Apatow Productions

Background

Apatow Productions (or The Apatow Company) is an American film/television production company founded by Judd Apatow in 1999.

1st Logo (September 25, 1999-March 12, 2002)

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Visuals: On a gray background, the letters "APat w" in an ink splatter-like font are seen being uncovered and covered along with their shadows. An orange-red ink splat appears and the middle dries up to make an "o", forming the word "APatow". Underneath the word, "PRODUCTIONS" fades in as a small font.

Variant: Sometimes, the words "In Association with" fade in on top of the logo.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: Either a western-styled theme or the ending theme. Original airings on NBC and Fox used a generic network theme.

Availability: Seen on the NBC series Freaks and Geeks and the Fox series Undeclared.

2nd Logo (2002)

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Visuals: On a black background, the stacked words "Apatow Prod." are seen on the left side of the screen, while "In Association with" is seen at the bottom.

Technique: A still image.

Audio: None.

Availability: Only seen on the pilot Life on Parole.

3rd Logo (August 4, 2006-August 6, 2008)

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Visuals: On a black background is the words "APATOW PRODUCTIONS" in a Roadkill-type font. There is a yellow line that separates those two words.

Variant: Sometimes, the logo is entirely white on a black background.

Technique: Scrolling effects.

Audio: The closing theme of the movie.

Availability: Seen at the end of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Superbad, Step Brothers, and Pineapple Express.

4th Logo (June 4, 2010-)

Visuals: On a black background is a child-like drawing of a man laying with his arms spread out wide. Next to him are two drawn hearts, one curvier than the other. Above those hearts are the handwritten words "APAtow Prod". The drawing is done in white. Sometimes the logo is inverted.

Trivia: Below the drawing of the stick-figured man is the signature "Iris", the name of one of Judd Apatow's daughters. Judging by this insignia, it's possible that she is the one responsible for creating this logo.

Technique: A still image.

Audio: The closing theme of the movie/show, or none.

Availability: Seen at the end of Get Him to the Greek, Bridesmaids, the HBO series Girls, The Five-Year Engagement, and This is 40, among others. However, print movie posters and DVD covers use the 2nd logo.

5th Logo (December 18, 2013-)

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Visuals: On a white background, a praying mantis is seen nibbling on its arms. Suddenly, it turns to face the camera and the text "APATOW PRODUCTIONS" fades in with a blur effect.

Technique: Mostly live-action, with superimposed text. This was done by Picturemill.

Audio: An open-string guitar tuning the notes E, A, D, G, B, and E, with the strings first played individually, then all strings simultaneously. Otherwise, it's the opening theme of the movie.

Availability: Seen on Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues and The Big Sick.