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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
'''United International Pictures''' ('''UIP''') is a joint company of [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Universal Pictures|Universal Studios]] to distribute some of the two studio's films theatrically outside United States (including territories), Canada and the Caribbean Basin. It also had rights to distribute films theatrically by [[DreamWorks Pictures]] (formerly owned by Viacom) and independent films. The company was formed in 1981 after [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]] purchased [[United Artists|UA]] and merged its international distribution arm with what was then called "[[Cinema International Corporation]]", who once had a video division, [[Cinema International Corporation Video|CIC Video]]. However, UIP did not begin using a logo until the year after it formed in 1982. In Australia, CIC-Fox became UIP-Fox in 1982 and continued operations until 1986, when Rupert Murdoch reorganized and obtained the Fox Australian distribution arm from UIP. Walt Disney/Buena Vista International continued their distribution deals with UIP (Paramount) in Italy until 1991 (when they sent distribution through Columbia-Tri-Star), and Australia through CIC-Fox (20th Century Fox) until 1986 (when they switched to Village Roadshow). UIP also co-financed and distributed Denzel Washington's 1989 film, ''For Queen and Country'', with The Rank Organization. In November 2000, MGM, one of the original founders, left UIP and its theatrical distribution rights were assumed by 20th Century Fox. | '''United International Pictures''' ('''UIP''') is a joint company of [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Universal Pictures|Universal Studios]] to distribute some of the two studio's films theatrically outside United States (including territories), Canada and the Caribbean Basin. It also had rights to distribute films theatrically by [[DreamWorks Pictures]] (formerly owned by Viacom) and independent films. The company was formed in 1981 after [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]] purchased [[United Artists|UA]] and merged its international distribution arm with what was then called "[[Cinema International Corporation]]", who once had a video division, [[Cinema International Corporation Video|CIC Video]]; with releases after November 1 that year falling under the UIP banner. However, UIP did not begin using a logo until the year after it formed in 1982. In Australia, CIC-Fox became UIP-Fox in 1982 and continued operations until 1986, when Rupert Murdoch reorganized and obtained the Fox Australian distribution arm from UIP. Walt Disney/Buena Vista International continued their distribution deals with UIP (Paramount) in Italy until 1991 (when they sent distribution through Columbia-Tri-Star), and Australia through CIC-Fox (20th Century Fox) until 1986 (when they switched to Village Roadshow). UIP also co-financed and distributed Denzel Washington's 1989 film, ''For Queen and Country'', with The Rank Organization. In November 2000, MGM, one of the original founders, left UIP and its theatrical distribution rights were assumed by 20th Century Fox, with MGM's final release under the UIP banner being ''Return to Me'' a few months prior in June 2000. At the start of 2007, the company was split up between Paramount and Universal in certain territories. In France, Mexico, Brazil, and the UK, United International Pictures was renamed to "Paramount Pictures". In Germany, Italy, and other countries, United International Pictures was renamed to "Universal Studios". Currently, this company still operates in smaller countries such as Argentina, Denmark, South Africa, and Malaysia (thanks to a 2010 reorganization). Their website is still active and can be accessed here. | ||
===1st Logo (1982-1997)=== | ===1st Logo (1982-1997)=== | ||
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'''Availability:''' Rare. | '''Availability:''' Rare. | ||
* Was | * Was spotted on a bootleg DVD of ''Shark Tale'' and an Australian cable broadcast of ''The Truman Show''. | ||
* In the UK, if you go to see a 35mm screening of a Universal/Paramount movie from 2003-2007, this logo will appear before it - it was seen before a 35mm showing of ''Serenity''. | * In the UK, if you go to see a 35mm screening of a Universal/Paramount movie from 2003-2007, this logo will appear before it - it was seen before a 35mm showing of ''Serenity''. | ||
* The long version can be seen on US iTunes and Amazon Prime print of the 2014 Argentinian movie ''Delirium''. | * The long version can be seen on US iTunes and Amazon Prime print of the 2014 Argentinian movie ''Delirium''. | ||
* Starting in 2010, the shortened version of this logo can be found on trailers of movies uploaded by the official UIP YouTube account in certain regions. | * Starting in 2010, the shortened version of this logo can be found on trailers of movies uploaded by the official UIP YouTube account in certain regions; though this may not be the case for post-2018 releases. | ||
* It makes an unexpected appearance at the start of a recent CBS Europa (Poland) airing of the 2005 TV movie ''14 Hours''. | * It makes an unexpected appearance at the start of a recent CBS Europa (Poland) airing of the 2005 TV movie ''14 Hours''. | ||
'''Final Note:''' In mid-2007, the UIP branding was retired in most countries and films go through Paramount Pictures International or Universal Pictures International. However, the company was reorganized in 2010 and currently distributes films in some smaller nations (outside of the U.S.). | '''Final Note:''' In mid-2007, the UIP branding was retired in most countries and films go through Paramount Pictures International or Universal Pictures International. However, the company was reorganized in 2010 and currently distributes films in some smaller nations (outside of the U.S.). | ||