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'''Technicolor''' is a famous series of color motion picture processes that has been around since 1916. Technicolor has been known for the color of classic movies and shorts from studios like [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|MGM]] and [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]. | '''Technicolor''' is a famous series of color motion picture processes that has been around since 1916. Technicolor has been known for the color of classic movies and shorts from studios like [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|MGM]] and [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]. | ||
In October 1988, the company behind the technology was acquired by British media company [[Carlton Television (UK)|Carlton Communications]] for $780 million. In December 2000, Carlton sold the company to French conglomerate Thomson, who renamed themselves to Technicolor SA in 2010. | In October 1988, the company behind the technology was acquired by British media company [[Carlton Television (UK)|Carlton Communications]] for $780 million. In December 2000, Carlton sold the company to French conglomerate Thomson for $2.1 billion, who renamed themselves to Technicolor SA in 2010. | ||
===1st Logo (1998-2006)=== | ===1st Logo (1998-2006)=== | ||