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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| image = The Incredible World of DiC Logo.svg
|image=The Incredible World of DiC Logo.svg|founded=1971 ({{age|1971|1|1}} years ago)|founder={{w|Jean Chalopin}}|formerly=DIC Audiovisuel<br>(1971-1987)<br>DIC Enterprises, Inc.<br>(1982-1993)<br>DIC Animation City, Inc.<br>(1985-1993)<br>DIC Entertainment, L.P.<br>(1993-2002)<br>DIC Productions, L.P.<br>(1994-2001)|defunct=July 23, 2008|fate=Acquired by, merged with, and folded into [[DHX Cookie Jar{{!}}Cookie Jar Entertainment]]|successors=[[DHX Cookie Jar|Cookie Jar Entertainment]]<br>[[WildBrain]]|country=France (1971-1987)<br/>United States (1987-2008)}}
| founded = 1971 ({{age|1971|1|1}} years ago)
| founder = {{w|Jean Chalopin}}
| formerly = DIC Audiovisuel<br>(1971-1987)<br>DIC Enterprises, Inc.<br>(1982-1993)<br>DIC Animation City, Inc.<br>(1985-1993)<br>DIC Entertainment, L.P.<br>(1993-2002)<br>DIC Productions, L.P.<br>(1994-2001)
| defunct = July 23, 2008
| fate = Acquired by, merged with, and folded into [[DHX Cookie Jar{{!}}Cookie Jar Entertainment]]
| successors = [[DHX Cookie Jar|Cookie Jar Entertainment]]<br>[[WildBrain]]
| country=France (1971-1987)<br/>United States (1987-2008)
}}


===Background===
===Background===
'''DIC Entertainment Corporation''' (formerly "DIC Audiovisual", "DIC Enterprises, Inc.", "DIC Animation City, Inc.", "DIC Productions, L.P.", "DIC Entertainment, L.P." and during its last few years "The Incredible World of DiC", stylised as "DiC" and pronounced as "deek", as in "'''dec'''affeinated") was founded by Jean Chalopin as "'''OGAP'''"  ({{Tt|'''O'''ffice de '''G'''estion et d''''A'''ction '''P'''ublicitaire|Management and Publicity Office}}), an advertising company. In 1971, with an investment from the tabloid newspaper ''{{Tt|La Nouvelle République du Centre-Ouest|The New Republic of the Center West}}'', it was incorporated as "'''D'''iffusion '''I'''nformation '''C'''ommercial". It developed into a full production company during the following decade, soon being renamed "'''D'''iffusion '''I'''nformation '''C'''ommunication", and becoming specialized in animation. In 1982, the US arm was founded and Chalopin, Andy Heyward, and Bruno Bianchi were in charge of the company.
'''DIC Entertainment Corporation''' (formerly "DIC Audiovisual", "DIC Enterprises, Inc.", "DIC Animation City, Inc.", "DIC Productions, L.P.", "DIC Entertainment, L.P." and during its last few years "The Incredible World of DiC", stylised as "DiC" and pronounced as "deek", as in "'''dec'''affeinated") was founded by Jean Chalopin as "'''OGAP'''"  ({{Tt|'''O'''ffice de '''G'''estion et d''''A'''ction '''P'''ublicitaire|Management and Publicity Office}}), an advertising company. In 1971, with an investment from the tabloid newspaper ''{{Tt|La Nouvelle République du Centre-Ouest|The New Republic of the Center West}}'', it was incorporated as "<b>D</b>iffusion '''I'''nformation <b>C</b>ommercial". It developed into a full production company during the following decade, soon being renamed "'''D'''iffusion '''I'''nformation '''C'''ommunication", and becoming specialized in animation. In 1982, the US arm was founded and Chalopin, Andy Heyward, and Bruno Bianchi were in charge of the company.


Heyward bought DIC in 1987 when Chalopin and Bianchi left, moving all operations to America. Chalopin turned what was left of the French arm into a new animation company, [[Créativité & Développement]]. DIC was turned into a limited partnership with Capital Cities/ABC (now "[[ABC |ABC, Inc.]]") in 1993 and [[The Walt Disney Company]] in 1996, until Heyward reacquired the company from Disney in 2000 with an investment by Bain Capital.  
Heyward bought DIC in 1987 when Chalopin and Bianchi left, moving all operations to America. Chalopin turned what was left of the French arm into a new animation company, [[Créativité & Développement]]. DIC was turned into a limited partnership with Capital Cities/ABC (now "[[ABC|ABC, Inc.]]") in 1993 and [[The Walt Disney Company]] in 1996, until Heyward reacquired the company from Disney in 2000 with an investment by Bain Capital.  


On July 23, 2008, DIC closed its doors and was acquired by the Canadian [[DHX Cookie Jar|Cookie Jar Entertainment]] and became a wholly-owned subsidiary. Months later, Cookie Jar decided to take over and the studio was folded into Cookie Jar (later "[[DHX Media]]", now "[[WildBrain]]"). Currently, most of the DIC library is owned by WildBrain after its acquisition of Cookie Jar Entertainment, with the following exceptions: ''The Real Ghostbusters'', ''Dinosaucers'', ''Stunt Dawgs'', ''The Karate Kid'', and ''Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling'' (owned by [[Sony Pictures Television]]), ''Captain Planet and the Planeteers'' (the first three seasons were produced by DIC and the remainder of the series was produced by [[Hanna-Barbera Cartoons|Hanna-Barbera]]; the series is owned by [[Warner Bros. Entertainment]] via [[Turner Entertainment Co.]]), ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' (owned by [[Bagdasarian Productions]]), ''ALF: The Animated Series'' and ''ALF Tales'' (owned by [[Alien Productions]]; the holding company for the ''ALF'' franchise with distribution rights handled by [[Shout! Factory]]), the 1989 adaptation of ''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' (owned by [[Hasbro]] via [[Entertainment One]]), ''Kissyfur'' (owned by [[NBCUniversal Syndication Studios]]), ''Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater'' and ''Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures'' (owned by [[MGM Television]]), ''Where's Wally?'' (known as ''Where's Waldo?'' in the US; owned by [[Mattel Creations]] via [[HiT Entertainment]]), ''Sailor Moon'' (owned by [[Toei Animation]]; current license lies with [[Viz Media]]), and ''Camp Candy'' (the first two seasons were produced by DIC and the third season was produced by [[Saban Entertainment]]), ''Meet the Deedles'', ''Genius'', and the 1999 live-action ''Inspector Gadget'' film and its sequel (both owned by The Walt Disney Company).
On July 23, 2008, DIC closed its doors and was acquired by the Canadian [[DHX Cookie Jar|Cookie Jar Entertainment]] and became a wholly-owned subsidiary. Months later, Cookie Jar decided to take over and the studio was folded into Cookie Jar (later "[[DHX Media]]", now "[[WildBrain]]"). Currently, most of the DIC library is owned by WildBrain after its acquisition of Cookie Jar Entertainment, with the following exceptions: ''The Real Ghostbusters'', ''Dinosaucers'', ''Stunt Dawgs'', ''The Karate Kid'', and ''Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling'' (owned by [[Sony Pictures Television]]), ''Captain Planet and the Planeteers'' (the first three seasons were produced by DIC and the remainder of the series was produced by [[Hanna-Barbera Cartoons|Hanna-Barbera]]; the series is owned by [[Warner Bros. Entertainment]] via [[Turner Entertainment Co.]]), ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' (owned by [[Bagdasarian Productions]]), ''ALF: The Animated Series'' and ''ALF Tales'' (owned by [[Alien Productions]]; the holding company for the ''ALF'' franchise with distribution rights handled by [[Shout! Factory]]), the 1989 adaptation of ''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' (owned by [[Hasbro]] via [[Entertainment One]]), ''Kissyfur'' (owned by [[NBCUniversal Syndication Studios]]), ''Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater'' and ''Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures'' (owned by [[MGM Television]]), ''Where's Wally?'' (known as ''Where's Waldo?'' in the US; owned by [[Mattel Creations]] via [[HiT Entertainment]]), ''Sailor Moon'' (owned by [[Toei Animation]]; current license lies with [[Viz Media]]), and ''Camp Candy'' (the first two seasons were produced by DIC and the third season was produced by [[Saban Entertainment]]), ''Meet the Deedles'', ''Genius'', and the 1999 live-action ''Inspector Gadget'' film and its sequel (both owned by The Walt Disney Company).
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'''Visuals:''' Over a screen filled with {{color|blue}} concentric boxes, three of them light up {{color|darkviolet|purple}} while moving inward. As that happens, a stylized "{{color|lime|'''''DiC'''''}}" zooms up with its bottom visible, while slowly turning to face the camera. Once in position, {{color|hotpink|pink}} sparkles appear as a white outline wipes in.
<b>Visuals:</b> Over a screen filled with {{color|blue}} concentric boxes, three of them light up {{color|darkviolet|purple}} while moving inward. As that happens, a stylized "{{color|lime|'''''DiC'''''}}" zooms up with its bottom visible, while slowly turning to face the camera. Once in position, {{color|hotpink|pink}} sparkles appear as a white outline wipes in.


