First Choice (1983-1984)

Background
Launched in 1983, First Choice was a Canadian network premium channel. The first film aired by the channel was For Your Eyes Only.

(1983-1984)
Logo: Same as the Rede Manchete ident from the same year, except the M's are replaced with maple leaves. As an explosion occurs, it fades onto a black background, and it reveals a glowing gold outlined "Times New Roman". Gold segmented lines on both sides settle next to the "Times New Roman" and they shorten to form the sides of a maple leaf. It flashes, with the "Times New Roman" and the sides of a maple leaf filled in gold. Various blue segmented lines shoot from the bottom to form the text "Garamond".

Technique: Possible scanimate animation by Image West, who also animated the Rede Manchete ident four months later.

Music/Sounds: A mixed techno/triumphant-like theme.

Availability: Extinct.