Sony Pictures Home Entertainment/Warning Screens

1st Warning (1979-February 16, 1994, USA only)
Warning: On a blue background, the following text in yellow scrolls up:

THESE FILMS ARE SOLD FOR HOME USE ONLY.

ANY DUPLICATION, REPRODUCTION, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, OR COMMERCIAL USE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

The text stops at the center of the screen. The screen then fades out and goes to the next screen. On a dark red background we see the FBI rectangle (a black rectangle with "FBI" in big letters and the logo on the bottom) and a white box with "WARNING" in dark red and the text below next to it.

Variant: A black and white version exists on B&W films.

FX/SFX: Scrolling of words on the first screen. The second version is still, but kind of looks like live-action.

Music/Sounds: None.

Music/Sounds Variants:
 * On the 1980 VHS/Betamax release of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the closing theme of the Special Edition plays over the last two screens, with the music ending after the end of the second warning screen. When the film was issued on Laserdisc in 1981 by CPHE, the same warnings were used, but came after the closing theme had ended. The 1980 release is extremely rare and hard to find, and can be indicated by the appearance of the print version of the Columbia Pictures Starburst.
 * On the 1979 VHS release of Shamus, if you listen closely, you can hear the Columbia Pictures logo music play over the second screen.

Availability: Seen at the end of most Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment and a few RCA/Columbia tapes of the era such as the 1983 release of Hot Stuff. The B&W version appears on Gilda, and made surprise appearances at the end of a few tapes such as The Three Stooges: A Plumbing We Will Go, The Three Stooges: Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb, Oliver!, Pat Benatar in Concert, and a 1991 reissue of 1776. GoodTimes re-releases of early Columbia videocassette releases such as Fast Break and The Owl and the Pussycat feature the warning screens in reverse order at the start of the tape. The second warning screen also appears on the 1991 demo VHS of The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (1982-1987, USA only)
Warning: On a blue background, the following words scroll up and rest when they are on screen:

These films are sold for home use only.

Any duplication, reproduction, public performance or commercial use is  strictly prohibited.

The words are in white. After a few moments, it fades (or cuts) to the next warning.

Variants:
 * Later on in its usage, there is a variant with the words already onscreen, but it still cuts to the warning.
 * For the early version of the 3rd Warning mentioned below, it fades to the warning.
 * There is a variant where the background is a lighter shade of blue, and the words are in a different font.
 * A black and white variant of this warning exists. This can be seen on the 1983 VHS of Dr. Strangelove.

FX/SFX: The scrolling of the words, the cut to the warning screen.

Availability: Seen on early RCA/Columbia releases. The first version can be found on Tootsie, The King of Comedy, and Christine. The later version can be seen on Ghostbusters, The Lords of Flatbush and The Evil That Men Do. This along with the next warning screen were first featured on some of the later Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment releases, such as The Batty World of Baseball from 1982. Strangely, this was left intact at the end of a 1993 VHS reissue of St. Elmo's Fire. It also plasters the 1st warning screens on a 1984 reissue of The Three Stooges: An Ache in Every Stake.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (1982-2004, USA only)
Warning: On top, we see a dodger blue background with "FBI" and the FBI logo next to it. Under it, a blue background with "WARNING" and the warning text is shown.

Variants:
 * On a few early RCA/Columbia releases, the background portion with "FBI" and the FBI logo is orchid-colored.
 * There is an early version of this warning, which has a bit bigger text and a little bit of space between the "WARNING" and the text.
 * There is a variant where the words are in a different font.
 * On DVDs starting in 1997, the top blue part is larger, the font became somewhat more modified, and "FBI" and the seal is larger as well. The seal is also now in color.
 * In 2002, the VHS FBI logo was replaced with a colored version. It is similar to the aforementioned DVD variant, but the top blue part is a bit darker and the font is bolder.
 * On the 1998 VHS of Godzilla, the warning screen's duration is a little more than one second.
 * A black and white variant of this warning exists. This can be seen on the 1983 VHS of Dr. Strangelove.
 * On Baby Bumblebee releases, a female announcer says "Please stay tuned after the program for information about other releases available from Baby Bumblebee."

FX/SFX: None, except for the fade-in from the scrolling text on RCA/Columbia releases.

Availability: On all RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video and Columbia-TriStar Home Video/Entertainment releases of that era, as well as certain Vidmark Entertainment releases from the 1980s, AIP Home Video releases, Interglobal Video releases from the mid-1980s, and Dualstar Video releases, as well as some Baby Bumblebee releases and early HBO DVD releases. The early version is seen on older prints of Tootsie and Christine. The orchid-colored background portion variation can be found on the 1987 release of Armed Response. The 2002 VHS version can be seen on 2002-2005 VHS releases such as Spider-Man, Punch-Drunk Love, Fahrenheit 9/11, Daddy Day Care and Big Fish. Also makes a surprise appearance on the VHS release of The Magic School Bus: Going Batty. It also plasters the 1st warning screen on a 1984 reissue of The Three Stooges: An Ache in Every Stake.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Warning (1994-1997)
Nicknames: "White FBI", "Odd FBI", "Freaky FBI"

Warning: On a white background, we see the black FBI square with a weird looking FBI logo. To the right of it is the text in black.

FX/SFX: None.

Availability: Seen on releases from Turner Home Entertainment and Columbia TriStar Home Video co-releases with Castle Rock Entertainment such as City Slickers 2: The Legend of Curly's Gold, Forget Paris and Before Sunrise.

Editor's Note: None.

5th Warning (1979-present, Canada only)/(1997-present, USA)
Warning: On a firebrick background, there is a white tube with the word "Times New Roman" and two red dots. Below is the text in white. A few moments later, the word "Times New Roman" turns to "Times New Roman" and the text turns to French.

Variants:
 * Until 2002, the "Times New Roman" tube was a bit wider and the font was different.
 * There exists an early variant where each warning screen appears for 10 seconds and has a bolder shadow effect.

FX/SFX: The transition from English to French.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on all DVD releases from Columbia Tristar Home Video/Entertainment and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Canadian VHS releases from the early 1980's kept this warning intact. It also appeared on early Lionsgate releases in Canada and early HBO DVD releases in the USA (with the 3rd warning preceding it). It was also, strangely enough, found at the end of certain Cartoon Network DVD releases, such as Adventure Time: The Complete First Season and Regular Show: The Best DVD in the World (at this moment in time). Nowadays, this is no longer used at the beginning of Sony Pictures Blu-ray's in post-2013, being swapped in favor of Universal's new warning, but this is still used at the end. Phase 4 Films, Kaboom! Entertainment (Used from 2004-present), Hemdale Home Video (Used on Canadian releases in 1995, VHS only), Morningstar Entertainment, and Molson Entertainment/Don Cherry DVD and VHS releases also use this warning. This also appears at the end of a Canadian VHS release of The Three Stooges.

Editor's Note: None.

6th Warning (2005-2012)
Warning: Same as the other companies' warnings from 2005.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on 2004-2005 Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment releases and all Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases until 2012 on both VHS (ended in 2007) and DVD only.

Editor's Note: None.

7th Warning (2006-2012)
Warning: Same as the previous warning, but a different background is used, and the seal and text are a lot bigger.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on 2006-2012 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases on Blu-ray only.

Editor's Note: None.

Final Note: Sony started using the new Universal warning screens in late 2012.

1st Warning (1982-1984)
Warning: On a white background, we see the "Genuine first generation copy" notice in black. After a while, it slideshows into the warning text in red scrolling up.

Variant: Sometimes, the background is light blue and the text is white.

FX/SFX: The scrolling of the warning text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Ultra rare. Seen on the very first RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video releases in the United Kingdom.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (1984-1985)
Warning: On a white background, we see the "Genuine first generation copy" notice in red, written differently than in the previous warning, fade in. After a while, it fades out and the warning text in red scrolls up.

FX/SFX: The fading of the text, the scrolling of the warning text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on 1984-1985 RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video releases in the UK, mainly later pre-cert and early post cert ones, such as Jabberwocky and Conan the Destroyer.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (1985-1988)
Warning: On a red background, we see the "Genuine first generation copy" text in white. Then it fades out to make room for the Warning text from the previous warnings, which then fades out, leaving only the red screen, before going to black.

FX/SFX: The text fading in and out.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video UK releases from 1985-1988, most notably Ghostbusters and its animated spin-off, The Real Ghostbusters.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Warning (1988-1989)
Warning: On a pale marble background, we see the "Genuine first generation copy" notice scrolling up. Then we see the warning text scrolling up. A while after the text finishes scrolling, the background fades out to black.

FX/SFX: The scrolling up of the text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Extremely rare. Seen on RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video UK releases from 1988-1989, and also on a few Cinema Club/Video Collection releases of Columbia Pictures films.

Editor's Note: None.

5th Warning (1988-1989)
Warning: On a black background, we see the white warning text scrolling up.

FX/SFX: The scrolling up of the text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: More common than any of the previous UK warning screens. Seen on RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video UK releases from 1989-1992 and early Columbia TriStar Home Video UK releases from 1992-1993.

Editor's Note: None.

6th Warning (1993-2006)
Warning: On a blue gradient background, we see yellow generic warning text (with "WARNING" above it) scrolling up.

Variant: On 1993-1997 releases, the font is in Futura and the text is either spaced out (on 1993-1994 releases) or not (on 1994-1997 releases).

FX/SFX: The scrolling of the text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on British Columbia TriStar/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment VHS releases.

Editor's Note: None.

7th Warning (1997-2001)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text fade in:

Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

After a few seconds, the text fades out.

FX/SFX: The text fading.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on early Columbia TriStar DVDs, such as Bad Boys, Erin Brockovich, Stuart Little and Charlie's Angels.

Editor's Note: None.

8th Warning (2001-)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text fade in:

WARNING 'The copyright proprietor has licensed the programme (including, without limitation, its soundtrack) contained in this video cassette or Digital Versatile Disc for private home use only. 'Unless otherwise expressly licensed by the copyright proprietor, all other rights are reserved. 'Use in other locations such as airlines, clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools and ships is prohibited unless expressly authorised by the copyright proprietor. Any unauthorised copying, editing, exhibition, renting, hiring, exchanging, lending, public performances, diffusion and/or broadcast, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Any such action establishes liability for a civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution.

