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{{Infobox company | {{Infobox company | ||
| name = DC Entertainment | |name=DC Entertainment|image=DC Comics logo.svg|founded=September 9, 2009<br>({{age|2009|9|9}} years ago)|parent=[[Warner Bros. Discovery]]|subsidiaries=DC Universe Infinite<br>Wildstorm<br>DC Studios|country=United States of America}} | ||
| image = DC Comics logo.svg | |||
| founded = September 9, 2009<br>({{age|2009|9|9}} years ago) | |||
| parent = [[Warner Bros. Discovery]] | |||
| subsidiaries =DC Universe Infinite<br>Wildstorm<br>DC Studios | |||
|country=United States of America}} | |||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
'''DC Entertainment''' is the production arm of [[Wikipedia:DC Comics|'''DC''' Comics]]. The company is a subsidiary of [[Warner Bros. Entertainment]] that manages its DC units and intellectual property (characters) in other units as they work with other Warner Bros. units. It also delves into those units within the DC Universe (DCU). | '''DC Entertainment''' is the production arm of [[Wikipedia:DC Comics|'''DC''' Comics]]. The company is a subsidiary of [[Warner Bros. Entertainment]] that manages its DC units and intellectual property (characters) in other units as they work with other Warner Bros. units. It also delves into those units within the DC Universe (DCU), formerly the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). | ||
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=== 1st Logo (1996-2005)=== | === 1st Logo (1996-2005)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' Against a black or white background, we see the corporate DC Comics logo in various color schemes, such as {{color|blue}}, black, {{color|orange}}, or {{color|gold}}. | '''Logo:''' Against a black or white background, we see the corporate DC Comics logo in various color schemes, such as {{color|blue}}, black, {{color|orange}}, or {{color|gold}}. | ||
<b>Variant:</b> On the <i>Teen Titans Go! Hollywood Special</i>, "Kabooms" (July 20, 2018), the logo is in white in a [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment|20th Century Fox]] FBI Warning style and the background is {{color|orange}}. | |||
'''Technique:''' None. | '''Technique:''' None. | ||
<b>Music/Sounds:</b> None. | |||
'''Availability:''' It has hardly been seen on films or television series, but appears on numerous games based on the company's ''Batman'', ''Catwoman'', ''Justice League'', and ''Superman'' franchises from 1996 to 2005. | '''Availability:''' It has hardly been seen on films or television series, but appears on numerous games based on the company's ''Batman'', ''Catwoman'', ''Justice League'', and ''Superman'' franchises from 1996 to 2005. | ||
=== 2nd Logo (May 31, 2005-March 16, 2013)=== | === 2nd Logo (May 31, 2005-March 16, 2013)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a shining wall full of {{color|blue}} dots. As we zoom out, we see a close-up of someone's eye, the face of a character (possibly the Joker) with a mencing grin, and a man getting punched. As the camera finishes zooming out, the dots form the letters "'''''DC'''''", as a shooting star forms around them, and the words "'''DC COMICS'''" appear below the logo. The words and logo slowly zoom out before fading out. | '''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a shining wall full of {{color|blue}} dots. As we zoom out, we see a close-up of someone's eye, the face of a character (possibly the Joker) with a mencing grin, and a man getting punched. As the camera finishes zooming out, the dots form the letters "'''''DC'''''", as a shooting star forms around them, and the words "'''DC COMICS'''" appear below the logo. The words and logo slowly zoom out before fading out. | ||
<b>Variants:</b> | |||
* On some films like ''Superman Returns'', ''Jonah Hex'' and ''Green Lantern'', the last two images of the zoom-out portion are customized to reflect the film. | *On some films like ''Superman Returns'', ''Jonah Hex'' and ''Green Lantern'', the last two images of the zoom-out portion are customized to reflect the film. | ||
* A still version exists. | *A still version exists. | ||
* On some video games, no text is used. | * On some video games, no text is used. | ||
* At the end of some shows, the logo is still. | *At the end of some shows, the logo is still. | ||
* On Seasons 5-10 of ''Smallville'', the short-lived ''Human Target'', and various DC animated movies, the logo is shortened to the text shining. | *On Seasons 5-10 of ''Smallville'', the short-lived ''Human Target'', and various DC animated movies, the logo is shortened to the text shining. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI courtesy of Imaginary Forces. | '''Technique:''' CGI courtesy of Imaginary Forces. | ||
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=== 3rd Logo (July 16, 2012-June 23, 2016)=== | === 3rd Logo (July 16, 2012-June 23, 2016)=== | ||
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'''Trivia:''' This logo was designed to represent the dual identity trope of the superhero genre, one identity peeling back to reveal the other. | '''Trivia:''' This logo was designed to represent the dual identity trope of the superhero genre, one identity peeling back to reveal the other. | ||
<p><b>Variant:</b> A list of custom variants were used, depending on the film or TV show.</p> | |||
'''Technique:''' None. | '''Technique:''' None. | ||
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'''Logo:''' See [[ | '''Logo:''' See [[DC Entertainment/Logo Variations#DCTV Logo Variants|this page]] for variants. | ||
'''Variants:''' See [[ | '''Variants:''' See [[DC Entertainment/Logo Variations#DCTV Logo Variants|this page]] for variants. | ||
'''Technique:''' See [[ | '''Technique:''' See [[DC Entertainment/Logo Variations#DCTV Logo Variants|this page]] for variants. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' Sound effects that correspond with the action, which varies from show to show. The ''Supergirl'' pilot had no music. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Sound effects that correspond with the action, which varies from show to show. The ''Supergirl'' pilot had no music. | ||