'''Trivia:''' It was thought for many years that this was the second DiC logo, while the logo described below was the first, as it wasn’t widely known that this logo had appeared on early episodes of ''Inspector Gadget''.
<b>Trivia:</b> It was thought for many years that this was the second DiC logo, while the logo described below was the first, as it wasn’t widely known that this logo had appeared on early episodes of <i>Inspector Gadget</i>.


'''Variants:'''
<p><b>Variants:</b></p>
*An <u>in-credit version</u> exists, consisting of the print version of the logo in white and superimposed in the credits. This is how the logo originally started out; the animated variant debuted in 1982.
*An <u>in-credit version</u> exists, consisting of the print version of the logo in white and superimposed in the credits. This is how the logo originally started out; the animated variant debuted in 1982.
**''<u>Cro et Bronto</u>'' has this version above the title card and looks more drawn and 3D.
**''<u>Cro et Bronto</u>'' has this version above the title card and looks more drawn and 3D.
*There are filmed and videotaped variants:   
<li>There are filmed and videotaped variants:   
**The <u>filmed variant</u> has a brighter {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} vortex (sometimes it might be brighter) and the "{{color|gold|'''''DiC'''''}}" is more of {{color|gold|yellow-orange}} (amber) color. This variant was used on ''Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors'', ''M.A.S.K.'' and ''Dennis the Menace.''
**The <u>filmed variant</u> has a brighter {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} vortex (sometimes it might be brighter) and the "{{color|gold|'''''DiC'''''}}" is more of {{color|gold|yellow-orange}} (amber) color. This variant was used on ''Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors'', <i>M.A.S.K.</i> and <i>Dennis the Menace.</i>
**The <u>videotaped variant</u> has a {{color|navy|dark purplish-blue}} vortex and "{{color|lime|'''''DiC'''''}}" is in {{color|lime|green}}. It was shown on ''Inspector Gadget,'' ''The Get-Along Gang'', ''Kidd Video'', ''Pole Position'', ''Rainbow Brite'', ''Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats'', ''Care Bears'', ''Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling'', ''Kissyfur'', ''Popples'', ''The Real Ghostbusters'', ''The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin'', ''Lady Lovely Locks'' and ''Beverly Hills Teens.''
<li>The <u>videotaped variant</u> has a {{color|navy|dark purplish-blue}} vortex and "{{color|lime|'''''DiC'''''}}" is in {{color|lime|green}}. It was shown on ''Inspector Gadget,'' <i>The Get-Along Gang</i>, <i>Kidd Video</i>, <i>Pole Position</i>, <i>Rainbow Brite</i>, ''Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats'', ''Care Bears'', ''Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling'', ''Kissyfur'', ''Popples'', ''The Real Ghostbusters'', ''The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin'', ''Lady Lovely Locks'' and ''Beverly Hills Teens.''
***A filmed version of this variant also exists on French dubs of their shows of the time.
***A filmed version of this variant also exists on French dubs of their shows of the time.
***The filmed variant may also have the DIC logo be smaller.
***The filmed variant may also have the DIC logo be smaller.</li></li>
*On ''<u>Here Come the Littles</u>'', the filmed version of the logo is stretched out, and is also slightly more closer to the screen.
*On ''<u>Here Come the Littles</u>'', the filmed version of the logo is stretched out, and is also slightly more closer to the screen as if in widescreen only on its theatrical prints.
*On some episodes of ''Pole Position'', a still shot of the beginning of the logo zooms in, and then the regular animation plays.
*On some episodes of ''Pole Position'', a still shot of the beginning of the logo zooms in, and then the regular animation plays.
*Early episodes of ''The Real Ghostbusters'' have the byline "<u>Produced In Association With</u>".
*Early episodes of ''The Real Ghostbusters'' have the byline "<u>Produced In Association With</u>".
*<u>A 1987 PSA produced for the ''Kideo TV'' block</u> had a superimposed version with the logo looking like the in-credit version.
*<u>A 1987 PSA produced for the ''Kideo TV'' block</u> had a superimposed version with the logo looking like the in-credit version.
*On <u>the pilot episode of ''Kidd Video''</u>, the logo is seen in a box in the center top-left part of the screen, and the Saban logo in the center bottom-right. The corner of the DIC logo overlaps the Saban logo, and this is up against a black background with a white streak in the middle. Vice-versa on later episodes, but against an orange background, again with a white streak in the middle (with the logos switching places).
*On <u>the pilot episode of ''Kidd Video''</u>, the logo is seen in a box in the center top-left part of the screen, and the Saban logo in the center bottom-right. The corner of the DIC logo overlaps the Saban logo, and this is up against a black background with a white streak in the middle. Vice-versa on later episodes, but against an orange background, again with a white streak in the middle (with the logos switching places). <ul><li>On at least a filmed copy of said series, the logos swapped places.</li></ul>
**On at least a filmed copy of said series, the logos swapped places.
*One variant has the vortex fade to a greenish color after the logo zooms in, probably because of quality issues with some prints of the logo. It was often seen on early episodes of <i>Inspector Gadget</i>. It was also spotted on Maier Group/FHE/Kideo Video releases and the 1987 UK VHS release of ''Inspector Gadget: Volume 1'' from [[The Video Collection]].
*One variant has the vortex fade to a greenish color after the logo zooms in, probably because of quality issues with some prints of the logo. It was often seen on early episodes of ''Inspector Gadget''. It was also spotted on Maier Group/FHE/Kideo Video releases and the 1987 UK VHS release of ''Inspector Gadget: Volume 1'' from [[The Video Collection]].
*On at least one reissue print of ''Ulysses 31'', the logo animation is slightly slower. Wherever this is a variation or an error with the logo is currently unknown.
*On at least one reissue print of ''Ulysses 31'', the logo animation is slightly slower. Wherever this is a variation or an error with the logo is currently unknown.
*On <u>the demo reel of the pilot episode used to pitch ''The Real Ghostbusters''</u>, the letters are in black and white on a dark background and the logo is silent.
*On <u>the demo reel of the pilot episode used to pitch ''The Real Ghostbusters''</u>, the letters are in black and white on a dark background and the logo is silent.
*Another variant is identical to the above variant, except "DIC" is {{color|gold|yellow}}. This appeared on a print of the first episode of ''Care Bears'', but it is unknown as to which one (likely an early VHS release of the 11-minute version).
*Another variant is identical to the above variant, except "DIC" is {{color|gold|yellow}}. This appeared on a print of the first episode of ''Care Bears'', but it is unknown as to which one (likely an early VHS release of the 11-minute version).
*On original airings of ''The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin'', a segment called ''Protect Yourself Featuring Teddy Ruxpin'' features the logo in {{color|red}} on a {{color|gold|yellow}} background, with "''{{color|red|Produced by}}''" above and "''{{color|red|in association with The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children}}''" below. A copyright notice appears below all that.
<li>On original airings of ''The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin'', a segment called ''Protect Yourself Featuring Teddy Ruxpin'' features the logo in {{color|red}} on a {{color|gold|yellow}} background, with "''{{color|red|Produced by}}''" above and "''{{color|red|in association with The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children}}''" below. A copyright notice appears below all that.</li>
*At least one [[Children's ITV/CITV|CITV]] airing of ''Care Bears'' in the late 1980s (specifically "The Last Laugh/The Show Must Go On") has the 1986 [[LWT Productions|LWT]] endboard fading in over the logo right as it starts, leaving only the first note of the music and a tiny bit of the second as well.<ref>https://archive.org/details/80s-uk-care-bears-tv-recordings-from-citv-in-the-mid-80s</ref>
<li>At least one [[Children's ITV/CITV|CITV]] airing of <i>Care Bears</i> in the late 1980s (specifically "The Last Laugh/The Show Must Go On") has the 1986 [[LWT Productions|LWT]] endboard fading in over the logo right as it starts, leaving only the first note of the music and a tiny bit of the second as well.<ref>https://archive.org/details/80s-uk-care-bears-tv-recordings-from-citv-in-the-mid-80s</ref></li>


