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=== Background ===
===Background===
'''Pathé''' is a major film production and distribution company, owning a number of cinema chains through its subsidiary [[Les Cinémas Pathé Gaumont]] and television networks across Europe. It is the second oldest operating film company behind [[Gaumont (France)|Gaumont Film Company]] which was established in 1895 by the four brothers Charles, Émile, Théophile and Jacques '''Pathé'''.
'''Pathé''' is a major film production and distribution company, owning a number of cinema chains through its subsidiary [[Les Cinémas Pathé Gaumont]] and television networks across Europe. It is the second oldest operating film company behind [[Gaumont (France)|Gaumont Film Company]] which was established in 1895 by the four brothers Charles, Émile, Théophile and Jacques '''Pathé'''.


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[[File:pathe1.png|center|350px]]
[[File:pathe1.png|center|350px]]
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'''Nickname:''' "The Pathé Rooster"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster"


'''Logo:''' On a black (or grey/worn-out black) background, we see a still image of a rooster in white (sometimes orange) posing as if it is about to crow. Below it is the cursive text "Pathé fréres".
'''Logo:''' On a black (or grey/worn-out black) background, we see a still image of a rooster in white (sometimes orange) posing as if it is about to crow. Below it is the cursive text "Pathé fréres".


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*There are alot of colored variants.
*There are alot of colored variants.
*This logo can vary depending on movie.
*This logo can vary depending on movie.
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'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.


== K.O.K. Pathé ==
==K.O.K. Pathé==
 
===(1920's-19??)===
===(1920's-19??)===
{{YouTube|id=aIXni7K2N4I|id2=aiFZ7m8jLuU|id3=U3Xr5_z0o50}}
{{YouTube|id=aIXni7K2N4I|id2=aiFZ7m8jLuU|id3=U3Xr5_z0o50}}
 
'''Nickname:''' "The Pathé Rooster II"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster II"


'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a rooster on the top "K.O.K.", also is in the top, "Marque Déposée", in the middle and "Pathé Fréres", wrapped.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a rooster on the top "K.O.K.", also is in the top, "Marque Déposée", in the middle and "Pathé Fréres", wrapped.


'''Variant:'''
'''Variant:''' A brighter variant exists.
 
*A brighter variant exists.


'''FX/SFX:''' None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
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'''Availability:''' Unknown.
'''Availability:''' Unknown.


'''Editor's Note:''' TBA
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.
 
== Pathécomedy ==


==Pathécomedy==
===(19??-1926)===
===(19??-1926)===
{{YouTube|id=v1UTsbplLJM|id2=L9iYgFtOOv4}}
{{YouTube|id=v1UTsbplLJM|id2=L9iYgFtOOv4}}
 
'''Nickname:''' "The Pathé Rooster III"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster III"


'''Logo:''' We see a chicken, moving a bit. Then we see the word "Pathé", with the tops of the "t and "h" connected and "Distributors" below. On the left and right sides are circles with rooster drawings in crowing stances, both in opposite directions.
'''Logo:''' We see a chicken, moving a bit. Then we see the word "Pathé", with the tops of the "t and "h" connected and "Distributors" below. On the left and right sides are circles with rooster drawings in crowing stances, both in opposite directions.
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'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.


== Pathé-Distributors ==
==Pathé-Distributors==
===(1921-1929)===
===(1921-1929)===
[[File:pathe3.jpeg|350px|center]]
[[File:pathe3.jpeg|350px|center]]
{{YouTube|id=kM4PcOOkSjw}}
{{YouTube|id=kM4PcOOkSjw}}
 
'''Nickname:''' "The Pathé Rooster IV"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster IV"


Logo: We see the word "Pathé", with the tops of the "t and "h" connected and "Distributors" below. On the left and right sides are circles with rooster drawings in crowing stances, both in opposite directions.
Logo: We see the word "Pathé", with the tops of the "t and "h" connected and "Distributors" below. On the left and right sides are circles with rooster drawings in crowing stances, both in opposite directions.
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'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.


== Pathéx ==
==Pathéx==
===(1921-1922?, 1918?-1927?, B)===
===(1918?-1927?)===
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster VI"
'''Nickname:''' "The Pathé Rooster VI"


'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a coin and a rooster in white, with a shining on it. Text are seen embossed in a stone, with "PATHEX" and "TRADE - MARK" on the top and bottom below.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a coin and a rooster in white, with a shining on it. Text are seen embossed in a stone, with "PATHEX" and "TRADE - MARK" on the top and bottom below.
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'''Editor's Note:''' The drawing of the coin, and the text looks old school. Also, the logo is very shaky.
'''Editor's Note:''' The drawing of the coin, and the text looks old school. Also, the logo is very shaky.


