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→1st Logo (July 1982-July 21, 1993 [1999 in Indonesia]): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOQ6y1IcTGQ
imported>Michael Kenchington (→1st Logo (July 1982-July 21, 1993 [1999 in Indonesia]): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tauF6xkT5qQ) |
imported>Michael Kenchington (→1st Logo (July 1982-July 21, 1993 [1999 in Indonesia]): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOQ6y1IcTGQ) |
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* On a 1983 promo seen at the end of some tapes in late 1983/early 1984, the tail end is shown after clips from such works as ''Poltergeist'', ''Clash of the Titans'', ''Coma'', ''Village of the Damned'', ''Midnight Cowboy'', ''Diner'', ''Shaft'', ''2001: A Space Odyssey'', ''Diva'', ''Network'', ''Westworld'', ''Fame'', ''The Compleat Beatles'', ''My Favorite Year'', ''A Gumby Adventure'', ''Tom and Jerry Cartoon Festival'', ''Viva Las Vegas'', ''Travels with My Aunt'', ''Whose Life Is It Anyway?'', ''The Goodbye Girl'', ''Singin' in the Rain'', ''Pennies from Heaven'', ''Victor/Victoria'', ''An American in Paris'', ''Easter Parade'', ''That's Entertainment! Part II'', and ''The Wizard of Oz'', among other titles in the MGM/UA library. | * On a 1983 promo seen at the end of some tapes in late 1983/early 1984, the tail end is shown after clips from such works as ''Poltergeist'', ''Clash of the Titans'', ''Coma'', ''Village of the Damned'', ''Midnight Cowboy'', ''Diner'', ''Shaft'', ''2001: A Space Odyssey'', ''Diva'', ''Network'', ''Westworld'', ''Fame'', ''The Compleat Beatles'', ''My Favorite Year'', ''A Gumby Adventure'', ''Tom and Jerry Cartoon Festival'', ''Viva Las Vegas'', ''Travels with My Aunt'', ''Whose Life Is It Anyway?'', ''The Goodbye Girl'', ''Singin' in the Rain'', ''Pennies from Heaven'', ''Victor/Victoria'', ''An American in Paris'', ''Easter Parade'', ''That's Entertainment! Part II'', and ''The Wizard of Oz'', among other titles in the MGM/UA library. | ||
* Another variant exists where a “/“ is in the middle of the screen, zooming out and brightly shining. “{{font|Serif|MGM}}” and “{{font|Serif|UA}}” slide out from behind the “/“, and zoom with it into its usual position. A {{color|red}} trail of a silhouette of the MGM logo zooms out, revealing the MGM logo. “{{color|blue|HOME VIDEO}}” zooms out to the usual spot, but doesn’t flash. | * Another variant exists where a “/“ is in the middle of the screen, zooming out and brightly shining. “{{font|Serif|MGM}}” and “{{font|Serif|UA}}” slide out from behind the “/“, and zoom with it into its usual position. A {{color|red}} trail of a silhouette of the MGM logo zooms out, revealing the MGM logo. “{{color|blue|HOME VIDEO}}” zooms out to the usual spot, but doesn’t flash. | ||
* On UK VHS releases in the 1980s, a still variant features the logo with the words "{{color|red|MORE GREAT TITLES}}" and "{{color|red|Available now from your local dealer}}" in red, appearing above and below the logo, respectively. | * On UK VHS releases in the 1980s such as the 1983 UK pre-cert VHS release of ''MGM Cartoon Magic Vol. 1'', a still variant features the logo with the words "{{color|red|MORE GREAT TITLES}}" and "{{color|red|Available now from your local dealer}}" in red, appearing above and below the logo, respectively. | ||
* On a 1983 | * On a 1983 pre-cert UK VHS release of ''The Dr. Seuss Video Festival'', after the logo finishes animating, the words "Ask your local dealer about availability" in pink fade in. | ||
'''Technique:''' Computer effects. | '''Technique:''' Computer effects. | ||
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* Also showed up on a 1999 reprint of ''Cotton Comes to Harlem'', as MGM used the original 1992 tape master for the release. | * Also showed up on a 1999 reprint of ''Cotton Comes to Harlem'', as MGM used the original 1992 tape master for the release. | ||
* The variant with the red trail is said to be seen on a 1987 VHS of an unknown movie before a trailer. | * The variant with the red trail is said to be seen on a 1987 VHS of an unknown movie before a trailer. | ||
* It also appears on UK VHS releases such as ''Terrytoons: The Cowardly Watchdog'' and many others. | * It also appears on UK VHS releases such as ''Terrytoons: The Cowardly Watchdog'' and ''MGM Cartoon Magic Vol. 1'', among many others. | ||
'''Legacy:''' One of the most iconic video logos of the 1980s. | '''Legacy:''' One of the most iconic video logos of the 1980s. | ||