'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation.
'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation.
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*''<u>The Littles</u>'' (September 10, 1983-November 2, 1985): Over an {{color|orange}} background, Dinky runs past the logo, throwing a {{color|lime|green}} button onto the space above the "I" to form the dot.
*''<u>The Littles</u>'' (September 10, 1983-November 2, 1985): Over an {{color|orange}} background, Dinky runs past the logo, throwing a {{color|lime|green}} button onto the space above the "I" to form the dot.
*''<u>Inspector Gadget</u>'' (October 3-December 9, 1983): Over a {{color|blue}} background, Inspector Gadget passes over the logo riding skates. Suddenly, his Gadget mallet pops out of his cap, causing Gadget to lose balance and wobble off-screen. As that happens, the mallet slams into a space above the "I", dotting it.
*''<u>Inspector Gadget</u>'' (October 3-December 9, 1983): Over a {{color|blue}} background, Inspector Gadget passes over the logo riding skates. Suddenly, his Gadget mallet pops out of his cap, causing Gadget to lose balance and wobble off-screen. As that happens, the mallet slams into a space above the "I", dotting it.
Compared to the previous logo, the entire logo is drawn to be a flat 2D image and has a thick white outline.
<p>Compared to the previous logo, the entire logo is drawn to be a flat 2D image and has a thick white outline.</p>


'''Trivia:''' As detailed above, it was thought for many years that this was the first DiC logo, as it was not widely known that this logo did not appear on all season one episodes of ''Inspector Gadget''.
<p>'''Trivia:''' As detailed above, it was thought for many years that this was the first DiC logo, as it was not widely known that this logo did not appear on all season one episodes of ''Inspector Gadget''.</p>


'''Technique:''' Traditional animation, done by [[TMS Entertainment]].
<p><b>Technique:</b> Traditional animation, done by [[TMS Entertainment]].</p>


'''Audio:'''
'''Audio:'''
*''The Littles'': The last line of the closing theme song: "You can't stop the Littles 'cause the Littles don't stop!".
*''The Littles'': The last line of the closing theme song: "You can't stop the Littles 'cause the Littles don't stop!".
* ''Inspector Gadget'': A 5-note horn stinger, followed by a "twoing" sound as Gadget's mallet "dots" the "i". Afterwards, we hear a three-note trumpet outro. This is a shortened variation of a background music cue often used on the show to end scenes in an episode, composed by Shuki Levy.
*''Inspector Gadget'': A 5-note horn stinger, followed by a "twoing" sound as Gadget's mallet "dots" the "i". Afterwards, we hear a three-note trumpet outro. This is a shortened variation of a background music cue often used on the show to end scenes in an episode, composed by Shuki Levy.


'''Audio Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
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**The logo also was not saved on some modern non-English prints of the series, as the Cookie Jar logo plasters it, with the music intact.
**The logo also was not saved on some modern non-English prints of the series, as the Cookie Jar logo plasters it, with the music intact.
*The ''Inspector Gadget'' version is less common than ''The Littles'' version. It was seen on many first-season episodes of the series, starting with the episode "The Ruby" (some early episodes up to "Don't Hold Your Breath" generally had the "Vortex", along with some later episodes). The 2nd season did not use this logo (reverting back to the Vortex logo), unlike ''The Littles'', which used its variant throughout its entire run. This is possibly because the series took a break in 1984.
*The ''Inspector Gadget'' version is less common than ''The Littles'' version. It was seen on many first-season episodes of the series, starting with the episode "The Ruby" (some early episodes up to "Don't Hold Your Breath" generally had the "Vortex", along with some later episodes). The 2nd season did not use this logo (reverting back to the Vortex logo), unlike ''The Littles'', which used its variant throughout its entire run. This is possibly because the series took a break in 1984.
** Most prints of the series replace this logo with newer DIC logos, usually the 3rd or 4th logos, or the Cookie Jar logo.
**Most prints of the series replace this logo with newer DIC logos, usually the 3rd or 4th logos, or the Cookie Jar logo.
** The logo was retained on the Australian DVD releases of the series, as well as on many European Fox Kids/Jetix DVDs (this is because the prints Fox Kids Europe used were from the original masters of the series).
**The logo was retained on the Australian DVD releases of the series, as well as on many European Fox Kids/Jetix DVDs (this is because the prints Fox Kids Europe used were from the original masters of the series).
**This was last seen on American television through late '90s airings of ''Inspector Gadget'' on Nickelodeon and was also found on many early Family Home Entertainment releases (with the 1985 logo).
**This was last seen on American television through late '90s airings of ''Inspector Gadget'' on Nickelodeon and was also found on many early Family Home Entertainment releases (with the 1985 logo).
** If the show is ever rerun, it has a slim chance of appearing, but will most likely be plastered by the Cookie Jar logo.
**If the show is ever rerun, it has a slim chance of appearing, but will most likely be plastered by the Cookie Jar logo.


