Cinema International Corporation Video/Warning Screens

1st Warning (January 1981-1989)
Warning: On a powder blue background, the word "Impact" in a large white font appears at the top, and the CIC Video logo does so at the bottom. Between them is white warning text scrolling upward.

Variants:
 * There is an early version without the chain on the "I".
 * On pre-1986 releases, the warning text does not scroll and the text is different.
 * The words "Not for sale or hire in Australia and New Zealand" were not present until 1987. The variant without those exact words can be seen 1986 printings of Back to the Future (Universal) and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Paramount).

Technique: The scrolling of the text, on post-1986 releases of course.

Music/Sounds: None. However, some releases such as the LaserDisc release of Jaws use the music from the 1978 Discovision logo.

Availability: Seen on CIC Video releases of the era. There is evidence to suggest that CIC's first release of a Universal film was that of Jaws and its first release of a Paramount film was that of Saturday Night Fever; this would mean that the warning debuted on original pressings of both films. (Universal releases from CIC ran in a sequence beginning with 1001 and Paramount releases from CIC ran in a sequence beginning with 2001.) One of the last releases with this warning was the 1989 VHS of Biloxi Blues.

2nd Warning (1988-1991)
Warning: On a black-dark blue gradient starfield background, "WARNING" fades in at the top in white. Below it, generic warning text (also in white) scrolls upward.

Variant: On Australian releases, different warning text scrolls up with the word "WARNING". Later releases have a different font.

Technique: The scrolling of the text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on CIC Video releases of the era.

3rd Warning (1991-1997)
Warning: Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman Times New Roman
 * Opening: On a black/ gradient background, we see the word "Times New Roman", along with the following text, which is in Times New Roman:
 * Closing: Over the same background, the warning text is longer and scrolls upward, reading:

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

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

Times New Roman Times New Roman

Variants:
 * Post-1994 releases use a plain different font called Helvetica.
 * On Australian VHS releases, the word "Times New Roman" may not be underlined.
 * Before 1994, it segues to the 1991 CIC Video logo.

Technique: None in the regular version, the scrolling in the alternative scrolling variant.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on CIC Video releases of the era.

4th Warning (1996-2001)
Warning:
 * Opening: On the same aurora background as the era's CIC Video logo, we see the underlined word "WARNING" and the generic warning text in a white Russell Square Regular font. Behind it is a faded "CIC" in its familiar font.
 * Closing: Against the same background with the faded CIC, the same longer set of warning text from the previous warnings scrolls up. When the text is finished scrolling upward, the background stays on for 2 additional seconds before the warning fades out.

Variants:
 * On early DreamWorks Home Entertainment releases, technically under the CIC label, the faded CIC was removed and the text has darker shadows. It was reused, however, when Paramount Home Entertainment used it internationally from late 1999-early 2001.
 * At the end of early DreamWorks Home Entertainment releases, the same longer set of warning text scrolls up as before, but scaled slightly, has minor spelling and grammar, and before the last paragraph of the warning text finishes scrolling upward, the background fades out early with it slightly. This was likely used as a prototype version.
 * At the end of later DreamWorks and Paramount Home Entertainment releases, it's the same as before, but the typos are fixed and it finishes scrolling upwards before the background fades out.
 * On time coded tapes, the opening warning is different. It starts off as the faded CIC zooms in to the center of the viewer's screen (in style of the 1996-1999 logo). Then, the different warning text scrolls up in a Univers Condensed font.

Technique: The aurora background.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on 1996-1999 CIC Video releases and remained on international Paramount releases until 2001.

1st Warning (1980's–1990's)
Warning: Same as the Paramount US warning ("Acid Trip"), except the warning text is in Japanese.

Technique: Same as the Paramount US warning.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Extremely rare.

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

ディスクから無断で複製するにと、放送、有線放送、レンタル、賃出し、業務的上映などに使用するにとは、法律で禁じられており、違反に対しては刑事罰が規定されていますので、固くお断りいたします. '

Translation: It is strictly prohibited by law to copy from a disc without permission, or to use it for broadcasting, cable broadcasting, rental, renting, business screening, etc., and criminal penalties are stipulated for violations.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on Japanese VHD disc releases at the time.

3rd Warning (1994-2000)
Warning: On a black- gradient background, the following text appears:

このビデオカセットに収録 されている映像及び音声の 使用は、家庭内での利用を目的 とする販売及びレンタルに 限って許諾されています.

