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*On ''Down with Love'' (2003) and the noir edition of ''Logan'' (2017), the 1997 fanfare is used. | *On ''Down with Love'' (2003) and the noir edition of ''Logan'' (2017), the 1997 fanfare is used. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' With some exceptions, it is seen on releases from Fox from the time-period starting with ''The Robe'', and used in tandem with the first logo and the next-two logos. | ||
*This logo made its official debut with ''The Robe'' (released on September 16, 1953), the first motion picture filmed in CinemaScope. It allegedly made its final official appearance on ''Wall Street'' (released on December 11, 1987), but it remains unknown if it actually appeared on originally theatrical prints; all current prints of said film replace it with the 4th logo. Nonetheless, this logo is still retained on most Fox releases from this period. | *This logo made its official debut with ''The Robe'' (released on September 16, 1953), the first motion picture filmed in CinemaScope. It allegedly made its final official appearance on ''Wall Street'' (released on December 11, 1987), but it remains unknown if it actually appeared on originally theatrical prints; all current prints of said film replace it with the 4th logo. Nonetheless, this logo is still retained on most Fox releases from this period. | ||
*The CinemaScope variants aren't usually subject to plastering; however, an early 2000s AMC print of ''Satan Never Sleeps'' plastered it with the 4th logo. It's still retained on DVD releases of said film and on one FMC airing. | *The CinemaScope variants aren't usually subject to plastering; however, an early 2000s AMC print of ''Satan Never Sleeps'' plastered it with the 4th logo. It's still retained on DVD releases of said film and on one FMC airing. | ||
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*On ''Can-Can'' (1960), a different arrangement of the short fanfare by Nelson Riddle is heard. | *On ''Can-Can'' (1960), a different arrangement of the short fanfare by Nelson Riddle is heard. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Seen on large-format (70mm, CinemaScope 55) films. It made its first known appearance on ''Carousel''. | ||
* The "regular 0" variant without the CinemaScope snipe or "Twentieth Century-Fox presents" card following is seen on ''The Sound of Music'' and ''Doctor Dolittle'' (1967). The 16-bit version is only seen on ''Predator 2'' for Sega Genesis. | * The "regular 0" variant without the CinemaScope snipe or "Twentieth Century-Fox presents" card following is seen on ''The Sound of Music'' and ''Doctor Dolittle'' (1967). The 16-bit version is only seen on ''Predator 2'' for Sega Genesis. | ||
*The CinemaScope snipe of this logo made appearances in [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]]'s ''La La Land'' (2016) and on the broadcast of the 74th Golden Globe Awards (2017). | *The CinemaScope snipe of this logo made appearances in [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]]'s ''La La Land'' (2016) and on the broadcast of the 74th Golden Globe Awards (2017). | ||
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*On [[Amazon Originals|Amazon Prime Video]] and Syfy's prints of ''Die Hard 2'', the 1997 fanfare is heard as a result of a reverse plaster. | *On [[Amazon Originals|Amazon Prime Video]] and Syfy's prints of ''Die Hard 2'', the 1997 fanfare is heard as a result of a reverse plaster. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Seen on films from Fox from this time-period. During it's first seven-years in use, this was used in tandem with the 1953 logo. | ||
*Notable films to use this logo include ''Taps'', ''The Verdict'', theatrical versions of ''Return of the Jedi'', ''Porky's II: The Next Day'', ''Romancing the Stone'', ''Porky's Revenge!'', ''Commando'', ''Aliens'', ''Predator'', ''Broadcast News'', ''Big'', ''Die Hard'', ''Working Girl'', ''Say Anything...'', ''The War of the Roses'', ''Die Hard 2'', ''Home Alone'', ''Predator 2'', ''FernGully: The Last Rainforest'', ''Edward Scissorhands'', ''Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'', ''Alien 3'', ''Once Upon a Forest'', ''The Sandlot'', ''Mrs. Doubtfire'', ''Speed'', and ''Baby's Day Out'', among others. | *Notable films to use this logo include ''Taps'', ''The Verdict'', theatrical versions of ''Return of the Jedi'', ''Porky's II: The Next Day'', ''Romancing the Stone'', ''Porky's Revenge!'', ''Commando'', ''Aliens'', ''Predator'', ''Broadcast News'', ''Big'', ''Die Hard'', ''Working Girl'', ''Say Anything...'', ''The War of the Roses'', ''Die Hard 2'', ''Home Alone'', ''Predator 2'', ''FernGully: The Last Rainforest'', ''Edward Scissorhands'', ''Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'', ''Alien 3'', ''Once Upon a Forest'', ''The Sandlot'', ''Mrs. Doubtfire'', ''Speed'', and ''Baby's Day Out'', among others. | ||