===3rd Logo (September 12, 1987-2005)===
===3rd Logo (September 12, 1987-2005)===
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'''Trivia:'''
'''Trivia:'''
* This logo was designed and animated by Homer & Associates. A former employee of this company, Peter Conn, did the animation for the silver star/ball and the word "DiC."
*This logo was designed and animated by Homer & Associates. A former employee of this company, Peter Conn, did the animation for the silver star/ball and the word "DiC."
* One of the toys on the shelf is a stuffed animal of Sonia, Heathcliff's girlfriend; another is an action figure of Hulk Hogan. A plush of Heathcliff himself can be seen sitting at the end of the bed.
*One of the toys on the shelf is a stuffed animal of Sonja, Heathcliff's girlfriend; another is an action figure of Hulk Hogan. A plush of Heathcliff himself can be seen sitting at the end of the bed.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* When the logo was first used in fall 1987, a trademark symbol ("TM") is used instead of the standard registered trademark symbol ("®").
*When the logo was first used in fall 1987, a trademark symbol ("TM") is used instead of the standard registered trademark symbol ("®").
* On ''<u>Ring Raiders</u>'', the 1987 variant fades in and out.
*On ''<u>Ring Raiders</u>'', the 1987 variant fades in and out.
* In September 1990, the logo got an update with a darker (and spiffier) starfield. The glow effect on the white ball is also removed on this variant. The position of the sleeping boy and dog are also different (as if it were an alternate take) and the zoom effect is more gradual and smooth, rather than a quick and jerky zoom.
*In September 1990, the logo got an update with a darker (and spiffier) starfield. The glow effect on the white ball is also removed on this variant. The position of the sleeping boy and dog are also different (as if it were an alternate take) and the zoom effect is more gradual and smooth, rather than a quick and jerky zoom.
* During 1990-1991, an opening variant was used, where it omits the "Kid in Bed" and "DIC" sound byte, and the word "'''PRESENTS'''" in {{color|blue}} fades in below. There is also a sped-up version of this variant. This variant was meant to be used internationally for DIC programs distributed through [[Silvio Berlusconi Communications]].
*During 1990-1991, an opening variant was used, where it omits the "Kid in Bed" and "DIC" sound byte, and the word "'''PRESENTS'''" in {{color|blue}} fades in below. There is also a sped-up version of this variant. This variant was meant to be used internationally for DIC programs distributed through [[Silvio Berlusconi Communications]].
* On ''<u>Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters</u>'', "In association with" is below the logo. Sometimes, it fades in midway or stays throughout the entire duration, and the phrase is completely capitalized.
*On <i><u>Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters</u></i>, "In association with" is below the logo. Sometimes, it fades in midway or stays throughout the entire duration, and the phrase is completely capitalized.
* On some shows from 1991-1994, the byline "COPRODUCED BY RETEITALIA, s.p.a. IN ASSOCIATION WITH TELECINCO" appears below at the end. Another version has it rephrased to "IN ASSOCIATION WITH RETEITALIA s.p.a & TELECINCO".
* On some shows from 1991-1994, the byline "COPRODUCED BY RETEITALIA, s.p.a. IN ASSOCIATION WITH TELECINCO" appears below at the end. Another version has it rephrased to "IN ASSOCIATION WITH RETEITALIA s.p.a & TELECINCO".
* On the VHS release of ''Double Dragon: The Legend Begins'', the moment the Reteitalia/Telecinco byline swoops into place, the logo freeze-frames even before the star has turned into a dot. The animation continues, but the star still hasn't formed into a dot because the animation continued for a split second. This was due to a video editing error.
*On the VHS release of <i>Double Dragon: The Legend Begins</i>, the moment the Reteitalia/Telecinco byline swoops into place, the logo freeze-frames even before the star has turned into a dot. The animation continues, but the star still hasn't formed into a dot because the animation continued for a split second. This was due to a video editing error.
* On the original NBC broadcasts of ''Captain N & The New Super Mario World'', the logo is higher-pitched, and lacks the Reteitalia/Telecinco references.
*On the original NBC broadcasts of ''Captain N & The New Super Mario World'', the logo is higher-pitched, and lacks the Reteitalia/Telecinco references.
* On ''<u>The Chipmunks Go to the Movies</u>'', the 1990 sped-up logo appears, but this logo had the end credits music and the byline:
*On <i><u>The Chipmunks Go to the Movies</u></i>, the 1990 sped-up logo appears, but this logo had the end credits music and the byline:
<center>'''Produced By DIC Enterprises Inc.<br/>For [[Bagdasarian Productions]]'''</center>
<center>'''Produced By DIC Enterprises Inc.<br />For [[Bagdasarian Productions]]'''</center>  
* Alternatively, on some episodes of ''Alvin & the Chipmunks'' have different bylines, including:
*Alternatively, on some episodes of <i>Alvin & the Chipmunks</i> have different bylines, including:
<center>'''Produced for Bagdasarian Productions<br/>by DIC Animation City'''</center>
<center>'''Produced for Bagdasarian Productions<br />by DIC Animation City'''</center>
and
and
<center>'''Produced by DIC for<br/>Bagdasarian Productions'''</center>
<center>'''Produced by DIC for<br />Bagdasarian Productions'''</center>
* On DiC's English-dubbed episodes of ''Sailor Moon'' (known as ''Bishoujo Senshi [Pretty Soldier] Sailor Moon'' in Japan), this copyright stamp appears after the logo (the 1st 1990 variant):
<ul><li>On DiC's English-dubbed episodes of <i />Sailor Moon (known as ''Bishoujo Senshi [Pretty Soldier] Sailor Moon'' in Japan), this copyright stamp appears after the logo (the 1st 1990 variant):</li></ul>
<center>{{Font|Times New Roman|'''English Language Adaptation<br>Copyright [YEAR] DIC Productions, L.P.'''}}</center>
<center>{{Font|Times New Roman|'''English Language Adaptation<br>Copyright [YEAR] DIC Productions, L.P.'''}}</center>


* For the second season, known as ''Sailor Moon R'' in Japan, the copyright stamp was changed, still following the 1st 1990 logo:
<ul /><li>For the second season, known as ''Sailor Moon R'' in Japan, the copyright stamp was changed, still following the 1st 1990 logo:</li>
<center>{{Font|Times New Roman|'''English Adaptation<br/>Copyright [YEAR] DIC Productions, L.P.'''}}</center>
<center>{{Font|Times New Roman|'''English Adaptation<br/>Copyright [YEAR] DIC Productions, L.P.'''}}</center>


* On ''ALF: The Animated Series'', the "Kid in Bed" animation is cut out, and it cuts straight to a warp speed version of the starfield sequence. The end theme plays over this.
<ul><li>On ''ALF: The Animated Series'', the "Kid in Bed" animation is cut out, and it cuts straight to a warp speed version of the starfield sequence. The end theme plays over this.</li>
* One ''Inspector Gadget'' tape features the 1987 logo in warp speed, but the music is not sped up to compensate, thus resulting in several seconds of the DIC logo being freeze-framed.
<li> One ''Inspector Gadget'' tape features the 1987 logo in warp speed, but the music is not sped up to compensate, thus resulting in several seconds of the DIC logo being freeze-framed.</li>
* An episode of ''Inspector Gadget'' on a UK tape of ''Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas'' had the 1987 logo, but when it faded to black, the Claster Television Incorporated logo could briefly be seen, meaning it was sourced from a DIC/Claster-partnered show (such as the 1989 ''G.I. Joe'' cartoon, the 1988 ''COPS'' cartoon etc.)
<li>An episode of <i>Inspector Gadget</i> on a UK tape of ''Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas'' had the 1987 logo, but when it faded to black, the Claster Television Incorporated logo could briefly be seen, meaning it was sourced from a DIC/Claster-partnered show (such as the 1989 ''G.I. Joe'' cartoon, the 1988 ''COPS'' cartoon etc.)</li>
* A rare filmed variant exists of the 1990 warp-speed version with the 1987 voiceover. This was seen on the 1990 TV movie ''<u>Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again</u>''.
<li> A rare filmed variant exists of the 1990 warp-speed version with the 1987 voiceover. This was seen on the 1990 TV movie ''<u>Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again</u>''.</li>
* On ''<u>Old MacDonald's Sing-a-Long Farm</u>'', it features the standard 1990 variant, but it includes a copyright stamp that fades in below the DIC logo, right after the logo's sequence. There's also a shortened version of this variant on VHS releases of ''Rimba's Island - You Are Special'' (similar to the ''ALF: The Animated Series'' variant, where it cuts straight to the rotation of the DIC logo, voiding the "Kid in Bed" part), minus the sped-up star animation and the end theme playing over it.
<li>On ''<u>Old MacDonald's Sing-a-Long Farm</u>'', it features the standard 1990 variant, but it includes a copyright stamp that fades in below the DIC logo, right after the logo's sequence. There's also a shortened version of this variant on VHS releases of ''Rimba's Island - You Are Special'' (similar to the ''ALF: The Animated Series'' variant, where it cuts straight to the rotation of the DIC logo, voiding the "Kid in Bed" part), minus the sped-up star animation and the end theme playing over it.</li>
* On the 1990 Hi-Tops Video VHS release and later TV airings of ''Madeline'' (1988), the 1987 variant is a bit shorter, and part of the music is also cut.
<li>On the 1990 Hi-Tops Video VHS release and later TV airings of <i>Madeline</i> (1988), the 1987 variant is a bit shorter, and part of the music is also cut.</li>
* In <u>2003</u>, this logo made a comeback. This time, instead of the regular DIC logo, it has the "The Incredible World Of DIC" globe from the 4th logo zoom up outside the window, with light rays shining behind it. When the globe stops, the light rays flash. The logo also has a different starfield that appears to be a cheap rotating 2D image (and is noticeably superimposed over the 1990 starfield, as the bedroom is of a different image quality; further, the zoom-in footage plays at a different framerate). This variant is nicknamed “Globe in Space”.
<li> In <u>2003</u>, this logo made a comeback. This time, instead of the regular DIC logo, it has the "The Incredible World Of DIC" globe from the 4th logo zoom up outside the window, with light rays shining behind it. When the globe stops, the light rays flash. The logo also has a different starfield that appears to be a cheap rotating 2D image (and is noticeably superimposed over the 1990 starfield, as the bedroom is of a different image quality; further, the zoom-in footage plays at a different framerate). This variant is nicknamed “Globe in Space”.</li>
* On a 1989 demo reel titled [https://youtu.be/9hIOfEiy4lc ''Flying Logos''] by Peter Conn, the logo is on a completely black background.
<li>On a 1989 demo reel titled [https://youtu.be/9hIOfEiy4lc ''Flying Logos''] by Peter Conn, the logo is on a completely black background.</li>
* On British prints of ''Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century'', the logo is shown within the 1996 [[Scottish Television Enterprises|Scottish Television]] logo.
<li> On British prints of ''Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century'', the logo is shown within the 1996 [[Scottish Television Enterprises|Scottish Television]] logo.</li></ul>


