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→2nd Logo (September 23, 1986-November 1987, UK: 1986-1993)
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'''Nicknames:''' "Flashing Thunderball", "Thunderball II", "Metallic Thunderball", "Touchstone Thunderball II" | '''Nicknames:''' "Flashing Thunderball", "Thunderball II", "Metallic Thunderball", "Touchstone Thunderball II" | ||
'''Logo:''' At the bottom of the black screen is a {{Font color|blue}} circle beside the words "{{Font color|blue|'''TOUCHSTONE HOME VIDEO'''}}", all made out in '80s computer effects. The text lights up section by section, like a flashlight, and when the "light" reaches the circle, the circle flashes and a | '''Logo:''' At the bottom of the black screen is a {{Font color|blue}} circle beside the words "{{Font color|blue|'''TOUCHSTONE HOME VIDEO'''}}", all made out in '80s computer effects. The text lights up section by section, like a flashlight, and when the "light" reaches the circle, the circle flashes and a {{Font color|gold|gold}} thunderbolt appears on it. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* On a few UK videos, this logo was seen with the words " | * On a few UK videos, this logo was seen with the words "'''COMING SOON FROM'''" in Windsor Bold above the main logo. In addition, the music is slightly louder. | ||
** A version with "'''ALSO AVAILABLE FROM'''" in the same font also exists. | ** A version with "'''ALSO AVAILABLE FROM'''" in the same font also exists. | ||
** Another version has "'''LOOK OUT FOR THESE OTHER MOVIES FROM'''" in ITC Souvenir, which fades out after the bolt appears. The text was lazily edited into the top of the screen, as the top part of the flash is cut off. | ** Another version has "'''LOOK OUT FOR THESE OTHER MOVIES FROM'''" in ITC Souvenir, which fades out after the bolt appears. The text was lazily edited into the top of the screen, as the top part of the flash is cut off. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the theatrical logo, albeit slightly distorted. Also, the music begins late and cuts off early. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the theatrical logo, albeit slightly distorted. Also, the music begins late and cuts off early. | ||
'''Music/Sound Variants:''' Brian Cummings was used as an announcer for previews on a few VHS releases. | '''Music/Sound Variants:''' Brian Cummings was used as an announcer for previews on a few VHS releases. | ||
* ''Tin Man'' preview: ''"And don't forget these other great titles from Touchstone Home Video."'' The ''Ruthless People'' trailer's theme is played instead of the logo's music. | |||
*''Tin Man'' preview: ''"And don't forget these other great titles from Touchstone Home Video."'' The ''Ruthless People'' trailer's theme is played instead of the logo's music. | * ''Off Beat'' preview: ''"From Touchstone Home Video, their special preview of the hit feature starring Judge Reinhold and Meg Tilly..."'' followed by said movie title. | ||
*''Off Beat'' preview: ''"From Touchstone Home Video, their special preview of the hit feature starring Judge Reinhold and Meg Tilly..."'' followed by said movie title. | |||
* ''The Color of Money'' preview: ''"And now, for one of the year's top films..."'' again followed by said movie title. | * ''The Color of Money'' preview: ''"And now, for one of the year's top films..."'' again followed by said movie title. | ||
* ''Down and Out in Beverly Hills'' preview: ''"And now, here's a look at the Touchstone Home Video smash comedy hit..."'' once again followed by the movie title. This one uses the undistorted version of the logo's music. | * ''Down and Out in Beverly Hills'' preview: ''"And now, here's a look at the Touchstone Home Video smash comedy hit..."'' once again followed by the movie title. This one uses the undistorted version of the logo's music. | ||