Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Warning Screens)/Europe and Middle East

1st Warning (1981-2006)
Visuals: On a background, the following text in white scrolls up in smal print: Warning. The copyright proprietor has licensed the film (including its sound track) comprised in this video cassette for home use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this video cassette at locations such as Clubs, Coaches, Hospitals, Hotels, Oil Rigs, Prisons and Schools. Any unauthorised copying, editing, exhibition, renting, exchanging, hiring, lending, public performance, diffusion and/or broadcast of this video cassette or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and any such action establishes liability for a civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution. This video cassette is sold/hired on the condition that it is not to be sold, hired, exported, re-supplied or distributed by way of trade outside the EEC without a proper licence from Warner Home Video, Inc.

Variants:
 * Around 1981-1982, the warning text was on a simple static screen.
 * Around 1983, the warning text started scrolling for the first time. The text was also expanded.
 * Around the time Warner started offering its cassettes for sale in the UK, another variant appeared with different text scrolling at a faster rate. Also, a duplication screen appears before it.
 * When the EEC became the EU in 1993, this warning screen was modified accordingly to reflect it.

Technique: From 1981-1982, none. Starting in 1983, 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on British tapes and DVDs, including Superman 2, A Fistful of Dollars, and Camelot.
 * Until 1986, the warning appeared at the start of the tape. After that, it only appeared at the end. One of the last releases to have it at the front is the rental VHS of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment.

2nd Warning (1998-)
Visuals: On a black background is the following text: WARNING The copyright proprietor has licensed this DVD (including its soundtrack) for private home use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this DVD at locations such as clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, renting, exchanging, hiring, lending, public performance diffusion and/or broadcasting of this 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. This DVD is not to be exported, distributed and/or sold by way of trade outside the EU without a proper license from Warner Home Video. Sales and/or rental rights for this DVD are specified on the original packaging of this DVD. Following this, the text changes multiple times in different languages (with name of country above it; see other languages below).

Variant: On early DVDs, such as South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut, "UK AND IRELAND" replaces "WARNING", and the warning text is arranged differently.

Technique: None.

Audio: None, but some DVDs use an applause when the screen changes.

Availability: Appears at the end of most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian DVD releases by the company.

3rd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: On a black background is the following text: UK AND IRELAND WARNING: The copyright proprietor has licensed this optical disc (including its soundtrack) for private home use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this optical disc at locations such as clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, renting, exchanging, hiring, lending, public performance diffusion and/or broadcasting of this optical disc, or any part thereof, is strictly prohibited and any such action establishes liability for a civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution. This optical disc is not to be exported, distributed and/or sold by way of trade outside the EU without a proper license from Warner Home Video. Sales and/or rental rights for this optical disc are specified on the original packaging of this optical disc.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Appears at the end of most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases by the company.

1st Warning (1980's-1993?)
Visuals: On an background is the following text:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Found on early German WHV tapes.

2nd Warning (1993?-1999?)
Visuals: On a black background is the following text:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Found on German tapes at the time, such as Animals Are Beautiful People 2 (Die lustige Welt der Tiere 2) and Space Jam.

3rd Warning (1999-November 2005?)
Visuals: On a black background, part of the following text appears:

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Found on the German tapes of the first few Harry Potter films.

4th Warning (1999-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

5th Warning (2009?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray releases by the company.

1st Warning (Late 1980's-1997?)
Visuals: On a navy blue background is the following text scrolling up:

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Found on Spanish releases of the time.

2nd Warning (1997?-2005?)
Visuals: On a background is the following text scrolling up: After the text disappears, the following text fades in: ""

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Found on Spanish releases including the Harry Potter films.

3rd Warning (1999-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

4th Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (Mid 1980's)
Visuals: On a blue background, the following text scrolls up:

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: This was discovered on a French tape of Garbo Talks.