'''Technique:''' CGI mixed with chroma-key effects. Live-action photo for the kid in bed portion. All made using Digital Arts DGS 1.0 and 2.0 on the IBM Personal Computer AT (expanded with a Definicon Accelerator Board and an AT&T Truvision TARGA graphics chip).
<p>'''Technique:''' CGI mixed with chroma-key effects. Live-action photo for the kid in bed portion. All made using Digital Arts DGS 1.0 and 2.0 on the IBM Personal Computer AT (expanded with a Definicon Accelerator Board and an AT&T Truvision TARGA graphics chip).</p>


'''Audio:''' 4 different sets of music were used:
'''Audio:''' 4 different sets of music were used:  
* Early-Mid September 1987: A synth note and a whispering choir singing the company name. This variant earned the nickname "Chorus from Hell" for its unintentionally creepy nature and was only used in early fall 1987.
*Early-Mid September 1987: A synth note and a whispering choir singing the company name. This variant earned the nickname "Chorus from Hell" for its unintentionally creepy nature and was only used in early fall 1987.
* September 12, 1987-1990: A brief gust of wind, followed by an echoing series of 2 keyboard synth notes. Composed by Shuki Levy.
*September 12, 1987-1990: A brief gust of wind, followed by an echoing series of 2 keyboard synth notes. Composed by Shuki Levy.
* September 8, 1990-January 2, 1999: A held-out orchestral note, followed by a 6-note synth chime theme with a cymbal crash on the last note, and 2 harp glissandos. Composed by Tom Worrall.
*September 8, 1990-January 2, 1999: A held-out orchestral note, followed by a 6-note synth chime theme with a cymbal crash on the last note, and 2 harp glissandos. Composed by Tom Worrall.
* January 12, 1999-July 21, 2001, 2003-2005: A dreamy cartoonish theme (sounds similar to [[The Video Collection]]/[[Strand Home Video]] music) with a synthesized choir singing "Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo!". Composed by Mike Piccirillo. Sometimes, this theme might be extended or shortened.
*January 12, 1999-July 21, 2001, 2003-2005: A dreamy cartoonish theme (sounds similar to [[The Video Collection]]/[[Strand Home Video]] music) with a synthesized choir singing "Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo!". Composed by Mike Piccirillo. Sometimes, this theme might be extended or shortened.
* A child says "DiC" (pronounced "Deek") near the end of the latter 3 versions, in most cases. The first voiceover was rather stoic, while the next two ones featured much perkier voiceovers.
*A child says "DiC" (pronounced "Deek") near the end of the latter 3 versions, in most cases. The first voiceover was rather stoic, while the next two ones featured much perkier voiceovers.


'''Audio Variants:''' Throughout its 14-year run, this logo had many different audio variations:
'''Audio Variants:''' Throughout its 14-year run, this logo had many different audio variations:  
* 1987 (TM bug variant 1): Same as the choir variant, but the logo continues over the [[Coca-Cola Telecommunications]] jingle, as an attempt to plaster it on video releases.
* 1987 (TM bug variant 1): Same as the choir variant, but the logo continues over the [[Coca-Cola Telecommunications]] jingle, as an attempt to plaster it on video releases.
* 1987 (TM bug variant 2): Featured an extended wind gust, that lasts 2 seconds longer. With the extended wind gust on this variant, the 2 pairs of keyboard synth notes play 2 seconds after the star animation, making it out of sync, in contrast to the standard variant. Featured on VHS releases of ''Barbie and the Rockers''. It's unknown if the original TV airing used this variant; the special has not been released on DVD, except in Italy, and it's currently unknown what logo that release used.
*1987 (TM bug variant 2): Featured an extended wind gust, that lasts 2 seconds longer. With the extended wind gust on this variant, the 2 pairs of keyboard synth notes play 2 seconds after the star animation, making it out of sync, in contrast to the standard variant. Featured on VHS releases of ''Barbie and the Rockers''. It's unknown if the original TV airing used this variant; the special has not been released on DVD, except in Italy, and it's currently unknown what logo that release used.
* There were many sped-up versions of each music variant.
*There were many sped-up versions of each music variant.
* On the 1999 video of ''<u>Madeline: Lost in Paris</u>'' (original Disney VHS release; the Shout! Factory release on DVD also keeps it intact, and even a YouTube print from WildBrain Spark does as well), an extended version of the 1999 jingle exists: the last five notes of the original jingle are replayed at a higher (and more playful) pitch and is extended (the original five notes are preceded by two additional notes), and then the "DIC" voiceover comes about a second after the music stops.
*On the 1999 video of ''<u>Madeline: Lost in Paris</u>'' (original Disney VHS release; the Shout! Factory release on DVD also keeps it intact, and even a YouTube print from WildBrain Spark does as well), an extended version of the 1999 jingle exists: the last five notes of the original jingle are replayed at a higher (and more playful) pitch and is extended (the original five notes are preceded by two additional notes), and then the "DIC" voiceover comes about a second after the music stops.
* On ''The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin'', the music is superimposed over the ending theme.
*On ''The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin'', the music is superimposed over the ending theme.
* ''<u>Our Friend Martin</u>'' has the original 1999 jingle, but the "DIC" voiceover has a weird echo effect.
*''<u>Our Friend Martin</u>'' has the original 1999 jingle, but the "DIC" voiceover has a weird echo effect.
* In exceptional cases, it used the closing theme of the show (e.g., later reruns of ''Rainbow Brite'', ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'').
*In exceptional cases, it used the closing theme of the show (e.g., later reruns of <i>Rainbow Brite</i>, ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'').
* A warp speed variant exists where the 1990 logo plays as normal, except it uses the 1987 "DIC!" soundbite instead (and the music is in a slightly lower pitch).
*A warp speed variant exists where the 1990 logo plays as normal, except it uses the 1987 "DIC!" soundbite instead (and the music is in a slightly lower pitch).
* On Scandinavian and Latin America (only on some episodes) dubbed prints of ''Sabrina: The Animated Series'', the logo had the music from the [[DHX Cookie Jar|Cookie Jar Entertainment]] logo. This is then followed by the 1996 [[Buena Vista International Television|Buena Vista International]] logo. This is possibly because the prints used are Buena Vista versions, and the music is a result of a reverse plaster.
* On Scandinavian and Latin America (only on some episodes) dubbed prints of ''Sabrina: The Animated Series'', the logo had the music from the [[DHX Cookie Jar|Cookie Jar Entertainment]] logo. This is then followed by the 1996 [[Buena Vista International Television|Buena Vista International]] logo. This is possibly because the prints used are Buena Vista versions, and the music is a result of a reverse plaster.
* On ''Sonic Underground'' episodes aired on the French version of the KidsCo network, the logo is silent.
*On ''Sonic Underground'' episodes aired on the French version of the KidsCo network, the logo is silent.
* On a Brazilian VHS release of the cartoon ''Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century'', surprisingly, the 1999 jingle is heard without the "DIC" voiceover.
* On a Brazilian VHS release of the cartoon ''Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century'', surprisingly, the 1999 jingle is heard without the "DIC" voiceover.
* One variant of the 1999 version exists that uses the regular-length music, but features the “DIC!” voiceover in a slightly different pitch, done by the same child, but more up tempo and quickly.{{Cite}} It is unknown which shows used this variant.
*One variant of the 1999 version exists that uses the regular-length music, but features the “DIC!” voiceover in a slightly different pitch, done by the same child, but more up tempo and quickly.{{Cite}} It is unknown which shows used this variant.
* On a Tubi TV print of S1E6 of ''G.I. Joe'', the Claster Television Incorporated logo theme comes in early shortly after the last note.
*On a Tubi TV print of S1E6 of ''G.I. Joe'', the Claster Television Incorporated logo theme comes in early shortly after the last note.
* On a Spanish DVD print of ''Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors'' episodes "Escape from the Garden of Evil", "The Vase of Xiang", "Steel Against Shadow", and "Silver Crusaders", the 1990 warp-speed variant has music from the Cookie Jar Entertainment logo due to a reverse plastering error.
*On a Spanish DVD print of ''Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors'' episodes "Escape from the Garden of Evil", "The Vase of Xiang", "Steel Against Shadow", and "Silver Crusaders", the 1990 warp-speed variant has music from the Cookie Jar Entertainment logo due to a reverse plastering error.
* A Spanish VHS release of ''Street Sharks'' had a completely different, xylophone-based tune, heavily reminiscent of the Sesame Street theme.
*A Spanish VHS release of ''Street Sharks'' had a completely different, xylophone-based tune, heavily reminiscent of the Sesame Street theme.
* A French VHS release of ''Sylvanian Families'' has an audio error, where the child says "DiC" twice, with the other one sounding slightly softer. The 1987 Coca-Cola Telecommunications jingle can also be heard towards the end.
<li>A French VHS release of ''Sylvanian Families'' has an audio error, where the child says "DiC" twice, with the other one sounding slightly softer. The 1987 Coca-Cola Telecommunications jingle can also be heard towards the end.</li>
* On at least POP UK airings of ''Captain N and the New Super Mario World'', the "DiC" voice over is muted, likely due to unintentional innuendo.
*On at least POP UK airings of ''Captain N and the New Super Mario World'', the "DiC" voice over is muted, likely due to unintentional innuendo.


