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=== Background ===
===Background===
Anderson Burr Pictures was formed by Gerry Anderson and Christopher Burr in 1983 for the production of what became Anderson's last marionette series Terrahawks. The company was later renamed "Mentorn Entertainment" in the 1990s.
'''Anderson Burr Pictures''' was formed by Gerry '''Anderson''' and Christopher '''Burr''' in 1983 for the production of what became Anderson's last marionette series ''Terrahawks'', along with two additional productions before closing in 1987.


===Logo (October 3, 1983-1987)===
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'''Visuals:''' Against a space background, there is a spinning tawny wireframe globe. A thin diagonal line appears on the globe, and it turns around and zooms out to reveal the words "{{color|orange|'''AN A<u>NDERSON</u> B<u>URR</u> PICTURE'''}}". The globe, still spinning, is shown in place of the "'''O'''". It fades out shortly after.
=== (October 3, 1983-1987) ===


'''Technique:''' Early CGI, possibly complex hand-drawn animation.
'''Nickname:''' "The Anderson Burr Globe"


'''Audio:''' An eerie high-pitched synth tune. Sometimes, this had a more triumphant four note theme.
'''Logo:''' Against a space background, we see a spinning tawny wireframe globe. A thin diagonal line appears on the globe, and it turns around and zooms out to reveal the words "AN ANDERSON BURR PICTURE". The globe, still spinning, is shown in place of the "O". It fades out shortly after.


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Terrahawks'', ''Dick Spanner P.I.'' and the pilot for ''Space Precinct''.
'''FX/SFX:''' The globe and the letters being revealed. Early CGI, possibly complex hand-drawn animation.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' An eerie high-pitched synth tune.

'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on ''Terrahawks'', ''Dick Spanner P.I.'', and ''Space Police''.

'''Editor's Note:''' None.


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Latest revision as of 01:59, 17 April 2024


Background

Anderson Burr Pictures was formed by Gerry Anderson and Christopher Burr in 1983 for the production of what became Anderson's last marionette series Terrahawks, along with two additional productions before closing in 1987.

Logo (October 3, 1983-1987)


Visuals: Against a space background, there is a spinning tawny wireframe globe. A thin diagonal line appears on the globe, and it turns around and zooms out to reveal the words "AN ANDERSON BURR PICTURE". The globe, still spinning, is shown in place of the "O". It fades out shortly after.

Technique: Early CGI, possibly complex hand-drawn animation.

Audio: An eerie high-pitched synth tune. Sometimes, this had a more triumphant four note theme.

Availability: Seen on Terrahawks, Dick Spanner P.I. and the pilot for Space Precinct.

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