After a few seconds, the text fades out.

FX/SFX: The text fading.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on later Columbia TriStar DVDs and most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVDs, such as Bad Boys II, Spider-Man, Stuart Little 2, The Karate Kid, Click, and The Pink Panther.

Editor's Note: None.

9th Warning (2009?-)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:

WARNING 'The copyright proprietor has licensed this programme (including, without limitation, its soundtrack) for private home use only. 'Unless otherwise expressly licensed by the copyright proprietor, all other rights are reserved. 'Use in other locations such as airlines, clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools and ships is prohibited unless expressly authorised by the copyright proprietor. Any unauthorised copying, editing, exhibition, renting, hiring, exchanging, lending, public performances, diffusion and/or broadcast, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Any such action establishes liability for a civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Common. Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (1982-1983, 1986)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the "Genuine first generation copy" notice is removed, the text is shortened and in a bolder font, and scrolls up at a slower pace.

FX/SFX: The scrolling of the warning text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Ultra rare. Seen on 1982-83 RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video releases in Australia.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (1983-1987)
Warning: On a light blue, gray or indigo background, we see the warning text scrolling up.

FX/SFX: The scrolling of the warning text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video Australia releases, as well as early RCA/Columbia Pictures/Hoyts releases, such as Christine.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (1983-1985)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the warning text, which is different from the text in the previous warning, scrolling up.

Variant: An earlier version has a light blue background, and the red word "WARNING" above the rest of the text.

FX/SFX: The scrolling of the warning text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Hoyts Distribution and some early RCA/Columbia Pictures/Hoyts releases such as Hells Angels Forever and Breakdance.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Warning (1987-1991)
Same as the Roadshow Entertainment warning screen at the time.

5th Warning (1991-2006)
Warning: On a black background, the word "WARNING" in red fades in at the top and the following text scrolls up:

NEW PENALTIES COPYRIGHT AMENDMENTS ACT 1986 INDIVIDUALS FACE UP TO FIVE YEARS IMPRISONMENT $50,000 FINE PER OFFENCE CORPORATIONS FACE UP TO $250,000 FINE PER OFFENCE IT IS PROHIBITED TO 1. COPY THIS FILM 2. SELL OR HIRE INFRINGING COPIES 3. HAVE INFRINGING COPIES IN YOUR POSSESSION FOR SALE OR HIRE 4. THIS CASSETTE/LASER DISC IS FOR PRIVATE VIEWING ONLY AND MUST NOT BE SCREENED IN PUBLIC

After the text finishes scrolling, "WARNING" fades out.

Variants:
 * On DVD releases, the font was changed to a bolder one and "DVD" replaces "LASER DISC".
 * On later VHS releases, the warning faded after scrolling up and fading through "WARNING".

FX/SFX: The fading of "WARNING" and the scrolling of the text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Appears on Australian Columbia TriStar videocassettes.

Editor's Note: None.

6th Warning (1997-2001)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning.

FX/SFX: Same as the British DVD warning.

Music/Sounds: Same as the British DVD warning.

Availability: Seen on early Aussie DVD releases by the company.

Editor's Note: None.

7th Warning (2001-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning.

FX/SFX: Same as the British DVD warning.

Music/Sounds: Same as the British DVD warning.

Availability: Seen on most later Aussie DVD releases by the company.

Editor's Note: None.

8th Warning (1997-2001)
Warning: Same as the British Blu-Ray warning.

FX/SFX: Same as the British Blu-Ray warning.

Music/Sounds: Same as the British Blu-Ray warning.

Availability: Common. Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (Mid 1980's?-Early 1990's)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text scroll up:

このビデオカセットは、 アール・シー・エー・コロンビア・ ピクチャーズ・ビデオ・株式会社 が発売するものです. このビデオカセットは、 無断で複製すること 、家庭で 視聴する以外の使用は、法律で 固く禁じられています.

Translation: This videocassette is released by RCA Columbia Pictures Video Co., Ltd. This videocassette is strictly prohibited by law from being reproduced without permission or used for anything other than viewing at home.

FX/SFX: The text scrolling.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Extremely rare. This was found on Japanese VHS releases of the time, such as Psycho Cop and The Witches.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (Early-Late 1990's)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text:

このビデオカセットは、 株式会社 ソニー・ピクチャーズ エンタテインメント が発売するものです. このビデオカセツトは、 無断で複製すること、 家庭で 視聴する以外の使用は、 法律で固く禁じられています.

Translation: This videocassette is released by Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. This video cassette is strictly prohibited by law from being reproduced without permission or used for anything other than viewing at home.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Extremely rare. This was found on Japanese VHS releases of the time, such as Philadelphia.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2000's-)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text:

この商品は、 (株) ソニー・ピクチャーズ エンタテインメントが家庭での視聴を目的に発売するものです. この映像コンテンツ及びパッケ一ジに関して著作権者・頒布権者等の誰諾なく、上記目的以外の使用 (レンタル・上映・放映・公衆送信・複製・送信可能化/アップロード・変更/改作など)、 その他の商行為 (業者間の流通など)をするにとは、 法律で固く禁じらわでおります.

Translation: This product is released by Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. for home viewing. . It is strictly prohibited by law to use this video content and package in a way other than the above purposes (rental, screening, broadcasting, public transmission, duplication, transmission enablement/upload, change/adaptation, etc.) or engage in other commercial activities (such as distribution between traders) without the consent of the copyright holder, distributor, etc.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Japanese Sony DVDs, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (Early-Mid 1980's)
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Warning: After the first showing of the RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video logo, we see a slowly scrolling, and rather lengthy, warning text:

Die Ausstattung und das Programm (Bild und Ton) auf dieser Kassette sind urheberrechtlich geschützt. Der Besitz der Kassette berechtigt ausschließlich zur Vorführung im privaten Bereich fur nichtgewerbliche Zwecke. Jede andere Benutzung, wie z.B.öffentliche Auf- oder Vorführung, Sendung, Vervielfältigung jeglicher Art ist untersagt. Ein verstoß gegen dieses Verbot verletzt geltendes Urheberrecht und zieht straf- und/oder zivilrechtliche Verfolgung nach sich.

Then we see the RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video logo again and then we see shorter warning text reading:

Zu Beginn und am Ende dieser Kassette sehen sie Szenen aus weiteren Video- Filmen von RCA/Columbia Pictures Video. Unser Gesamt-Programm finden Sie bei Ihrem Fachhändler.

Und jetzt: Gute Unterhaltung

Then the RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video logo is shown again and then fades out.

Translation: The equipment and the program (picture and sound) on this cassette are protected by copyright. Possession of the cassette only entitles you to use it for private viewing for non-commercial purposes. Any other use, such as public performance or demonstration, broadcast, duplication of any kind is prohibited. A violation of this prohibition violates applicable copyright law and results in criminal and/or civil prosecution. At the beginning and at the end of this cassette you will see scenes from other video films from RCA / Columbia Pictures Video. You can find our complete range at your specialist dealer. And now: good entertainment.

Variant: Sometimes, the warning is preceded by "Diese Videokassette wurde für und im Auftrag von RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video und mit deren ausdrücklicher Genehmigung von Rank Video Kopierwerk GmBH hergestellt." ("This videocassette was produced for and on behalf of RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video and with their express permission from Rank Video Kopierwerk GmBH.").

FX/SFX: Everything described here.

Music/Sounds: Generic 1980s synth music.

Availability: Rare. Can be seen on German releases from RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video, which can be searched for via ebay.de. One video that had this warning was Ghostbusters.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (Mid 1980's-1989)
Warning: On a gold-white gradient background, we see a gray rolled-up piece of paper zoom in from the top right and flatten itself diagonally. The following text scrolls up inside the gray paper:

Die Ausstattung und das Programm (Bild und Ton) auf dieser Kassette sind urheberrechtlich geschützt. Der Besitz der Kassette berechtigt ausschliesslich zur Vorführung im privaten Bereich für nichtgewerbliche Zwecke, Jede andere Benutzung, wie z.B. öffentliche Auf- oder Vorführung, Sendung, Vervielfältigung jeglicher Art ist untersagt. Ein Verstoss gegen dieses Verbot verletzt geltendes Urheberrecht und zieht straf- und/oder zivilrechtliche Verfolgung nach sich.

Before the warning completly finishes scrolling, the gray paper rolls up, and zooms out to the top right of the screen, before segueing into the RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video logo.

Translation: The equipment and the program (picture and sound) on this cassette are protected by copyright. Possession of the cassette only entitles you to show it in private for non-commercial purposes, any other use, such as public performance or demonstration, broadcast, reproduction of any kind is prohibited. Any violation of this prohibition violates applicable copyright law and results in criminal and/or civil prosecution.

FX/SFX: The rolling down and up of the "paper", the scrolling up of the text, mostly early CGI.

Music/Sounds: A downbeat electronic synth-rock score.

Availability: Rare. Should appear on later PAL tapes from Germany, released by RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video. Check ebay.de.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (1989-Early 1990's)
Warning: The RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video logo animates, but then zooms back to reveal itself inside the frame of a filmstrip. The filmstrip moves left, pushing the frame with the logo in it offscreen. The following text scrolls up inside the next frame:

Die Ausstattung und das Programm (Bild und Ton) auf dieser Cassette sind urheberrechtlich geschützt. Der Besitz dieser Cassette berechtigt ausschließlich zur Vorführung im privaten Bereich für nichtgewerbliche Zwecke, jede andere Benutzung wie z.B. öffentliche Auf- oder Vorführung, Sendung, Vervielfältigung jeglicher Art ist untersagt. Ein Verstoß gegen dieses Verbot verletzt geltendes Urheberrecht und zieht straf- und/oder zivilrechtliche Verfolgung nach sich.

While the text scrolls up, the sprockets on the filmstrip shine from right to left. The filmstrip moves left again after the warning scrolls, revealing the RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video logo again.

