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===1st Logo (1961-1990)=== | ===1st Logo (1961-1990)=== | ||
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'''Nicknames''': "Hypnotizer W", "The Hypnotic W", "Swirly Hypnotizer" | '''Nicknames''': "Hypnotizer W", "The Hypnotic W", "Swirly Hypnotizer" | ||
'''Logo''': On a black background, a swirl draws itself towards the upper left of the screen, repeating 5 times. Then a diagonal slit cuts down near the center of the swirl, and a "W" in a thick typeface is drawn in on the other end. The text "A OLPER PRODUCTION" fades in next to the "W" after the logo finishes. | '''Logo''': On a black background, a swirl draws itself towards the upper left of the screen, repeating 5 times. Then a diagonal slit cuts down near the center of the swirl, and a "{{Font|Serif|'''W'''}}" in a thick typeface is drawn in on the other end. The text "{{Font|Serif|'''A OLPER PRODUCTION'''}}" fades in next to the "{{Font|Serif|'''W'''}}" after the logo finishes. | ||
'''Variants''': | '''Variants''': | ||
*Some programs have just the "Hypnotizer" centered in the middle of the screen, along with a smoother framerate. | *Some programs have just the "Hypnotizer" centered in the middle of the screen, along with a smoother framerate. | ||
*Another version of the animated logo has the text blacked out | *Another version of the animated logo has the text blacked out and replaced with a Metromedia byline. | ||
* A still version has | * A still version has a smaller "Hypnotizer" with "A DAVID L. WOLPER PRODUCTION" below it. On the bottom of the screen, "RELEASED THRU UNITED ARTISTS" can be seen in the same font. | ||
*There's a distributor variant that features the text "DISTRIBUTED BY WOLPER TELEVISION SALES", either being still or animated (the text appears when the logo finishes). This version may appear in gold as well. | *There's a distributor variant that features the text "DISTRIBUTED BY WOLPER TELEVISION SALES", either being still or animated (the text appears when the logo finishes). This version may appear in gold as well. | ||
*There is an in-credit variant generally used to close documentary specials, feature films, and TV movies, as well a non-animated, superimposed variant for shows, such as ''Chico and the Man'' and ''Welcome Back, Kotter''. | *There is an in-credit variant generally used to close documentary specials, feature films, and TV movies, as well as a non-animated, superimposed variant for shows, such as ''Chico and the Man'' and ''Welcome Back, Kotter''. | ||
* The color of the in-credit variant may change, depending of the color of the scrolling credits, for example, on ''Chico and the Man'', the Wolper logo was shown in white, yellow, and lime colors. | * The color of the in-credit variant may change, depending of the color of the scrolling credits, for example, on ''Chico and the Man'', the Wolper logo was shown in white, {{Font color|#FFD900|yellow}}, and {{Font color|lime|lime}} colors. | ||
*On some older International Creative Exchange prints, a copyright notice for them is chyroned in below. | *On some older International Creative Exchange prints, a copyright notice for them is chyroned in below. | ||
*From around 1964 to 1967, in-credit text variants had the byline "A Division of Metromedia" or "A Metromedia Company". | *From around 1964 to 1967, in-credit text variants had the byline "A Division of Metromedia" or "A Metromedia Company". | ||
*Starting in 1977, the superimposed version has the byline "A Warner Communications Company" under the name. It would sometimes use the Warner corporate font for the byline, depending on the case. | *Starting in 1977, the superimposed version has the byline "A Warner Communications Company" under the name. It would sometimes use the Warner corporate font for the byline, depending on the case. | ||
*Several series and TV movies would just use an in-credit text "A David L. Wolper Production" or "Wolper Productions" with or without a byline. | *Several series and TV movies would just use an in-credit text "A David L. Wolper Production" or "Wolper Productions" with or without a byline. | ||
* A version of the later animated version had the text in a more futuristic-looking font that clashes with the swirl, and the "a" and "production" | * A version of the later animated version had the text in a more futuristic-looking font that clashes with the swirl, and the words "'''a'''" and "'''production'''" are in lowercase. | ||
