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'''Technique:''' 2D animation. | '''Technique:''' 2D animation. | ||
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*A soothing orchestral theme with an announcer saying "Welcome to the world of Thorn EMI Home Video entertainment. Thorn EMI Video has an exciting catalogue of home video programs, from movie blockbusters and action classics, to great children's films and top TV shows, all duplicated from the finest quality 2-inch master tapes for your enjoyment.". The tune is from the Bruton Music library titled "Imposing Theme (Link)" composed by Richard Hill. | *A soothing orchestral theme with an announcer saying "Welcome to the world of Thorn EMI Home Video entertainment. Thorn EMI Video has an exciting catalogue of home video programs, from movie blockbusters and action classics, to great children's films and top TV shows, all duplicated from the finest quality 2-inch master tapes for your enjoyment.". The tune is from the Bruton Music library titled "Imposing Theme (Link)" composed by Richard Hill. | ||
*The closing variant uses a different tune with the announcer saying "You have just enjoyed a Thorn EMI Video program. For more details of all the great home video entertainment available from Thorn EMI Video, pick up a free catalogue at your local video outlet, or write to Thorn EMI Video Australia, post office box 402, Haymarket, 2000, New South Wales.". The tune is also from the Bruton Music library titled "The Universe (Link)" composed by Richard Hill. | *The closing variant uses a different tune with the announcer saying "You have just enjoyed a Thorn EMI Video program. For more details of all the great home video entertainment available from Thorn EMI Video, pick up a free catalogue at your local video outlet, or write to Thorn EMI Video Australia, post office box 402, Haymarket, 2000, New South Wales.". The tune is also from the Bruton Music library titled "The Universe (Link)" composed by Richard Hill. | ||
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'''Technique:''' 2D Animation. | '''Technique:''' 2D Animation. | ||
''' | '''Audio/Voice-over:''' Same as before, both opening and closing. | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on early Australian releases. | '''Availability:''' Seen on early Australian releases. | ||
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'''Technique:''' The spinning box, the 2D thorn logo. | '''Technique:''' The spinning box, the 2D thorn logo. | ||
''' | '''Audio/Voice-over:''' A synth theme which is actually "Flash", by Keith Mansfield, the 1984 pilot theme of ''Press Your Luck''. This is accompanied by zapping sounds and a male voiceover who says, "Presenting a world of home video entertainment for your enjoyment from Thorn EMI Video. Movie blockbusters, action classics, children's films, top TV shows, and much, much more. So stay tuned for preview scenes of other exciting attractions at the end of this movie./So for now, sit back, relax, and enjoy!". | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on every Australian Thorn EMI Video release from 1983 onwards. | '''Availability:''' Seen on every Australian Thorn EMI Video release from 1983 onwards. | ||