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

'このビデオカセット又はそ の一部分でも複製変更、又 は これを使用した上映、上演、 有線放送及び放送は法律 により固く禁止されています. '

Translation: The use of the video and audio recorded on this video cassette is licensed only for sales and rental intended for home use. Reproduction, performance, cable broadcasting and broadcasting of this videocassette or a part of it, which is reproduced or changed, is strictly prohibited by law.

Technique: The text fading.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on Japanese tapes at the time, such as The Rugrats Movie (ラグラッツ・ムービー).

1st Warning (1982?-Late 1980's?)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on early German VHS releases.

2nd Warning (Late 1980's?-Early 1990's)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text scroll upwards in yellow color:

'Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black Arial Black' |ATTENTION: The program (picture and sound) on this cassette is protected by copyright. The cassette may only be shown privately. Any non-private reproduction (e.g. public performance, broadcast or other performance) and duplication (e.g. copying onto empty cassettes) is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright holder(s) specified below. Violations will be prosecuted under civil and criminal law. This cassette is an original cassette from CIC VIDEO GmbH and not an illegal copy. Any damage, change or reprinting of the title is punishable as a forgery of documents. © CIC VIDEO GmbH, Eschborn Ts.}}

Technique: The text scrolling.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on German VHS releases at the time, such as releases in the "Hollywood Collection" label.

3rd Warning (Early 1990's-1997)
Warning: On a dark blue-sky blue gradient background, we see a semi-transparent purple rectangle with a CIC Video logo pattern on it scrolling upwards. Sometimes, blue and yellow strips with the same pattern move through the screen behind the rectangle. The rectangle has the following text on it:

Variants:
 * Sometimes the text is arranged differently and/or in a different font.
 * The copyright occasionally includes the tape's release year and/or abbreviates "Main" to "M.".
 * Black-and-white tapes have the warning in black and white.

Technique: The rectangles.

Music/Sounds: None.

Music/Sounds Variant: At least one tape including an animated kids movie uses an upbeat synth theme.

Availability: Found on German VHS releases at the time, such as The Indian in the Cupboard.

4th Warning (1997-1999)
Warning: On the same aurora background as the then-current CIC Video logo, the following warning text scrolls up:

Technique: The background and the text scrolling.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Rare. Seen on later German VHS releases from CIC Video such as Small Soldiers.

1st Warning (Late 1980's?-Early 1990's)
Warning: On a background, the following text scrolls up:

Technique: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on early Brazilian VHS releases.

2nd Warning (Early 1990's-1995?)
Warning: On a background, the following text appears:

'AVISO: O titular do direito autoral da obra cinematográfica contida neste videocassete, incluindo sua trilha sonora, somente autorizou seu uso privado e doméstico.

The text is then replaced by the following text:

Sem prévia e expressa autorização do titular, ''' estão proibidas quaisquer outras formas e utilização, tais como copiar, editar, adicionar, reduzir, exibir ou difundir publicamente, emitir ou transmitir por

The text is, in turn, replaced by the following:

radiodifusão, cabo ou qualquer outro meio de  comunicação já existente ou  que venha a ser criado, bem como trocar, emprestar, alugar ou praticar qualquer ato de comercialização de lucro direto ou indireto.

The following text replaces the text:

A violação a quaisquer desses direitos exclusivos do titular, acarretará as sanções previstas na Lei 5988, de 14/12/73 e artigos 184 e 186 do código penal (Lei 6895 de 17/12/80).'

Translation: 'NOTICE: The copyright holder of the cinematographic work contained in this VCR, including its soundtrack, only authorized its private and domestic use. Without prior and express authorization from the holder, any other forms and use, such as copying, editing, adding, reducing, displaying or broadcasting publicly, broadcasting or transmitting by radio, cable or any other means of communication that already exist or are to be created, are prohibited, as well as exchanging, loaning, renting or practicing any act of commercialization of direct or indirect profit. Violation of any of these exclusive rights of the holder will result in the sanctions provided for in Law 5988, of 12/14/73 and articles 184 and 186 of the penal code (Law 6895 of 12/17/80).'

Technique: The text transitions.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on Brazilian VHS releases of the time.

3rd Warning (1995?-2000?)
Warning: Same as the previous warning, but the text is in a different font.

Technique: Same as the previous warning

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on a Brazilian VHS of Balto.

