Codeblack Films

Background
Codeblack Films is an American entertainment company that produces films targeting African-American audiences.

1st Logo (2006-2010)
Logo: In front of some body of water and a city skyline at night, the letters of "CODEBLACK" (with the "B" enclosed on a circle with a "C" on it) rise from the water. As this happens, a light from an off-screen helicopter passes on the letters briefly, and "ENTERTAINMENT" zooms in under "CODEBLACK". The helicopter's light again passes as the logo shines. The logo crossfades to a black screen with the white URL "www.codeblack.com", which zooms in a bit.

FX/SFX: The rising of the letters and the light. Nice CGI.

Music/Sounds: The sounds of water, then the sounds of a helicopter flying, then a high-pitched reggae-ish tune.

Availability: Rare. Seen on Eddie Griffin: Freedom of Speech.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Logo (2010-2015)
Logo: We zoom out from the windows of a blue-yellow skyscraper, where we pass through a flickering billboard and buildings with a "CODEBLACK MOBILE" billboard and "CODEBLACK ENTERPRISES" sign on them. As we zoom out, we pass through the "B" logo on a mirrored golden Codeblack logo sign. We then zoom out to the water, revealing the futuristic city skyline, just like before. The Codeblack logo and "ENTERTAINMENT" from before rise as usual, as the logo drops off some water, and the skyline fades out, leaving the logo, which fades out a second later.

FX/SFX: The zoom-out, and the enhanced animation of the 1st logo. Nice CGI, not unlike the previous one.

Music/Sounds: A triumphant fanfare, complete with whooshes for the zoom-outs.

Availability: Common. Seen on Mike Epps: Don't Take It Personal.

3rd Logo (2015-)
Logo: We pass by through some metallic monoliths in space, where a light shines through. As we zoom out, it then reveals to be the words "CODEBLACK FILMS" in front of a star. We then go to a comfortable distance, which gives off a partial view of a blue planet, and the star dims down as the Lionsgate byline wipes in below.

FX/SFX: Amazing CGI, which is an improvement over the last two logos.

Music/Sounds: A different triumphant fanfare.

Availability: Current. Seen on current films such as Fast Color.

Editor's Note: None.