== Pathéscope ==
==Pathéscope==
===(Mid 1921?-1925?)===
===(Mid 1921?-1925?)===
 
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a white triangle with a film reel overlaps the triangle, with the 3 words "SAFETY FILM" on the left, right and top, albeit is in the outlined top. We fades in to see the words:
'''Logo''': On a black background, we see a white triangle with a film reel overlaps the triangle, with the 3 words "SAFETY FILM" on the left, right and top, albeit is in the outlined top. We fades in to see the words:


<center>
<center>
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in a script font, which then overlaps the emblem.
in a script font, which then overlaps the emblem.


'''Closing Varian'''t: On the closing variant, the text "A PATHESCOPE FILM" is appeared on the emblem.
'''Closing Variant:''' On the closing variant, the text "A PATHESCOPE FILM" is appeared on the emblem.


'''FX/SFX''': The fading in.
'''FX/SFX:''' The fading in.


'''Music/Sounds''': Silent, or the opening theme.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Silent, or the opening theme.


'''Availability''': Rare, during the 40-80 years of use. Seen on many Pathescope films in the UK, such as ''The Alarum Clock'' and ''The ABC of Aviation'', albeit can be seen on YouTube.
'''Availability:''' Rare, during the 40-80 years of use. Seen on many Pathescope films in the UK, such as ''The Alarum Clock'' and ''The ABC of Aviation'', albeit can be seen on YouTube.


'''Editor's Note''': TBA.
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.


== Pathé==
==Pathé==
===1st Logo (1929-1936)===
===1st Logo (1929-1936)===
[[File:Pathe4.jpeg|center|350px]]
[[File:Pathe4.jpeg|center|350px]]
{{YouTube|id=WoRM_RVSGhA}}
{{YouTube|id=WoRM_RVSGhA}}
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster VII", "The Pathé Globe"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster VII", "The Pathé Globe"


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'''Music/Sounds:''' Just the rooster crowing. On silent films with this logo, it had the film's score over it.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Just the rooster crowing. On silent films with this logo, it had the film's score over it.


'''Availability:''' Very rare. Most surviving prints of their output have this removed or plastered over with the 11th logo (an example of this is on the Olive Films DVD & Blu-ray of the 1959 French version of ''Les Misérables''). May still be intact on French films released by The Criterion Collection, Fox Lorber, and Koch Media, among other specialty/art film labels. Was also seen on UK and French prints of Hal Roach's Laurel and Hardy comedies. This was found intact on Pathegrams News Digests. Also seen on Van Beuren cartoons from 1929-1930 (most YouTubers remove the Pathé logo, but some kept them, particulary [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC91Xc99QjNk-ywL6U8oDyXg/videos Motion Pictures]).
'''Availability:''' Very rare. Most surviving prints of their output have this removed or plastered over with the 11th logo (an example of this is on the Olive Films DVD & Blu-ray of the 1959 French version of ''Les Misérables''). May still be intact on French films released by The Criterion Collection, Fox Lorber, and Koch Media, among other specialty/art film labels. Was also seen on UK and French prints of Hal Roach's ''Laurel and Hardy'' comedies. This was found intact on Pathegrams News Digests. Also seen on ''Van Beuren'' cartoons from 1929-1930 (most YouTubers remove the Pathé logo, but some kept them, particulary [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC91Xc99QjNk-ywL6U8oDyXg/videos Motion Pictures]).


'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.
===2nd Logo (1943)===
===2nd Logo (1943)===
{{YouTube|id=z7rqhhEtBdA}}
{{YouTube|id=z7rqhhEtBdA}}
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster VIII", "The Skyscraper", "The Pathé Building"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster VIII", "The Skyscraper", "The Pathé Building"


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'''Music/Sounds:''' An uninspired horn fanfare.
'''Music/Sounds:''' An uninspired horn fanfare.


'''Availability:''' Rare. Most prints of titles from this period have it removed or plastered over with the 11th logo. Some films, such as ''Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher'', have kept it intact with the 11th logo following.
'''Availability:''' Rare. Most prints of titles from this period have it removed or plastered over with the 11th logo. Some films, such as ''Cosmo Jones'' and ''Crime Smasher'', have kept it intact with the 11th logo following.