'''Availability:''' Most airings and releases of DIC shows today have the Cookie Jar Entertainment logo plastering it, but some TV airings, online prints, and older DVD and VHS releases of DIC shows keep this logo intact.
'''Availability:''' Most airings and releases of DIC shows today have the Cookie Jar Entertainment logo plastering it, but some TV airings, online prints, and older DVD and VHS releases of DIC shows keep this logo intact.
* Like the first logo, don’t expect to see this on Disney films from the late 1990’s like ''Meet the Deedles'' and ''Inspector Gadget'', respectively, as this logo was only used on both television and direct-to-video productions.
* Like the first logo, don’t expect to see this on Disney films from the late 1990’s like ''Meet the Deedles'' and ''Inspector Gadget'', respectively, as this logo was only used on both television and direct-to-video productions.
* 1987 Variant:
*1987 Variant:
** It first appeared on ''The Real Ghostbusters'' season 3 episode "Baby Spookums" (season 2 on ABC airings), which launched on September 12, 1987 (incredibily, two days before the airing of Season 2) and appeared on every episode of the series afterwards.
**It first appeared on ''The Real Ghostbusters'' season 3 episode "Baby Spookums" (season 2 on ABC airings), which launched on September 12, 1987 (incredibily, two days before the airing of Season 2) and appeared on every episode of the series afterwards.
** It was seen on Season 2 both of ''The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin'' and ''Dennis The Menace'' (the latter of which aired on Boomerang until 2015), and on other shows from the time.
** It was seen on Season 2 both of ''The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin'' and ''Dennis The Menace'' (the latter of which aired on Boomerang until 2015), and on other shows from the time.
** The choir version was seen on syndicated programs that switched from [[Columbia Pictures Television]] to Coca-Cola Telecommunications at the last minute, including some syndicated episodes of ''The Real Ghostbusters'' (plastering the "Vortex" logo - the syndicated episodes were produced during the Vortex era), and some episodes of ''Starcom: The U.S. Space Force''.
** The choir version was seen on syndicated programs that switched from [[Columbia Pictures Television]] to Coca-Cola Telecommunications at the last minute, including some syndicated episodes of ''The Real Ghostbusters'' (plastering the "Vortex" logo - the syndicated episodes were produced during the Vortex era), and some episodes of ''Starcom: The U.S. Space Force''.
** This variant is also intact on some of the episodes on the recent DVD release of ''The Real Ghostbusters'' from Time-Life.
** This variant is also intact on some of the episodes on the recent DVD release of ''The Real Ghostbusters'' from Time-Life.
** The version that continues over the Coca-Cola music can be seen on older VHS prints of these two shows.
**The version that continues over the Coca-Cola music can be seen on older VHS prints of these two shows.
** However, international prints of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' normally do not have this logo. They instead use the 1988 [[Saban Entertainment|Saban International]] logo, though some episodes use both the 1987 DIC and 1988 Saban logos.
** However, international prints of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' normally do not have this logo. They instead use the 1988 [[Saban Entertainment|Saban International]] logo, though some episodes use both the 1987 DIC and 1988 Saban logos.
* 1990 Variant:
*1990 Variant:  
** This is the most common logo of the company to find for its wide prevalence during this time, as well as being used to plaster older logos and variants.  
**This is the most common logo of the company to find for its wide prevalence during this time, as well as being used to plaster older logos and variants.
** The regular longer version appears on ''Captain Planet and the Planeteers'' (it was also retained on Boomerang airings before the 2015 rebrand; the same goes for the Season 1 prints on the Boomerang streaming app), ''Inspector Gadget's Field Trip'', DIC's ''Sailor Moon'' dub, the Sterling DVD and VHS releases of ''Inspector Gadget: The Gadget Files'', two episodes on the [[Shout! Factory]] DVD set of ''Inspector Gadget: The Original Series'' ("The Boat" and "The Ruby") and ''Extreme Dinosaurs'', among others.
** The regular longer version appears on ''Captain Planet and the Planeteers'' (it was also retained on Boomerang airings before the 2015 rebrand; the same goes for the Season 1 prints on the Boomerang streaming app), ''Inspector Gadget's Field Trip'', DIC's ''Sailor Moon'' dub, the Sterling DVD and VHS releases of ''Inspector Gadget: The Gadget Files'', two episodes on the [[Shout! Factory]] DVD set of ''Inspector Gadget: The Original Series'' ("The Boat" and "The Ruby") and ''Extreme Dinosaurs'', among others.
** The warp speed variant is easier to spot.
**The warp speed variant is easier to spot.
** This version can be found on shows like ''Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?'' (When Hub Network aired this series, the logo was retained), the first 2 seasons of ''Madeline'', and on some DVDs of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' and ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'', respectively.
**This version can be found on shows like ''Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?'' (When Hub Network aired this series, the logo was retained), the first 2 seasons of ''Madeline'', and on some DVDs of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' and ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'', respectively.
** This also appeared on ''ALF: The Animated Series'' and ''ALF Tales'' DVDs, and ''Mummies Alive!''.
**This also appeared on ''ALF: The Animated Series'' and ''ALF Tales'' DVDs, and ''Mummies Alive!''.
** Last used on some prints of the [[BKN International|BKN]] series ''Pocket Dragon Adventures''.
**Last used on some prints of the [[BKN International|BKN]] series ''Pocket Dragon Adventures''.
** A number of DIC shows on various official WildBrain YouTube channels might retain this logo, or plaster it with Cookie Jar.
** A number of DIC shows on various official WildBrain YouTube channels might retain this logo, or plaster it with Cookie Jar.
*** The DIC Presents variant is retained at the start of ''Captain N & The New Super Mario World'', although the Reteitalia/Telecinco byline variant is plastered by the 2004 Cookie Jar logo at the end.
***The DIC Presents variant is retained at the start of ''Captain N & The New Super Mario World'', although the Reteitalia/Telecinco byline variant is plastered by the 2004 Cookie Jar logo at the end.
** The Reteitalia/Telecinco byline variant appears on a few shows like ''Super Mario World'', the first episode of ''Double Dragon'', ''Wish Kid'', ''Super Dave: Daredevil for Hire'', ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' and ''Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'', but is plastered with the regular 1990-1997 warp speed variant on all the DVD releases of the latter series from Shout! Factory, though it is included as part of the "Visual History of the DiC Logo" special feature on ''The Littles: The Complete Unedited Series'' DVD set.
** The Reteitalia/Telecinco byline variant appears on a few shows like ''Super Mario World'', the first episode of ''Double Dragon'', ''Wish Kid'', ''Super Dave: Daredevil for Hire'', ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' and ''Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'', but is plastered with the regular 1990-1997 warp speed variant on all the DVD releases of the latter series from Shout! Factory, though it is included as part of the "Visual History of the DiC Logo" special feature on ''The Littles: The Complete Unedited Series'' DVD set.
** The alternate byline is rare and appeared on some episodes of ''Hammerman'' and on a majority of episodes of ''Double Dragon''.
**The alternate byline is rare and appeared on some episodes of ''Hammerman'' and on a majority of episodes of ''Double Dragon''.
** The version with the xylophone theme only appears on a Spanish VHS release of ''Street Sharks'' as of writing.
**The version with the xylophone theme only appears on a Spanish VHS release of ''Street Sharks'' as of writing.
* 1999 Variant:
*1999 Variant:
** It is rare in the USA and Canada, but it is more common in most international regions like Europe.
** It is rare in the USA and Canada, but it is more common in most international regions like Europe.
** This variant of the logo first appeared on ''Sonic Underground''.
**This variant of the logo first appeared on ''Sonic Underground''.
** The long version first appeared on ''Our Friend, Martin'' and eventually appeared on the VHS tape ''Archie's Weird Mysteries: Archie and the Riverdale Vampires'' and the DTV feature ''Monster Mash''.
** The long version first appeared on ''Our Friend, Martin'' and eventually appeared on the VHS tape ''Archie's Weird Mysteries: Archie and the Riverdale Vampires'' and the DTV feature ''Monster Mash''.
** The extended longer variant only appears on ''Madeline: Lost in Paris'', and was also retained on the Shout! Factory DVD release.
** The extended longer variant only appears on ''Madeline: Lost in Paris'', and was also retained on the Shout! Factory DVD release.
** The shortened version appears on most airings of ''Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century'', ''Sabrina: The Animated Series'', ''Archie's Weird Mysteries'' and last appeared on Season 3 of ''The New Adventures of Madeline''.
**The shortened version appears on most airings of ''Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century'', ''Sabrina: The Animated Series'', ''Archie's Weird Mysteries'' and last appeared on Season 3 of ''The New Adventures of Madeline''.
** This version also plastered older DIC logos on shows that aired on PAX TV's "Cloud Nine" block.
** This version also plastered older DIC logos on shows that aired on PAX TV's "Cloud Nine" block.
** This variant is a lot rarer due to its short time of use, but is still easy to find on Region 2/4 DVD releases of the mentioned shows.
**This variant is a lot rarer due to its short time of use, but is still easy to find on Region 2/4 DVD releases of the mentioned shows.
* 2003 Variant:
* 2003 Variant:
** The mystery surrounding this logo is quite deep, as prior to April 2023, only a single recording of it existed, and nobody knew what show, movie, or another piece of media it had truly appeared on, or if it was simply a prototype of the next logo.
**The mystery surrounding this logo is quite deep, as prior to April 2023, only a single recording of it existed, and nobody knew what show, movie, or another piece of media it had truly appeared on, or if it was simply a prototype of the next logo.
** An early incarnation of the AVID (at the time the Closing Logos Group) website from 2005 claimed the logo appeared on reruns of ''Speed Racer'' (that DIC had licensed from Speed Racer Enterprises in addition to ''Speed Racer X'') on Speed Channel (now FS1). This was confirmed eighteen years later in April 2023 when a video from Speed Channel's "Speed Racer-Thon" marathon that took place in 2004 surfaced, with all episodes having this logo at the end.
**An early incarnation of the AVID (at the time the Closing Logos Group) website from 2005 claimed the logo appeared on reruns of ''Speed Racer'' (that DIC had licensed from Speed Racer Enterprises in addition to ''Speed Racer X'') on Speed Channel (now FS1). This was confirmed eighteen years later in April 2023 when a video from Speed Channel's "Speed Racer-Thon" marathon that took place in 2004 surfaced, with all episodes having this logo at the end.