2nd Warning (Late 1980's-1997)
Visuals: On a blue background, the following text scrolls up:

Variant: On pre-1992 releases, the background is a darker and brighter shade of and there is more spacing under " ATTENTION ".

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: This was discovered on a French tape of Batman.

3rd Warning (1996)
Visuals: On a black background is the European French warning text in Gill Sans font, and in white: As the text finishes scrolling, the white text "EDV 4" in Univers Expanded font appears.

Technique: 2D animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: This was found on a European French promotional tape of Fair Game.

4th Warning (1997-1999)
Visuals: Same as the 2nd warning, bar the following differences:
 * The background is sky blue.
 * The text is rearranged, especially the words "ATTENTION" and "WARNER HOME VIDEO" are black underlined and are bigger.
 * Everything is in black color and in Bookman Old Style.

Variant: On some releases, "E.D.V.4-D.I.V.4" fades in at the bottom of the screen.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: This was discovered on a French tape of Space Jam.

5th Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Variant: In DVDs where the Belgian warning is listed separately, "FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG, ET BELGIQUE" is replaced by just "FRANCE".

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

6th Warning (1999-2005)
Visuals: On the background of the Warner Home Video logo, the following text scrolls up: ''' L'UTILISATION PRIVEE DANS UN CADRE STRICTEMENT FAMILIAL EXCLUT TOUS USAGES DE CETTE VHS DANS DES LIEUX TELS QUE LES CLUBS, LES AUTOBUS, LES HOPITAUX, LES HOTEL, LES PLATES-FORMES PETROLIERES, LES PRISONS ET LES ETABLISSEMENTS SCOLAIRES. TOUT MONTAGE, REPRODUCTION, LOCATION, ECHANGE, PRET, REPRESENTATION PUBLIQUE ET/OU DIFFUSION DE CETTE VHS, EN PARTIE OU EN TOTALITE, SANS AUTORISATION, EST STRICTEMENT INTERDIT ET TOUTE VIOLATION POURRA DONNER LIEU A UNE ACTION EN RESPONSABILITE CIVILE ET A DES POURSUITES PENALES. CETTE VHS NE PEUT ETRE EXPORTE, COMMERCIALISE OU DISTRIBUE EN DEHORS DE L'UNION EUROPEENNE SANS UNE LICENCE ADEQUATE DE WARNER HOME VIDEO. LA POSSIBILITE DE VENDRE ET/OU DE LOUER CETTE VHS EST SPECIFIEE SUR L'EMBALLAGE D'ORIGINE DE CETTE VHS. E.D.V.4 - D.I.V.4

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: This was discovered on a French tape of The Perfect Storm (En Pleine Tempête).

7th Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following: ''' ATTENTION: Le détenteur des droits a concédé une licence sur ce disque optique (y compr is sa bande sonore) pour une utilisation privée dans un cadre strictement familial. Tous autres droits sont réservés. L'utilisation privée dans un cadre strictement familial exclut tous usages de ce disque optique dans les lieux tels que les clubs, les autobus, les hôpitaux, les hôtels, les plates-formes pétrolières, les prisons et les établissements scolaires. Tout montage, reproduction, location, échange, prêt, représentation publique et/ou diffusion de ce disque optique, en partie ou en totalité, sans autorisation, est strictement interdit et toute violation pourra donner lieu à une action en responsabilité civile et à des poursuites pénales. Ce disque optique ne peut être exporté, commercialisé ou distribué en dehors de l'Union Européenne sans une licence adéquate de Warner Home Video. La possibilité de vendre et/ou de louer ce disque optique est spécifiée sur l'emballage d'origine de ce disque optique.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (1982-1983)
Visuals: On an azure background, the following computerized text scrolls up: Courier

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on the first rental Italian VHS release of Rollerball.

2nd Warning (1983-1986)
Visuals: On an azure background, the following computerized text in yellow scrolls up: Courier

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on the first Italian VHS release of Battle Beyond the Stars (I magnifici sette nello spazio).

