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{{PageCredits|description=Matt A., James Fabiano, Adam P., and Ben Masters|capture=Shadeed A. Kelly, Bob Fish, Eric S., Mr. Logo Lord, V of Doom, megamanj2004, and others|edits=Shadeed A. Kelly, Eric S., and V of Doom|video=Eric S., Phasicblu, JohnnyL80, Stephen Cezar, and TVLogoFan2}} | {{PageCredits|description=Matt A., James Fabiano, Adam P., and Ben Masters|capture=Shadeed A. Kelly, Bob Fish, Eric S., Mr. Logo Lord, V of Doom, megamanj2004, and others|edits=Shadeed A. Kelly, Eric S., and V of Doom|video=Eric S., Phasicblu, JohnnyL80, Stephen Cezar, and TVLogoFan2}} | ||
=== Background === | === Background === | ||
Telepictures was formed initially as "Telepictures Corporation" in 1978 by Michael Garin. The company syndicated the Rankin-Bass library's holdings from post-1974 to 1988, as well numerous television programs. In 1983, the company formed Telepictures Productions as the production arm of the corporation. Telepictures merged with [[Lorimar Television|Lorimar Productions]], creating [[Lorimar-Telepictures|Lorimar-Telepictures Corporation]] (or just simply "Lorimar-Telepictures") on April 21, 1986. Under Telepictures' ownership, Rankin-Bass produced original animated series. In 1988, Lorimar-Telepictures split the television production divisions into their own separate names but keeping the Lorimar-Telepictures name as the distribution arm. In 1989, Warner Communications (later | Telepictures was formed initially as "Telepictures Corporation" in 1978 by Michael Garin. The company syndicated the Rankin-Bass library's holdings from post-1974 to 1988, as well numerous television programs. In 1983, the company formed Telepictures Productions as the production arm of the corporation. Telepictures merged with [[Lorimar Television|Lorimar Productions]], creating [[Lorimar-Telepictures|Lorimar-Telepictures Corporation]] (or just simply "Lorimar-Telepictures") on April 21, 1986. Under Telepictures' ownership, Rankin-Bass produced original animated series. In 1988, Lorimar-Telepictures split the television production divisions into their own separate names but keeping the Lorimar-Telepictures name as the distribution arm. In 1989, Warner Communications (later Time Warner, now WarnerMedia) purchased the company. Lorimar remained a separate production entity, which would be folded into Warner Bros. by 1993. Telepictures Productions later became a producer of syndicated programming that [[Warner Bros. Television]] would distribute starting in 1990 after a two-year hiatus. It is also involved in online areas, including operating the TMZ celebrity blog, amongst others. | ||
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*The "rollercoaster" was later updated with smoother animation, "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Telepictures'''}}" emerging more rapidly, a more vivid blue color, and, instead of the shadows constantly trailing, a limited number appearing and then piling into the logo. | *The "rollercoaster" was later updated with smoother animation, "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Telepictures'''}}" emerging more rapidly, a more vivid blue color, and, instead of the shadows constantly trailing, a limited number appearing and then piling into the logo. | ||
*Sped-up variants of this logo exist. | *Sped-up variants of this logo exist. | ||
*''The All New Let's Make a Deal'', 1981-1986 episodes of ''The People's Court'', the 1985-1986 US version of ''Catch Phrase'', and the 1st season (1983-84) of ''Love Connection'' superimpose this logo over the credits, animation and all. | *'' The All-New Let's Make a Deal'', 1981-1986 episodes of ''The People's Court'', the 1985-1986 US version of ''Catch Phrase'', and the 1st season (1983-84) of ''Love Connection'' superimpose this logo over the credits, animation and all. | ||
*Some episodes of ''The All New Let's Make a Deal'' combine this logo with a disclaimer stating "THIS PROGRAM WAS EDITED FOR BROADCAST WITHOUT AFFECTING THE OUTCOME OF THE DEALING." | *Some episodes of ''The All-New Let's Make a Deal'' combine this logo with a disclaimer stating "THIS PROGRAM WAS EDITED FOR BROADCAST WITHOUT AFFECTING THE OUTCOME OF THE DEALING." | ||