'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.
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===3rd Logo (1945-1948?)===
===3rd Logo (1945-1948?)===
[[File:Pathe5.jpeg|center|350px]]
[[File:Pathe5.jpeg|center|350px]]
{{YouTube|id=>y0iW0EJX22w|id2=2FklUtqoB9A|id3=IXyW8mBdhGA}}
{{YouTube|id=y0iW0EJX22w|id2=2FklUtqoB9A|id3=IXyW8mBdhGA}}
'''Nickname:''' "The Pathé Rooster IX"


'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster IX"
'''Logo:''' We see a circle with a rooster, beneath the rooster is "Pathé Pictures".


'''Logo:''' We see a circle with a rooster, beneath the rooster is "Pathé Pictures"
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' None


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
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===4th Logo (1946)===
===4th Logo (1946)===
[[File:Pathe6.png|center|350px]]
[[File:Pathe6.png|center|350px]]
{{YouTube|id=2rvatmzreaQ}}
{{YouTube|id=2rvatmzreaQ}}
 
'''Nickname:''' "The Pathé Rooster X"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster X"


'''Logo:''' We see the words "Un film" and a circle with a black and white picture of a rooster fade in. Then "Pathé" in large handwritten font draws itself below.
'''Logo:''' We see the words "Un film" and a circle with a black and white picture of a rooster fade in. Then "Pathé" in large handwritten font draws itself below.
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'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.


===5th Logo (1970-1980’s?)===
===5th Logo (1970-1980s?)===
[[File:Pathe (1970).png|center|350px]]
[[File:Pathe (1970).png|center|350px]]
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster XI", "The New Rooster", "Trademark of Quality Since 1896"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster XI", "The New Rooster", "Trademark of Quality Since 1896"


'''Logo''': On a worn-out black background, we see a white rectangle containing an abstract red rooster. Beneath that is the white text "PATHÉ". "TRADEMARK OF QUALITY SINCE 1896" is beneath "PATHÉ" in smaller print.
'''Logo:''' On a worn-out black background, we see a white rectangle containing an abstract red rooster. Beneath that is the white text "PATHÉ". "TRADEMARK OF QUALITY SINCE 1896" is beneath "PATHÉ" in smaller print.


'''FX/SFX''': TBA.
'''FX/SFX:''' TBA.


'''Music/Sounds''': TBA.
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA.


'''Availability''': Unknown.
'''Availability:''' Unknown.


'''Editor's Note''': None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===6th Logo (1989)===
===6th Logo (1989)===
{{YouTube|id=mlGuaTTACe4|id2=jU20Hjp3avI}}
{{YouTube|id=mlGuaTTACe4|id2=jU20Hjp3avI}}
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster XII", "The New Rooster II", "The Red Rooster"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Pathé Rooster XII", "The New Rooster II", "The Red Rooster"


'''Logo''': A still, with a red rooster, and "Pathé", stacked onto "Pictures"
'''Logo:''' A still, with a red rooster, and "Pathé", stacked onto "Pictures".


'''Variant''': A superimposed variant exists.
'''Variant:''' A superimposed variant exists.


'''FX/SFX''': None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.


'''Music/Sounds''': A triumphant fanfare.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A triumphant fanfare.


'''Availability''': Extremely rare. It was only seen on Arthur Murray Dance Lessons: Cha Cha.
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. It was only seen on ''Arthur Murray Dance Lessons: Cha Cha''.


'''Editor's Note''': None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===7th Logo (1991-1999)===
===7th Logo (1991-1999)===
[[File:Pathe7.jpeg|350px|center]]
[[File:Pathe7.jpeg|350px|center]]
{{YouTube|id=oJhrnLUgWnQ|id2=XDJEgQeHWLo}}
{{YouTube|id=oJhrnLUgWnQ|id2=XDJEgQeHWLo}}
'''Nicknames:''' "The Sunrise Rooster", "The Pathé Rooster XIII", "The New Rooster III"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Sunrise Rooster", "The Pathé Rooster XIII", "The New Rooster III"


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'''Availability:''' Scarce.  
'''Availability:''' Scarce.  
* The standard version was seen on UK prints of films such as ''1492: Conquest of Paradise'', but has likely fallen to plastering with the current logo. It also appears on several VHS tapes from [[Guild Home Video (UK)|Guild]] and [[20th Century Fox Home Entertainment|Fox]].
*The standard version was seen on UK prints of films such as ''1492: Conquest of Paradise'', but has likely fallen to plastering with the current logo. It also appears on several VHS tapes from [[Guild Home Video (UK)|Guild]] and [[20th Century Fox Home Entertainment|Fox]].
* The "Video" version appears on French VHS tapes released at the time.
*The "Video" version appears on French VHS tapes released at the time.
* The interactive variant was spotted on the CD-I games ''Asterix: Caesar's Challenge'' and ''International Tennis Open''.
*The interactive variant was spotted on the CD-I games ''Asterix: Caesar's Challenge'' and ''International Tennis Open''.