*This logo allegedly premiered on ''Chu Chu and the Philly Flash'' (released on August 28, 1981), and appears on VHS copies of said film; however, there are theatrical copies in existence with the second logo. This logo made its final appearance on ''Airheads'' (released on August 5, 1994). | *This logo allegedly premiered on ''Chu Chu and the Philly Flash'' (released on August 28, 1981), and appears on VHS copies of said film; however, there are theatrical copies in existence with the second logo. This logo made its final appearance on ''Airheads'' (released on August 5, 1994). | ||
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*On Asian Blu-ray releases of ''Robots'', if the Mainland Chinese 2.0 track is selected, the logo (and the rest of the film) is in PAL-pitch despite being presented in its original film frame rate (notice the audio stuttering from the time stretch used). This is possibly due to it being sourced from TV broadcasts of the film when shown in China, since PAL is the country's video standard there. | *On Asian Blu-ray releases of ''Robots'', if the Mainland Chinese 2.0 track is selected, the logo (and the rest of the film) is in PAL-pitch despite being presented in its original film frame rate (notice the audio stuttering from the time stretch used). This is possibly due to it being sourced from TV broadcasts of the film when shown in China, since PAL is the country's video standard there. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' This logo made its theatrical debut on the North American, Italian and French prints of ''True Lies'' (released on July 12, 1994), and appeared in front of almost every subsequent 20th Century Fox film until ''Tooth Fairy'' (released on January 22, 2010). This also appears on some trailers, behind-the-scenes clips and interviews for ''Predators'', as well as the international trailer for ''Vampires Suck'', in tandem with the next logo. | ||
*Also appears on some video games based on 20th Century Fox films, starting with all versions of both ''Fantastic Four'' and ''Eragon'' (not counting ''Ice Age 2: The Meltdown'', with the final [[Fox Interactive]] logo on the GBA version and no Fox logo at all on all other versions). | *Also appears on some video games based on 20th Century Fox films, starting with all versions of both ''Fantastic Four'' and ''Eragon'' (not counting ''Ice Age 2: The Meltdown'', with the final [[Fox Interactive]] logo on the GBA version and no Fox logo at all on all other versions). | ||
*This logo was used in tandem with the next logo until mid-2010, and seen on direct-to-video releases of that year such as ''Flicka 2'' and ''Mirrors 2'', while ''Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back'' used no Fox logo at all. | *This logo was used in tandem with the next logo until mid-2010, and seen on direct-to-video releases of that year such as ''Flicka 2'' and ''Mirrors 2'', while ''Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back'' used no Fox logo at all. | ||
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*On a 2020 ABC broadcast of ''The Greatest Showman'', the opening theme of the second half of the movie's logo variant (including the 1953 logo variant in the first half and the broadcast itself) is higher-pitched, due to the usage of the PAL print. | *On a 2020 ABC broadcast of ''The Greatest Showman'', the opening theme of the second half of the movie's logo variant (including the 1953 logo variant in the first half and the broadcast itself) is higher-pitched, due to the usage of the PAL print. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Seen on nearly every film from the company until the renaming in 2020, starting with ''Avatar'' (released on December 10, 2009) and ending with ''Underwater'' (released on January 10, 2020). | ||
*The prototype versions are found on trailers and TV spots for ''Avatar'', as well as various newer 20th Century Fox games. | *The prototype versions are found on trailers and TV spots for ''Avatar'', as well as various newer 20th Century Fox games. | ||
* The 75 Years variant made its debut on ''Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief'' (released on February 12, 2010), and made its last appearance on ''Gulliver's Travels'' (released on December 25, 2010). Outside North America, this continued use until ''Love Carrot 3'' (released on March 3, 2011). | * The 75 Years variant made its debut on ''Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief'' (released on February 12, 2010), and made its last appearance on ''Gulliver's Travels'' (released on December 25, 2010). Outside North America, this continued use until ''Love Carrot 3'' (released on March 3, 2011). |