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|Lionsgate_Films(7).jpg|3rd Logo (April 16, 2004-March 11, 2006)
|Lionsgate_Films(7).jpg|3rd Logo (April 16, 2004-March 11, 2006)
|Lionsgate_Films(10).jpg|4th Logo (August 26-November 23, 2005)
|Lionsgate_Films(10).jpg|4th Logo (August 26-November 23, 2005)
|Lionsgate Logo (2005).jpg|5th Logo (October 2005-April 26, 2013)
|Lionsgate Logo (2005).jpg|5th Logo (February 24, 2006-April 26, 2013)
|Lionsgate_(2019).png|6th Logo (April 14, 2013-)
|Lionsgate_(2019).png|6th Logo (April 14, 2013-)
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The logo would later shine.
The logo would later shine.


'''Technique:''' A mix of cel animation and early CGI.
'''Technique:''' A mix of 2D animation and early CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A wounded, boxy synth fanfare which ends calmly, or none.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A wounded, boxy synth fanfare which ends calmly, or none.
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'''Variant:''' A videotaped version exists with a more {{color|blue|bluish}} hue instead of {{color|green}} and {{color|brown}}.
'''Variant:''' A videotaped version exists with a more {{color|blue|bluish}} hue instead of {{color|green}} and {{color|brown}}.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A spacey synth tune with a saw-blade-like note as "CFP" rises from the water, which takes on a more majestic, orchestral tone as "CFP" changes into "CiNEPiX", and finally a tubular bell toll as "FILM PROPERTIES" fades in. It is almost similar in arrangement to the C/FP Distribution music.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A spacey synth tune with a sawblade-like note as "CFP" rises from the water, which takes on a more majestic, orchestral tone as "CFP" changes into "CiNEPiX", and finally a tubular bell toll as "FILM PROPERTIES" fades in. It is almost similar in arrangement to the C/FP Distribution music.


'''Availability:''' Uncommon, bordering on rare.
'''Availability:''' Uncommon, bordering on rare.
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'''Variant:''' On the trailer for ''Buffalo '66'', it doesn't have the word "PRESENTS".
'''Variant:''' On the trailer for ''Buffalo '66'', it doesn't have the word "PRESENTS".


'''Technique:''' Traditional cel animation.
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic, ethereal synth theme coupled with whooshing and shining sounds.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic, ethereal synth theme coupled with whooshing and shining sounds.
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* Starting in 2003, "''AMEX: LGF''" ("American Stock Exchange: Lions Gate Films") appears underneath the byline.
* Starting in 2003, "''AMEX: LGF''" ("American Stock Exchange: Lions Gate Films") appears underneath the byline.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last logo. Sometimes, it is silent or has the film's opening theme.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last logo. Sometimes, it is silent or has the film's opening theme.
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* On the 2004 TV movie ''Frankenstein'', a short version of this logo is used, beginning with the byline wiping.
* On the 2004 TV movie ''Frankenstein'', a short version of this logo is used, beginning with the byline wiping.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Usually silent, but some films use thunderclap sounds with the sound of a sword being drawn and hitting another sword.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Usually silent, but some films use thunderclap sounds with the sound of a sword being drawn and hitting another sword.
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'''Logo:''' We see the black letters "'''LGF'''" with "{{font|Serif|LIONS GATE FILMS}}" below (all separated by two lines). A {{color|blue}} spotlight passes on the background. Suddenly the words turn {{color|blue}}, and the background fades to black. The logo zooms in. Then a light streak draws the same byline as the previous logo.
'''Logo:''' We see the black letters "'''LGF'''" with "{{font|Serif|LIONS GATE FILMS}}" below (all separated by two lines). A {{color|blue}} spotlight passes on the background. Suddenly the words turn {{color|blue}}, and the background fades to black. The logo zooms in. Then a light streak draws the same byline as the previous logo.


'''Technique:''' Various light effects.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' First we hear a whoosh, then vibration sounds, and finally the streak drawing.
'''Music/Sounds:''' First we hear a whoosh, then vibration sounds, and finally the streak drawing.