*A B&W variant exists. | *A B&W variant exists. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The shapes piling and forming the logo depending on the variant. | '''FX/SFX:''' The shapes piling and forming the logo depending on the variant. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A drum roll sound during the formation of the logo, ending with a "ding" from a triangle when the logo turns white. Sometimes has silence or the | '''Music/Sounds:''' A drum roll sound during the formation of the logo, ending with a "ding" from a triangle when the logo turns white. Sometimes has silence or the ending theme. | ||
'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
*On the first season of ''ThunderCats'', the Rankin-Bass logo music segues into a custom five-note horn fanfare (composed by Bernard Hoffer), which keeps the "ding" at the end. The "ding" sound is longer on earlier episodes of said show. | *On the first season of ''ThunderCats'', the Rankin-Bass logo music segues into a custom five-note horn fanfare (composed by Bernard Hoffer), which keeps the "ding" at the end. The "ding" sound is longer on earlier episodes of said show. | ||
*On the animated special ''The Coneheads'' (based on the SNL sketch), the 2nd half of the Rankin-Bass music plays, mixed with the drum roll, perfectly in sync with the "ding" noise from the Telepictures logo. | *On the animated special ''The Coneheads'' (based on the SNL sketch), the 2nd half of the Rankin-Bass music plays, mixed with the drum roll, perfectly in sync with the "ding" noise from the Telepictures logo. | ||
*On produced TV movies, this logo is silent; | *On produced TV movies, this logo is silent; once they are distributed, the logo has its normal music. | ||
*On ''The All New Let's Make a Deal'', Brian Cummings (Dean Goss for season 2) says "''The All New Let's Make a Deal'' is a Stefan Hatos-Monty Hall Production, in association with Telepictures!" For the first episode, the drum roll and ding were absent; it was used for all other episodes. | *On ''The All-New Let's Make a Deal'', Brian Cummings (Dean Goss for season 2) says "''The All-New Let's Make a Deal'' is a Stefan Hatos-Monty Hall Production, in association with Telepictures!" For the first episode, the drum roll and ding were absent; it was used for all other episodes. | ||
*On ''Catch Phrase'', John Harlan announces "''Catch Phrase'' is a Pasetta Production, in association with Telepictures!" The drum roll and ding are not heard. | *On ''Catch Phrase'', John Harlan announces "''Catch Phrase'' is a Pasetta Production, in association with Telepictures!" The drum roll and ding are not heard. | ||
*A low-tone variant exists. | *A low-tone variant exists. | ||
'''Availability:''' Quite rare. | '''Availability:''' Quite rare. | ||
*It was previously seen on ''The All New Let's Make a Deal'' (in-credit version) on Buzzr and GSN. Some episodes on Buzzr are edited to fade out immediately before this logo appears. | *It was previously seen on ''The All-New Let's Make a Deal'' (in-credit version) on Buzzr and GSN. Some episodes on Buzzr are edited to fade out immediately before this logo appears. | ||
*It's also seen on ''ThunderCats'' DVD releases from the first season. | *It's also seen on ''ThunderCats'' DVD releases from the first season. | ||
*It was also last seen on ''Love Connection'' on GSN. | *It was also last seen on ''Love Connection'' on GSN. | ||
*Most tapes of Telepictures' movies removed the logo, and most of Telepictures' distributed shows have since been acquired by other companies. | *Most tapes of Telepictures' movies removed the logo, and most of Telepictures' distributed shows have since been acquired by other companies. | ||
*This also appeared | *This also appeared in the early seasons of ''The People's Court'' when it was the last rerun and appeared on AOL's In2TV site. | ||
*This was also seen on the short-lived 1985 U.S. version of ''Catch Phrase'' with Art James. | *This was also seen on the short-lived 1985 U.S. version of ''Catch Phrase'' with Art James. | ||
*The 1980 "rollercoaster" version can be found at the end of a sales promo from 1981 for the syndication release of ''Here's Lucy''. This promo is available on disc 4 of Shout Factory's DVD "best of" release. | *The 1980 "rollercoaster" version can be found at the end of a sales promo from 1981 for the syndication release of ''Here's Lucy''. This promo is available on disc 4 of Shout Factory's DVD "best of" release. | ||
*It also appeared on a VHS of ''Flush'', which was put out on VHS in Canada by Marquis Video and that a pay TV print was probably used. | *It also appeared on a VHS of ''Flush'', which was put out on VHS in Canada by Marquis Video, and that a pay-TV print was probably used. | ||
