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===Background===
===Background===
'''United International Pictures''' ('''UIP''') is a joint company of [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Universal Pictures]] 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 had international releases through Universal from 1997-2005, and later owned by Viacom from 2005-08) 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-[[20th Century Studios|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 Pictures|Walt Disney/Buena Vista International]] continued their distribution deals with UIP (Paramount) in Italy until 1991 (when they sent distribution through [[Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International|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. When DreamWorks Pictures was founded in 1994, due to their distribution arrangements with Universal and Paramount; they were added to UIP's release slate and when [[Orion Pictures]] was purchased by MGM in 1997, they were also added to UIP's distribution slate (most Orion titles were distributed by other companies such as [[The Rank Organisation (UK)|Rank]] and [[SF Studios (Sweden)|Svensk Filmindustri]] at that time, because of this the only title UIP released from Orion was ''Storefront Hitchcock'', released in 1998).
'''United International Pictures''' ('''UIP''') is a joint company of [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Universal Pictures]] 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 had international releases through Universal from 1997-2005, and later owned by Viacom from 2005-08) 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-[[20th Century Studios|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 Pictures|Walt Disney/Buena Vista International]] continued their distribution deals with UIP (Paramount) in Italy until 1991 (when they sent distribution through [[Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International|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. When DreamWorks Pictures was founded in 1994, due to their distribution arrangements with Universal and Paramount; they were added to UIP's release slate and when [[Orion Pictures]] was purchased by MGM in 1997, they were also added to UIP's distribution slate (most Orion titles were distributed by other companies such as [[The Rank Organisation (UK)|Rank]] and [[SF Studios (Sweden)|Svensk Filmindustri]] at that time, because of this the only title UIP released from Orion was ''Storefront Hitchcock'', released in 1998).
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 Pictures". Currently, this company still operates in smaller countries such as Argentina, Denmark, Turkey, South Africa, and Malaysia (thanks to a 2010 reorganization). Their website is still active and can be accessed here. UIP has also distributed a number of local productions in several countries.
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 Pictures". Currently, this company still operates in smaller countries such as Argentina, Denmark, Turkey, South Africa, and Malaysia (thanks to a 2010 reorganization). UIP has also distributed a number of local productions in several countries.


===1st Logo (1982-1997)===
===1st Logo (1982-1997)===
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'''Nicknames:''' "UiP", "The Shining Logo"
'''Nicknames:''' "UiP", "The Shining Logo"


'''Logo:''' On a black/blue gradient background, we see a flash appearing to reveal a gold "UiP" symbol zooming-up with the letters connected together and below it is the words "UNITED INTERNATIONAL PICTURES" fading-in, then a shine appears and stays on the logo.
'''Logo:''' On a black/blue gradient background, a small white light appears in the center, stretching into 8 points as it starts glow brighter. When it dies down, it reveals a golden monolith, which resembles the letters "UiP" conjoined into one condensed symbol, zooming in while facing the left. As it slows to a crawl, it turns its position to face the screen and "UNITED INTERNATIONAL PICTURES" fades in below in a ITC Garamond font. A small glare appears on the "P" part of the logo.


'''FX/SFX:''' The "UIP" zooming-in, the shine.
'''FX/SFX:''' The "UIP" zooming-in, the shine. Simple, but surprisingly clean model work and chroma-keying.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Rare, though possibly a little easier to find than the other logos due to its longevity.  
'''Availability:''' Common outside of the U.S.  
*It was seen on theatrical releases of Paramount/Universal/MGM/UA films outside of North America. However, most home video prints of their films released in Europe by [[CIC Video]], [[Warner Home Video]], and [[MGM/UA Home Video]] do not keep this logo, as they likely use U.S. prints converted into PAL format.
*It was seen on theatrical releases of Paramount/Universal/MGM/UA films outside of North America. However, most home video prints of their films released in Europe by [[CIC Video]], [[Warner Home Video]], and [[MGM/UA Home Video]] do not keep this logo, as they likely use U.S. prints converted into PAL format.
*Some films, however, would use a print that had mandatory content edits by the countries' rating council for distribution, and some VHS/DVD/TV releases would use these prints meaning this logo may be intact.
*Some films, however, would use a print that had mandatory content edits by the countries' rating council for distribution, and some VHS/DVD/TV releases would use these prints meaning this logo may be intact.
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'''Nicknames:''' "UiP II", "CGI UiP"
'''Nicknames:''' "UiP II", "CGI UiP"


'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see two outlines of "UIP" as in the first logo and then copies as the logo turns blue and gold. The words "UNITED INTERNATIONAL PICTURES", in the same font as in the 1st logo, fade in at the bottom of the screen, as the logo "shines".
'''Logo:''' On a black background, a translucent glass model version of the UiP logo zooms out and rotates to face the screen, featuring gold borders as a blue spotlight appears in the middle of the screen. The spotlight brightens as the shining on the model gets brighter as well, before turning into a solid gold. "UNITED INTERNATIONAL PICTURES" appears below in the same font as before as the logo shimmers.


