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<u>Background:</u> Samuel Goldwyn Films is the current independent film company of Samuel Goldwyn, Jr. formed in 1999, two years after his [[The Samuel Goldwyn Company|former production company]] was folded into [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]] and transferred most of the library into it, even though he started producing and distributing independent movies later on. Now, his son Peter co-runs the company after his father died on January 9, 2015. Currently, [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] handles the home entertainment rights of most of the SGF releases.
'''Background:</u> Samuel Goldwyn Films is the current independent film company of Samuel Goldwyn, Jr. formed in 1999, two years after his [[The Samuel Goldwyn Company|former production company]] was folded into [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]] and transferred most of the library into it, even though he started producing and distributing independent movies later on. Now, his son Peter co-runs the company after his father died on January 9, 2015. Currently, [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] handles the home entertainment rights of most of the SGF releases.


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<u>Nickname:</u> "The Signature"
'''Nickname:</u> "The Signature"


<u>Logo:</u> It's exactly the same as The Samuel Goldwyn Company logo, except the text "SAMUEL GOLDWYN FILMS" fades in below the "Samuel Goldwyn" name.
'''Logo:</u> It's exactly the same as The Samuel Goldwyn Company logo, except the text "SAMUEL GOLDWYN FILMS" fades in below the "Samuel Goldwyn" name.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:</u>
*In 2012, an enhanced version was introduced, with a shadow effect behind the Samuel Goldwyn script. This was designed by Rarevision, a Los Angeles-based effects company.
*In 2012, an enhanced version was introduced, with a shadow effect behind the Samuel Goldwyn script. This was designed by Rarevision, a Los Angeles-based effects company.
*A still version with a black background was seen on ''Wait For Your Laugh: The Rose Marie Story''.
*A still version with a black background was seen on ''Wait For Your Laugh: The Rose Marie Story''.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Just like The Samuel Goldwyn Company logo, simple animation.
'''FX/SFX:</u> Just like The Samuel Goldwyn Company logo, simple animation.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Just the same dramatic fanfare from The Samuel Goldwyn Company logo.
'''Music/Sounds:</u> Just the same dramatic fanfare from The Samuel Goldwyn Company logo.


<u>Music/Sounds Variants:</u>
'''Music/Sounds Variants:</u>
*On ''MirrorMask'', the jingle is fast-paced.
*On ''MirrorMask'', the jingle is fast-paced.
*In some cases, the movie's theme is used or is silent.
*In some cases, the movie's theme is used or is silent.


<u>Availability:</u> Common. It's seen on many SGF releases such as ''The King of Masks'', ''MirrorMask'', ''Seraphim Falls'', ''Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas'', and ''Super Size Me'', among others. Also seen on a MoviePlex print of ''South Pacific'' (not the Samuel Goldwyn Company logo seen on 1980s/1990s TV prints). The black background variant was seen on a May 2018 Me-TV airing of ''Wait For Your Laugh: The Rose Marie Story''.
'''Availability:</u> Common. It's seen on many SGF releases such as ''The King of Masks'', ''MirrorMask'', ''Seraphim Falls'', ''Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas'', and ''Super Size Me'', among others. Also seen on a MoviePlex print of ''South Pacific'' (not the Samuel Goldwyn Company logo seen on 1980s/1990s TV prints). The black background variant was seen on a May 2018 Me-TV airing of ''Wait For Your Laugh: The Rose Marie Story''.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> Same as The Samuel Goldwyn Company logo.
'''Editor's Note:</u> Same as The Samuel Goldwyn Company logo.


[[Category:Movie Logos]]
[[Category:Movie Logos]]

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