*The rollercoaster version also appears at the start of each episode of ''My Favorite Martian'' on Amazon Prime's video streaming service. | *The rollercoaster version also appears at the start of each episode of ''My Favorite Martian'' on Amazon Prime's video streaming service. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' While the black background, drum roll, and flashing "{{font|Times New Roman|CORPORATION}}" may not go well with everyone, it's still a favorite of many, featuring some very excellent slit-Scanimate animation. | '''Editor's Note:''' While the black background, drum roll, and flashing "{{font|Times New Roman|CORPORATION}}" may not go well with everyone, it's still a favorite of many, featuring some very excellent slit-Scanimate animation. It's also somewhat unique for having at least 2 different versions of animation, but having the same result. | ||
=== 2nd Logo (1990-Mid 1993) === | === 2nd Logo (1990-Mid 1993) === | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a white background, a square with a "'''T'''" in it (except the left tip of the "'''T'''" is separated from the rest of the letter in a little box) quickly changes colors in a blur, from {{font color|gold|yellow}} to {{font color|orange|orange}} to {{font color|lightgreen|neon green}}, before it quickly flips around. When it stops, the "'''T'''" square turns black, and small black text appears underneath that says "'''TELEPICTURES PRODUCTIONS, INC.'''" in spaced-out lettering. Then the separated part of the "'''T'''" (which is now on the right side) turns {{font color|red|red}}. | '''Logo:''' On a white background, a square with a "'''T'''" in it (except the left tip of the "'''T'''" is separated from the rest of the letter in a little box) quickly changes colors in a blur, from {{font color|gold|yellow}} to {{font color|orange|orange}} to {{font color|lightgreen|neon green}}, before it quickly flips around. When it stops, the "'''T'''" square turns black, and small black text appears underneath that says "'''TELEPICTURES PRODUCTIONS, INC.'''" in spaced-out lettering. Then the separated part of the "'''T'''" (which is now on the right side) turns {{font color|red|red}}. | ||
'''Bylines:''' On 1992-1993 episodes of ''The Jenny Jones Show'' and ''The Jane Whitney Show'', either the byline "{{font|Times New Roman|A TIME WARNER COMPANY}}" on early episodes or "{{font|Times New Roman|'''A TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY'''}}" on later episodes (in the same font used in the Warner Bros. Pictures and Warner Bros. Television logos) fade in after the separated part of the "'''T'''" on the right side turns {{font color|red|red}}. | '''Bylines:''' On 1992-1993 episodes of ''The Jenny Jones Show'' and ''The Jane Whitney Show'', either the byline "{{font|Times New Roman|A TIME WARNER COMPANY}}" on early episodes or "{{font|Times New Roman|'''A TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY'''}}" on later episodes (in the same font used in the Warner Bros. Pictures and Warner Bros. Television logos) fade in after the separated part of the "''' T'''" on the right side turns {{font color|red|red}}. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The "'''T'''" square changing colors, and flipping around. | '''FX/SFX:''' The "'''T'''" square changing colors, and flipping around. | ||
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Circle T", "The T II", "Telepictures T II" | '''Nicknames:''' "The Circle T", "The T II", "Telepictures T II" | ||
'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see a circular logo in gray. Its border is gray on the top half and white on the bottom, and the inside's left half is grey and the right white. Inside is a "{{font|Times New Roman|'''T'''}}", the left of which is white and right gray. The black text "'''TELEPICTURES'''" (in a Futura font) and "{{font|Times New Roman|''p r o d u c t i o n s''}}" (spaced out and in italics) zooming out. A line and the black text "'''A TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY'''" fades in below. | '''Logo:''' On a white background, we see a circular logo in gray. Its border is gray on the top half and white on the bottom, and the inside's left half is grey and the right white. Inside is a "{{font|Times New Roman|'''T'''}}", the left of which is white and right gray. The black text "'''TELEPICTURES'''" (in a Futura font) and "{{font|Times New Roman|''p r o d u c t i o n s''}}" (spaced out and in italics) zooming out. A-line and the black text "'''A TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY'''" fades in below. | ||
