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[Whimsical Phil]

I have extremely fond memories of the CBS Special Presentation fanfare. Holiday specials were events back in the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4_d_6A8nE0

 

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[bengraven]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l_jBJ3yEMM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr97s8jj5g8

These, Universal, or Orion meant you were about to watch something DOPE.



Edit: now I want to watch Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

 

[speedpop]

One that hasn't been mentioned yet is Golden Harvest.

This and Shaw Bros. meant that HK cinema in the 70s, 80s, and up till the mid 90s was good fun.

 

[C4Lukins]

I always liked this United Artists logo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5tqnBXd89I

I hated it when they changed the classic Tristar jingle.

 

[bengraven]

I have extremely fond memories of the CBS Special Presentation fanfare. Holiday specials were events back in the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4_d_6A8nE0

I miss this shit.

I miss network television having actual event films/mini-series/specials on. The kind that a billion, literally, people would stick around and watch.

Speaking of which:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8DF17Tqxow

 

[Trin]

Always thought the buzzing little i dot was cute.

 

[Dr.Acula]

This and Shaw Bros. meant that HK cinema in the 70s, 80s, and up till the mid 90s was good fun.

This one never fails to make me giggle.

 

[AlexMogil]

Why not? In motion and with color it is specially pretty, and seeing that in TOHOSCOPE sure had to be cool!

I'm fairly confident that many here are posting their preferences based on their experiences with movies from those production companies they mention, so seeing that logo adds an additional joy when you have accustomed to expect something special that begins with it.

Sorry I'm being a Debbie Downer, but that's generally what happens with these types of threads.

 

[lunchtoast]

Stephen J. Cannell Production Logo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7vo9cJhsXQ&feature=related

 

[Nintendoll]

 

[Mariolee]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4isYA0yPog&t=32s
If only because it's a sign of a fantastic film ahead.

 

[revolverjgw]

 

[/XX/]

Sorry I'm being a Debbie Downer, but that's generally what happens with these types of threads.

Yeah, and in part I like it! We may not be able to reach a consensus and end up with every logo imaginable posted in here (as habitual), but al least we can know what each of our pals prefers.

 

[To Far Away Times]

the latest walt disney, universal and paramount logos and intros are awesome

Love it.

 

[Ovid]

Also, if this doesn't give you chills ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGPRWePIUUI

From YouTube

This intro makes you feel like you are about to witness the most incredible event in the history of the universe! ... Then Police Acedemy II comes on.

LOL...so true. Love the intro though.

 

[Scarecrow]

I want to live in this city ;_;

 

[strobogo]

 

[ryutaro's mama]

The best use of this logo, hands down:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On-aETZNRN8&feature=related

TELL ME I'M FUCKING WRONG.

 

[The Interrobanger]

scott free

 

[lunarworks]

I have extremely fond memories of the CBS Special Presentation fanfare. Holiday specials were events back in the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4_d_6A8nE0

They used that bumper forever. Well into the '90s, IIRC.

Back when TV was still the main form of entertainment, there were 30 channels, and the family sat around the TV for what was still considered a "special" presentation.

It's weird thinking about it.

 

[FnordChan]

Also, if this doesn't give you chills ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGPRWePIUUI

I always loved that sequence. Also, I never saw this as a kid, but thanks to YouTube I can now appreciate the the April Fool's variant. Finally, the making of feature is worth ten minutes of your time, if only so you can sit there and think, "Man, everything I'm seeing here has been rendered obsolete by computers."

As for my own personal favorite:

The logo itself is pretty solid, but the full Bandai Emotion introduction is what makes it epic.

FnordChan

 

[AlexMogil]

They used that bumper forever. Well into the '90s, IIRC.

Back when TV was still the main form of entertainment, there were 30 channels, and the family sat around the TV for what was still considered a "special" presentation.

It's weird thinking about it.

Try FOUR channels. 3 and fuzzy 4th if it was bad weather.