(1980's-1990's)
Same as the Argentina Video Home warnings at the time.

1st Warning (1980's-1989?)
Warning: On a dark blue background, we see two hot pink lines with the following text between them:

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on European Spanish tapes of the time.

2nd Warning (1989?-1990s)
Warning: On a black-dark blue gradient starfield background, we see the word "AVISO LEGAL" in with a lime underline scroll up, along with the same text as the previous warning, but with the comma after "mismo" removed and a comma added after "prohibidas".

Variant: An early variant features the following text:

Technique: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on European Spanish tapes of the time.

(1980's-1990's)
Same as the VideoVisa warnings at the time.

1st Warning (1981-1989)
Warning: Same as the 1981-1989 UK Warning, except the CIC Video logo is removed and the warning text is in European French:

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on European French CIC Universal/Paramount VHS releases until 1989.

2nd Warning (1988-1992)
Warning: On a black-dark blue gradient starfield background, the following text in a computerized font scrolls upward:

Technique: The scrolling of the text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on European French CIC Universal/Paramount VHS releases right up until 1992.

3rd Warning (1991-2003)
Warning: On a -black gradient background, the word "AVERTISSEMENT" in white slides from the left and a white line slides up. Below it, the following text scrolls upward in Optima Font:

First version

Second version

Variants:
 * Some tapes have the background color order reversed.
 * Later tapes have the same as the second version of the warning text in different font, but "EDV 14" is added.

Technique: The word "AVERTISSEMENT" sliding from the left, the white line sliding up, and the text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on European French CIC Universal/Paramount VHS releases until 2003.

1st Warning (Late 1980's-1990's)
Warning: On a background, the following text scrolls up:

Technique: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on early Italian VHS releases.

2nd Warning (1990s)
Warning: On a black-dark blue gradient starfield background, we see the word "AVVISO" with a underline scroll up, along with the following text:

'IL TITOLARE DEI DIRITTI D'AUTORE, (COLONNA SONORA COMPRESA), HA CONCESSO IL FILM CONTENUTO IN QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA ESCLUSIVAMENTE PER USO DOMESTICO. TUTTI GLI ALTRI DIRITTI SONO RISERVATI.

LA DEFINIZIONE DI "USO DOMESTICO" ESCLUDE LA PROIEZIONE DI QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA IN LUOGHI QUALI: CIRCOLI, COMUNITA', OSPEDALI, ALBERGHI, MEZZI DE TRASPORTO, PRIGIONI E SCUOLE.

QUALSIASI RIPRODUZIONE, PUBBLICAZIONE, ESECUZIONE, LOCAZIONE, PERMUTA, AFFITTO, PRESTITO, PUBBLICA RAPPRESENTAZIONE, DIFFUSIONE, E TRASMISSIONE NON AUTORIZZATA DI QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA E' TASSIVAMENTE PROIBITA E PUO' DAR LUOGO A RESPONSABILITA' IN SEDE CIVILE E ESSERE PERSEGUITA PENALMENTE.'

Translation: 'NOTICE: THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER, (SOUNDTRACK INCLUDED), HAS GRANTED THE FILM CONTAINED IN THIS VIDEOCASSETTE FOR HOME USE ONLY. ALL OTHER RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. THE DEFINITION OF "HOME USE" EXCLUDES THE SCREENING OF THIS VIDEOCASSETTE IN PLACES SUCH AS: CLUBS, COMMUNITIES, HOSPITALS, HOTELS, MEANS OF TRANSPORT, PRISONS AND SCHOOLS. ANY UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, PERFORMANCE, LEASE, EXCHANGE, RENT, LOAN, PUBLIC REPRESENTATION, DISSEMINATION, AND TRANSMISSION OF THIS VIDEOCASSETTE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND MAY GIVE RISE TO CIVIL LIABILITY AND CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.'

Technique: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Italian tapes of the time.

(1980's-1990's)
Same as the BAF Video warnings at the time.

