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=== Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
'''Cinema International Corporation''' (CIC) was a film distribution company founded by [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Universal Studios]] in April 9, 1970 to distribute the two studios' films outside the United States, as a response to declining movie-going audiences and national anti-trust laws. It even operated in Canada and the Caribbean Basin before those territories were considered part of the "domestic" North American market. CIC was registered in England and Wales, but was headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company began operations on January 1, 1971. In 1973, [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] closed down its distribution offices and became a partner in CIC, which took over international distribution for MGM's films; however, [[United Artists]] took over the North American distribution of MGM films. In 1981, MGM purchased United Artists, which had its own international distribution unit. CIC refused to let MGM drop out of the venture at the time, which led to the reorganization of the company as "[[United International Pictures]]". In the mid '70s, CIC Australia merged its units with [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]]'s Australian distribution arm to form a joint venture, known as CIC-Fox. [[Walt Disney Pictures|Walt Disney/Buena Vista]] also made distribution deals with CIC in Italy (inherited from Universal) until 1987 (under UIP) and Australia through CIC-Fox until 1986. CIC also entered the home video age, with its subsidiary [[Cinema International Corporation Video|CIC Video]]. MGM, however, had its own home video distribution unit (originally a partnership between MGM and [[CBS Home Entertainment|CBS Video Enterprises]]). | '''Cinema International Corporation''' (CIC) was a film distribution company founded by [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Universal Studios]] in April 9, 1970 to distribute the two studios' films outside the United States, as a response to declining movie-going audiences and national anti-trust laws. It even operated in Canada and the Caribbean Basin before those territories were considered part of the "domestic" North American market. CIC was registered in England and Wales, but was headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company began operations on January 1, 1971. In 1973, [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] closed down its distribution offices and became a partner in CIC, which took over international distribution for MGM's films; however, [[United Artists]] took over the North American distribution of MGM films. In 1981, MGM purchased United Artists, which had its own international distribution unit. CIC refused to let MGM drop out of the venture at the time, which led to the reorganization of the company as "[[United International Pictures]]". In the mid '70s, CIC Australia merged its units with [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]]'s Australian distribution arm to form a joint venture, known as CIC-Fox. [[Walt Disney Pictures|Walt Disney/Buena Vista]] also made distribution deals with CIC in Italy (inherited from Universal) until 1987 (under UIP) and Australia through CIC-Fox until 1986. CIC also entered the home video age, with its subsidiary [[Cinema International Corporation Video|CIC Video]]. MGM, however, had its own home video distribution unit (originally a partnership between MGM and [[CBS Home Entertainment|CBS Video Enterprises]]). | ||
===1st Logo (1971-1981)=== | ===1st Logo (1971-1981)=== | ||
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File:CIC 1971.jpg | File:CIC 1971.jpg | ||
File:Cinema International Corporation (Way Darker Then Usual).jpg | File:Cinema International Corporation (Way Darker Then Usual).jpg | ||
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'''Nickname:''' "The CIC Chain" | '''Nickname:''' "The CIC Chain" | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* There's a variant, where a patriotic music replaces the normal music. | |||
*There's a variant, where a patriotic music replaces the normal music. | * There's a silent version. | ||
*There's a silent version. | * Depending on the film quality, the background can vary from light blue, to faded green, all the way to dark blue/black. | ||
*Depending on the film quality, the background can vary from light blue, to faded green, all the way to dark blue/black. | * There is a black and white variant. | ||
*There is a black and white variant. | * On films distributed to France by the company, the logo in black and white (or sepia toned, in some cases) with "Cinema International Corporation" to the left of it and "distribué par" above it. Depending on the movie, the logo may have effects or animation applied to it. | ||
*On films distributed to France by the company, the logo in black and white (or sepia toned, in some cases) with "Cinema International Corporation" to the left of it and "distribué par" above it. Depending on the movie, the logo may have effects or animation applied to it. | * On the first Italian releases of Disney movies, including ''The Aristocats'', the logo is similar to the French variant, except the chain is in full color, "Cinema International Corporation" is arranged differently, and "distribuzione" is above it. | ||
*On the first Italian releases of Disney movies, including ''The Aristocats'', the logo is similar to the French variant, except the chain is in full color, "Cinema International Corporation" is arranged differently, and "distribuzione" is above it. | |||
'''FX/SFX:''' The drawing in of the letters and the chain. For the French variant, different animations or effects. | '''FX/SFX:''' The drawing in of the letters and the chain. For the French variant, different animations or effects. | ||
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===2nd Logo (1981-1983)=== | ===2nd Logo (1981-1983)=== | ||
<gallery mode= | <gallery mode=packed heights=200> | ||
Cinema International Corporation (1981) (4K).jpeg | Cinema International Corporation (1981) (4K).jpeg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a closeup of the same chain link as before, only now it's in live-action and has a silver sheen. The background changes to blue as the chain link zooms out until it reaches a comfortable distance. Finally, the text "Cinema International Corporation" pops in below the chain link. | '''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a closeup of the same chain link as before, only now it's in live-action and has a silver sheen. The background changes to blue as the chain link zooms out until it reaches a comfortable distance. Finally, the text "Cinema International Corporation" pops in below the chain link. | ||
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. | '''Editor's Note:''' None. | ||
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