 

[Cosmic Bus]

I was watching all the different versions of the Rank and Archers logos earlier.

 

[VOOK]

The MGM lion one I love, basically because Stargate usually follows for me.

 

[Gameboy415]

I liked Orion, I don't know why.

Came to post this one myself, but it's much better in motion w/the original music:

http://youtu.be/wm9sUIJo-rE


Also, I've always liked the "20th Century Fox" & "Lucasfilm" logo/music theme combo that has preceded every Star Wars film:

http://youtu.be/YEshfVuDjgM?t=2m56s

Every time I hear that 20th Century Fox theme I expect it to be followed by the Star Wars theme.

 

[Parallax]

The MGM lion one I love, basically because Stargate usually follows for me.

The mtm kitten holds a place in my heart too. Well except for the st elsewhere finale one....

 

[Marvie_3]

Also, if this doesn't give you chills ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGPRWePIUUI

Holy shit. I forgot how awesome this was. :lol

 

[blamite]

Seen this one so many times from Seinfeld.

 

[Keyouta]

what is this thing in the gamefreak one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqYU9-eSrGc

I'm pretty sure that's just a G in the logo..

 

[Natetan]

Remember Thames?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qBKACyY-pU

Also, if you like corporate logos you'll love the DVNO video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50BBNZ-ejjU

And if we can put gaming logos: Konami in SNES era.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0vznFnBWAY&feature=relmfu

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

 

[blame space]

And if we can put gaming logos: Konami in SNES era.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0vznFnBWAY&feature=relmfu

stone cold classic

 

[Sobriquet]

 

[FStop7]

Sit, Ubu, sit. Good dog. *woof*

 

[SnakeswithLasers]

the latest walt disney, universal and paramount logos and intros are awesome

Why does UNIVERSAL us a picture of Earth?

 

[GraveHorizon]

Can't help saying "Gonzo" like that every time I see the word.

I liked the different ridiculous methods the monkey used to unintentionally kill itself.

The sound accompanied great games, like Crash Bandicoot: Warped, Tomba!, Einhander, and Brave Fencer Musashi. Speaking of those last ones:

And the THX logo, which always sounded so foreboding, though maybe not so much anymore.

 

[AceOcelot]

Beat me to it! I always thought Focus Feautres was pretty cool.

 

[blame space]

the worst are the nvidia ones before PC games

 

[Dommo]

Actually, you've just reminded me of absolutely one of my favourite logo intros, the Cyan reveal in Riven. So heartpounding and provocative. Excellent stuff:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JswxyS_KFYo

 

[Messofanego]

I'm sorry, but this is the most epic logo ever!

"Tron" Lisberger Studio animated logo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoB7K6c4c74

 

[Cindres]

All my favourites have been posted. And yeah, the new Disney/Universal/Paramount ones look amazing.


So many good ones, I don't think there are as many bad ones.
These however, I'm gonna post as videos, as they deserve it:

SEEEGAAAAA

BEEEAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW, OOOOWWOWOOOOOWOOOOEEAAAAA

 

[NoTacos]

Surprised no one has posted this yet:

It's even prettier in motion.

 

[RevDM]

I love watching this in 1080p

 

[Drazgul]

1492 Pictures:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqDiKkL8QtE

Lionsgate horror intro:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaqRwg2GP6w

Icon Productions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lH1vJvPup0

 

[nhlducks35]

And WB because of how the color of their logo changes with every movie.

 

[Rookje]

Always liked the Dreamworks one.

 

[Baggatoast]

This Dreamwork screen from Jurrasic Park Lost World for PS1 always cracked me up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtx9R8iz5kQ&feature=related

And this one from Medal of Honor Underground.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBL0tc03rgs&feature=related

 

[arena08]

This the one you were looking for blame space?

 

[XANDER CAGE]

It's not particularly cool to look at, but the Studio Khara card before the Rebuild movies gives me the chills. The sound is so weird.

Trying to find a link to an example.