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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
Hanna-Barbera originally released their products on VHS through fellow-Taft subsidiary [[Worldvision Home Video]]. During the shakeup at then-owner Taft | [[Hanna-Barbera]] originally released their products on VHS through fellow-Taft subsidiary [[Worldvision Home Video]]. During the shakeup at then-owner Taft which was transformed into Great American Communications, [[Worldvision Enterprises]] and its home video division were both sold off in 1988. | ||
Accordingly, after the sale, Hanna-Barbera got its own home video line (though distribution continued through Worldvision for a short period) in 1989. The first release under the label was ''The Man Called Flintstone''. This lasted until late 1991, when Turner bought H-B and subsequently put the video line on moratorium. | Accordingly, after the sale, Hanna-Barbera got its own home video line (though distribution continued through Worldvision for a short period) in 1989. The first release under the label was ''The Man Called Flintstone''. This lasted until late 1991, when Turner bought H-B and subsequently put the video line on moratorium. | ||
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* On the ''Superstars 10'' version, the announcer and fanfare was extended to say "Welcome to a special Hanna-Barbera home video presentation, brought in part by General Foods! And now, a preview of coming attractions! Your favorite Hanna-Barbera stars invite you to enjoy these movie specials on home videocassette. Fun for the whole family." | * On the ''Superstars 10'' version, the announcer and fanfare was extended to say "Welcome to a special Hanna-Barbera home video presentation, brought in part by General Foods! And now, a preview of coming attractions! Your favorite Hanna-Barbera stars invite you to enjoy these movie specials on home videocassette. Fun for the whole family." | ||
* On the "Feature Presentation" version, the announcer says "And now, your Hanna-Barbera feature presentation!" | * On the "Feature Presentation" version, the announcer says "And now, your Hanna-Barbera feature presentation!" | ||
* On the closing version, the announcer says "To learn how you get more exciting Hanna-Barbera home videos, just | * On the closing version, the announcer says "To learn how you get more exciting Hanna-Barbera home videos, just send your name and address to H-B Video Club, 3400 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, CA, 90068." over a tropical jingle. | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on earlier Hanna-Barbera Home Video releases from the era (including the first ever release, ''A Man Called Flintstone''), typically after the 1986 H-B Swirling Star. The full version was seen on VHS releases of movies from the ''Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10'' collection, such as ''The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones''. | '''Availability:''' Seen on earlier Hanna-Barbera Home Video releases from the era (including the first ever release, ''A Man Called Flintstone''), typically after the 1986 H-B Swirling Star. The full version was seen on VHS releases of movies from the ''Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10'' collection, such as ''The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones''. | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blueviolet|blue-violet}} background wallpapered with the “Hanna-Barbera” script logo, a picture of the same character images from the 9th Hanna-Barbera logo, | '''Logo:''' On a {{color|blueviolet|blue-violet}} background wallpapered with the “Hanna-Barbera” script logo, a picture of the same character images from the 9th Hanna-Barbera logo, "flips" up and moves towards the screen. When it is in position, there is a large flash, then the "{{color|red|Hanna-Barbera}}" script logo, in {{color|red}}, is "wiped" in from both sides with a "sparkly trail" effect. Then, after that forms, the "Swirling Star" (1979-86 version) animates, as per usual, below the script logo. A long, elongated rounded rectangle with the words "HOME VIDEO" on each side, flips up so that the words flank the "Swirling Star". | ||
'''Technique:''' A mix of computerized 2D effects and traditional animation. | '''Technique:''' A mix of computerized 2D effects and traditional animation. | ||
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{{YouTube|id=hUmZl3ZcChc}} | {{YouTube|id=hUmZl3ZcChc}} | ||
'''Logo:''' Same as the 9th | '''Logo:''' Same as the 9th Hanna-Barbera logo, except the text moves up slightly at the end, making room for the words "''{{color|gold|home video}}''" in {{color|gold|yellow}} to wipe themselves on screen. | ||
'''Technique:''' Same as the 9th H-B logo. | '''Technique:''' Same as the 9th H-B logo. | ||
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{{YouTube|id=aIDJWMPeFQ0}} | {{YouTube|id=aIDJWMPeFQ0}} | ||
'''Logo:''' Same as the 10th | '''Logo:''' Same as the 10th Hanna-Barbera logo, except the words "<span style="background:linear-gradient(180deg,##ffffff,#d5d5fe,#9898ff,#6565ff,#0000ff); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">'''''HOME VIDEO'''''</span>" appear below the "Hanna-Barbera" text. | ||
'''Technique:''' Same as the 10th H-B logo. | '''Technique:''' Same as the 10th H-B logo. | ||