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* On | * On most films, the logo is tinted {{color|green}}. | ||
* A print logo is used at the end of many films (same type for the previous logo). | * A print logo is used at the end of many films (same type for the previous logo). | ||
* 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. | ||
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'''Audio:''' Thunderclap sounds with the sound of a sword being drawn and hitting another sword. Sometimes, it's silent or uses the opening theme. | '''Audio:''' Thunderclap sounds with the sound of a sword being drawn and hitting another sword. Sometimes, it's silent or uses the opening theme. | ||
'''Audio Variant:''' On the Mill Creek Blu-Ray print of | '''Audio Variant:''' On <u>the Mill Creek Blu-Ray print of ''Hostel''</u>, the audio from the 1st [[Screen Gems|Screen Gems Pictures]] logo is used due to an editing error. | ||
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* | * It debuted on ''The Punisher'' (as a variant), and can be found on such films as ''A Love Song for Bobby Long'', ''Crash'' (2004), the English version of the French film ''High Tension'', ''Minotaur'' (2006), and the first two ''Saw'' films (recent prints of the second film, however, plaster this with the horror version of the 5th logo). | ||
* This also plasters the [[Kings Road Entertainment]] logo on the current releases of ''Kickboxer III: The Art of War'' (including the double feature DVD release with ''Kickboxer IV''), and the [[Trimark Pictures]] logo on the 2005 "This is a Special Edition You Schmuck" DVD of ''Swimming with Sharks''. | * This also plasters the [[Kings Road Entertainment]] logo on the current releases of ''Kickboxer III: The Art of War'' (including the double feature DVD release with ''Kickboxer IV''), and the [[Trimark Pictures]] logo on the 2005 "This is a Special Edition You Schmuck" DVD of ''Swimming with Sharks''. | ||
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'''Audio:''' A whoosh, then vibration sounds, and finally the streak drawing. | '''Audio:''' A whoosh, then vibration sounds, and finally the streak drawing. | ||
'''Availability:''' This was only used for a very short time. | '''Availability:''' This was only used for a very short time. It can be found on ''In the Mix'' and ''Undiscovered''. Also seen on current prints of ''Love and a .45'' and some older prints of ''Pi''. | ||
===5th Logo (February 24, 2006-April 26, 2013)=== | ===5th Logo (February 24, 2006-April 26, 2013)=== | ||
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* | * It was first unveiled on the company's website in late October 2005, and officially debuted on ''Madea's Family Reunion'', which was released on February 24, 2006. It made its last appearance on ''The Big Wedding''. | ||
* The horror version can be seen on horror films, such as the ''Saw'' films starting with ''Saw III'' and ending with ''Saw 3D'' | * The horror version can be seen on horror films, such as the ''Saw'' films starting with ''Saw III'' and ending with ''Saw 3D'' (as well as recent prints of ''Saw II'', plastering the 3rd logo), ''The Descent'', and some 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'', though it made a reappearance on ''Saw X'' ten years later, and made another reappearance on ''The Strangers: Chapter 1''. | ||
* 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. | ||
* It was also used as a de-facto home video logo on DVD and Blu-ray releases by [[Lionsgate Home Entertainment]] and Lionsgate Family Entertainment (the former [[Family Home Entertainment]]) until mid-2013. | * It was also used as a de-facto home video logo on DVD and Blu-ray releases by [[Lionsgate Home Entertainment]] and Lionsgate Family Entertainment (the former [[Family Home Entertainment]]) until mid-2013. | ||
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* On ''Wonder'', the logo's animation is slightly sped up near the end. | * On ''Wonder'', the logo's animation is slightly sped up near the end. | ||
* Current prints of [[Trimark Pictures]] films from 1990 to 1994 occasionally have the text "A DIVISION OF VIDMARK INC." after the logo, which is likely mistaken to be a plastering error instead of having a parent company. | * Current prints of [[Trimark Pictures]] films from 1990 to 1994 occasionally have the text "A DIVISION OF VIDMARK INC." after the logo, which is likely mistaken to be a plastering error instead of having a parent company. | ||
* A 30fps version exists | * A 30fps version exists on USA On Demand prints of ''The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard'', due to an unknown conversion to high frame rate. | ||
* TV shows by Lionsgate Television have this logo cut down to the final few seconds. | * TV shows by Lionsgate Television have this logo cut down to the final few seconds. | ||
** A still version exists. | ** A still version exists. | ||
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* | * It was first seen on the teaser for ''The Hunger Games: Catching Fire''. The full logo debuted on the wide release of ''Mud'' (the TIFF release had the previous logo), and can be seen on newer Lionsgate films released after that. | ||
* This logo is absent from Nickelodeon broadcasts of ''Shaun the Sheep Movie'', but Lionsgate is still mentioned in the opening credits. | * This logo is absent from Nickelodeon broadcasts of ''Shaun the Sheep Movie'', but Lionsgate is still mentioned in the opening credits. | ||
* This also appears at the beginning on some [[PolyGram Filmed Entertainment|PolyGram]] films, such as ''King of the Mountain''. | * This also appears at the beginning on some [[PolyGram Filmed Entertainment|PolyGram]] films, such as ''King of the Mountain''. | ||
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** It has been spotted in current international prints of ''TMNT'' (2007), since The Weinstein Company distributed that film internationally, although a mention of TWC is still retained in the opening credits. The still Lionsgate closing logo is also added after [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]' closing logo. | ** It has been spotted in current international prints of ''TMNT'' (2007), since The Weinstein Company distributed that film internationally, although a mention of TWC is still retained in the opening credits. The still Lionsgate closing logo is also added after [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]' closing logo. | ||
* This is also used as a de-facto home video logo on LGHE and LGFE (and starting in 2017, ex-[[Anchor Bay Entertainment|Anchor Bay]] titles as well as on DVDs of Starz programs released by Lionsgate, the [[Starz Originals]] logo shows up after the DVD menu) releases since mid-2013. It also appeared on the final [[HIT Entertainment]] releases from 2013-2014 before [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]] took over later that year. | * This is also used as a de-facto home video logo on LGHE and LGFE (and starting in 2017, ex-[[Anchor Bay Entertainment|Anchor Bay]] titles as well as on DVDs of Starz programs released by Lionsgate, the [[Starz Originals]] logo shows up after the DVD menu) releases since mid-2013. It also appeared on the final [[HIT Entertainment]] releases from 2013-2014 before [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]] took over later that year. | ||
* The TV logo | * The TV logo debuted on the ''Anger Management'' TV series episode "Charlie and His New Therapist" and then on all shows following it. | ||
* The TV logo also appears on Star prints of ''Pam & Tommy'', replacing the [[Hulu Originals]] logo even though the company never produced it. | * The TV logo also appears on Star prints of ''Pam & Tommy'', replacing the [[Hulu Originals]] logo even though the company never produced it. | ||
* Starting in 2024, when the Entertainment One television assets were folded into Lionsgate Television in January of that year, the logo has appeared | * Starting in 2024, when the Entertainment One television assets were folded into Lionsgate Television in January of that year, the logo has appeared on shows, such as ''Grey's Anatomy'' and ''The Rookie'', replacing the [[Entertainment One]] logo. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== |