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, 28 May 2024One of these legacies are incorrect, as it falls under irrelevant trivia regarding the first appearance of an element. Also, "POV" would need some more defining, so I expanded upon it within the Availability section.
imported>Camenati ("Error variant" is not a nickname. Also, reworded the incorrect, source-less Availability example since its presence on commercial tag articles are now optional) |
imported>Camenati (One of these legacies are incorrect, as it falls under irrelevant trivia regarding the first appearance of an element. Also, "POV" would need some more defining, so I expanded upon it within the Availability section.) |
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'''Variant(s) {{Font color|red|(optional)}}:''' If there are different variants of a logo (such as a prototype or an extended variation), add and describe them here. It's suggested to <u>underline</u> key portions of the variant being described, to make locating it easier. | '''Variant(s) {{Font color|red|(optional)}}:''' If there are different variants of a logo (such as a prototype or an extended variation), add and describe them here. It's suggested to <u>underline</u> key portions of the variant being described, to make locating it easier. | ||
*Do not describe one-off variations here. In other words, the variant is specific to only one movie/show. These should go on a separate [[Portal:Logo Variations|logo variations]] page. | *Do not describe one-off variations here. In other words, the variant is specific to only one movie/show. These should go on a separate [[Portal:Logo Variations|logo variations]] page. | ||
*If a variant is rare or unusual, be sure to avoid inserting [[AVID:POV|POV terms]] such as "surprise", "strange", "odd", etc. If you think a rarity of a variant is notable, mention it in the Legacy section below, though it may need a form of community consensus. | |||
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'''Availability:''' This section is important - gather all of the information about where this logo can be found. State any programs, movies, etc. the logo is found in and/or where it was last seen. Don't forget to ''italicize'' titles (or use "quotation marks" for episode names of television shows) from where the logo can be found. | '''Availability:''' This section is important - gather all of the information about where this logo can be found. State any programs, movies, etc. the logo is found in and/or where it was last seen. Don't forget to ''italicize'' titles (or use "quotation marks" for episode names of television shows) from where the logo can be found. | ||
* | *As with the Variant section, [[AVID:POV|POV]] should be avoided when describing appearances, which include using "tiers" such as "common" or "rare", describing a source as a "surprise appearance", etc. The rarity of a logo, if community consensus on its status is notable, should be mentioned in the Legacy section. | ||
*If there is little to no information to which films/shows the logo has appeared, you may want to use the "Unknown" label at the beginning of the section. | *If there is little to no information to which films/shows the logo has appeared, you may want to use the "Unknown" label at the beginning of the section. | ||
*This section is optional for identities that fall under the "television idents", "cinema trailers", or "commercial tag" categories. If there is no extra information regarding its availability (e.g. revivals, home media releases, specific name or types of ads), then omit this section. | *This section is optional for identities that fall under the "television idents", "cinema trailers", or "commercial tag" categories. If there is no extra information regarding its availability (e.g. revivals, home media releases, specific name or types of ads), then omit this section. | ||
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* '''Legacy:''' Considered a rightfully iconic logo. However, it has gained some infamy among some for its continual plastering of Disney's previous logos. Outside the logo community, it's regarded by some as a metaphor for the company's sheer size and force over the industry (for better or worse). Nonetheless, it's still a favorite of many. | * '''Legacy:''' Considered a rightfully iconic logo. However, it has gained some infamy among some for its continual plastering of Disney's previous logos. Outside the logo community, it's regarded by some as a metaphor for the company's sheer size and force over the industry (for better or worse). Nonetheless, it's still a favorite of many. | ||
* '''Legacy:''' It's not seen as popular due to its wide prevalence on television, in part due to its plastering older logos. | * '''Legacy:''' It's not seen as popular due to its wide prevalence on television, in part due to its plastering older logos. | ||
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* '''Legacy:''' This logo debuted on TV before the movie logo followed suit. | * '''Legacy:''' This logo debuted on TV before the movie logo followed suit. | ||
* '''Legacy:''' This marks the first use of the studio's famous mountain. | * '''Legacy:''' This marks the first use of the studio's famous mountain. | ||
* '''Legacy:''' This marks the first appearance of the famed lion, filmstrip, and "ARS GRATIA ARTIS (ART FOR ART'S SAKE)" tagline, all of which would become synonymous with MGM. | |||
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