3rd Warning (1986-1990)
Visuals: On an azure background, the following text scrolls up:

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on the Italian VHS releases of Some Like it Hot (A qualcuno piace caldo) and Rain Man (Rain Man - L'uomo della pioggia).

4th Warning (1990-2002)
Visuals: On an azure background, the following text scrolls up:

Variant: There's a variant (from the 1990-mid 1990s tapes) with the following changes:
 * The colors are darker, resulting in a royal blue background and dijon text.
 * After "l'esecuzione in publico," the words "il noleggio da parte dei privati, il prestito," are added.
 * The sixth, seventh and eighth sentences are replaced by "Questa videocassetta è posta in commercio alla espressa condizione che essa non deve essere venduta, noleggiata, esportata, ceduta o distribuita al di fuori della CEE senza specifica autorizazzione della Warner Home Video Inc.".
 * The message at the end is replaced by ""QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA PUÒ ESSERE NOLEGGIATA O VENDUTA AI PRIVATI ESCLUSIVAMENTE PER USO DOMESTICO."".

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on Italian Warner Home Video VHS releases, such as Space Jam and Space Cowboys.

5th Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Variant: Most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases, as well as all post-2013 DVD releases, have the entire text in uppercase.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
 * The variant is also seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

6th Warning (2002-2005?)
Visuals: On a background featuring a blurred version of the Warner Home Video logo, the following text scrolls up:

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on retail versions of Italian Warner Home Video VHS releases, such as Tom and Jerry: The Movie (Tom & Jerry: il film).

1st Warning (1986-2004)
Same as the BAF/BREIN warning screen.

2nd Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Variant: There's a Belgian French variant that's the same as the French one, but "FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG, ET BELGIQUE" is replaced by just "BELGIQUE ET LUXEMBOURG".

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

3rd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (Late 1980's-Early 2000's)
Visuals: On an background, the word " AVISO " scrolls up while blinking. The following text follows it:

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on Portuguese Warner Home Video VHS releases, such as South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (South Park - O Filme).

2nd Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

3rd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

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

{{Big|'''{{Tt|VARNING! Denna videokassett tillhör Warner Home Video Sweden AB. Upphovsrättsinnehavaren har licensierat den film (inklusive soundtrack) som ingår i videokassetten endast för uthyrning och visning för privat bruk. Alla andra rättigheter är förbehållna. Att visning är tillåten endast för privat bruk innebär att all visning av denna film eller delar därav i lokaler såsom klubbar, hotell, restauranger, inom institutioner, sjukhus, fängelser och skolor, på bussar eller offentlig visning är förbjuden. All otillåten visning, spridning, uthyring, byte, utlåning, vidarespridning via kabel och, eller TV-sändning av denna film eller någon del därav är strängt förbjuden och varje sådan åtgard ger möjligheter till rättsliga åtgärder och kan medföra åtal. Denna videokassett är hyrd under förutsättning att den inte far säljas, uthyras, vidarespridas, visas eller på annat sätt tillhandahållas utan särskilt tillstand fran Warner Home Video Sweden AB. Kassetten får ej heller kopieras, ej ens för enskilt bruk.|WARNING! This videocassette belongs to Warner Home Video Sweden AB. The copyright holder has licensed the film (including soundtrack) included in the videocassette for rental and viewing only for private use. All other rights are reserved. The fact that viewing is permitted only for private use means that all viewing of this film or parts thereof in premises such as clubs, hotels, restaurants, in institutions, hospitals, prisons and schools, on buses or public viewing is prohibited. All unauthorized viewing, distribution, rental, exchange, lending, cable distribution and/or television broadcasting of this film or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and any such action provides for legal action and may result in prosecution. This video cassette is rented provided that it may not be sold, rented out, distributed, shown or otherwise provided without special permission from Warner Home Video Sweden AB. The cassette must not be copied, not even for personal use.'''}}

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on Swedish Warner Home Video VHS releases, such as a promotional tape.