Translation: The equipment and the program (picture and sound) on this cassette are protected by copyright. Possession of this cassette entitles you to use it only for private viewing for non-commercial purposes, any other use such as public performance or demonstration, broadcast, reproduction of any kind is prohibited. A violation of this prohibition violates current copyright law and leads to criminal and/or civil prosecution.

FX/SFX: The animation of the logo, combined with the filmstrip zooming out and moving, the warning text scrolling up, and the sprockets shining.

Music/Sounds: A dramatic but dreamy-sounding synthesized score.

Availability: Rate. Found on later German PAL tapes from RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Warning (Early 1990's-Early 2000's)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text wipe itself in vertically:

Die Ausstattung und das Programm (Bild und Ton) auf diesem Bildträger sind urheberrechtlich geschützt. Der Besitz des Bildträgers berechtigt ausschließlich zur Vorführung im privaten Bereich für nicht gewerbliche Zwecke. Jede andere Benutzung, wie z.B. öffentliche Auf- oder Vorführung, Sendung, Vervielfältigung jeglicher Art ist untersagt. Ein Verstoß gegen dieses Verbot verletzt geltendes Urheberrecht und zieht straf- und/oder zivilrechtliche Verfolgung nach sich.

After a while, the background fades to a black-silver-black background and the text wipes itself out.

Translation: The equipment and the program (image and sound) on this image carrier are protected by copyright. Possession of the image carrier only entitles it to showing in the private sector for non-commercial purposes. Any other use, such as public performance or demonstration, broadcast, reproduction of any kind is prohibited. A violation of this prohibition violates applicable copyright law and results in criminal and/or civil prosecution.

FX/SFX: The text wiping itself in and out, the background changing.

Music/Sounds: A synthesized score.

Availability: Uncommon. Found on German tapes at the time, such as Stuart Little, Muppets in Space (Muppets aus dem All) and Gattaca.

Editor's Note: None.

5th Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

WARNUNG Das auf diesem Bild-/Tonträger enthaltene Programm einschließlich dem dazugehörigen Soundtrack ist vom Urheberrechtsinhaber, ausschließlich und ohne Ausnahme für den privaten Heimgebrauch lizenziert. Sofern nicht vom Urheberrechtsinhaber ausdrücklich anders lizenziert, bleiben alle anderen Rechte vorbehalten. Der Gebrauch an anderen Orten, wie in Flugzeugen, Clubs, Bussen, Krankenhäusern, Hotels, Gefängnissen, Schulen sowie auf Bohrinseln und Schiffen etc. ist untersagt, es sei denn, eine Verwendung wurde ausdrücklich vom Urheberrechtsinhaber genehmigt. Das unerlaubte Kopieren, Bearbeiten, Ausstellen, Vermieten, Tauschen, Leihen, öffentliche Vorführen, Ausstrahlen und/oder Senden des gesamten Programms oder Teilen davon ist ausdrücklich untersagt. Jede Zuwiderhandlung bildet die Grundlage für zivilrechtliche Maßnahmen, die eine strafrechtliche Verfolgung nach sich ziehen können.

Translation: WARNING: The program contained on this video/audio carrier, including the associated soundtrack, is licensed by the copyright holder for private home use only and without exception. Unless expressly licensed otherwise by the copyright owner, all other rights are reserved. Use in other locations, such as airplanes, clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, prisons, schools, oil rigs and ships, etc. is prohibited, unless use has been expressly approved by the copyright holder. The unauthorized copying, editing, exhibiting, renting, swapping, lending, public showing, broadcasting and/or broadcasting of the entire program or parts thereof is expressly prohibited. Every violation forms the basis for civil action, which can result in criminal prosecution.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the German language, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (Late 1980's-Late 1990's)
Same as the LK-TEL Video warning screens at the time.

2nd Warning (Early 2000's)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text scroll up:

ADVERTÉNCIA A CÓPIA DA OBRA AUDIOVISUAL CONTIDA NESTE VIDEOCASSETE, INCLUINDO SUA TRILHA SONORA, DESTINA-SE EXCLUSIVAMENTE À EXIBIÇÃO PRIVADA, SENDO PROIBIDA TODA E QUALQUER OUTRA FORMA DE UTILIZAÇÃO, TAIS COMO: EXIBICAO PÚBLICA, COMUNICAÇÃO AO PÚBLICO POR TELEVISÃO OU TELEVISÃO A CABO E REPRODUÇÃO DE NOVAS CÓPIAS. A VIOLAÇÃO DOS DIREITOS EXCLUSIVOS DO DISTRIBUIDOR LICENCIADO SOBRE A OBRA AUDIOVISUAL É CRIME (ART. 184 DO CODIGO PENAL).

Translation: WARNING: THE COPY OF THE AUDIOVISUAL WORK CONTAINED IN THIS VIDEO TAPE, INCLUDING ITS SOUNDTRACK, IS EXCLUSIVELY INTENDED FOR PRIVATE EXHIBITION, ALL AND ANY OTHER WAY OF USE BEING PROHIBITED, SUCH AS: PUBLIC DISPLAY, COMMUNICATION TO THE PUBLIC VIA TELEVISION OR CABLE TELEVISION OR REPRODUCTION OF NEW COPIES. THE VIOLATION OF THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS OF THE LICENSED DISTRIBUTOR ON THE AUDIOVISUAL WORK IS A CRIME (ART. 184 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE).

FX/SFX: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Rare. Found on Columbia-Tristar tapes at the time, such as Men in Black II'.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2000's-)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text:

ADVERTÊNCIA O proprietário do direito autoral licenciou este filme em DVD, incluindo sua trilha sonora, para distribuição somente de seus licenciados na América Latina. Este filme em DVD foi licenciado exclusivamente para exibição privada. Todos os direitos são reservados. Estão proibidas toda e qualquer outra forma de utilização como reprodução de novas cópias, edição, demonstração, aluguel, troca, arrendamento, empréstimo, exibição pública, difusão, transmissão, retransmissão e/ou exibição em televisão. Estes atos podem dar base a uma ação civil e provocar um processo criminal (título VII da Lei do Direito Autoral 9.610/98 e Artigo 184 do Código Penal, e seus parágrafos). Este DVD não pode ser exportado, distribuído e/ou vendido de forma comercial sem a licença apropriada da Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Translation: WARNING: The copyright owner has licensed this film on DVD, including its soundtrack, for distribution only to its licensees in Latin America. This DVD movie has been licensed exclusively for private viewing. All rights are reserved. Any other form of use, such as reproduction of new copies, editing, demonstration, is prohibited. rent, exchange, lease, loan, public display, broadcast, transmission, retransmission and/or television display. These acts can give rise to civil action and lead to criminal prosecution (Title VII of the Copyright Law 9.610/98 and Article 184 of the Penal Code, and its paragraphs). This DVD cannot be exported, distributed and/or sold commercially without the appropriate license from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Variant: A variant found on Blu-Rays changes "filme em DVD" and "DVD" to "filme".

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Latin American Sony DVDs, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

(2000's-)
Warning: Same as the Brazilian DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ADVERTENCIA El titular de los derechos de autor ha licenciado esta película en formato DVD incluyendo su banda sonora para la distribución única y exclusiva por parte de sus sublicenciatarios autorizados en Latinoamérica. Esta película en formato DVD ha sido autorizada únicamente para uso privado en el hogar. Todos los derechos quedan reservados. Cualquier forma de explotación no autorizada tal como: copia, edición, exhibición, renta, intercambio, contratación, transmisión privada, presentación pública, difusión y/o transmisión por televisión del formato DVD o alguna de sus aditamentos queda estrictamente prohibida; tales acciones traen como consecuencia responsabilidad civil y penal para el infractor. Este formato DVD no puede ser exportada, distribuida y/o vendida de manera comercial sin la debida autorización por parte de Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Translation: WARNING: The copyright holder has licensed this film in DVD format including its soundtrack for sole and exclusive distribution by its authorized sublicensees in Latin America. This DVD movie has been licensed for private home use only. All rights reserved. Any form of unauthorized exploitation such as: copying, editing, exhibition, rental, Exchange, contracting, private transmission, public presentation, diffusion and/or television transmission of the DVD format or any of its attachments is strictly prohibited; Such actions result in civil and criminal liability for the offender. This DVD format may not be exported, distributed and/or sold commercially without proper authorization from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Variant: A variant found on Blu-Rays changes "película en formato DVD" to just "película" and removes "del formato DVD o alguna de sus aditamentos".

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Latin American Sony DVDs, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

(Late 1980's-Early 2000's)
Same as the LK-TEL Video warning screens at the time.

1st Warning (Early-Mid 1990's)
Warning: Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.

FX/SFX: Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.

Music/Sounds: Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.

Availability: Rare. Can be seen on Spanish releases from RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video, such as The Harder They Fall.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (Mid 1990's-Early 2000's)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text wipe itself in vertically:

ESTA GRABACIÓN ESTÁ PROTEGIDA POR LA LEY. LOS TITULARES DEL COPYRIGHT SOLO AUTORIZAN SU DISTRIBUCIÓN PARA USO DOMÉSTICO, Y SU EXHIBICIÓN EN UN MAGNETOSCOPIO QUE NO ESTÉ CONECTADO A UNA RED DE DIFUSIÓN DE CUALQUIER TIPO. QUIENES REPRODUZCAN, PLAGIEN O COMUNIQUEN PÚBLICAMENTE LA TOTALIDAD O PARTE DE SU CONTENIDO SIN LA AUTORIZACIÓN EXPRESA DE SU TITULAR, INCURRIRÁN EN UN DELITO CASTIGADO CON PENAS DE HASTA 4 AÑOS DE PRISIÓN Y MULTA DE HASTA 36 MILLONES DE PESETAS E INHABILITACIÓN ESPEClAL DE HASTA 5 ANOS. LAS FUERZAS DE SEGURIDAD, SIGUIENDO INSTRUCCIONES PRECISAS DEL MINISTERIO DEL INTERIOR Y DE LA FISCALÍA GENERAL DEL ESTADO, PERSEGUIRÁN TALES ACTIVIDADES, POR CONSTITUIR UN DELITO TIPIFICADO EN EL ARTICULO 270 DEL CÓDIGO PENAL.