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=== 5th Logo (June 30, 2016-)=== | === 5th Logo (June 30, 2016-)=== | ||
{{Gallery|align=center|mode=packed|height=150|width= | {{Gallery|align=center|mode=packed|height=150|width=|2016-07-25_09_41_41.png|Standard logo | ||
|2016-07-25_09_41_41.png|Standard logo | |||
|DC Entertainment (2016).png|Open matte variant | |DC Entertainment (2016).png|Open matte variant | ||
|13239144_10154114105695539_1075364699449166066_n.jpg|DC Films version | |13239144_10154114105695539_1075364699449166066_n.jpg|DC Films version | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* The logo is often modified to fit the show's style. | *The logo is often modified to fit the show's style. | ||
* At the beginning of | *At the beginning of <i>Teen Titans Go!</i>, we see the [[Cartoon Network]] logo on a {{color|hotpink|pink}} background. Beast Boy (voiced by Greg Cipes, in bird form) appears. As he approaches, he turns back into his normal self, covering up the entire logo. After that, he transforms into various animals before transforming into a {{color|green}} DC logo, which then roars at us. | ||
* An open matte version exists. | *An open matte version exists. | ||
* A split screen version exists when [[Cartoon Network]] is aired. | *A split screen version exists when [[Cartoon Network]] is aired. | ||
* On the ''Teen Titans Go!'' episode, "DC" (DC Kids Fandome event), Robin (voiced by Scott Menville) tells the Titans that they are going to the DC headquarters for Wonder Woman's birthday. | * On the ''Teen Titans Go!'' episode, "DC" (DC Kids Fandome event), Robin (voiced by Scott Menville) tells the Titans that they are going to the DC headquarters for Wonder Woman's birthday. | ||
* On | *On <i>Superpowered: The DC Story</i>, the logo zooms in and then stops. | ||
'''Technique:''' None. 2D animation for the animated version. | <p>'''Technique:''' None. 2D animation for the animated version.</p> | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' None, the movie's opening theme or the show's closing theme. | '''Music/Sounds:''' None, the movie's opening theme or the show's closing theme. | ||
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=== 6th Logo (June 2, 2017-)=== | === 6th Logo (June 2, 2017-)=== | ||
{{Gallery|align=center|mode=packed|height=200|width= | {{Gallery|align=center|mode=packed|height=200|width=|DC_Logo_2017.jpg| | ||
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|DC_Logo_2017_B.jpg| | |DC_Logo_2017_B.jpg| | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* On ''Reign of the Supermen'', ''The Death of Superman'', and ''Justice League vs. The Fatal Five'', an extended version of the logo is used. | *On ''Reign of the Supermen'', ''The Death of Superman'', and ''Justice League vs. The Fatal Five'', an extended version of the logo is used. | ||
* A still version appears at the end of ''Joker''. | *A still version appears at the end of ''Joker''. | ||
* The logo is in 4:3 in ''Zack Snyder's Justice League'' to fit with Snyder's original vision and either in color in the original version and black and white in the Justice is Grey version, depending on the version. | *The logo is in 4:3 in ''Zack Snyder's Justice League'' to fit with Snyder's original vision and either in color in the original version and black and white in the Justice is Grey version, depending on the version. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI. | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
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== Unused Logos == | == Unused Logos == | ||
=== Prologue Concept (201?)=== | === Prologue Concept (201?)=== | ||
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'''Technique:''' CGI by Prologue. It can be seen [https://prologue.com/portfolio-item/dc-comics-logo/ on their website]. | '''Technique:''' CGI by Prologue. It can be seen [https://prologue.com/portfolio-item/dc-comics-logo/ on their website]. | ||
<b>Music/Sounds:</b> A triumphant orchestral fanfare. | |||
'''Availability:''' Unused. Since DC rebranded its look in mid 2016, it was never seen on any DC-licensed products. The only way you can see this now is on Prologue's Vimeo page. | '''Availability:''' Unused. Since DC rebranded its look in mid 2016, it was never seen on any DC-licensed products. The only way you can see this now is on Prologue's Vimeo page. | ||
=== Graphic (2016?)=== | === Graphic (2016?)=== | ||
{{Gallery|align=center|mode=packed|height=150|width= | {{Gallery|UnusedDCGraphic.jpg| | ||
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'''Logo:''' Various superhuman symbols (Superman's, Batman's, which becomes the Bat-Signal, Wonder Woman, and the Green Lantern) appear in black-and-white ink, surrounded by motion lines, which all lead to the same DC logo used in the Prologue prototype, but in black and white. The logo turns to color. | '''Logo:''' Various superhuman symbols (Superman's, Batman's, which becomes the Bat-Signal, Wonder Woman, and the Green Lantern) appear in black-and-white ink, surrounded by motion lines, which all lead to the same DC logo used in the Prologue prototype, but in black and white. The logo turns to color. | ||
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=== Origin (2016?)=== | === Origin (2016?)=== | ||
{{Gallery|align=center|mode=packed|height=150|width= | {{Gallery|align=center|mode=packed|height=150|width=|UnusedDCOrigin.jpg| | ||
|UnusedDCOrigin.jpg| | |||
}} | }} | ||
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=== Rivers (2016?)=== | === Rivers (2016?)=== | ||
{{Gallery|align=center|mode=packed|height=150|width= | {{Gallery|align=center|mode=packed|height=150|width=|UnusedDCRivers.jpg| | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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[[Category:Logos made by Prologue]] | [[Category:Logos made by Prologue]] | ||
[[Category:Logos with popular characters]] | [[Category:Logos with popular characters]] | ||
<link rel="mw:PageProp/Category" href="./Category:Logos_made_by_Devastudios" /> | |||