2nd Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

''' VARNING: Innehavaren av upphovsrätten till denna DVD (inklusive dess ljudspår/-band) har upplåtit rätt att använda denna DVD endast för privat och enskilt bruk. Samtliga övriga rättigheter till DVD:n är förbehållna upphovsrättsinnehavaren. Den svenska upphovsrättslagens definition av privat och enskilt bruk medför därför att det är förbjudet att använda denna DVD på platser såsom klubbar, bussar, sjukhus, hotell, oljeriggar, fängelser och skolor. Det är vidare bl.a. förbjudet att av hela eller del av denna DVD framställa kopior, redigera den, hyra ut den, företa någon form av offentligt framförande av den och/eller sända ut den i etermedia och brott mot dessa regler kan leda till skadeståndsansvar och i vissa fall till böter eller fängelsestraff. Denna DVD skall inte exporteras, tillhandahållas, distribueras eller säljas utanför EU:s gränser utan vederbörlig licens från Warner Home Video. Villkoren för köpet/hyran av denna DVD återfinns på dess originalförpackning.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

3rd Warning (Early 2000's)
Visuals: On a background is the following text:

''' Rättigheterna till detta program tillhör Warner Home Video. Programinnehållet skyddas av upphovsrättslagen. Kassetten är endast avsedd för försäljning till konsument för privat hemvideobruk. Kassetten får oj uthyras, spridas eller visas offentligt. All kopiering - åven för privat brug - är forbjuden. Ansvarig utgivare: Staffan Wallhem

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on Swedish Warner Home Video VHS releases, such as a promotional tape.

4th Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

''' VARNING: Innehavaren av upphovsrätten till denna optiska skiva (inklusive dess ljudspår/-band) har upplåtit rätt att använda denna optiska skiva endast för privat och enskilt bruk. Samtliga övriga rättigheter till optiska skivan är förbehållna upphovsrättsinnehavaren. Den svenska upphovsrättslagens definition av privat och enskilt bruk medför därför att det är förbjudet att använda denna optiska skiva på platser såsom klubbar, bussar, sjukhus, hotell, oljeriggar, fängelser och skolor. Det är vidare bl.a. förbjudet att av hela eller del av denna optiska skiva framställa kopior, redigera den, hyra ut den, företa någon form av offentligt framförande av den och/eller sända ut den i etermedia och brott mot dessa regler kan leda till skadestånds-ansvar och i vissa fall till böter eller fängelsestraff. Denna optiska skiva skall inte exporteras, tillhandahållas, distribueras eller säljas utanför EU:s gränser utan vederbörlig licens från Warner Home Video. Villkoren för köpet/hyran av denna optiska skiva återfinns på dess originalförpackning.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (1980's-1990's)
Visuals: On an blue background, the following text scrolls up:

''' Rettighetene til denne videokassetten tilhører Warner Home Video, Norway. Programinnholdet er beskyttet ifølge åndsverkloven. Det er ulovlig å kopiere kassetten eller enhver del av innholder (også lyden). Dette gjelder også privat bruk. Kassetten kan bare anvendes til privat bruk og er ulovlig til enhver offentlig visning. Denne videokassetten er solgt på den betingelse at den ikke blir videresolgt, videreutleid (gjelder ikke utleiekassetter), eksportert eller distribuert på noen annen måte enn salg til forbruker. Overtredelse er straffbart og kan føre til krav om skadeerstatning.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on Norwegian Warner Home Video VHS releases at the time.