Translation: THIS RECORDING IS PROTECTED BY LAW. THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS ONLY AUTHORIZE ITS DISTRIBUTION FOR HOME USE, AND ITS DISPLAY ON A VCR THAT IS NOT CONNECTED TO A BROADCAST NETWORK OF ANY KIND. THOSE WHO REPRODUCE, PLAGIARIZE OR PUBLICLY COMMUNICATE ALL OR PART OF ITS CONTENT WITHOUT THE EXPRESS AUTHORIZATION OF ITS OWNER, WILL INCUR A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY PENALTIES OF UP TO 4 YEARS IN PRISON AND A FINE OF UP TO 36 MILLION PESETAS AND SPECIAL DISQUALIFICATION OF UP TO 5 YEARS. THE SECURITY FORCES, FOLLOWING PRECISE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR AND THE GENERAL STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, WILL PURSUE SUCH ACTIVITIES, FOR CONSTITUTING A CRIME TYPIFIED IN ARTICLE 270 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE.

FX/SFX: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: An announcer reading the text.

Availability: Uncommon. Found on Spanish tapes at the time, such as Stuart Little and Jumanji.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2000's-2009?)
Warning: On a blue water-like background, we see the following text:

AVISO LEGAL Esta grabación está protegida por la ley. Los titulares del copyright sólo autorizan su distribución para uso doméstico y su exhibición en un reproductor DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) que no esté conectado a una red de difusión de cualquier tipo. Quienes reproduzcan, plagien o comuniquen públicamente la totalidad o parte de su contenido sinla autorización expresa de su titular, incurrirán en un delito castigado con penas de hasta 4 años de prisión y de hasta 216.000 € e inhabilitación especial de hasta 5 años. Las fuerzas de seguridad, siguiendo instrucciones precisas del Ministerio del Interior y de la Fiscalía del Estado, perseguirán tales actividades por constituir un delito tipificado en el Art. 270 del Código Penal.

Translation: LEGAL NOTICE: This recording is protected by law. The copyright holders only authorize its distribution for home use and its display on a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player that is not connected to a broadcast network of any kind. Those who reproduce, plagiarize or publicly communicate all or part of its content without the express authorization of its owner, will incur a crime punishable by penalties of up to 4 years in prison and up to € 216,000 and special disqualification of up to 5 years. The security forces, following precise instructions from the Ministry of the Interior and the State Prosecutor's Office, will pursue such activities as they constitute a crime classified in Article 270 of the Criminal Code.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most early European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the European Spanish language.

4th Warning (2009?-)
Warning: On a white background with the Sony Pictures Home Entertainment logo on the bottom-right corner, we see the following text:

Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: LEGAL NOTICE: The domestic viewing of the content of this medium is exclusively authorized. All other rights to this work are reserved. The reproduction, distribution, public communication or total or partial transformation of the same without express authorization of the owner will be pursued in accordance with the laws.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most later European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the European Spanish language, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (Late 1980's-1997?)
Same as the VideoVisa warning screens at the time.

2nd Warning (1997-2000)
Warning: On a still shot of the clouds from the 1993 [Columbia/Tristar Home Video] logo, we see the following text scroll up:

ADVERTENCIA EL CONTENIDO DE ESTE VIDEOCASSETTE, ES UNA OBRA PROTEGIDA EN FAVOR DEL TITULAR DE LOS DERECHOS DE AUTOR, INCLUYENDO SUS IMAGENES, BANDA SONORA Y DEMAS ADITAMENTOS, POR LO QUE SE PROHIBE: CUALQUIER FORMA DE EXPLOTACION NO AUTORIZADA TALES COMO RENTA, VENTA, COPIA, EDICION O CUALQUIER OTRO MODO QUE IMPLIQUE LA UTILIZACION PARCIAL O TOTAL DE LA  OBRA CONTENIDA EN ESTE VIDEOCASSETTE CON TECNOLOGIA CONOCIDA O POR CONOCERSE, ASI COMO CUALQUIER FORMA DE COMERCIALIZACION QUE IMPLIQUE UN LUCRO DIRECTO O INDIRECTO DE LA OBRA SIN EL CONSENTIMIENTO DEL TITULAR DEL DERECHO. LA VIOLACION DE CUALQUIERA DE ESTOS DERECHOS EXCLUSIVOS DEL TITULAR, CONSTITUYE UNA TRANSGRESION A LA LEY, LO QUE IMPLICA RESPONSABILIDADES QUE PUEDEN DAR LUGAR A SANCIONES TANTO CIVILES COMO PENALES PARA EL INFRACTOR. DIGA ¡NO! A LA PIRATERIA

The last sentence stops in the center of the screen, before fading out.

Translation: WARNING: THE CONTENT OF THIS VIDEO CASSETTE IS A PROTECTED WORK IN FAVOR OF THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER, INCLUDING ITS IMAGES, SOUNDTRACK AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS, FOR WHICH IT IS PROHIBITED: ANY, UNAUTHORIZED FORM OF EXPLOITATION, SUCH AS RENTAL, SALE, COPYING, EDITING OR ANY OTHER WAY THAT INVOLVES THE PARTIAL OR TOTAL USE OF THE WORK CONTAINED IN THIS VIDEO CASSETTE WITH KNOWN OR TO-BE-KNOWN TECHNOLOGY, AS WELL AS ANY FORM OF COMMERCIALIZATION THAT INVOLVES A DIRECT PROFIT OF THE OBJECTIVE OR INDIRECT CONSENT RIGHT. THE VIOLATION OF ANY OF THESE EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS OF THE OWNER, CONSTITUTES A VIOLATION OF THE LAW, WHICH INVOLVES LIABILITIES THAT MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL SANCTIONS FOR THE OFFENDER. SAY NO! TO PIRACY

FX/SFX: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Very rare. This can be seen on Mexican videotapes such as The 3 Worlds of Gulliver, Jerry Maguire, Red Heat, Desperado (Pistolero), and Big Daddy.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2000-2005)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text scroll up:

ADVERTENCIA LA PRODUCCIÓN, REPRODUCCIÓN, ALNACENAMIENTO, TRANSPORTACIÓN, DISTRIBUCIÓN, VENTA, RENTA, O INTRODUCCIÓN AL PAÍS DE CUALQUIER VIDEOGRAMA, PROTEGIDO POR LA LEY FEDERAL DEL DERECHO DE AUTOR, EN FORMA DOLOSA, CON FIN DE ESPECULACIÓN COMERCIAL Y SIN LA  AUTORIZACIÓN Y CONSENTIMIENTO EXPRESO DEL TITULAR DE LOS DERECHOS DE AUTOR O DE LOS DERECHOS CONEXOS, CONSTITUYE UN DELITO GRAVE (Art. 194 Frac. 1, inciso 33 del Código Federal de  Procedimientos Penales) Y SE SANCIONARÁ HASTA CON 10 AÑOS DE PRISIÓN Y HASTA VEINTE MIL DÍAS DE SALARIO MÍNIMO DE MULTA (Art. 424 Bis Frac. 1 del Código Penal Federal).

The following text fades in after the previous text finishes scrolling:

NO A LA PIRATERÍA

It then fades out to make room for the following text:

AMV Asociación Mexicana de Video

Translation: WARNING: THE PRODUCTION, REPRODUCTION, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, SALE, RENTAL, OR INTRODUCTION TO THE COUNTRY OF ANY VIDEOGRAM, PROTECTED BY THE FEDERAL LAW OF COPYRIGHT, IN A MALICIOUS FORM, WITH THE END OF COMMERCIAL SPECULATION AND CONSENT EXPRESS OF THE OWNER OF THE COPYRIGHT OR RELATED RIGHTS, CONSTITUTES A SERIOUS CRIME (Art. 194 Section 1, subsection 33 of the Federal Code of Criminal Procedures) AND WILL BE PUNISHED UP TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON AND UP TO TWENTY THOUSAND DAYS OF MINIMUM SALARY OF FINE (Art. 424 Bis Frac. 1 of the Federal Penal Code). NO TO PIRACY. AMV - Mexican Association of Video

FX/SFX: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on later-day Mexican videotapes from Sony, such as The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, The Deep End of the Ocean, and Man of the House (El Hombre De La Casa).

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (Early 1990's?-Early 2000's)
Warning: On the same starfield featured in the Gaumont Columbia RCA Video logo, we see the following text:

Ce vidéogramme est réservé á la vente.

The text then starts scrolling upwards, continuing with the following:

Ce vidéogramme ne peut pas être loue. Ce vidéogramme est exclusivement réservé á un usage privé et gratuit dans le cercle de la famille. Il ne bénéficie ni d'autorisation locative, ni de droit de projection en séance publique, avec ou sans perception de droit d'entrée. Toute duplication partielle ou totale du présent vidéogramme est formellement interdite. Le contrevenant s'expose á des sanctions civiles et pénales pour toute reproduction, représentation, ou diffusion non autorisées. Loi du 11 Mars 1957 Articles 425, 426 et 427 du Code Pénal. Numéro d'inscription C.N.C. EDV 11

Translation: This videogram is for sale only. This videogram cannot be rented. This videogram is exclusively reserved for private and free use within the family circle. It does not benefit from a rental authorization or the right to show it in a public session, with or without the collection of an entrance fee. Any partial or total duplication of this videogram is strictly prohibited. The offender is exposed to civil and penal sanctions for any unauthorized reproduction, representation or distribution. Law of March 11, 1957, Articles 425, 426 and 427 of the Criminal Code.

FX/SFX: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: The start of the Gaumont Columbia RCA Video logo's theme.