'''Variant:''' Sometimes, "IN ASSOCIATION WITH" appears below when the logo moves up. | '''Variant:''' Sometimes, "IN ASSOCIATION WITH" appears below when the logo moves up. | ||
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'''FX/SFX:''' The simple zoom-out of the text. | '''FX/SFX:''' The simple zoom-out of the text. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' None, a 3-note theme with a twinkle ding, or the | '''Music/Sounds:''' None, a 3-note theme with a twinkle ding, or the ending theme of the show. | ||
'''Availability:''' Rare. It can | '''Availability:''' Rare. It can be seen on mid-late 1993 episodes of ''The Jenny Jones Show'' and ''The Jane Whitney Show'', as well as ''How'd They Do That?''. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' This appears to be a transitional placeholder between the 2nd and 4th logos. | '''Editor's Note:''' This appears to be a transitional placeholder between the 2nd and 4th logos. | ||
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Circle T II", "The T III", "Telepictures T III", "T of Doom", "Circle T of Doom" | '''Nicknames:''' "The Circle T II", "The T III", "Telepictures T III", "T of Doom", "Circle T of Doom" | ||
'''Logo:''' On a black background, the same circular logo from the previous logo, but in white, is coming towards the screen. In a flash, the logo appears much closer and with the word "'''TELEPICTURES'''" (in the same font as the previous logo) in the center. Another flash (which results in a white bar as if someone turned off a television) brings the logo to a median distance, and under "'''TELEPICTURES'''" is "{{font|Times New Roman|''p r o d u c t | '''Logo:''' On a black background, the same circular logo from the previous logo, but in white, is coming towards the screen. In a flash, the logo appears much closer and with the word "''' TELEPICTURES'''" (in the same font as the previous logo) in the center. Another flash (which results in a white bar as if someone turned off a television) brings the logo to a median distance, and under "''' TELEPICTURES'''" is "{{font|Times New Roman|''p r o d u c t I o n s''}}" (spaced and in italics as seen in the example). Under all that is the Warner byline fading-in. | ||
'''Bylines:''' | '''Bylines:''' | ||
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*The AOL variant was seen on 2001-2003 episodes of ''The Jenny Jones Show'', ''Judge Mathis'', The US version of ''The Sharon Osborne Show'', ''Street Smarts'', and ''Elimidate'', among others. | *The AOL variant was seen on 2001-2003 episodes of ''The Jenny Jones Show'', ''Judge Mathis'', The US version of ''The Sharon Osborne Show'', ''Street Smarts'', and ''Elimidate'', among others. | ||
*The Time Warner variants can be found on all shows produced by the company from 1993-2009, such as ''The Jenny Jones Show'' from 1993-2001, ''The Tyra Banks Show'', 1999-2001 and 2003-2009 episodes of ''Judge Mathis'', all episodes of ''The Rosie O'Donnell Show'', and pre-2009 episodes of ''TMZ'' on TV. | *The Time Warner variants can be found on all shows produced by the company from 1993-2009, such as ''The Jenny Jones Show'' from 1993-2001, ''The Tyra Banks Show'', 1999-2001 and 2003-2009 episodes of ''Judge Mathis'', all episodes of ''The Rosie O'Donnell Show'', and pre-2009 episodes of ''TMZ'' on TV. | ||
*The WBE version was seen only on episodes of ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' from September 8, 2008 up to the time their next logo was introduced in 2009. | *The WBE version was seen only on episodes of ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' from September 8, 2008, up to the time their next logo was introduced in 2009. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' This is another popular logo from Telepictures, featuring some pretty cool effects and interesting sounds. | '''Editor's Note:''' This is another popular logo from Telepictures, featuring some pretty cool effects and interesting sounds. | ||
=== 5th Logo (2009- ) === | === 5th Logo (2009- ) === | ||
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Golden Circle T", "The Circle T III", "CGI Circle T", "The T IV", "Telepictures T IV" | '''Nicknames:''' "The Golden Circle T", "The Circle T III", "CGI Circle T", "The T IV", "Telepictures T IV" | ||
