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===Background===
===Background===
'''Annapurna Pictures''' is an American independent production company founded by software heiress Megan Ellison (her father is Oracle founder Larry Ellison. Her brother David is also a producer, and the founder of [[Skydance Media]]). The name comes from a mountain trail in Nepal, which in turn was taken from the Hindu goddess of nourishment. In 2017, it began distributing its own films, starting with ''Detroit'', released on August 4 that year.
'''Annapurna Pictures''' is an American independent media company founded by software heiress Megan Ellison (her father is Oracle founder Larry Ellison. Her brother David is also a producer, and the founder of [[Skydance Media]]). The name comes from a mountain trail in Nepal, which in turn was taken from the Hindu goddess of nourishment. In 2017, it began distributing its own films, starting with ''Detroit'', released on August 4 that year.


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|Annapurna Pictures (2011).png|1st Logo (December 9, 2011)
|Annapurna Pictures (2011).png|1st Logo (placeholder logo) (December 9, 2011)
|Annapurna Pictures (2019).png|2nd Logo (August 29, 2012-)
|Annapurna Pictures (2019).png|2nd Logo (August 29, 2012-)
|Annapurna Pictures (American Hustle).png|3rd Logo (''American Hustle'' custom variant) (December 13, 2013)
}}
}}


===1st Logo (December 9, 2011)===
===1st Logo (placeholder logo) (December 9, 2011)===
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a painted circle with a letter "A" that's connected with the letter "P", and beneath that is "ANNAPURNA PICTURES".
'''Visuals:''' On a black background is a painted circle with a letter "A" that's connected with the letter "P", and beneath that is "ANNAPURNA PICTURES".


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' This was a placeholder logo that was only used on ''Catch .44''.
'''Availability:''' This was a placeholder logo that was only used on ''Catch .44''.
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'''Logo:''' On a static-filled black screen, a large white "A" is slowly wiped in from top to bottom (similar to the 1985-2006 [[Walt Disney Pictures]] logo), while surrounded by a bright glow that renders the "A" barely visible. The company name is then wiped in below, with the former stacked on top of the latter, and the glow dissipates, leaving the finished logo. The screen then gets static-filled again and the logo disintegrates top-to-bottom.
'''Visuals:''' On a static-filled black screen, a large white "A" is slowly wiped in from top to bottom (similar to the 1985-2006 [[Walt Disney Pictures]] logo), while surrounded by a bright glow that renders the "A" barely visible. The company name is then wiped in below, with the former stacked on top of the latter, and the glow dissipates, leaving the finished logo. The screen then gets static-filled again and the logo disintegrates top-to-bottom.


'''Closing Variant:''' We see the print logo on a black background. It resembles the opening variant, without any of the VHS effects.
'''Closing Variant:''' On a black background is the print logo. It resembles the opening variant, without any of the VHS effects.


'''Technique:''' 2D animation with static effects.
'''Technique:''' 2D animation with static effects.


'''Audio:''' A deep, creepy note with a tremolo, composed by Lorne Balfe. Sometimes, it is silent or it has the opening theme of the movie.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Usually none, or the opening theme. On some films, a deep, creepy note with tremolo is heard.


'''Availability:''' Seen on many of the films that the company has produced or distributed from 2012 onwards starting with ''Lawless''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on most films from this company starting with ''Lawless''.


===3rd Logo (''American Hustle'' custom variant) (December 13, 2013)===
[[File:Annapurna Pictures (American Hustle).png|400px|center]]
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'''Logo:''' On a brown background, segments of the "A" appear one by one, while another pair brightens up. The "A" zooms out to make room for the company name, which fades in. After that, it zooms in with a trail effect.


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[[Category:American film logos]]{{American film logos}}
'''Technique:''' Good animation.

'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the movie.

'''Availability:''' Only seen on ''American Hustle''.

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[[Category:American film logos]]
[[Category:United States]]
[[Category:United States]]
[[Category:Film logos]]
[[Category:Film logos]]
[[Category:Logos with music by Lorne Balfe]]

Latest revision as of 20:47, 23 February 2024

Main Logo Variations

Credits
Descriptions by
TheUnknownLogoFan, Lappy4861

Video captures courtesy of
TheMovieLogos Database, Annapurna Pictures and MonofiedKuma

Background

Annapurna Pictures is an American independent media company founded by software heiress Megan Ellison (her father is Oracle founder Larry Ellison. Her brother David is also a producer, and the founder of Skydance Media). The name comes from a mountain trail in Nepal, which in turn was taken from the Hindu goddess of nourishment. In 2017, it began distributing its own films, starting with Detroit, released on August 4 that year.


Contents

1st Logo (placeholder logo) (December 9, 2011) 2nd Logo (August 29, 2012-)
1st Logo (placeholder logo) (December 9, 2011) 2nd Logo (August 29, 2012-)


1st Logo (placeholder logo) (December 9, 2011)

Visuals: On a black background is a painted circle with a letter "A" that's connected with the letter "P", and beneath that is "ANNAPURNA PICTURES".

Technique: A still, digital graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: This was a placeholder logo that was only used on Catch .44.

2nd Logo (August 29, 2012-)


Visuals: On a static-filled black screen, a large white "A" is slowly wiped in from top to bottom (similar to the 1985-2006 Walt Disney Pictures logo), while surrounded by a bright glow that renders the "A" barely visible. The company name is then wiped in below, with the former stacked on top of the latter, and the glow dissipates, leaving the finished logo. The screen then gets static-filled again and the logo disintegrates top-to-bottom.

Closing Variant: On a black background is the print logo. It resembles the opening variant, without any of the VHS effects.

Technique: 2D animation with static effects.

Audio: A deep, creepy note with a tremolo, composed by Lorne Balfe. Sometimes, it is silent or it has the opening theme of the movie.

Availability: Seen on most films from this company starting with Lawless.
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