Availability: Uncommon. Found on French tapes at the time, such as Stuart Little and Jumanji.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

AVERTISSEMENT Ce vidéogramme est exclusivement réservé à l'usage privé et gratuit dans le cercle de famille, sauf autorisation contractuelle. La projection de ce vidéogramme en séance publique avec ou sans perception de droit d'entrée est interdite. Toute duplication partielle ou totale du présent vidéogramme est formellement interdite. Le contrevenant s'expose à des sanctions civiles et pénales pour toute reproduction, representation ou diffusion non autorisées. Loi du 11 Mars 1957 Articles 425, 426 et 427 du Code Pénal EDV 11

Translation: WARNING: This videogram is exclusively reserved for private use and free of charge in the family circle, unless authorized by contract. The projection of this videogram in public session with or without collection of entrance fee is prohibited. Any partial or total duplication of this videogram is strictly prohibited. The offender is exposed to civil and criminal sanctions for any unauthorized reproduction, representation or distribution. Law of March 11, 1957, Articles 425, 426 and 427 of the Criminal Code. EDV 11

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the French language, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (Early 1980's-1996?)
Warning: On a dodger blue we see the following text:

Tutti i diritti riservati. E' proibito qualsiasi uso di  questa videocassetta diverso dalla visione privata domestica. Ogni violazione sará perseguita a termini di legge.

Translation: All rights reserved. Any use of this videotape other than private home viewing is prohibited. Any violation will be persecuted in terms of law.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Rare. Found on Italian tapes at the time, such as Someone to Watch Over Me (Chi Protegge il Testimone).

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (1996?-2000?)
Warning: Same as the previous warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Tutti i diritti riservati. E' proibito qualsiasi uso di  questa videocassetta diverso dalla visione privata domestica. Ogni violazione sará perseguita a termini di legge.

Translation: All rights reserved. Any use of this videotape other than private home viewing is prohibited. Any violation will be persecuted in terms of law.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Uncommon. Found on Italian tapes at the time, such as The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain (L'incantesimo del Lago 2) and Jumanji.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2000?-2005?)
Warning: On a dodger blue background, we see the following text:

Il titolare dei diritti ha concesso il programma contenuto in questa videocassetta (compresa, senza limitazioni, la colonna sonora) esclusivamente per uso privato e domestico. Salva espressa autorizzazione del titolare, tutti gli aItri diritti rimangono riservati. É pertanto vietato l'uso in luoghi pubblici o aperti al pubblico, quali, a mero titolo esemplificativo, le compagnie aeree, i club, i pullman, gli ospedali, gli alberghi, le piattaforme petrolifere, le carceri, le scuole e le navi. Qualsiasi utilizzazione della videocassetta diversa da quella espressamente autorizzata per iscritto dal titolare dei relativi diritti dovrá considerarsi vietata. Il mancato rispetto delle anzidette disposizioni sará perseguibile a termini di legge.

Translation: The copyright holder has licensed the program contained in this videotape (including, without limitations, the soundtrack) exclusively for private home use. Unless the holder expressly authorizes them, all other rights remain reserved. Therefore, use in public places or places open to the public, such as, by way of example only, airlines, clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil platforms, prisons, schools and ships, is prohibited. Any use of the videotape other than that expressly authorized by writing from the related right holder will have to be considered prohibited. Failure to comply with the aforementioned previsions will be punishable in terms of law.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Uncommon. Found on Italian tapes at the time, such as Spider-Man 2.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

AVVISO Il titolare dei diritti ha concesso questo programma (compresa, senza limitazioni, la colonna sonora) esclusivamente per uso privato e domestico. Salva espressa autorizzazione del titolare, tutti gli altri diritti rimangono riservati. È pertanto vietato I'uso in luoghi pubblici o aperti al pubblico, quali, a mero titoto esemplificativo, le compagnie aeree, i club, i pullman, gli ospedali, gli alberghi, le piattaforme petrolifere, le carceri, le scuote e le navi. Qualsiasi utilizzazione del fiIm e del contenuto dello stesso, diversa da quella espressamente autorizzata per iscritto dal titolare dei relativi diritti dovrá considerarsi vietata. ll mancato rispetto delle anzidette disposizioni sará perseguibile a termini di legge.

Translation: WARNING: The copyright holder has licensed this program (including, without limitations, the soundtrack) exclusively for private home use. Unless the holder expressly authorizes them, all other rights remain reserved. Therefore, use in public places or places open to the public, such as, by way of example only, airlines, clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil platforms, prisons, schools and ships, is prohibited. Any use of the videotape other than that expressly authorized by writing from the related right holder will have to be considered prohibited. Failure to comply with the aforementioned previsions will be punishable in terms of law.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Italian language, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (Late 1980's?-)
Same as the BAF Video warnings at the time.

2nd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

WAARSCHUWING Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: WARNING: The contents of this medium are protected by laws of Intellectual Property including the Copyright Act, the Neighboring Rights Act, the Database Act and the Benelux Trademark Act. This medium may only be shown in a circle of friends or family (domestic circle). Other uses, such as copying, renting, lending and showing in public, including display in catering establishments, holiday parks, work, association or school connections and via a tele(communication) network, are prohibited without the permission of the rights holders, - subject to legal exception - and constitute a criminal offense. A holographic security seal has been affixed to this legal medium, which also guarantees image and sound quality. Check whether the security seal has been applied. If you do not find the security seal, you are dealing with an illegal copy that may be harmful to your playback equipment. BREIN Foundation - 0909 - Piracy (50 cpg) or in Belgium with BAF 02 4631510

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

(Late 1980's-Early 2000's)
Same as the LK-TEL Video warning screens at the time.

1st Warning (1990's?-Early 2000's)
Same as the Lusomundo warning at the time.

2nd Warning (2009?-)
Warning: Same as the 2nd Spanish DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: LEGAL NOTICE: Only domestic viewing of the content of this medium is authorized. Any other rights in this work are reserved. Copying, distribution, public exhibition or total or partial alteration thereof without the express authorization of the holder will be punished under the legal terms.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most later European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the European Portuguese language, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (1990's-Early 2000's)
Same as the Egmont Entertainment AB warning screen at the time.

2nd Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

VARNING Upphovsrättshavaren har upplåtit programinnehållet, inklusive ljudspår, på denna Digital Versatile Disc enbart för privat bruk i hemmet. Alla andra rättigheter är förbehållna upphovsrättshavaren.

The text then disappears to make room for the following text:

Otillåten kopiering, bearbetning, förevisning, uthyrning, byte, offentlig visning, spridning och/eller utsändning av programinnehållet på denna Digital Versatile Disc, eller delar därav, är strängt förbjudet. Allt sådant missbruk beivras och kan leda till skadeståndskrav, polisanmälan och åtal.

Translation: WARNING: The copyright holder has provided the software content, including audio tracks, on this Digital Versatile Disc for home use only. All other rights are reserved to the copyright holder. Unauthorized copying, processing, display, rental, exchange, public display, distribution and/or distribution of the program content on this Digital Versatile Disc, or any portion thereof, is strictly prohibited. All such abuse is prosecuted and can lead to claims for damages, reporting to the police and prosecution.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Swedish language.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

VARNING Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: WARNING: The copyright holder has provided the program content, including audio tracks, on this film for home use only. All other rights are reserved to the copyright holder. Unauthorized copying, processing, showing, rental, exchange, public display, distribution and/or broadcasting of the program content on this film, or parts thereof, is strictly prohibited. All such abuse is prosecuted and can lead to claims for damages, reporting to the police and prosecution.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ADVARSEL Dette program består av en video og en lyd-del som begge er lisensiert av rettighetshaver kun for hjemmebruk. Ingen annen anvendelse er tillatt.

The text then disappears to make room for the following text:

Uautorisert kopiering, endring, utstilling, utleie, bytte, utlån, offentlig fremvisning, kringkasting - av denne Digital Versatile Disc, helt eller delvis, er strengt forbudt. Alle brudd medfører straffeansvar og vil bli forfulgt rettslig.

Translation: WARNING: This program consists of a video and an audio section, both of which are licensed by the copyright holder for home use only. No other use is allowed. Unauthorized copying, modification, display, rental, exchange, lending, public display, broadcasting - of this Digital Versatile Disc, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. All offenses carry criminal liability and will be prosecuted.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Norwegian language.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ADVARSEL Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: WARNING: The copyright holder has provided the program content, including audio tracks, on this film for home use only. All other rights are reserved to the copyright holder. Unauthorized copying, processing, showing, rental, exchange, public display, distribution and/or broadcasting of the program content on this film, or parts thereof, is strictly prohibited. All such abuse is prosecuted and can lead to claims for damages, reporting to the police and prosecution.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (1990's-Early 2000's)
Same as the Egmont Entertainment AB warning screen at the time.

2nd Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ADVARSEL! Denne Digital Versatile Disc må kun benyttes til privat brug. Samtlige rettigheder til programindholdet (inkl. lydspor) indehaves af ophavsrettens indehaver.

The text then disappears to make room for the following text:

Uautoriseret kopiering, redigering, forevisning, udlejning, ombytning, udlån‚ offentlig fremvisning og enhver form for transmission af denne Digital Versatile Disc eller dele heraf er forbudt. Overtrædelse af dette forbud er strafbart og medfører retsforfølgelse og pådragelse af erstatningsansvar.

Translation: WARNING! This Digital Versatile Disc may only be used for private use. All rights to the program content (incl. Audio tracks) are held by the copyright holder. Unauthorized copying, editing, showing, rental, exchange, lending, public display and any transmission of this Digital Versatile Disc or any part thereof is prohibited. Violation of this prohibition is punishable and results in prosecution and the imposition of liability.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Danish language.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ADVARSEL! Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: WARNING! This film may only be used for private use. All rights to the program content (incl. Audio tracks) are held by the copyright holder. Unauthorized copying, editing, showing, rental, exchange, lending, public display and any transmission of this film or parts thereof is prohibited. Violation of this prohibition is punishable and results in prosecution and the imposition of liability.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (1990's)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the word "경고" at the top, and the word "문화체육부'" at the bottom. Between them, the following text scrolls up:

이 비디오물은 가정용으로 허락되었으므로 열차, 병원, 호텔등 다른 장소에서는 사용할 수 없으며 이 비디오물은 무단으로 복사 - 편집하여 배포하거나 방송하는 행위는 법으로 금지되어 있습니다. 위 서항을 위반할 경우 민사상 손해배상을 하여야 할 뿐만아니라 헝사처벌까지 받게 될 수 있습니다.