2nd Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

''' Advarsel: Denne DVD (inkludert dens lydspor) kan kun benyttes i private hjem. Alle andre rettigheter er forbeholdt rettighetshaveren: Warner Home Video. Definisjonen av private hjem utelukker all bruk på steder som for eksempel hoteller, serveringssteder, sykehus, institusjoner, transportmidler, oljeriggen/installasjoner, fengsler og skoler. All uautorisert kopiering, endring, utstilling, utleie, organisert bytte, utlån, offentlig fremføring, spredning, overføring eller kringkasting av denne DVD er strengt forbudt. Enhver slik uautorisert handling vil medføre erstatningsansvar og kan gi grunnlag for strafferettslig forfølgning. Denne DVD må ikke eksporteres, distribueres eller selges kommersielt uten nødvendig tillatelse fra Warner Home Video. Salgs- og/eller utleierettigheter for denne DVD er spesifisert på DVD'ens originale emballasje.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

3rd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

''' Denne optiske disk (inkludert dens lydspor) kan kun benyttes i private hjem. Alle andre rettigheter er forbeholdt rettighetshaveren: Warner Home Video. Definisjonen av private hjem utelukker all bruk på steder som for eksempel hoteller, serveringssteder, sykehus, institusjoner, transportmidler, oljerigger/installasjoner, fengsler og skoler. All uautorisert kopiering, endring, ustilling, utleie, organisert bytte, utlån, offentlig fremføring, spredning, overføring eller kringkasting av denne optiske disk er strengt forbudt. Enhver slik uautorisert handling vil medføre erstatningsansvar og kan gi grunnlag for strafferettslig forfølgning Denne optiske disk må ikke eksporteres, distribueres eller selges kommersielt uten nødvendig tillatelse fra Warner Home Video. Salgs- og/eller utleierettigheter for denne optiske disk er spesifisert på den optiske diskens originale emallasje.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the German, French and Italian DVD warnings, but the respective country names are replaced by "SCHWEIZ", "SUISSE" and "SVIZZERA" respectively, while the German and French versions remove the European Union and last sentences.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the German Blu-ray warning, but "DEUTSCHLAND/ÖSTERREICH/LUXEMBURG" is replaced by "SCHWEIZ".

Variant: The Italian variant features the following text: ''' ATTENZIONE: Il titolare dei copyright ha concesso in licenza questo Disco Ottico (compresa la colonna sonora) esclusivamente per uso privato. Tutti gli altri diritti sono riservati. La definizione di uso privato esclude l'utilizzazione di questo Disco Ottico in luoghi quali club, mezzi di trasporto, ospedali, alberghi, cantieri, prigioni e scuole. Sono rigorosamente vietati, se non autorizzati, la riproduzione, l'adattamento, l'esecuzione in pubblico, il prestito, la permuta, il noleggio, il comodato, la diffusione e trasmissione televisiva di questo Disco Ottico o di parti di esso: ogni violazione sarà perseguita sia in sede civile che penale. Questo Disco Ottico non può essere esportato, distribuito o venduto al di fuori del territorio dell'Unione Europea, senza espressa autorizzazione della Warner Home Video. La destinazione alla vendita e/o al noleggio di questo Disco Ottico è specificato sulla confezione originale dello stesso.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (Early 1990's-1996)
Visuals: On an blue-white gradient background, the following text scrolls up:

'''SALGSKASSETTE Denne videokassette må kun sælges til privatpersoner af en METRONOME VIDEO godkendt forhandler. Tilbagekøb, ombytning eller lign. tilbagetagelse af kassetten er ikke tilladt. Kassetten må kun benyttes til privat brug, d.v.s. til forevisning uden vederlag i private hjem. Det er forbudt at anvende kassetten til offentlig forevisning herunder kabel-TV, eller lignende. Udlejning, udlån eller kopiering af kassetten er forbudt. Overtrædelse vil medføre straf og erstatningspligt og vil blive retsforfulgt af Foreningen af danske Vidogramdistributører.'''}}

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: The sound of a metronome.

Availability: Seen on Danish Warner Home Video VHS releases distributed by Metronome.

2nd Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

3rd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (1994-2006)
Visuals: On the background of the 1985 Warner Home Video logo which is dimmed, the following text scrolls up:

Variants:  
 * On early releases, the following text quickly scrolls up:
 * Later releases with the warning feature the background of the 1996 Warner Home Video logo.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Found on Polish Warner Home Video tapes, such as Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (Uwolnić orkę 2) and Tom and Jerry.