'''Availability:''' Extremely rare, as this was only used for a very short time. Can be found on ''In the Mix'' (not to be confused with the [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] series of the same name), and ''Undiscovered''. Also seen on current prints of ''Love and a .45'' (1994) and some older prints of ''Pi'' (the 1998 Darren Aronofsky film).
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare, as this was only used for a very short time. Can be found on ''In the Mix'' (not to be confused with the [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] series of the same name), and ''Undiscovered''. Also seen on current prints of ''Love and a .45'' (1994) and some older prints of ''Pi'' (1998).


===5th Logo (October 2005-April 26, 2013)===
===5th Logo (February 24, 2006-April 26, 2013)===
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* An extremely rare variant is known to exist where the animation plays as normal, but towards the end of the orchestration the logo begins to shrink. We zoom out to find it is the "H" in the [[THX]] logo, which moves into the bottom left corner a few seconds later, which leads directly into the menu.
* An extremely rare variant is known to exist where the animation plays as normal, but towards the end of the orchestration the logo begins to shrink. We zoom out to find it is the "H" in the [[THX]] logo, which moves into the bottom left corner a few seconds later, which leads directly into the menu.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation from [[Devastudios]].
'''Technique:''' CGI by [[Devastudios]] (who would go on to animate the current logos for [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]).


'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic fanfare with brass and string instruments and drums (which takes cues from Danny Elfman's ''Batman'' theme) for the standard version. The horror version has the sounds of the gears cranking and door creaking, alongside sounds resembling a heartbeat and moaning.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic fanfare with brass and string instruments and drums (which takes cues from Danny Elfman's ''Batman'' theme) for the standard version. The horror version has the sounds of the gears cranking and door creaking, alongside sounds resembling a heartbeat and moaning.
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'''Availability:''' Common.
'''Availability:''' Common.
* This was first unveiled on the company's website in late October 2005, and it later debuted on ''Madea's Family Reunion'' on February 24 the next year. It can be seen on titles such as ''Akeelah and the Bee'', the ''Tyler Perry'' film series, ''Employee of the Month'', and early releases from [[Pantelion Films]], among others. It made its last appearance on ''The Big Wedding''.
* Was first unveiled on the company's website in late October 2005, and officially debuted on ''Madea's Family Reunion'' on February 24. 2006. It can be seen on titles such as ''Akeelah and the Bee'', the ''Tyler Perry'' film series, ''Employee of the Month'', and early releases from [[Pantelion Films]], among others. It made its last appearance on ''The Big Wedding''.
* The horror version can be seen on the ''Saw'' films starting with ''Saw III'' and ending with ''Saw 3D'', (as well as recent prints of ''II''), ''The Descent'', and action films such as ''The Expendables'', among others. The short version was seen at the beginning of one of the Marvel DTV features, ''The Invincible Iron Man''. This version was last seen on ''Texas Chainsaw 3D''.
* The horror version can be seen on the ''Saw'' films starting with ''Saw III'' and ending with ''Saw 3D'', (as well as recent prints of ''II''), ''The Descent'', and action films such as ''The Expendables'', among others. The short version was seen at the beginning of one of the Marvel DTV features, ''The Invincible Iron Man''. This version was last seen on ''Texas Chainsaw 3D''.
* It also plasters other companies' logos on their titles released by Lionsgate, such as films formerly distributed by Trimark Pictures or Artisan Entertainment. At some cases of plastering older logos on horror movies (like ''The Blair Witch Project'' and ''Leprechaun'' sequels), the normal version appears instead of the preferred horror one.
* It also plasters other companies' logos on their titles released by Lionsgate, such as films formerly distributed by Trimark Pictures or Artisan Entertainment. At some cases of plastering older logos on horror movies (like ''The Blair Witch Project'' and ''Leprechaun'' sequels), the normal version appears instead of the preferred horror one.
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