'''Variants:''' There is a special variant in which the URL "www.uip.com" fades in below the logo. Another variant exists without the text.
'''Variants:''' There is a special variant in which the URL "www.uip.com" fades in below the logo. Another variant exists without the text.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Extremely rare.  
'''Availability:''' Uncommon outside of the U.S.  
*This appeared on UIP distributed films outside of the U.S. like ''The Rugrats Movie'', ''Antz'', and ''The Green Mile'', among others before either the Paramount, Universal, or DreamWorks logos appeared.  
*This appeared on UIP distributed films outside of the U.S. like ''The Rugrats Movie'', ''Antz'', and ''The Green Mile'', among others before either the Paramount, Universal, or DreamWorks logos appeared.  
*It was also seen on international releases of MGM and United Artists films until 2001, when 20th Century Fox took over distribution in those territories.  
*It was also seen on international releases of MGM and United Artists films until 2001, when 20th Century Fox took over distribution in those territories.  
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'''Nicknames:''' "UiP III", "CGI UiP II", "The Blue Rounded Square"
'''Nicknames:''' "UiP III", "CGI UiP II", "The Blue Rounded Square"


'''Logo:''' On a black/blue gradient background, we see the text "united international pictures" in lowercase letters, with the URL below it. Suddenly, a blue square zooms-out on screen and over a square is a white "UiP" symbol. The background then turns black.
'''Logo:''' On a black/blue gradient background, white pieces of the UiP logo zoom out and tilt into position, with the rectangular "dot" of the "i" coming in last, as a teal square with 3 rounded corners appears behind it, with the logo positioned in the upper left corner. It zooms out to the left with the edges of it shining and tilts a bit to face the screen straight-on, along with the square darkening quite a bit as well. The text "united international pictures" appears on the right, in a white Praxis Light font in all lowercase letters, along with a URL below it all. The background then fades to black as the logo becomes a flat 2D image.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variant:''' A trailer variant has the logo begin with the last few seconds.
*Depending on film quality, the logo would have a true blue/white color scheme or a dark green/brown scheme (the latter due to massive film deterioration).
*There are short and long versions of this logo: the long version starts with the background in blue and "UIP" forms before setting in a square, and finishing on a black background. The short version fades into the black background after the "UIP" square and the text are formed. The usage of both the short and long versions alternate between films, but the former was mostly seen on trailers.


'''FX/SFX:''' Same as the previous logo.
'''FX/SFX:''' The blocks zooming out, the background change.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Very rare. Appeared on several UIP distributed films before either the Paramount, Universal, or DreamWorks logos on films released. Most international home video and TV prints of these do not have this logo, as they likely use U.S. prints converted into PAL format. This logo is extremely rare on U.S. releases, but the long version has been spotted on the First Look Home Entertainment DVD of ''Elling'', and a iTunes Spain print of ''La Flaqueza del Bolchevique'' (2003). Again, the easiest place to find this is on international trailers for these films. In the UK, if you go to see a 35mm screening of a Universal/Paramount/DreamWorks movie from between 2001-2004, this logo will show up before it (''Shrek'' being one such release). Also appeared on a Toggle.sg print of the Singaporean movie ''One Leg Kicking'' (which has since been removed).
'''Availability:''' Rare. Appeared on several UIP distributed films before either the Paramount, Universal, or DreamWorks logos on films released. Most international home video and TV prints of these do not have this logo, as they likely use U.S. prints converted into PAL format. This logo is extremely rare on U.S. releases, but the long version has been spotted on the First Look Home Entertainment DVD of ''Elling'', and a iTunes Spain print of ''La Flaqueza del Bolchevique'' (2003). Again, the easiest place to find this is on international trailers for these films. In the UK, if you go to see a 35mm screening of a Universal/Paramount/DreamWorks movie from between 2001-2004, this logo will show up before it (''Shrek'' being one such release). Also appeared on a Toggle.sg print of the Singaporean movie ''One Leg Kicking'' (which has since been removed).




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'''Nicknames:''' "UiP IV", "CGI UiP III", "The Blue Rounded Square II", "The Blocks"
'''Nicknames:''' "UiP IV", "CGI UiP III", "The Blue Rounded Square II", "The Blocks"


'''Logo:''' On a white background, several blocks zoom-in from the screen. The camera pans to reveal the United International Pictures logo from the previous logo, with the URL underneath the logo. Several blocks are now zoomed out to fix the logo.
'''Logo:''' On a white background, many different rounded blocks zoom in from the white mist, first sparsely before rapidly picking up the pace. As the camera pans around, these blocks are shown forming up the UIP logo from before, but the entire logo is in blue and the URL is in Helvetica, as well as under the logo. As the camera finishes turning around, the last few blocks come in to fill up the logo, leaving a end result that has several small cuts in it.


'''Variant:''' There is a short version of this logo.
'''Variant:''' There is a short version of this logo.


'''FX/SFX:''' Same as 2nd and 3rd logos.
'''FX/SFX:''' The camera panning, the blocks forming the logo.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A one-note synth drone that is held throughout the logo, accompanied by "whoosh" noises as the blocks fly past. Usually, however, it's silent.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A one-note synth drone that is held throughout the logo, accompanied by "whoosh" noises as the blocks fly past. Usually, however, it's silent.
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