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{{PageCredits|description=Logophile, LMgamer36 and TheLogoFan2004|capture=Eric S., LMgamer36 and TVB|video=Eric S. and VPJLogo}} | {{PageCredits|description=Logophile, LMgamer36 and TheLogoFan2004|capture=Eric S., LMgamer36 and TVB|video=Eric S. and VPJLogo}} | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
[[Columbia Pictures]] used to have a distribution partnership with C.E.I.A.D. for the distribution of titles in Italy. This venture would be known as '''Columbia C.E.I.A.D.''' However in 1985, Columbia and C.E.I.A.D. parted ways which led to Columbia C.E.I.A.D. being dissolved and Columbia began distributing its titles on its own in that region. The unit also began distributing titles from [[TriStar Pictures|Tri-Star]] in that region during that studio's early years. | [[Columbia Pictures]] used to have a distribution partnership with C.E.I.A.D. for the distribution of titles in Italy. This venture would be known as '''Columbia C.E.I.A.D.''' However in 1985, Columbia and C.E.I.A.D. parted ways which led to Columbia C.E.I.A.D. being dissolved, and Columbia began distributing its titles on its own in that region. The unit also began distributing titles from [[TriStar Pictures|Tri-Star]] in that region during that studio's early years. | ||
== Columbia C.E.I.A.D. == | == Columbia C.E.I.A.D. == | ||
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'''Visuals:''' The 1936 Columbia Pictures logo is seen with "'''DISTRIBUZIONE'''" below. After a few seconds, "COLUMBIA" fades in and "'''DISTRIBUZIONE'''" cross-fades into "C. E. I. A. D.", both in the same chiseled font in the American logo. | '''Visuals:''' The 1936 Columbia Pictures logo is seen with "'''DISTRIBUZIONE'''" below. After a few seconds, "COLUMBIA" fades in and "'''DISTRIBUZIONE'''" cross-fades into "C. E. I. A. D.", both in the same chiseled font in the American logo. | ||
'''Variant:''' In its later years, the logo is in color and "'''DISTRIBUZIONE'''" is nowhere to be seen, and the text almost covers the Torch Lady. The Torch Lady still has its American flag drape, | '''Variant:''' In its later years, the logo is in color and "'''DISTRIBUZIONE'''" is nowhere to be seen, and the text almost covers the Torch Lady. The Torch Lady still has its American flag drape, however. | ||
'''Technique:''' | '''Technique:''' This logo is matte painting. | ||
'''Audio:''' None or the opening theme of the movie. | '''Audio:''' None or the opening theme of the movie. | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on local and foreign films that | '''Availability:''' Seen on local and foreign films that the company distributed in Italy. | ||
== Columbia Pictures Italia == | == Columbia Pictures Italia == | ||
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'''Variant:''' Another version is seen. There is no red shade and after the fade from the first sunburst, the logo freezes just as the second sunburst is about to appear before fading out. | '''Variant:''' Another version is seen. There is no red shade and after the fade from the first sunburst, the logo freezes just as the second sunburst is about to appear before fading out. | ||
'''Technique:''' | '''Technique:''' Motion-controlled cel animation, with the Torch Lady and backdrop being a matte painting, and the "Columbia Pictures Italia" text chyroned over the standard text. | ||
'''Audio:''' None. | '''Audio:''' None. | ||