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imported>MirahezeGDPR 6d7f69a46245b700bcf9cb5c609cc3ee (→2nd Logo (Closing Logo) (March 24, 1929-December 21, 1956): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMk7PjJo0KE go to 0:57 and the original Bambi logo variant on shows up on the 2017 Bambi DVD, it may possibly be on the 2017 Bambi Blu-Ray too) |
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===1st Logo (Opening Logo) (July 30, 1929-March 13, 1959)=== | ===1st Logo (Opening Logo) (July 30, 1929-March 13, 1959)=== | ||
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File:RKO Pictures 1929 A.png | |||
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Transmitter", "The Globe and Tower" (according to the RKO Pictures, LLC website http://www.rko.com), "Radio Tower" | '''Nicknames:''' "The Transmitter", "The Globe and Tower" (according to the RKO Pictures, LLC website http://www.rko.com), "Radio Tower" | ||
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'''Trivia:''' | '''Trivia:''' | ||
*The Morse code heard on the Radio Pictures logo used from 1929 to 1937, transmitted this message: VVV A RADIO PICTURE VVVVV. On the RKO Radio Pictures logo, used from 1932 until mid-1940s (when the Morse code was dropped out) the message was: VVVV AN RKO PICTURE VVVVV. | *The Morse code heard on the Radio Pictures logo used from 1929 to 1937, transmitted this message: VVV A RADIO PICTURE VVVVV. On the RKO Radio Pictures logo, used from 1932 until mid-1940s (when the Morse code was dropped out) the message was: VVVV AN RKO PICTURE VVVVV. | ||
*This logo was featured as a stage backdrop during a scene from ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show''. | *This logo was featured as a stage backdrop during a scene from ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show''. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*On early color films and colorized films the logo was tinted {{Font color|blue|blue}}, but a true living color version of the logo was introduced around 1944. | *On early color films and colorized films the logo was tinted {{Font color|blue|blue}}, but a true living color version of the logo was introduced around 1944. | ||
*Radio Pictures films from 1929 to 1932 had the globe less detailed and no clouds in front of the globe. Additionally, the tower is slightly different. | *Radio Pictures films from 1929 to 1932 had the globe less detailed and no clouds in front of the globe. Additionally, the tower is slightly different. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
*Some 1930 movies had the Morse Code at a very high-pitch. | *Some 1930 movies had the Morse Code at a very high-pitch. | ||
*In ''Deluge'', the Morse code is low-pitched and its message is: A RADIO PICTURE. | *In ''Deluge'', the Morse code is low-pitched and its message is: A RADIO PICTURE. | ||
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'''Availability:''' Very common. It's still seen on many films. This logo was often not shown at all on a few films, such as ''It's a Wonderful Life'' and films produced by Walt Disney Productions (which usually used the next logo or no logo at all). The Radio Pictures logo is rare today and it's used on ''King Kong'', ''Top Hat'' and other films from the studio until 1936. The shortened version has been found on a promo on the VHS of ''King Kong''. The Radio Pictures logo made a surprise reappearance on colorized prints of ''Mighty Joe Young'', released in 1949, and ''The Big Day'', released in 1952. | '''Availability:''' Very common. It's still seen on many films. This logo was often not shown at all on a few films, such as ''It's a Wonderful Life'' and films produced by Walt Disney Productions (which usually used the next logo or no logo at all). The Radio Pictures logo is rare today and it's used on ''King Kong'', ''Top Hat'' and other films from the studio until 1936. The shortened version has been found on a promo on the VHS of ''King Kong''. The Radio Pictures logo made a surprise reappearance on colorized prints of ''Mighty Joe Young'', released in 1949, and ''The Big Day'', released in 1952. | ||
===2nd Logo (Closing Logo) (March 24, 1929-December 21, 1956)=== | ===2nd Logo (Closing Logo) (March 24, 1929-December 21, 1956)=== | ||
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File:RKO Pictures 1929 Closing A.png | |||
File:RKO Pictures 1929 Closing B.png | |||
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'''Nickname:''' "The Early Thunderbolt", "Early Thunderbolt Triangle" | '''Nickname:''' "The Early Thunderbolt", "Early Thunderbolt Triangle" | ||
'''Logo''' | '''Logo:''' In the end titles of a film, we see an equilateral triangle pointing down with a "Thunderbolt" drawn 3/4 through it. Above the logo is the text "Radio Pictures" (1929 to 1936) or "R K O Radio" with a line drawn over the triangle edge with the text "PICTURES" (1936 to 1956). The text "REG. US. PAT. OFF." is shown below. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
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===1st Logo (1983-1987)=== | ===1st Logo (1983-1987)=== | ||
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File:RKO Pictures 1983 A.png | |||
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'''Nicknames:''' "80s Thunderbolt", "Cheesy Thunderbolt", ''Thunderbolt Triangle'' | '''Nicknames:''' "80s Thunderbolt", "Cheesy Thunderbolt", ''Thunderbolt Triangle'' | ||