2nd Warning (1999-2013)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most pre-2013 European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

3rd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases, as well as most post-2013 European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

1st Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

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Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (1997-1999)
Visuals: On a black background with the Warner Home Video logo on the upper right corner of the screen and the Varus Video logo on the lower left corner, the following text scrolls up:

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Found on Russian Warner Home Video tapes distributed by Varus Video, such as Blade Runner: Director's Cut (Бегущий по лезвию. Режиссерская версия).

2nd Warning (1998?-2005?)
Visuals: On a black background, there is a green shiny sphere (not unlike the one in NTV's logo) zoom in, creating ripples as it does. It then flips to a less-detailed one, revealing the following text:

'''

The sphere then flips back to its previous form and zooms out.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: An ascending synth marimba glissando and a synth guitar note that plays twice.

Availability: Found on Russian Warner Home Video tapes distributed by Most Video.

3rd Warning (2005-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

'''

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

4th Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (Mid 1990's-Early 2000's?)
Visuals: The screen fades in on a navy blue background with a dodger blue shine in the middle, with the text "WARNER HOME VIDEO" in pale blue (or "SANDREW METRONOME DISTRIBUTION FINLAND OY" in yellow). As it fades out, the following text scrolls up:

After it finishes scrolling, "WARNER HOME VIDEO" (or "SANDREW METRONOME DISTRIBUTION FINLAND OY") fades in again, and the bumper fades out after a few seconds.

Variants: '''
 * A later variant has the following text:
 * At least one tape distributed by Sandrew Metronome has the following text:

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Found on Finnish Warner Home Video or Sandrew Metronome tapes.

2nd Warning (Late 1990's?-Early 2000's?)
Visuals: On the same background as the previous warning, this text is shown:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Found on Finnish Warner Home Video or Sandrew Metronome tapes.

3rd Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

'''SUOMI VAROITUS: Tälle DVD:lle tallennetun elokuvan ja sen ääniraidan tekijänoikeuden haltija on myöntänyt luvan ainoastaan tallenteen yksityiseen kotikäyttöön. Ilman oikeudenhaltijan erityistä lupaa kaikenlainen muu käyttö kielletään. Kotikäyttöä ei ole esim. käyttö kerhoissa, linja-autoissa, sairaaloissa, hotelleissa, öljynporauslautoilla, vankiloissa, kouluissa tai vastaavissa yhteyksissä. Tämän DVD-tallenteen tai sen minkä tahansa osan kaikenlainen oikeudenhaltijan luvatta tapahtuva kopiointi, editointi, vuokraaminen, lainaaminen, näyttäminen, julkinen esittäminen tai lähettäminen on ehdottomasti kielletty. Kiellon rikkominen johtaa korvausvastuuseen ja mahdolliseen rikosoikeudelliseen rangaistukseen. Tämä DVD-tallenne on myyty/vuokrattu sillä ehdolla ettei sitä ilman Warner Home Videon lupaa kaupallisessa tarkoituksessa viedä EU-alueen ulkopuolelle eikä levitetä siellä. Tämän DVD-tallenteen myynti- ja/tai vuokraehdot on yksityiskohtaisesti määritelty tallenteen alkuperäisessä pakkauksessa.

Variant: Some DVDs released in the 2000s refer to Sandrew Metronome Distribution Finland Oy instead of Warner Home Video.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

4th Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Variant: Some early releases refer to Sandrew Metronome Distribution Finland Oy instead of Warner Home Video.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (1990's)
Same as the Video Master warning screen at the time.