'''Logo:''' On a brown background, a gold bar zooms out of view as lights move in different directions. The gold bar is rotated, revealing that it is the pieces of the Telepictures logo, with the "{{font|Times New Roman|'''T'''}}" cut in half (the logo resembles the 1993 version, with amendments made to its design). The parts of the "{{font|Times New Roman|'''T'''}}" then join to form the whole "{{font|Times New Roman|'''T'''}}" as the black and white circle fades-in, and the text "{{font color|bisque|'''TELEPICTURES'''}}" rotates and zoom-out (like before it is set in Futura, but here it's a thicker weight). The logo then zooms | '''Logo:''' On a brown background, a gold bar zooms out of view as lights move in different directions. The gold bar is rotated, revealing that it is the pieces of the Telepictures logo, with the "{{font|Times New Roman|'''T'''}}" cut in half (the logo resembles the 1993 version, with amendments made to its design). The parts of the "{{font|Times New Roman|'''T'''}}" then join to form the whole "{{font|Times New Roman|'''T'''}}" as the black and white circle fades-in, and the text "{{font color|bisque|'''TELEPICTURES'''}}" rotates and zoom-out (like before it is set in Futura, but here it's a thicker weight). The logo then zooms out slowly to its usual distance, with the Warner Bros. Entertainment byline fading in. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*This logo was updated with the Warner Bros. byline in a serif font starting in 2010. However, some shows still use the 2009 byline variant, like ''Judge Mathis'' and ''Lopez Tonight'' (both with the 2010 music). | *This logo was updated with the Warner Bros. byline in a serif font starting in 2010. However, some shows still use the 2009 byline variant, like ''Judge Mathis'' and ''Lopez Tonight'' (both with the 2010 music). | ||
*Some shows such as ''TMZ'' and ''Extra'' have the logo fade out at the end and the following [[Warner Bros. Television]] logo would fade in. Other shows, such as ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'', ''The Real'', and ''Judge Mathis'' will have the logo cut straight to the WBTV logo. | *Some shows such as ''TMZ'' and ''Extra'' have the logo fade out at the end and the following [[Warner Bros. Television]] logo would fade in. Other shows, such as ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'', ''The Real'', and ''Judge Mathis'' will have the logo cut straight to the WBTV logo. | ||
*On 2020 episodes of ''TMZ'', the logo is part of the split screen credits alongside the [[Harvey Levin Productions]], [[Paramedia|ParaMedia]], and the WBTV logos. | *On 2020 episodes of ''TMZ'', the logo is part of the split-screen credits alongside the [[Harvey Levin Productions]], [[Paramedia|ParaMedia]], and the WBTV logos. | ||
* | *Along version exists and was seen on the test-run show ''The Hustle''. It can also be found on [https://vimeopro.com/newwaveentertainment/logos/video/131935317 New Wave Entertainment's official Vimeo account.] | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The combination of the Telepictures logo, the rotation, and zooming letters, done by Pembrook Creative and New Wave Entertainment. | '''FX/SFX:''' The combination of the Telepictures logo, the rotation, and zooming letters, done by Pembrook Creative and New Wave Entertainment. | ||
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*Reportedly, at least one episode of ''Judge Mathis'' that aired in 2009 used the 2004 sound on this logo. | *Reportedly, at least one episode of ''Judge Mathis'' that aired in 2009 used the 2004 sound on this logo. | ||
'''Availability:''' Common. It's seen on post-2009 Telepictures shows currently in syndication such as ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'', ''Extra'', ''TMZ'', ''Judge Mathis'', and ''The Real''. Also appears on videos uploaded for the Tumblr blog ''DC All Access'', which | '''Availability:''' Common. It's seen on post-2009 Telepictures shows currently in syndication such as ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'', ''Extra'', ''TMZ'', ''Judge Mathis'', and ''The Real''. Also appears on videos uploaded for the Tumblr blog ''DC All Access'', which is produced by Telepictures, and on the 2016 revival of ''Mad TV''. This, however, does not appear on ''The People's Court''. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' An excellent CGI update to the 1993 logo. | '''Editor's Note:''' An excellent CGI update to the 1993 logo. | ||