'''Editor's Note:''' This is a beautifully animated logo. It looks similar to the 5th logo as well.
'''Editor's Note:''' This is a beautifully animated logo. It looks similar to the 5th logo as well.


===8th Logo (1999-)===
===8th Logo (1999- )===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="170">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="170">
File:pathe8.jpeg
File:pathe8.jpeg
File:pathe9.jpeg
File:pathe9.jpeg
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=frhVmPVclZs|id2=VD-B0aseXQk|id3=gUwya6MZ6_A}}
{{YouTube|id=frhVmPVclZs|id2=VD-B0aseXQk|id3=gUwya6MZ6_A}}
'''Nicknames:''' "The Mobile", "The Shadow Rooster", "Pathé Mobile", "The Pathé Rooster XIV", "The New Rooster IV", "Pathé!"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Mobile", "The Shadow Rooster", "Pathé Mobile", "The Pathé Rooster XIV", "The New Rooster IV", "Pathé!"


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*''Dirty Sanchez'' uses the same logo, with the exception of the end, when we see the shadow of scissors cutting one the threads of the balloon, making the rooster fall.
*''Dirty Sanchez'' uses the same logo, with the exception of the end, when we see the shadow of scissors cutting one the threads of the balloon, making the rooster fall.
*On several trailers, the print version of the logo is seen, containing only "PATHÉ!" in its corporate bulbous yellow font, without any motion.
*On several trailers, the print version of the logo is seen, containing only "PATHÉ!" in its corporate bulbous yellow font, without any motion.
** There is another version which has the name in 2 speech bubbles, coming from a rooster. The text here is now stretched and straightened upwards..
**There is another version which has the name in 2 speech bubbles, coming from a rooster. The text here is now stretched and straightened upwards..
** On the trailer for ''The Diving Bell and the Butterfly'', the logo is gray-green.
**On the trailer for ''The Diving Bell and the Butterfly'', the logo is gray-green.
** On the trailer for ''Eden Lake'' and several other films, the logo is silver.
**On the trailer for ''Eden Lake'' and several other films, the logo is silver.


'''FX/SFX:''' The Pathé logo turning backward and the shadows. Nice CGI animation (though it may also be done with real models), produced by Landor Associates in Paris, France.
'''FX/SFX:''' The Pathé logo turning backward and the shadows. Nice CGI animation (though it may also be done with real models), produced by Landor Associates in Paris, France.
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'''Availability:''' Very common.
'''Availability:''' Very common.
* This plasters older logos on current prints of their output, and other distributors tags on films Pathé now owns (an example is on the Criterion Collection release of ''Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down'', in which Pathé obtained U.S. rights from its previous owner, Miramax)
*This plasters older logos on current prints of their output, and other distributors tags on films Pathé now owns (an example is on the Criterion Collection release of ''Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down'', in which Pathé obtained U.S. rights from its previous owner, Miramax)
* As with the last logo, it is used as a de-facto home video logo in the UK and France.
*As with the last logo, it is used as a de-facto home video logo in the UK and France.
* It is also seen at the beginning of the UK releases of ''Chicken Run'', accompanied with the film's theme music; however, it does not appear on the DreamWorks print, due to the length of that logo at the start of the film (although the 7th logo appears at the end).
*It is also seen at the beginning of the UK releases of ''Chicken Run'', accompanied with the film's theme music; however, it does not appear on the DreamWorks print, due to the length of that logo at the start of the film (although the 7th logo appears at the end).
*The print logo is seen on several trailers, on ''Chicken Run'' and ''Magic Roundabout'' (also known as ''Doogal'' in the US) and also appears (in yellow) on the video game ''Asterix and Obelix Take on Caesar''. The version with the rooster is very rare, which was seen on a trailer for ''Iron Lady''.
*The print logo is seen on several trailers, on ''Chicken Run'' and ''Magic Roundabout'' (also known as ''Doogal'' in the US) and also appears (in yellow) on the video game ''Asterix and Obelix Take on Caesar''. The version with the rooster is very rare, which was seen on a trailer for ''Iron Lady''.


'''Editor's Note:''' This logo is considered a favorite for anyone who grew up watching Pathé films on cable television, VHS tapes, and DVDs during the 2000s and 2010s.
'''Editor's Note:''' This logo is considered a favorite for anyone who grew up watching Pathé films on cable television, VHS tapes, and DVDs during the 2000s and 2010s.


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