2nd Warning (1990's)
Visuals: On a black background is the following text:

WARNING: The copyright proprietor has licenced the film (including its soundtrack) comprised in this videocassette for private home use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of private home use excludes the use of this videocassette at locations such as clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, motels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorised copying, duplicating, altering, editing, exhibiting, renting, exchanging, hiring, selling, lending, public performance, diffusion and/or broadcast of this videocassette or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and any such action establishes liability for a civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution. This videocassette is sold/hired on the condition that it is not to be sold, hired, exported, re-supplied or distributed by way of trade without a proper licence from Warner Home Video, a division of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P.

After a few seconds, it cuts to the Hobo Collection logo.

Technique: None.

Audio: The first half of the 1991 Silver Pictures logo theme in high-pitch.

Availability: Seen on Emirati tapes distributed by Hobo Collection, such as The World of Elephants with Bugs Bunny.

3rd Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

4th Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (1990's-Early 2000's?)
Visuals: On a background is the following text scrolling up:

Technique: Simple computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Found on Hungarian VHS releases distributed by Intercom, such as Assassins.

2nd Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

3rd Warning (Early 2000's)
Visuals: On a black background is the following text scrolling up:

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on later Hungarian Warner Home Video releases on videocassette.

4th Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Variants:
 * In some cases, "ROMÂNIA" is in uppercase.
 * Sometimes, "AVERTISMENT" is replaced by "ATENȚIE".

