the tagline “GET INTO IT” appears under it.
'''Variant:''' On the promo’s early years, the closing has the logo small and the tagline “GET INTO IT” appears under it.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' CGI animation.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Music/Sounds:'''
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'''Logo:''' We see the 20th Century Fox logo zooming in slowly, with the words "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''H<small>OME</small> E<small>NTERTAINMENT</small>'''}}}}" in {{color|gold}} at the bottom, shining. Then a blue streak changes the text to the "Blu-ray Disc" logo, leaving behind a "swoosh" shape as it does this. The background is slightly different, while the right searchlight is a little bigger.
'''Logo:''' We see the 20th Century Fox logo zooming in slowly, with the words "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''H<small>OME</small> E<small>NTERTAINMENT</small>'''}}}}" in {{color|gold}} at the bottom, shining. Then a blue streak changes the text to the "Blu-ray Disc" logo, leaving behind a "swoosh" shape as it does this. The background is slightly different, while the right searchlight is a little bigger.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' CGI animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A calm, majestic fanfare, followed by a slight laser sound for the blue flash.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A calm, majestic fanfare, followed by a slight laser sound for the blue flash.

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