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{{PageButtons|Village Roadshow Pictures|Logo Variations=1}}
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Village Roadshow Pictures
| name = Village Roadshow Pictures
| image = Village-Roadshow-Pictures-Logo.svg
| image = Village-Roadshow-Pictures-Logo.svg
| founded =1986 ({{age|1986|1|1}} years ago)
| founded = 1986 ({{age|1986|1|1}} years ago)
| founder = {{w|Village Roadshow}}
| founder = {{w|Village Roadshow}}
| parent = Village Roadshow Limited
| parent = Village Roadshow Limited
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===Background===
===Background===
'''Village Roadshow Pictures''' is an American co-producer and co-financier of major Hollywood motion pictures, established in 1986 by '''Village Roadshow'''. It is the American division of Village Roadshow Entertainment Group (VREG), which in turn is a subsidiary of Australian company Village Roadshow Limited (parent of [[Roadshow Entertainment]] and [[Roadshow Films]]).  
'''Village Roadshow Pictures''' is the American division of Village Roadshow Entertainment Group (VREG), which in turn is a subsidiary of Australian company Village Roadshow Limited (parent of [[Roadshow Entertainment]] and [[Roadshow Films]]).  


In 1997, the company signed a five-year first-look deal with [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] to finance their films for a five-year period, which was later extended in 2012. Around that time, Bruce Berman was signed on as president of the studio. In May 2014, the company signed a co-financing production deal with [[Sony Pictures Entertainment]] which ended in 2016. On September 27, 2021, Bruce Berman stepped down as the CEO of the company.
In 1997, the company signed a five-year first-look deal with [[Warner Bros. Pictures|Warner Bros.]], which was later extended in 2012. Around that time, Bruce Berman was signed on as president of the studio. In May 2014, the company signed a co-financing production deal with [[Sony Pictures Entertainment]], which ended in 2016. On September 27, 2021, Bruce Berman stepped down as the CEO of the company.


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GW312H205.png|1st Logo (December 5, 1985-June 30, 1992)|
GW312H205.png|1st Logo (1990-1992)|
9FEAA0DF-497D-4425-813B-1F0C7DD89FB9.jpg|2nd Logo (March 8, 1992-July 1, 2000, April 10, 2003, September 14, 2007)|
9FEAA0DF-497D-4425-813B-1F0C7DD89FB9.jpg|2nd Logo (March 8, 1992-July 1, 2000, April 10, 2003, September 14, 2007)|
InHeartSeaRoadshowintro.png|3rd Logo (October 16, 1998-June 8, 2018)|
InHeartSeaRoadshowintro.png|3rd Logo (October 16, 1998-June 8, 2018)|
Village Roadshow Pictures (2019).jpg|4th Logo (October 4, 2019-)}}
Village Roadshow Pictures (2019).jpg|4th Logo (October 4, 2019-)}}


===1st Logo (December 5, 1985-June 30, 1992)===
===1st Logo (1990-1992)===
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* A version in 4:3 with the jingle appears on the 1990 UK [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment|Warner Home Video]] VHS and 2000 VCD release of the former.
* A version in 4:3 with the jingle appears on the 1990 UK [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment|Warner Home Video]] VHS and 2000 VCD release of the former.


'''Legacy:''' This logo was generally hard to find for the longest time, as most films the company produced at the time usually had the logo for the film's distributor. Also, many have found the inclusion of the lasers extremely pointless, given there is no text for it to form.
'''Legacy:''' This logo was generally hard to find for the longest time, as most films the company produced at the time usually had only the logo of the film's distributor. Also, many have found the inclusion of the lasers extremely pointless, given there is no text for it to form.


===2nd Logo (March 8, 1992-July 1, 2000, April 10, 2003, September 14, 2007)===
===2nd Logo (March 8, 1992-July 1, 2000, April 10, 2003, September 14, 2007)===
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'''Logo:''' Same as the [[Roadshow Films (Australia)|Roadshow Films]] logo of the time, but with the company name underneath the "V".
'''Logo:''' Same as the [[Roadshow Films (Australia)|Roadshow Films]] logo of the time, but with "VILLAGE ROADSHOW PICTURES" in place of "ROADSHOW FILMS".


