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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
'''Turner Entertainment Company''' (commonly referred to as "'''Turner Entertainment Co.'''") was established on August 4, 1986 by Ted '''Turner''', initially as a media distribution subsidiary of [[TBS IDs|Turner Broadcasting System]], to oversee its film and television libraries for domestic and worldwide distribution, after its acquisition of [[MGM/UA Communications Co.]]<ref>Now [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.]]</ref> and [[United Artists|United Artists Corporation]] respectively<ref>Both are now owned by MGM Holdings Inc.</ref>) Since Time Warner<ref>Later [[WarnerMedia]] and now [[Warner Bros. Discovery]].</ref> acquired Turner Broadcasting in 1996, it has served as an in-name only subsidiary of and copyright holder for [[Warner Bros. Pictures|Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.]] | |||
The logo itself was originally used by ]Turner Advertising Company, the predecessor to Turner Broadcasting System, as shown [https://www.tedturner.com/timeline/takes-president-turner-advertising-company/ in this photo]. | |||
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*An "enhanced"/videotaped version was introduced in 1997. It has more stars at the beginning, an expanded marquee, the interior of the "Turner" text has more reflections and appears to be shinier, the shining effects on the lettering aren't as cheesy, and the animation in general is much smoother. | *An "enhanced"/videotaped version was introduced in 1997. It has more stars at the beginning, an expanded marquee, the interior of the "Turner" text has more reflections and appears to be shinier, the shining effects on the lettering aren't as cheesy, and the animation in general is much smoother. | ||
*Sometimes, the logo is shown in black & white. | *Sometimes, the logo is shown in black & white. | ||
*On some occasions, chyroned text is shown beneath the logo; one version says "A Turner Entertainment Co. Presentation", another says "Listed on the American Stock Exchange". | *On some occasions, chyroned text is shown beneath the logo; one version says "A Turner Entertainment Co. Presentation", another says "Listed on the {{w|American Stock Exchange}}". | ||
'''Technique:''' All mid-late 1980s CGI. | '''Technique:''' All mid-late 1980s CGI. | ||
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*The H-B/Turner combo is very rare and can be seen on seasons 2-4 of ''Tom & Jerry Kids''. But it can still be seen on the show's prints on the Boomerang streaming service. It was later revealed that this logo appeared in what is considered to be the original airing of the season 1 short "Flippin' Fido" (if it didn't even contain the actual intro and credits) on ''Tom and Jerry: The Deluxe Anniversary Collection'', where that variation was restored. | *The H-B/Turner combo is very rare and can be seen on seasons 2-4 of ''Tom & Jerry Kids''. But it can still be seen on the show's prints on the Boomerang streaming service. It was later revealed that this logo appeared in what is considered to be the original airing of the season 1 short "Flippin' Fido" (if it didn't even contain the actual intro and credits) on ''Tom and Jerry: The Deluxe Anniversary Collection'', where that variation was restored. | ||
*The variants from ''The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind'' are ultra rare, as the documentary was not seen much anywhere after the VHS releases. | *The variants from ''The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind'' are ultra rare, as the documentary was not seen much anywhere after the VHS releases. | ||
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