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{{PageCredits|capture=Eric S., filmbaza.net and thedivinepattern|edits=CuriousGeorge60, carlosgamingboy|video=KStarCLG and retro VHS trailers}} | {{PageCredits|capture=Eric S., filmbaza.net and thedivinepattern|edits=CuriousGeorge60, carlosgamingboy|video=KStarCLG and retro VHS trailers}} | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
Imagine Entertainment is a film and television production company that was founded in 1986 by director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer. The company's films are distributed by [[Universal Pictures]], [[Columbia Pictures]], and a few others. | Imagine Entertainment is a film and television production company that was founded in 1986 by director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer. The company's films are distributed by [[Universal Pictures]], [[Columbia Pictures]], and a few others. | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a star flashing, revealing a reflection of the shiny chrome-blue text "IMAGINE" on rippling water, which then rises up and settles above its reflection. The words "AN" above the "IMAGINE" text and "ENTERTAINMENT" (in ITC Serif Gothic font) with "PRESENTATION" below, appear respectively. The studio's name sparkles. | '''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a star flashing, revealing a reflection of the shiny chrome-blue text "IMAGINE" on rippling water, which then rises up and settles above its reflection. The words "AN" above the "IMAGINE" text and "ENTERTAINMENT" (in ITC Serif Gothic font) with "PRESENTATION" below, appear respectively. The studio's name sparkles. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
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'''Availability:''' Seen at the end of most movies from this company from the era. Most of their films during this era were distributed by Universal Pictures including ''Parenthood'', ''Kindergarten Cop, Apollo 13, The Dream Team, The Paper, The 'Burbs'' and others. The "FILMS" variant can be found on the aforementioned movies above. Don't expect to see this on ''Willow'' (which [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]] and [[Lucasfilm Ltd.]] distributed)'', My Girl'' (which was released through Columbia Pictures), ''The Doors'' (which was a co-production with [[Carolco Pictures]], distribution by [[TriStar Pictures|Tri-Star Pictures]]), Boomerang (which was distributed through Paramount Pictures), ''Sgt. Bilko, CB4,'' or the first two ''Problem Child'' movies (despite being distributed by Universal). | '''Availability:''' Seen at the end of most movies from this company from the era. Most of their films during this era were distributed by Universal Pictures including ''Parenthood'', ''Kindergarten Cop, Apollo 13, The Dream Team, The Paper, The 'Burbs'' and others. The "FILMS" variant can be found on the aforementioned movies above. Don't expect to see this on ''Willow'' (which [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]] and [[Lucasfilm Ltd.]] distributed)'', My Girl'' (which was released through Columbia Pictures), ''The Doors'' (which was a co-production with [[Carolco Pictures]], distribution by [[TriStar Pictures|Tri-Star Pictures]]), Boomerang (which was distributed through Paramount Pictures), ''Sgt. Bilko, CB4,'' or the first two ''Problem Child'' movies (despite being distributed by Universal). | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' | '''Editor's Note:''' Despite the logo's retirement, this was used as the print logo until 2020. | ||
=== 2nd Logo (June 28, 1996-September 8, 2020) === | === 2nd Logo (June 28, 1996-September 8, 2020) === | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*Sometimes, the spotlight is either very difficult to see or absent on the logo. | *Sometimes, the spotlight is either very difficult to see or absent on the logo. | ||
*On the 2006 ''Curious George'' TV series, a still version | *On the 2006 ''Curious George'' TV series, a still version is used. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The drip, the ripples forming the studio's name. This was done by Intralink Film Graphic Design. | '''FX/SFX:''' The drip, the ripples forming the studio's name. This was done by Intralink Film Graphic Design. | ||
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'''Availability:''' It first appeared on ''The Nutty Professor'' and it's final appearance was on ''Curious George: Go West, Go Wild''. | '''Availability:''' It first appeared on ''The Nutty Professor'' and it's final appearance was on ''Curious George: Go West, Go Wild''. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' | '''Editor's Note:''' A favorite of many, especially for fans of their films. The concept is also quite calming. | ||
=== 3rd Logo (June 19, 2020- )=== | === 3rd Logo (June 19, 2020-)=== | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=" | <gallery mode="packed" heights="150"> | ||
Imagine_Logo_2020.png | Imagine_Logo_2020.png | ||
Imagine Documentaries.png | Imagine Documentaries.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{YouTube|id=k9DDryg2mjE}} | {{YouTube|id=N6twt2s7xLY|id2=k9DDryg2mjE}} | ||
'''Nicknames:''' "Enhanced Drop", "The Drop II", "Ripples II", "The Dripping II" | '''Nicknames:''' "Enhanced Drop", "The Drop II", "Ripples II", "The Dripping II" | ||
'''Logo:''' An enhanced version of the | '''Logo:''' An enhanced version of the previous logo. The drop drops faster and falls longer, the water and ripple effects are updated to look more realistic, the "IMAGINE" text is more 3D, and has a gradient. The logo ends on a dark grey/black gradient background as "ENTERTAINMENT" fades in below. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*The logo can be still, cut-short or sped-up. | *The logo can be still, cut-short or sped-up. | ||
*On documentary films, the | *On documentary films, the "ENTERTAINMENT" text is replaced with "DOCUMENTARIES". | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The drip, the ripples forming the studio's name. Excellent and well crafted CGI from Imaginary Forces. | '''FX/SFX:''' The drip, the ripples forming the studio's name. Excellent and well crafted CGI from Imaginary Forces. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' | '''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last logo. There is also a shortened version of the theme, which is also used for the Imagine Television Studios logo. | ||
'''Availability:''' Brand | '''Availability:''' Brand new. The "ENTERTAINMENT" version appeared on a montage on the company's website, and debuted on ''Hillbilly Elegry'', while the "DOCUMENTARIES" variant first appeared on ''Dads''. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' A well crafted update to the second logo. The music and updated animation makes this a winner. | '''Editor's Note:''' A well crafted update to the second logo. The music and updated animation makes this a winner. | ||