'''Legacy:''' A favorite for people who grew up with it. The combination of the music, voice, and darkness did scare some minors at the time, more so with the 1987-90 music, and especially the early choir variant.
'''Legacy:''' A favorite for people who grew up with it. The combination of the music, voice, and darkness did scare some minors at the time, more so with the 1987-90 music, and especially the early choir variant.
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'''Visuals:''' We see a background with red, green, yellow and blue (the areas are filled with patterns such as a DiC logo outline, and planets). The red and green wipe away until we are left with a yellow background with a blue oval. A purplish globe pops out of the blue oval, then bounces to the center before zooming to fill the screen and backing up again, at which point the planets in the background disappear and are replaced with stars, and stars pop up from behind the globe. On the upper-half of the globe, some sparkles fly across and write the words:
'''Visuals:''' We see a background with red, green, yellow and blue (the areas are filled with patterns such as a DiC logo outline, and planets). The red and green wipe away until we are left with a yellow background with a blue oval. A purplish globe pops out of the blue oval, then bounces to the center before zooming to fill the screen and backing up again, at which point the planets in the background disappear and are replaced with stars, and stars pop up from behind the globe. On the upper-half of the globe, some sparkles fly across and write the words:


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in yellow script, and on the lower-half, the word:
in yellow script, and on the lower-half, the word:
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(in the same-font as the “Kid in Bed” logo, in yellow) zooms out to the logo.
(in the same-font as the “Kid in Bed” logo, in yellow) zooms out to the logo.