'''FX/SFX''': The swirl and "W" drawing, and the text "A OLPER PRODUCTION" fading in at the end. None for the still shots and in-credit text. For the in-credit logos, it would scroll. | '''FX/SFX''': The swirl and "W" drawing, and the text "A OLPER PRODUCTION" fading in at the end. None for the still shots and in-credit text. For the in-credit logos, it would scroll alongside the rest of the credits. | ||
'''Music/Sounds''': A dreamy celesta tune followed by a flourish as the text fades in. It fits in well. For the superimposed variant, it used the closing theme of the show or TV movie. | '''Music/Sounds''': A dreamy celesta tune followed by a flourish as the text fades in. It fits in well. For the superimposed variant, it used the closing theme of the show or TV movie. | ||
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*The in-credit notices were seen on shows such as ''Laurel and Hardy'', ''Roots'' and its sequel, ''Roots: The Next Generation'', all three ''North and South'' TV movies, and ''The Thorn Birds'', among others. | *The in-credit notices were seen on shows such as ''Laurel and Hardy'', ''Roots'' and its sequel, ''Roots: The Next Generation'', all three ''North and South'' TV movies, and ''The Thorn Birds'', among others. | ||
'''Editor's Note''': | '''Editor's Note''': The early version has some quite smooth animation for the time period, but sadly, the later version suffers a downgrade with the choppier animation. | ||
===2nd Logo (1990-2016) === | ===2nd Logo (1990-2016) === | ||
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'''Nicknames''': "Hypnotizer W II", "The Hypnotic W II", "Swirly Hypnotizer II", "Bronze Shining Hypnotizer", "Bronze Hypnotic W" | '''Nicknames''': "Hypnotizer W II", "The Hypnotic W II", "Swirly Hypnotizer II", "Bronze Shining Hypnotizer", "Bronze Hypnotic W" | ||
Logo: On a grainy background, the Hypnotizer "W" as seen in the 1st logo is shown in bronze and "THE OLPER ORGANIZATION" next to it with "OLPER" next to the "W". The logo "shines". | '''Logo:''' On a grainy background, the Hypnotizer "W" as seen in the 1st logo is shown in {{Font color|gold|bronze}} and "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''THE OLPER ORGANIZATION'''}}}}" next to it with "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''OLPER'''}}}}" next to the "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''W'''}}}}". The logo "shines". | ||
'''Variants''': | '''Variants''': | ||
*From 2001 onward, the logo and text is gold and is on a black background. | *From 2001 onward, the logo and text is {{Font color|gold|gold}} and is on a black background. | ||
*Sometimes, the logo | *Sometimes, the logo doesn't shine. | ||
*A superimposed in-credit variant exists. | *A superimposed in-credit variant exists. | ||
*Sometimes, a IAW notice is seen below the logo. | *Sometimes, a IAW notice is seen below the logo. | ||
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===3rd Logo (May 30, 2016- )=== | ===3rd Logo (May 30, 2016- )=== | ||
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'''Nicknames''': "Hypnotizer W III", "The Hypnotic W III", "Swirly Hypnotizer III", "Paintstroke Spiral" | '''Nicknames''': "Hypnotizer W III", "The Hypnotic W III", "Swirly Hypnotizer III", "Paintstroke Spiral" | ||
'''Logo''': On a white background, a orange, brush-stroke swirl with an clean cut down the middle is seen, leading to a blue "W" connected to it. "OLPER ORGANIZATION" is seen next and under it in the same font. | '''Logo''': On a white background, a {{Font color|orange|orange}}, brush-stroke swirl with an clean cut down the middle is seen, leading to a {{Font color|blue|blue}} "{{Font color|blue|{{Font|Serif|'''W'''}}}}" connected to it. "{{Font color|blue|{{Font|Serif|'''OLPER ORGANIZATION'''}}}}" is seen next and under it in the same font. | ||
'''FX/SFX''': None. | '''FX/SFX''': None. | ||
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[[Category:Warner Bros. Discovery]] | [[Category:Warner Bros. Discovery]] | ||
[[Category:Warner Bros. Television]] | [[Category:Warner Bros. Television]] | ||
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