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* This logo can be cut short or still for TV shows and mini-series.
* This logo can be cut short or still for TV shows and mini-series.
* Sometimes, the text "PICTURES" is omitted.
* Sometimes, the "PICTURES" text is omitted.
* The TV version might have the text "<small>''A''</small> VILLAGE ROADSHOW <small>''COMPANY''</small>".
* The TV version might have the text "<small>''A''</small> VILLAGE ROADSHOW <small>''COMPANY''</small>".
* On ''The New Adventures of Flipper'' S1 episode "Treasure Hunt", a {{color|blue}} toned version of the above variant exists.
* On ''The New Adventures of Flipper'' S1 episode "Treasure Hunt", a {{color|blue}} toned version of the above variant exists.
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* For the "Village Roadshow" version, it's a shortened version of the Roadshow Films music.
* For the "Village Roadshow" version, it's a shortened version of the Roadshow Films music.


'''Availability:''' Rare. This only appeared on TV series and made-for-TV movies produced by them from the era.
'''Availability:''' Rare. This only appeared on TV series and made-for-TV movies produced by the company.
* The animated version is seen on ''The New Adventures of Flipper'' and ''Tarzan and the Lost City''.
* The animated version is seen on ''The New Adventures of Flipper'' and ''Tarzan and the Lost City''.
* The still version can be seen on the mini-series ''Thorn Birds: The Missing Years'', ''Tales of the South Seas'', and the TV show ''Night Man'', among others.
* The still version can be seen on the mini-series ''Thorn Birds: The Missing Years'', ''Tales of the South Seas'', and the TV show ''Night Man'', among others.
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*2012-2018: Starting with ''Dark Shadows'', the logo is {{color|silver}} and remade in higher quality, In addition, the text is now in Calibri.
*2012-2018: Starting with ''Dark Shadows'', the logo is {{color|silver}} and remade in higher quality, In addition, the text is now in Calibri.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation, done by yU+Co.
'''Technique:''' CGI by yU+Co.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Music/Sounds:'''
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'''Availability:''' Very common. Seen on all films from the company from ''Practical Magic'' to ''Ocean's 8''.
'''Availability:''' Very common. Seen on all films from the company from ''Practical Magic'' to ''Ocean's 8''.
'''Legacy:''' This logo is seen by a lot of people as memorable, especially in the case of the 1998 version.


===4th Logo (October 4, 2019-)===
===4th Logo (October 4, 2019-)===
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'''Logo:''' On a white gradient background, we see the row of "V" bars slowly emerging one-by-one, working its way to the top. As the camera pulls back, the company name (in the Nexa font) emerges in, which is now aligned to the right as shadows appear from behind. The entire logo then embosses on the background.
'''Logo:''' On a white gradient background, we see the row of "V" bars slowly emerging one-by-one, working its way to the top. As the camera pulls back, the company name (in the Nexa font) emerges in, which is now aligned to the right as shadows appear from behind. The entire logo then embosses on the background.


'''Trivia:''' This logo was inspired by the variant seen on ''Collateral Beauty''.
'''Trivia:''' This logo is similar to the variant seen on ''Collateral Beauty''.


'''Variant:''' A still version of this logo exists.
'''Variant:''' A still version exists.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation done by Trailer Park.
'''Technique:''' CGI by Trailer Park.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic orchestral rendition of the 2006 fanfare. Otherwise, none or the opening theme of the movie.  
'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic orchestral rendition of the 2006 fanfare. Otherwise, none or the opening theme of the movie.  
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*First seen at the end of ''Joker''.
*First seen at the end of ''Joker''.
*The animated version made its debut on the trailer for ''The Matrix Resurrections'' albeit a variant, then appeared on the actual film itself.  
*The animated version made its debut on the trailer for ''The Matrix Resurrections'' albeit a variant, then appeared on the actual film itself.  
*The normal version with fanfare first appeared on Trailer Park's site.
*The normal version with the fanfare first appeared on Trailer Park's site.
 
'''Legacy:'''  Some see this logo as rather boring compared to the previous logos, although the animated variant with fanfare is better received.


[[Category:American film logos]]
[[Category:American film logos]]
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