FX/SFX: The scrolling of the text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on Korean VHS releases at the time, such as Philadelphia.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the Brazilian DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Warning 이 DVD는 저작권법의 보호를 받는 저작물이며, 저작권법과 계약에 따라 가정내 상영용으로 제작되었습니다. 이 DVD를 이용하여 저작권자의 허락없이 공공장소에서의 상영, 복사, 전송, 편집, 리버스 엔지니어링등의 행위를 하는 것은 저작권자의 권리를 침해하는 것으로 민사상 손해배상 책임을 질뿐아니라 형사처벌까지 받게 될 수 있 으니 유의하시기 바랍니다.

Translation:
 * DVD Variant: Warning: This DVD is a work protected by copyright law, and was produced for home screening in accordance with the Copyright Offender Policy. Screening, copying, transmission, editing, reverse engineering, etc. in public places without the permission of the copyright holder using this DVD violates the rights of the copyright holder. Please note that you may be liable for civil damages as well as criminal penalties.
 * Blu-Ray Variant: WARNING: This film is a work protected by copyright law, and was produced for home screening in accordance with the Copyright Offender Policy. Screening, copying, transmission, editing, reverse engineering, etc. in public places without the permission of the copyright holder using this film violates the rights of the copyright holder. Please note that you may be liable for civil damages as well as criminal penalties.

Variant: A variant found on Blu-Rays has the word "WARNING" in all-caps and changes the text to the following:

이 영화는 저작권법의 보호를 받는 저작물이며, 저작권법과 계약에 따라 가정내 상영용으로 제작되었습니다. 이 영화를 이용하여 저작권자의 허락없이 공공장소에서의 상영, 복사, 전송, 편집, 리버스 엔지니어링등의 행위를 하는 것은 저작권자의 권리를 침해하는 것으로 민사상 손해배상 책임을 질 뿐 아니라 형사처벌까지 받게 될 수 있으니 유의하시기 바랍니다.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Asian Sony DVDs, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (1999-Early 2000's)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text scroll up:

OSTRZEŻENIE: Niniejsza kaseta VHS, obejmująca również ścieżkę dźwiękową, przeznaczona jest wyłącznie do użytku domowego. Wszelkia prawa są zastrzeżone, chyba źe właściciel praw autorskich udzieli wyraźnej licencji. Wyłączone jest użycie tej kasety VHS w miejscach takich jak: kluby, środki transportu, platformy wiertnicze, szpitale, hotele, wlęzienia czy szkoly, Jakiekołwiek nieautoryzowane powielanie, montaż, wyświetlanie, wypoźyczanie, publiczne pokazy czy inne rozpowszechnianie zawartości tej kasety VHS lub jej fragmentów czy części, jest bezwzględnie zabronione i stanowi podstawę odpowiedzialności cywilnej i karnej. Niniejsza kaseta VHS nie może być przedmiotem eksportu, odsprzedaży czy dystrybucji i sprzedaży handlowej poza terytorium Rzeczpospolitej Polskiej, bez uzyskania odpowledniej licencji udzielonej przez Warner Home Video. Prawo do sprzdaży i/lub udostępniania tej kasety VHS jest zaznaczone na oryginale opakowania tej kasety VHS.

Translation: WARNING: This VHS cassette, including the soundtrack, is intended for home use only. All rights are reserved unless explicitly licensed by the copyright owner. This VHS cassette may not be used in places such as: clubs, transportation, oil rigs, hospitals, hotels, junctions or schools, any unauthorized duplication, editing, display, rental, public screening or other dissemination of the contents of this VHS cassette or parts thereof or parts, is strictly forbidden and constitutes the basis of civil and criminal liability. This VHS cassette may not be exported, resold, distributed or sold outside the territory of the Republic of Poland without obtaining the appropriate license from Warner Home Video. The right to sell and/or share this VHS cassette is indicated on the original packaging of this VHS cassette.

FX/SFX: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Rare. This was found on the Polish VHS releases of Big Daddy and The Patriot (Patriota).

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Ostrzeżenie Niniejszy Digital Versatile Disc przeznaczony jest tylko do użytku prywatnego. Wszelkie prawa odnośnie zawartego w nim programu (oraz nagrań dźwiękowych) są zastrzeżone. Kopiowanie, dokonywanie poprawek, edycja, rozpowszechnianie,

The text then disappears to make room for the following text:

dokonywanie zmian, wypożyczanie, wykorzystywanie do publicznych przedstawień, rozpowszechnianie oraz transmisja niniejszej dyskietki w całości lub części bez zezwolenia jest zabronione pod sankcją kary i prowadzi do postępowania sądowego oraz dochodzenia roszczeń odszkodowawczych.

Translation: Warning: This Digital Versatile Disc is intended for private use only. All rights to the program (and sound recordings) contained in it are reserved. Copying, correcting, editing, disseminating, modifying, renting, using for public performances, distributing and transmitting this disc in whole or in part without permission is prohibited under penalty and leads to legal proceedings and claims for damages.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Polish language.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

OSTRZEŻENIE Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: WARNING: This film is for private use only. All rights to the program contained therein (and sound recordings) are reserved. Copying, correcting, editing, distributing, modifying, renting, using for public performance, distributing and transmitting this film in whole or in part without permission is prohibited under penalty and leads to legal proceedings and claims for damages.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Upozornění Tento disk DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) je určen pouze pro domácí užití. Veškerá práva k obsahové náplni včetně zvukového záznamu přísluší vlastníku autorského práva.

The text then disappears to make room for the following text:

Neautorizované rozmnožování, úpravy, projekce jiné než pro domácí účely, pronájem, výměna, půjčování a jakákoli forma přenosu tohoto disku DVD nebo jeho částí jsou zakázány. Porušováni práv vlastníka autorského práva bude stiháno podle platných právních předpisú.

Translation: Warning: This DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is for home use only. All rights to the content, including sound recording, belong to the copyright owner. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, projection other than for domestic purposes, rental, exchange, lending and any form of transmission of this DVD or parts thereof are prohibited. Infringement of the rights of the copyright owner will be prosecuted in accordance with applicable law.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Czech language.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

UPOZORNĚNÍ Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: WARNING: This film is for home use only. All rights to the content, including the sound recording, belong to the copyright owner. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, projection other than for domestic purposes, rental, exchange, lending and any form of transmission of this film or part thereof are prohibited. Infringements of the rights of the copyright owner will be prosecuted in accordance with applicable law.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (Late 1990's-Early 2000's)
Same as the Videoservice warning screens at the time.

2nd Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ Содержание данного цифрового видеодиска (Digital Versatile Disc), включая звуковую дорожку, предназначено исключительно для частного использования. Все авторские права защищены.

The text then disappears to make room for the following text:

Неавторизованное копирование, монтаж, показ, прокат, обмен, аренда, общественный показ и трансляция в любой форме содержания данного цифрового видеодиска (Digital Versatile Disc) запрещается. Нарушение данного запрета преследуется по закону. В отношении нарушителей может быть возбужден иск о выплате компенсации.

Translation: WARNING: The contents of this Digital Versatile Disc, including the audio track, are for private use only. All copyrights reserved. Unauthorized copying, editing, displaying, renting, exchanging, renting, public displaying and broadcasting in any form of the contents of this Digital Versatile Disc is prohibited. Violation of this prohibition is punishable by law. Offenders can be sued for compensation.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Russian language.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: WARNING: The contents of this video disc, including the audio track, are intended for private home viewing only. All rights reserved. Full or partial copying, public demonstration, broadcasting in any form of the content of this disc, rental, exchange, lease, as well as the use of this disc for other purposes without the written permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. It is prohibited to export these products from the Russian Federation, as well as all forms of their distribution without the permission of the copyright holder. Reproduction, public display and sale without the proper permission of the copyright holder may result in severe criminal or administrative penalties.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (1990's-Early 2000's)
Same as the Egmont Entertainment AB warning screen at the time.

2nd Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

VAROITUS Tekijänoikeuden omistaja on luovuttanut tämän DVD:n sisältämän teoksen ja sen ääniraidan oikeudet vain ja ainoastaan kotikäyttöön. Kaikki muut oikeudet pidätetään.

The text then disappears to make room for the following text:

Teoksen laiton kopiointi‚ muuttaminen, esittäminen, vuokraaminen, vaihtaminen, lainaaminen, julkiset esitykset ja levittäminen osittainkin on ehdottomasti kielletty, ja kaikki sellainen toiminta johtaa oikeudellisiin toimiin ja mahdolliseen rikossyytteeseen.

Translation: WARNING: The copyright owner has assigned the rights to the work contained in this DVD and its audio track for home use only. All other rights reserved. Illegal copying, alteration, presentation, rental, exchange, lending, public performance and partial distribution of a work are strictly prohibited, and all such activities will result in legal action and possible criminal prosecution.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Finnish language.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

VAROITUS Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: WARNING: The copyright owner has assigned the rights to this movie and its soundtrack for home use only. All other rights reserved. The illegal copying, modification, presentation, rental, exchange, lending, public performance and distribution of a work in part is strictly prohibited, and any such activity will result in legal action and possible criminal prosecution.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

تحذير يصرح مالك حقوق الطبع لهذا البرنامج (المرئي والصوتي) المضمون في هذا القرص الرقمي المتعدد الاستعمال للعرض المنزلي فقط.

The text then disappears to make room for the following text:

كل الحقوق الأخرى محفوظة. يمنع منعآ باتآ أي طبع أو تعديل أو عرض أو بيع أو مقايضة أو إعارة أو نشرأو إرسال لهذا البرنامج المضمون في هذا القرص المتعدد الاستعمال أو أي جزء منه بدون تخويل منا بذلك. وسيعرض مقترف هذا الفعل نفسه للمساءلة القانونية وفق القانون المدني والجنائي.

Translation: Warning: The copyright owner declares this software (video and audio) included on this DVD for home viewing only. All other rights reserved. It is strictly forbidden to print, modify, display, sell, exchange, loan, publish or transmit this program contained in this multi-use disc or any part of it without our authorization to do so. The perpetrator of this act will be held legally accountable in accordance with civil and criminal law.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Arabic language.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

تحذير يصرح مالك حقوق الطبع لهذا البرنامج (المرئي والصوتي) في هذا الفيلم المضمون للعرض المنزلي فقط. كل الحقوق الأخرى محفوظة. يمنع منعاً باتاً، أي طبع أو تعديل أو عرض أو بيع أو مقايضة أو إعارة أو نشر أو إرسال لهذا الفيلم أو أي جزء منه بدون تخويل منا بذلك. وسيعرض مقترف هذا الفعل نفسه للمساءلة القانونية وفق القانون المدني والجنائي.