(Late 1980's?-1990's)
Warning: On a background, the following text scrolls up:

'¡AVISO! 'El propietario del derecho de 'autor ha licenciado la obra 'cinematográfica (incluyendo 'su banda sonora) contenida en  'este video cassette sólo para 'su uso doméstico. Todos los 'derechos quedan reservados. 'Cualquier divulgación total o 'parcial de la obra sea a través 'de copia, edición, adición, 'exhibición, alquiler, intercambio, 'préstamo, difusión, y/o 'emisión de exhibiciones 'públicas o cualquier contrato 'que implique la representación 'o reproducción de este 'video cassette, total o parcial, 'sin el consentimiento 'expreso del propietario, está 'terminantemente prohibido y 'la realización de cualquiera 'de esas actividades haría 'incurrir al infractor en 'responsabilidades legales y  'podría dar lugar, además 'a sanciones penales.'

Translation: 'WARNING! The copyright owner has licensed the cinematographic work (including its soundtrack) contained in this videocassette for domestic use only. All rights reserved. Any total or partial disclosure of the work is through copying, editing, addition, exhibition, rental, exchange, loan, diffusion, and/or broadcast of public exhibitions or any contract that implies the representation or reproduction of this video cassette, total or partial, without the express consent of the owner, is strictly prohibited and carrying out any of these activities would incur the offender in legal responsibilities and could also lead to criminal penalties.'

Technique: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None or an excerpt of "Child's Anthem" by Toto.

Availability: Found on Chilean VHS releases distributed by Video Chile.

(1989?-1990's)
Same as the Edivideo warning at the time.

(1996)
Warning: On a black/ gradient background, we see the following text:

'VARNING Denna Videokassetts programinnehåll skyddas enligt upphovsrättslagen. Samtliga rättigheter till programinnehållet innehas av Cinema International Corporation Sweden AB  Denna kassett är endast avsedd för hemvideobruk. All annan visning är ottilåten. All kopiering även för privat bruk är strängt förbjuden. Ottilåten användning grundar erstättningsskyldighet' och kan även medföra andra rättsliga åtgärder liksom åtal. Ansvarig utgivare: Ulf Rennstam

The text fades out to make room for the following text:

'ADVARSEL Det er kun tilladt at fremvise denne videofilm i private hjem. Alle andre rettigheder tilhører CIC VIDEO I/S. Enhver anden udnyttelse af denne videofilm eller del heraf (tekst, lyd eller billede) i form af kopiering, redigering, salg, leje, lån eller anden form er STRENGT FORBUDT! Derudover er det forbudt at vise filmen til offentlig forevisning mod eller uden vederlag. Ligeledes er al transmittering, fremføring via kabel eller på anden måde forbudt. Kassetten må kun udlejes, hvis det fremgår af kassettens label. Overtrædelse vil medføre straf, erstatningspligt og retsforfølgelse.'

The text, in turn, fades out to make room for the following:

'ADVARSEL Denne film er kun tillatt for privat bruk, og kan ikke vises, overlates, eller på annen måte omsettes. Eventuelle unntak fremgår av etikett på kassetten. All kopiering, selv for privat bruk, er forbudt. Kassetten kan heller ikke lånes ut, viderutleies eller overlates, samt at den skal tilbakeleveres til avtalt tidspunkt. ADVARSEL TIL FORRETNINGSDRIVENDE: Utleieretten til denne kassetten innehas av CIC VIDEO NORWAY ANS og kan ikke overdras. Dersom det fremgår på cover og kassett at dette er en kjøpefilm kan den ikke videreutleies.'

Translation:
 * Swedish: 'WARNING: This Videocassette's program content is protected under the Copyright Act. All rights to the program content are held by Cinema International Corporation Sweden AB. This cassette is for home video use only. Any other display is not allowed. All copying, even for private use, is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use undermines liability and can also result in other legal actions such as prosecution. Responsible publisher: Ulf Rennstam'
 * Danish: 'WARNING: This video is only allowed in private homes. All other rights belong to CIC VIDEO I / S. Any other exploitation of this video or any part thereof (text, audio or image) in the form of copying, editing, selling, renting, borrowing or any other form is STRICTLY PROHIBITED! In addition, it is prohibited to show the film for public viewing for or without consideration. Also, all transmission, performance via cable or otherwise is prohibited.The cassette may only be rented if it appears on the cassette's label. Violation will result in punishment, liability and prosecution.'
 * Norwegian: 'WARNING: This movie is for private use only and cannot be viewed, transmitted, or otherwise transmitted. Any exceptions appear on the label of the cartridge. All copying, even for private use, is prohibited. The cassette can also not be lent, forwarded or handed over, and it must be returned at the agreed time. BUSINESS DRIVING WARNING: The right to lease this cassette is held by CIC VIDEO NORWAY ANS and cannot be transferred. If it is stated on the cover and cassette that this is a film for sale, it cannot be rented out.'