'''Trivia:''' "The Incredible World of DIC" name was originally introduced in 1994 as a print logo. It was in-name-only until 2001 when an on-screen logo was made.
<p><b>Trivia:</b> "The Incredible World of DIC" name was originally introduced in 1994 as a print logo. It was in-name-only until 2001 when an on-screen logo was made.</p>


'''Variants:'''
<p>'''Variants:'''</p>
* An opening variant used for the [[DIC Kids Network]] strand was also used.
<li>An opening variant used for the [[DIC Kids Network]] strand was also used.</li>
* A print version was used on video games. On ''Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission'', it appeared on a black background, while in ''Gadget Racing'', the background was white with the logo outlined. It also appeared on various ''Madeline'' PC games.
<li>A print version was used on video games. On ''Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission'', it appeared on a black background, while in ''Gadget Racing'', the background was white with the logo outlined. It also appeared on various ''Madeline'' PC games.</li>
* The on-screen version appears still on games as well, like ''Horseland'' for the DS.
*The on-screen version appears still on games as well, like ''Horseland'' for the DS.
* There were shorter versions of this logo.
*There were shorter versions of this logo.  
** The <u>instant-pop-up</u> version is where the logo starts off with the globe popping up. It was the most commonly used version but was less commonly used in the later years of the logo.
**The <u>instant-pop-up</u> version is where the logo starts off with the globe popping up. It was the most commonly used version but was less commonly used in the later years of the logo.
*** A variant of the above exists on ''Liberty's Kids'', where a small copyright notice is seen.
***A variant of the above exists on ''Liberty's Kids'', where a small copyright notice is seen.
** The <u>extremely condensed variant</u> starts where the "DIC" caption zooms out to the completed logo.
** The <u>extremely condensed variant</u> starts where the "DIC" caption zooms out to the completed logo.
** A rare and condensed version exists where the logo starts off with the words finished being written, though it’s hard to describe what part of the longer logo this exactly starts at.
** A rare and condensed version exists where the logo starts off with the words finished being written, though it’s hard to describe what part of the longer logo this exactly starts at.
* A similar logo appears on <u>the DIC Entertainment website from 2005</u>; On a plain orange background, the globe jumps out of a white hole from the ground and bounces to its usual position with transparent stars zooming in from the background. Afterwards, the words and "DIC" caption zoom out and land on the globe, with the "DIC" caption bouncing slightly.
*A similar logo appears on <u>the DIC Entertainment website from 2005</u>; On a plain orange background, the globe jumps out of a white hole from the ground and bounces to its usual position with transparent stars zooming in from the background. Afterwards, the words and "DIC" caption zoom out and land on the globe, with the "DIC" caption bouncing slightly.


'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
<p>'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.</p>


'''Audio:''' A light dance-pop tune with bells and other cartoonish sounds, often ending with a child saying "Deek" (the third kid voice-over from the previous logo). The music for this logo was done by Andy Heyward's daughter, Bianca.
'''Audio:''' A light dance-pop tune with bells and other cartoonish sounds, often ending with a child saying "Deek" (the third kid voice-over from the previous logo). The music for this logo was done by Andy Heyward's daughter, Bianca.


'''Audio Variants:'''
<b>Audio Variants:</b>
* Sometimes the theme is extended, with a few extra bells heard at the end.
* Sometimes the theme is extended, with a few extra bells heard at the end.
* In other cases, it's edited/warp speed.  
<li>In other cases, it's edited/warp speed.</li>
* On ''Inspector Gadget's Biggest Caper Ever'', it's silent.
*On ''Inspector Gadget's Biggest Caper Ever'', it's silent.
* On a Brazilian print of one episode of ''Mummies Alive!'', the long version of the logo has the audio from the Cookie Jar logo at the beginning, with the rest of the logo being silent. This could be due to a reverse plaster error.
*On a Brazilian print of one episode of ''Mummies Alive!'', the long version of the logo has the audio from the Cookie Jar logo at the beginning, with the rest of the logo being silent. This could be due to a reverse plaster error.
* The website version had a slightly sped up version of the "instant popup globe" audio.
*The website version had a slightly sped up version of the "instant popup globe" audio.


'''Availability:''' As with the variant above, it was commonly used to plaster older DIC logos.
'''Availability:''' As with the variant above, it was commonly used to plaster older DIC logos.  
* The standard length logo first appeared on the Lions Gate Home Entertainment VHS/DVD releases of ''Sabrina: The Animated Series'' and ''Mummies Alive!'' plastering the previous logo.
* The standard length logo first appeared on the Lions Gate Home Entertainment VHS/DVD releases of ''Sabrina: The Animated Series'' and ''Mummies Alive!'' plastering the previous logo.  
** It also appears at the end of other Lions Gate VHS/DVD releases, in addition to the following shows: ''Super Duper Sumos'', original CBS airings of ''Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-Lot'' (which DIC did not produce), ''DinoSquad'' and ''Sushi Pack''.
**It also appears at the end of other Lions Gate VHS/DVD releases, in addition to the following shows: ''Super Duper Sumos'', original CBS airings of ''Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-Lot'' (which DIC did not produce), ''DinoSquad'' and ''Sushi Pack''.
** A mid-length version of it appears on ''Alienators: Evolution Continues'', the logo's TV debut.
** A mid-length version of it appears on ''Alienators: Evolution Continues'', the logo's TV debut.
* The shorter version of the logo first appeared on ''Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action!'' and appeared on ''Liberty's Kids'', all twelve of the ''DIC Movie Toons'', ''Sabrina's Secret Life'', the first season of ''Strawberry Shortcake'', ''Trollz'', the ''Iz and the Zizzles'' special and it's more-forgotten sequel "Will the Zizzles Sizzle or Fizzle?", and the ''McKids Adventures'' direct-to-video releases.
*The shorter version of the logo first appeared on ''Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action!'' and appeared on ''Liberty's Kids'', all twelve of the ''DIC Movie Toons'', ''Sabrina's Secret Life'', the first season of ''Strawberry Shortcake'', ''Trollz'', the ''Iz and the Zizzles'' special and it's more-forgotten sequel "Will the Zizzles Sizzle or Fizzle?", and the ''McKids Adventures'' direct-to-video releases.
* The warp-speed version appears on Series 2-4 of ''Strawberry Shortcake'', ''Horseland'', ''Strawberry Shortcake: The Sweet Dreams Movie'', and plasters older DIC logos on the on the 2003-2008 "DIC Kids Network" syndication package and the 2006-2007 "KOL Secret Slumber Party" block that aired on CBS Saturday mornings.
* The warp-speed version appears on Series 2-4 of ''Strawberry Shortcake'', ''Horseland'', ''Strawberry Shortcake: The Sweet Dreams Movie'', and plasters older DIC logos on the on the 2003-2008 "DIC Kids Network" syndication package and the 2006-2007 "KOL Secret Slumber Party" block that aired on CBS Saturday mornings.
* The extended version appears on the Shout! Factory DVD set of ''Inspector Gadget: The Original Series'', where this logo was tacked onto most episodes on it (except for "The Boat" and "The Ruby", both of which use the 1990 version of the 3rd DiC logo).
*The extended version appears on the Shout! Factory DVD set of ''Inspector Gadget: The Original Series'', where this logo was tacked onto most episodes on it (except for "The Boat" and "The Ruby", both of which use the 1990 version of the 3rd DiC logo).
** It also appears on ''Inspector Gadget's Biggest Caper Ever!'', and on the video game ''Strawberry Shortcake: The Sweet Dreams Game'', respectively.
**It also appears on ''Inspector Gadget's Biggest Caper Ever!'', and on the video game ''Strawberry Shortcake: The Sweet Dreams Game'', respectively.
* This TV's airings of ''Sonic Underground'' preserved this logo (taken from DIC Kids Network prints).
*This TV's airings of ''Sonic Underground'' preserved this logo (taken from DIC Kids Network prints).
** It has been used on later post-1995 DIC Toon-Time Video VHS releases distributed by Buena Vista Home Video until 2000, such as ''Sailor Moon'' and ''Mummies Alive!'' tapes from that period.
** It has been used on later post-1995 DIC Toon-Time Video VHS releases distributed by Buena Vista Home Video until 2000, such as ''Sailor Moon'' and ''Mummies Alive!'' tapes from that period.
* It also appears on video games of DIC-produced properties.
* It also appears on video games of DIC-produced properties.
* Though the series was co-produced by DIC, this logo does not appear on the ''Inspector Gadget'' spinoff ''Gadget & the Gadgetinis'' that ran from 2002-03; only an in-credit notice appears.
*Though the series was co-produced by DIC, this logo does not appear on the ''Inspector Gadget'' spinoff ''Gadget & the Gadgetinis'' that ran from 2002-03; only an in-credit notice appears.


'''Legacy:''' Like the previous logos, it's a favorite among those who grew up with it.
'''Legacy:''' Like the previous logos, it's a favorite among those who grew up with it.
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==References==
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