Translation: Warning - The copyright owner of this software (visual and audio) declares this movie to be provided for home viewing only. All other rights reserved. It is strictly prohibited to print, modify, display, sell, exchange, loan, publish or transmit this film or any part of it without our authorization to do so. The perpetrator of this act will be held legally accountable in accordance with civil and criminal law.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

(2000's-)
Warning: Same as the Brazilian DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

警告 版權所有者授權本DVD影片之全部內容 (包括其聲音) 只限於授權之代理商於授權地區之使用，包含香港、菲律賓、新加坡 、台澧及泰國. 本DVD影片之內容僅供家庭及私人觀賞. 任何未經授權之盜錄、翻拷、剪輯、修改製作、出租、公開展示或公閞播放本DVD節目全部或部份內容之行為皆嚴格禁止. 違反者將負起民事責任 ，情節重大者將追訴刑辜責任.

Translation:
 * DVD Variant: Warning: The copyright owner authorizes the entire content of this DVD film (including its sound) to be used only by authorized agents in authorized regions, including Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. The content of this DVD movie is for family and private viewing only. Any unauthorized recording, duplication, editing, modification, production, rental, public display or public broadcasting of all or part of this DVD program is strictly prohibited. Violators will bear civil liability, and those with serious circumstances will be prosecuted for criminal responsibility.
 * Blu-Ray Variant: Warning: The copyright owner authorizes the entire content of this film (including its soundtrack) to be used only by authorized agents in the authorized area. Including Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. The content of this video is for family and private viewing only. Any unauthorized recording, duplication, editing, modification, production, rental, public display or public display of all or part of the content of this film is strictly prohibited. Violators will be held accountable for civilians, and those with serious circumstances will be prosecuted for criminal responsibility.

Variant: A variant found on Blu-Rays changes the text to the following:

版權所有者授權本影片之全部內容 (包括其磬音) 只限於授權之代理商於授權地區使用. 包含香港、 菲律賓、 新加坡、台灣及泰國. 本影片之內容僅供家庭及私人觀賞. 任何未經授權之盜錄、翻拷、剪輯、修改製作、出租、公開展示或公開擂放本影片全部或部份內容之行焉皆嚴格禁止. 違反者將負起民辜責任，情節重大者將追訴刑事責任.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Asian Sony DVDs, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

FIGYELMEZTETÉS A szerzői jog tulajdonosa ennek a DVD programnak/beleértve a hangfelvételt is/csak otthoni lejátszását engedélyezi, valamennyi egyéb jogot fenntartja.

The text then disappears to make room for the following text:

A program egészének vagy bármely részletének jogosulatlan másolása, módosítása, bemutatása, bérbeadása, cseréje, kölcsönzése, nyilvános, felhasználása, terjesztése vagy sugárzása szigorúan tilos. Fent nevezett tevékenységek jogi következményeket, esetlegesen bűnvádi eljárást vonhatnak maguk utan.

Translation: WARNING: The copyright owner of this DVD program (including audio recording) only allows playback at home, all other rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, modification, presentation, rental, exchange, rental, public use, distribution, or broadcasting of the Program, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. The above-mentioned activities may have legal consequences and possibly lead to criminal proceedings.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Hungarian language.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

FIGYELMEZTETÉS Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: WARNING: The copyright owner of this film (including audio recording) only allows playback at home, all other rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, modification, presentation, rental, exchange, rental, public use, distribution, or broadcasting of the film, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. The above-mentioned activities may have legal consequences and possibly lead to criminal proceedings.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (Late 1990's-Early 2000's)
Warning: On a gray background, we see the following text:

UYARI İZLEYECEĞİNİZ BU VCD veya VHS FİLM SATIŞ AMACI İÇİN ÜRETİLMİŞTİR. KİRAYA VERİLMESİ, UMUMA AÇIK YERLERDE GÖSTERİMİ, KORSAN ÇOĞALTILMASI HALİNDE 3257 ve 5846 SAYILI KANUNLAR GEREĞI İŞLEM YAPILACAKTIR. KORSANLIK İHBARI İÇİN (0212) 513 34 67 - 519 37 48

Translation: WARNING: THIS VCD or VHS MOVIE YOU WILL WATCH IS PRODUCED FOR SELLING PURPOSE. IN CASE OF LEASING, DISPLAYING IN PUBLIC PLACES, PIRATED DUPLICATION, ACTION WILL BE TAKEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS NUMBERED 3257 AND 5846. FOR THE PIRATE NOTICE (0212) 513 34 67 - 519 37 48

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Rare. This was found on the Turkish VHS release of Godzilla.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (Early-Late 2000's)
Warning: On a black background with an image of the Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment logo on the left side, we see the following text scroll up:

UYARI İzleyeceginiz bu VCD film satış amacı ile üretilmiştir. Izinsiz kiraya verilmesi, umuma açık yerlerde gösterimi, çoğaltılması halinde 3257 ve 5846 sayılı yasalar gereği 6 aydan 2 yıla kadar hapis, 50 milyardan 150 milyara kadar para cezası istemi ile ilgili her firma tarafından ayrı ayrı dava acılacaktır. KORSANLIK İHBARI İÇİN (0212) 513 34 67

Translation: WARNING: This VCD movie you will watch is produced for sale. In the event that it is leased without permission, shown in public places, reproduced, according to the laws numbered 3257 and 5846, imprisonment from 6 months to 2 years and fines from 50 billion to 150 billion will be filed separately by each company. FOR THE PIRATE NOTICE (0212) 513 34 67

FX/SFX: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Rare. Found on Turkish VCDs released by the company, such as All the Pretty Horses.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Uyarı Telif hakkı sahibi bu Dijital Çokyönlü Disk'ten oluşan programın (film müziği dahil) sadece evde kullanım haklarını almıştır. Diğer tüm hakları saklıdır.

The text then disappears to make room for the following text:

Bu Dijital Çokyönlü Disk'in veya bir parçasının yetki dışı olarak çoğaltılması, değiştirilmesi, gösterilmesi, kiralanması, toplu gösterime sokulması, dağıtılması ve/veya yayımlanması kesinlikle yasaktır. Bu tür herhangi bir hareket suç teşkil eder ve cezai soruşturmaya sebebiyet verebilir.

Translation: Warning: The copyright holder has only received home use rights for the program (including the soundtrack) consisting of this Digital Versatile Disc. All other rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, display, rental, mass release, distribution and/or publication of this Digital Versatile Disk or any part of it is strictly prohibited. Any such act constitutes a criminal offense and could lead to a criminal investigation.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Turkish language.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

UYARI Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: WARNING: The copyright holder has only received the rights for home use of the program (including soundtrack) consisting of this movie. All other rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, display, rental, mass release, distribution and/or publication of this film or a part of it is strictly prohibited. Any such act constitutes a criminal offense and could lead to a criminal investigation.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (2001-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning.

FX/SFX: Same as the British DVD warning.

Music/Sounds: Same as the British DVD warning.

Availability: Seen on most South African DVD releases by the company.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (1997-2001)
Warning: Same as the British Blu-Ray warning.

FX/SFX: Same as the British Blu-Ray warning.

Music/Sounds: Same as the British Blu-Ray warning.

Availability: Common. Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

चेतावनी इस डिजिटल वर्सटाइल डिस्क क्ण्टण्वद्ध में मौजूद प्रोग्राम ( साउंडट्रेक सहित ) का लाइसेस कापीराइट स्वामित्व के अधीन है व इसके सर्वाधिकार सुरक्षित हैं । डिजिटल वर्सटाइल डिस्कवण्टण्वद्ध की किसी प्रकार की अनाधिकृत नकल, एडिटिंग, प्रदर्शन , किराए पर देने , अदल - बदल करना , सार्वजनिक प्रदर्शन करना अथवा इसके किसी भाग को प्रचारित करने तथा/अथवा प्रसारित करना पूर्णतः निषिद्ध है तथा इस प्रकार के किसी कार्य के लिए कानूनी कार्यवाही की जा सकती है।

Translation: Warning: The licenses of the programs in this digital versatile disc (including the soundtrack) are under copyright ownership and all rights are reserved. Any unauthorized copying, editing, display, rental, interchange, public display or publicity and/or broadcast of any part of the digital versatile disc is strictly prohibited and legal action can be taken for any such act.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Hindi language.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

चेतावनी इस फिल्म में मौजूद प्रोग्राम इसके साउंडट्रेक सहित का इस फिल्म में मौजूद प्रोग्राम इसके साउंडट्रेक सहित का लाइसेंस कापीराइट स्वामित्व के अधीन है व इसके सर्वाधिकार सुरक्षित हैं । इस फिल्म की किसी प्रकार की अनाधिकृत नकल, एडिटिंग, प्रदर्शन, किराए पर देने, अदल-बदल करना, सार्वजनिक प्रदर्शन करना अथवा इसके किसी भाग को प्रचारित करने तथा अथवा प्रसारित करना पूर्णःत निषिद्ध है तथा इस प्रकार के किसी कार्य के लिए कानूनी कार्यवाही की जा सकती है। इस फिल्म का निर्यात, वितरण, और/या बेचना मना है बिना सोनी पिक्वर्स होम एन्टरटेन्मैंट से प्राप्त उचित लाइसेंस के ।

Translation: WARNING: The program in this film, including its soundtrack, the program in this film, including its soundtrack, is licensed under copyright ownership and all rights are reserved. Any unauthorized copying, editing, displaying, renting, swapping, public display or publicizing or disseminating any part of this film is strictly prohibited and legal action may be taken for any such act. The export, distribution, and/or sale of this film is prohibited without proper license from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

(2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

אזהרה בעל זכויות היוצרים הרשה שימוש בסרט זה (כולל פס הקול והתרגום לעברית) אך ורק לשימוש ביתי. כל יתר הזכויות שמורות. כל העתקה, עריכה, הצגה, מכירה, השכרה, החלפה, השאלה, הקרנה פומבית ו/או שידור של סרט זה או חלק ממנו ללא רשות בעל זכות היוצרים אסורה לחלוטין ומהווה עילה לתביעה משפטית.