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Opening (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (2008-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (2003-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (1998-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following: ''' Eigandi flutningsréttar hefur heimilað notkun þessa stafræna mynddisks (ljósdisks) (að hljóðrás meðtalinni) einung is til notkunar í heimahúsum. Öll önnur réttindi eru áskilin. Við not í heimahúsum er undanskilin notkun á stöðum eins og í klúbbum, á sjúkrahúsum, hótelum, olíuborpöllum, í fangelsum og í skólum. Hvers konar óheimil fjölföldun, klippingar, sýningar, skiptileíga, útlán og opinberar sýningar á þessum stafræna mynddiski eða hluta hans er stranglega bönnuð og getur slikt athæfi leitt til höfðunar einkamáls og sætt opinberri ákæru. Stafræna mynddiskinn má ekki flytja út, dreifa eða selja án fulls umboðs Warner Home Video. Skilmálar um sölu eða útleigu á þessum stafræna mynddiski eru tilgreindir á umbúðunum sem hann er í.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (2008-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following: ''' Mõistest "isiklikeks vajadusteks" on välistatud DVD kasutamine klubides, kirikutes, haiglates, hotellides, vanglates, kauplustes, kohvikutes, transpordivahendites, koolides ja muudes taolistes paikades. DVD või selle osa omavoliline kopeerimine, töötlemine, üldsusele näitamine, rentimine, vahetamine, laenutamine, avalik esitamine, levitamine, edastamine ringhäälingus, kaabellevi- või arvutivõrgus on keelatud ning toob kaasa tsiviil- või kriminaalvastutuse. Käesolevat DVD-d ei tohi edasi müüa, laenutada, eksportida või levitada ärilisel eesmärgil ilma Warner Home Video vastava loata.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following: ''' Autoriõiguste omanik lubab kasutadad käesoleval optilisel kettal salvestatud audiovisuaalseid teoseid ainult isiklikeks vajadusteks. Kõik muud õigused on reserveeritud. Mõistest "isiklikeks vajadusteks" on välistatud optilise ketta kasutamine klubides, kirikutes, haiglates, hotellides, vanglates, kauplustes, kohvikutes, transpordivahendites, koolides ja muudes taolistes paikades. Optilise ketta või selle osa omavoliline kopeerimine, töötlemine, üldsusele näitamine, rentimine, vahetamine, laenutamine, avalik esitamine, levitamine, edastamine ringhäälingus, kaabellevi- või arvutivõrgus on keelatud ning toob kaasa tsiviil- või kriminaalvastutuse. Käesolevat optilist ketast ei tohi edasi müüa, laenutada, eksportida või levitada ärilisel eesmärgil ilma Warner Home Video vastava loata.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (2008-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following: ''' Autortiesību/blakustiesību īpašnieks ir licencēj is šo optisko disku (ieskaitot tajā ietverto skaņas pavadījumu) tikai un vienīgi izmantošanai mājas apstākļos (personiskiem mērķiem). Jebkuras citas tiesības ir aizsargātas. Termins "izmantošana mājas apstākļos" neietver optiska diska izmantošanu tādās vietās kā klubi, baznīcas, slimnīcas, viesnīcas, cietumi, veikali, kafejnīcas, transporta līdzekļi un skolas. Jebkura veida neatļauta optiska diska vai jebkuras tā/tās daļas reproducēšana, pārveidošana, izrādīšana, iznomāšana, apmaiņa, patapināšana, publiska demonstrēšana, izplatīšana, pārraidīšana un/vai retranslēšana pa kabeļiem ir stingri aizliegta, rada civiltiesisku atbildību un var būt par pamatu saukšanai pie administrativas un kriminālatbildības. Optiska is disks tiek pārdots/iznomāts ar noteikumu, ka tas netiks tālāk pārdots, iznomāts, eksportēts, piegādāts vai izplatīts tirdzniecības ceļā, nesaņemot atbilstošu licenci no Warner Home Video.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (2008-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following: ''' Autorių (gretuninių) teisių savininkas suteikė licenciją naudoti šį (šią) DVD (vaizdajuostę) su jame (joje) esančiu audiovizualiniu kūriniu (įskaitant jo (jos) garso takelį) tiktai namų sąlygom is (asmeniniam naudojimui). Visos kitos teisės priklauso autorių teisių savininkui. Sąvoka "asmenin is naudojimas" neapima šio (šios) DVD (vaizdajuostės) panaudojimo tokiose vietose kaip klubai, bažnyčios, ligoninės, viešbučiai, kalėjimai, parduotuvės, kavinės, transporto priemonės ir mokyklos. Bet koks šio (šios) DVD (vaizdajuostės) ar jo (jos) dalies atgaminimas, perdirbimas, viešas rodymas, nuoma, perdavimas mainais, teikimas panaudai, viešas atlikimas, platinimas ir (ar) transliacija ir (ar) kabelinė retransliacija yra griežtai draudžiami. Bet kur is toks veiksmas užtraukia civilinę atsakomybę ir gali užtraukti administracinę bei baudžiamąją atsakomybę. DVD (vaizdajuostę) yra parduodamas (-a), išnuomojamas (a), eksportuojamas (-a), tiekiamas (-a) ar platinamas (-a) kitaip parduodant, neturint Warner Home Video išduotos tinkamos licencijos.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following: ''' Autorių (gretuninių) teisių savininkas suteikė licenziją naudoti šį optinį diska su jame esančiu audiovizualiniu kūriniu (įskaitant jo garso takelį) tik namų sąlygom is (asmeniniam naudojimui). Visos kitos teisės priklauso autorių teisių savininkui. Sąvoka "asmenin is naudojimas" neapima šio optinio disko naudojimo tokiose vietose kaip klubai, bažnyčios, ligoninės, viešbučiai, kalėjimai, parduotuvės, kavinės, transporto priemonės ir mokyklos. Bet koks šio optinio disko ar jo dalies atgaminimas, perdavimas, viešas rodymas, nuoma, perdavimas mainais, teikimas panaudai, viešas atlikimas, platinimas ir (ar) transliacija ir (ar) kabelinė retransliacija yra griežtai draudžiami. Bet kur is toks veiksmas užtraukia civilinę atsakomybę ir gali užtraukti administracinę bei baudžiamąją atsakomybę. Optin is diskas yra parduodamas ar išnuomojamas su salyga, kad j is nebus parduodamas, išnuomojamas, eksportuojamas, tiekiamas, ar platinamas kitaip parduodant, neturint Warner Home Video išduotos tinkamos licenzijos.

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (2005-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.

1st Warning (2005-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.

2nd Warning (2008?-)
Visuals: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Technique: None.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.