Technique: The text fading.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Scandinavian tapes of the time, such as the Norwegian VHS of Babe.

(1990's)
Warning: On a background, we see the word "경고" in a large white font at the top, and the CIC Video logo at the bottom. Between them, the following text scrolls up:

'저작권 소유자는 본 비디오 카세트에 들어있는 영화 (음향포함)를 "가정용" 으로만 허가하였고 다른 모든 권리는 소유자에게 유보 돠어 있읍니다. "가정용"은 클럽, 객차, 버스, 병원, 다방, 호텔, 유흥 음식점, 비디오극장, 교도소 및 학교에셔 사용하는것이 금지되어 있읍니다. 또한 본 비디오 카세트 및 그 일부를 무단으로 복사, 편집, 전시, 대여, 교환, 임차, 임대, 공표, 배포, 또는 방송 하는것은 절대금지 되어았으며, 그러한 위반행위에 대하여는 민사상 손해배상 책임을 질뿐 아니라 형사처벌도 받게됩니디.'

Translation: 'WARNING: The copyright holder has licensed the movies (including sound) contained in this video cassette for "home use" only, all other rights reserved. "Home use" is prohibited in clubs, carriages, buses, hospitals, cafes, hotels, entertainment restaurants, video theaters, prisons and schools. In addition, unauthorized copying, editing, display, rental, exchange, lease, lease, publication, distribution, or broadcasting of this video cassette and parts thereof is absolutely prohibited, and such violations will be liable for civil damages and criminal penalties.'

Technique: The scrolling of the text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on Korean VHS releases at the time, such as Writer’s Block.

(1980's-1990's)
Same as the Kyron Home Video warning at the time.

(1990's)
Same as the ITI Home Video warning at the time.

(1990's)
Same as the Hollywood Classic Entertainment warning screens at the time.

(Late 1990's)
Same as the Premier Multimedia warning screen.

(1990's)
Same as the Finnkino warning screen.

(1990's)
Warning: On a black-dark blue gradient starfield background, we see the following text scroll up:

Technique: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Hungarian CIC Video releases distributed by Dunafilm.

1st Warning (Mid 1990's)
Warning: We fade in on the black-dark blue gradient starfield background. After a second, the first block of warning text appears via horizontal bars effect:  ВНИМАНИЕ   ''' Притежателаят на авторските права е лицензирал филма записан върху тази видеокасета (включително музиката към него) само за домашно видео. Всички останали права върху продукта са запазени. ''' (WARNING: The copyright proprietor has licensed the film recorded on this videocassette (including the soundtrack attached to it) for home video only. All other rights to the product are reserved.)

Then after eight seconds, it transitions to the second block of warning text via box out effect:

''' Дефиницията ДОМАШНО ВИДЕО изключва използването на тази видеокасета в клубове, барове, болници, хотели, училища и други обществети места. ''' (The definition of HOME VIDEO excludes the use of this videocassette in clubs, bars, hospitals, hotels, schools and other public places.)

Then after eight seconds, it transitions to the third block of warning text via box out effect:

''' Копирането, монтирането, разпространението, прожекциите или излъчването (по ефир или кабел) на тази видеокасета или части от нея, са незаконни. ''' (Copying, assembling, distributing, screening or broadcasting (by air or cable) of this videocassette or any part thereof, is prohibited.)

Then after eight seconds, it transitions to the last block of warning text via box out effect:

''' Такъв род действия могат да доведат до наказания съгласно Закона за авторското право и до криминално преследване посредством всички закони стресдва. ''' (Such actions can lead to penalties under the Copyright Act and criminal prosecution through all laws.)

Then after eight seconds, the last block of warning text disappears via horizontal bars effect, and segues to the era's CIC Video logo.

Technique: The transitions via horizontal bars and box out effects.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Bulgarian CIC Video releases distributed by Alexandra Video.

2nd Warning (Mid-Late 1990's)
Warning: We fade in on a black-dark blue gradient starfield background. After a second, we see the word "Times New Roman" fade in on the top of the screen. The following text then scrolls up:

Once the text finishes scrolling, the contact information appears via wiping effect:

Technique: The fading of "Times New Roman", the scrolling of the warning text, and the wiping effect of the contact information.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Same as above.