Translation: Warning - The copyright holder has authorized the use of this movie (including the soundtrack and its Hebrew translation) for home use only. All other rights reserved. Any copying, editing, displaying, selling, renting, exchanging, borrowing, public screening and/or broadcasting of this film or any part thereof without the permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited and constitutes grounds for legal action.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Hebrew language, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

(2000's-)
Warning: Same as the Brazilian DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Warning The copyright proprietor has licensed this DVD film including its soundtrack for distribution only by authorized sublicensees in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. This DVD film has been licensed for private home use only. All other rights are reserved. Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, renting, exchanging, hiring, lending, public performance, diffusion, and/or broadcast of the DVD, or any part thereof, is strictly prohibited and any such action establishes liability for a civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution.

Variant: A variant found on Blu-Rays has the word "WARNING" in all-caps and changes the text to the following:

The copyright proprietor has licensed this film including its soundtrack for distribution only by authorized sublicensees in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. This film has been licensed for private home use only. All other rights are reserved. Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, renting, hiring, exchanging, lending, public performance, diffusion and/or broadcast of the film, or any part thereof, is strictly prohibited. Any such action establishes liability for a civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Asian Sony DVDs, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

(2000's-)
Warning: Same as the Hong Kong DVD warning.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Asian Sony DVDs, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

(2000's-)
Warning: Same as the Filippino DVD warning.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Asian Sony DVDs, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

(2000's-)
Warning: Same as the Brazilian DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

คำเตือน เจ้าของลิขสิทธิ์ให้สิทธิ์ในการจัดจําหน่ายภาพยนตร์ระบดีวีดี (DVD) และแถบเสียงแก่ผู้ได้รับอนุญาตช่วงในฮ่องกง ฟิลิปปินส์ สิงคโปร์ ไต้หวัน และประเทศไทยเท่านั้น ขอสงวนลิขสิทธิ์ทั้งหลายในแผ่นดีวีดีนี้ และห้าม มิให้ใช้แผ่นดีวีดีนี้เพื่อการอย่างอื่น นอกจากการชมเพื่อความบันเทิงภายในที่พักอาศัยเท่านั้น ห้ามมิให้ทําซํ้า แก้ไขดัดแปลง นําฉายในที่สาธารณสถาน ให้เช่า แลกเปลี่ยน ให้ยม หรือเผยแพร่ส่วนหนึ่งส่วนใดหรือทั้งหมดของแผ่น ดีวีดีนี้ โดยมิได้รับความยินยอมเป็นหนังสือจากเจ้าของลิขสิทธิ์ ผู้ละเมิดจะถูกดำเนินคตีตามที่กฎหมายบัญญัติไว้สูงสุด

Translation:
 * DVD Variant: Disclaimer: The copyright owner grants the right to distribute the film and soundtrack on this DVD only to sub-licenses in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. All rights reserved to this DVD, which may not be used for any purpose other than home entertainment use. It is prohibited to reproduce, edit, modify, display in public places, rent, exchange, give away or distribute any or all parts of this DVD without the written consent of the copyright owner. Violators will be prosecuted according to the maximum law.
 * Blu-Ray Variant: Disclaimer: The copyright owner grants the right to distribute the film and soundtrack only to sub-licenses in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. All rights reserved to this film, which may not be used for any purpose other than home entertainment use. It is prohibited to reproduce, edit, modify, display in public places, rent, exchange, give away or distribute any or all parts of this film without the written consent of the copyright owner. Violators will be prosecuted according to the maximum law.

Variant: A variant found on Blu-Rays changes the text to the following:

เจ้าของลิขสิทธิ์ให่สิทธิ์ในการจัดจำหน่ายภาพยนตร์และแถบเสียงแก่ผู้ได้รับอนุญาตช่วงในฮ่องกง ฟิลิปปินส์ สิงคโปร์ ไต้หวัน และประเทศไทยเท่านั้น ขอสงวนลิขสิทธิ์ทั้งหลายในภาพยนตร์เรื่องนี้ และห้ามมิให้ใช้ภาพยนตร์เรื่องนี้เพื่อการอย่างอื่น นอกจากการชมเพื่อความบันเทิงภายในที่พักอาศัยเท่านั้น ห้ามมิให้ทําซํ้า แก้ไขดัดแปลง นำฉายในที่สาธารณสถาน ให้เช่า แลกเปลี่ยน ให้ยืม หรือเผยแพร่ ส่วนหนึ่งส่วนใดหรือทั้งหมดของภาพยนตร์นี้ โดยมิได้รับความยินยอมเป็นหนังสือจากเจ้าของลิขสิทธิ์ ผู้ละเมิดจะถูกดำเนินคตีตามที่กฎหมายบัญญิติไว้สูงสุด

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Asian Sony DVDs, as well as most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

AVERTISMENT Proprietarul drepturilor de autor a licențiat programul (inclusiu coloana sonoră) conținut pe această casetă video sau DVD pentru uz personal. Toate celelalte drepturi sunt rezervate. Folosirea în locații precum: avioane, cluburi, autocare, spitale, hoteluri, platforme petroliere, închisori, școli, vapoare sau alte locuri publice fără acordul proprietarului drepturilor de autor este strict interzisă. Orice copiere, editare, expunere, închiriere, schimb, împrumut, prezentare publică, difuzare și/sau emitere neautorizate, în întregime sau în parte, sunt strict interzise. Asemenea acțiuni duc la urmărire civilă și pot genera urmărire penală.

Translation: WARNING: The copyright owner has licensed the program (including the soundtrack) contained on this video or DVD for personal use. All other rights reserved. Use in locations such as airplanes, clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools, ships or other public places without the consent of the copyright owner is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized copying, editing, display, rental, exchange, lending, public presentation, distribution and/or issuance, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Such actions lead to civil prosecution and may lead to criminal prosecution.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Romanian language.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

AVERTISMENT Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: WARNING: The copyright holder has only received the rights for home use of the program (including soundtrack) consisting of this movie. All other rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, display, rental, mass release, distribution and/or publication of this film or a part of it is strictly prohibited. Any such act constitutes a criminal offense and could lead to a criminal investigation.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ΠΡΟΣΟΧΗ: Το πρόγραμμα (συμπεριλαμβανομένου και του ήχου) που περιέχει αυτό το D.V.D. έχει την έγκριση του δικαιούχου των πνευματικών δικαιωμάτων για κατ' οίκον χρήση και μόνο. Κάθε άλλο δικαίωμα ανήκει στο δικαιούχο.

The text then disappears to make room for the following text:

Απαγορεύεται αυστηρώς η αντιγραφή, η έκδοση, η επίδειξη, η ενοικίαση, η ανταλλαγή, ο δανεισμός, η δημόσια προβολή, διάδοση ή εκποµπή αυτού του δίσκου ή μέρους αυτού χωρίς την άδεια του δικαιούχου. Οποιαδήποτε µη εξουσιοδοτηµένη τέτοια πράξη διώκεται ποινικά από το νόμο.

Translation: ATTENTION: The program (including audio) contained in this D.V.D. has the approval of the copyright holder for home use only. All other rights belong to the holder. Copying, publishing, displaying, renting, exchanging, lending, publically displaying, distributing or releasing this disc or part thereof is strictly prohibited, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. Any such unauthorized act is prosecuted by law.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Greek language.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ΠΡΟΣΟΧΗ Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: ATTENTION: The program, including its audio, has the approval of the copyright holder for home use only. All other rights belong to the holder. Copying, publishing, displaying, renting, exchanging, lending, publically displaying, distributing or releasing this film or part thereof is strictly prohibited, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. Any such unauthorized act is prosecuted by law.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ Притежателят на авторското право а лицензирал това DVD (включитепно и музиката към него) единствено за домашна употреба. Определението "за домашна употреба" изкпючва използването на това DVD в кпубове, влакове, болници, хотели, петролни платформи, затвори и училища.

The text then disappears to make room for the following text:

Всяко непозволено копиране, редактиране, представяне, отдаване под наем, публично излъчване и/или ефирно излъчване на това DVD или на някаква част от него, е абсолютно забранено и всяко едно такова действие поражда гражданска отговорност или предизвиква наказателно преспедване.

Translation: WARNING: The copyright holder has licensed this DVD (including its music) for home use only. The definition of "home use" excludes the use of this DVD in clubs, trains, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, presentation, rental, public broadcasting and/or broadcasting of this DVD or any part of it is strictly prohibited and any such action gives rise to civil liability or prosecution.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Bulgarian language.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: WARNING: The copyright holder has licensed this film (including its music) for home use only. The definition of "home use" excludes the use of this film in clubs, trains, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, presentation, rental, public broadcasting and/or broadcasting of this film or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and any such action gives rise to civil liability or prosecution.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.

1st Warning (2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

UPOZORENJE! Zakonom su zaštićena sva prava proizvođača i vlasnika snimljenog djela na ovom DVD-u. Zabranjeno je njegovo neovlašteno presnimavanje, umnožavanje, montiranje, razmjena, davanje u zakup, javno ili neko drugo prikazivanje. Svaki takav postupak direktna je povreda prava vlasnika snimljenog djela. Namijenjeno distribuciji na teritoriju Republlke Hrvatske i Bosne i Hercegovine.

Translation: WARNING! All rights of the producer and owner of the recorded work on this DVD are protected by law. Unauthorized copying, duplication, editing, exchange, leasing, public or other display is prohibited. Any such action is a direct violation of the rights of the owner of the recorded work. Intended for distribution on the territory of the Republic of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Sony DVDs that include the Croatian language.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2009-)
Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

UPOZORENJE! Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman

Translation: WARNING! The law retains all rights of the producer and owner of this film. Any form of unauthorized copying, duplication, editing, exchange, leasing, public or any other display is prohibited. Any such action is a direct violation of the rights of the owner of the recorded work. Intended for distribution on the territory of the Republic of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Blu-ray Disc releases.

Editor's Note: None.