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


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=== 1st Logo (September 25, 1999-March 12, 2002) ===
|Apatow Productions (2001) (From - Undeclared episode 12).png|1st Logo (September 25, 1999-March 12, 2002)
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'''Logo:''' On a grey background, the letters "APat w" in a ink splatter-like font are seen being uncovered and covered along with their shadows. An orange or 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.
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|Apatow Productions (2002).jpeg|2nd Logo (2002)
|Apatow_Productions_(2006)_(From_-_USA_Network_on_Demand_print_of_Talladega_Nights_The_Ballad_of_Ricky_Bobby).png|3rd Logo (August 4, 2006-August 6, 2008)
|Apatow_Productions_(2011).png|4th Logo (June 4, 2010-)
|Apatow_Productions_(2013)_(Credit_-_TheMovieLogo_Database).png|5th Logo (December 18, 2013-)
}}


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===1st Logo (September 25, 1999-March 12, 2002)===
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'''Variant:''' Sometimes the words ''In Association with'' fades in on top of the logo.
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Apatow Productions (2001) (From - Undeclared episode 12).png
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{{YouTube|id=8f7zymdjBxM}}


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'''Visuals:''' On a {{color|gray}} background, the letters "APat w" in an ink splatter-like font are seen being uncovered and covered along with their shadows. An {{color|orangered|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.
'''FX/SFX:''' The letters being uncovered and the red ink splat.


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'''Variant:''' Sometimes, the words "In Association with" fade in on top of the logo.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Either an western-styled theme or the ending theme


'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
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'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on the NBC series ''Freaks and Geeks'' and the Fox series ''Undeclared''.


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'''Audio:''' Either a western-styled theme or the ending theme. Original airings on NBC and Fox used a generic network theme.
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'''Editor's Note:''' None.


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


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===2nd Logo (2002)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Apatow Productions (2002).jpeg
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{{YouTube|id=6k1S0LgplW0}}
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the stacked words "{{color|red|Apatow Prod.}}" are seen on the left side of the screen, while "{{color|red|In Association with}}" is seen at the bottom.


'''Technique:''' A still image.


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'''Audio:''' None.
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=== 2nd Logo (August 4, 2006-August 6, 2008) ===
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see this:


'''Availability:''' Only seen on the pilot ''Life on Parole''.
APATOW


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===3rd Logo (August 4, 2006-August 6, 2008)===
PRODUCTIONS
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Apatow Productions (2006) (From - USA Network on Demand print of Talladega Nights The Ballad of Ricky Bobby).png
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in a Roadkill-type font. There is a yellow line that separates those two words,
'''Visuals:''' On a black background is the words "APATOW PRODUCTIONS" in a Roadkill-type font. There is a {{color|gold|yellow}} line that separates those two words.


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


'''FX/SFX:''' None.
'''Technique:''' Scrolling effects.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the movie.
'''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''.
'''Availability:''' Seen at the end of ''Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby'', ''Superbad'', ''Step Brothers'', and ''Pineapple Express''.


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===4th Logo (June 4, 2010-)===
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
[[File:Apatow Productions (2011).png|350px|center]]


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'''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.


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'''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.


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'''Audio:''' The closing theme of the movie/show, or none.
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=== 3rd Logo (June 4, 2010-) ===
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
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File:Apatow Productions (2011).png
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</gallery>'''Logo:''' On a black background, there is a child-like drawing of a man laying with his arms spread out wide. Next to him are two drawn hearts, one more curvier than the other. Above those hearts are the handwritten words "APAtow Prod". The drawing is done in white. Sometimes the logo is inverted.

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'''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 who is responsible for creating this logo.

'''FX/SFX:''' None.

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'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the movie, or none.

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'''Availability:''' Current. 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, the print movie posters and DVD covers uses the 2nd logo.

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



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'''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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Apatow Productions (2013) (Credit - TheMovieLogo Database).png
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=DHWNrQpWcUw}}


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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 "{{color|blue|APATOW PRODUCTIONS}}" fades in with a blur effect.
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=== 4th Logo (December 18, 2013-) ===
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'''Logo:''' On a white background, a praying mantis is seen nibbling on it's arms. Suddenly, it turns to face us and the blue text "APATOW PRODUCTIONS" fades in with a blur effect.


'''FX/SFX:''' The praying mantis, which is live-action, and the text. This was done by Picture Mill.
'''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.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the movie.


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues'', and, most recently, ''The Big Sick''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues'' and ''The Big Sick''.


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'''Editor's Note:''' None.
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Latest revision as of 02:04, 24 April 2024

Background

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


Contents

1st Logo (September 25, 1999-March 12, 2002) 2nd Logo (2002) 3rd Logo (August 4, 2006-August 6, 2008) 4th Logo (June 4, 2010-) 5th Logo (December 18, 2013-)
1st Logo (September 25, 1999-March 12, 2002) 2nd Logo (2002) 3rd Logo (August 4, 2006-August 6, 2008) 4th Logo (June 4, 2010-) 5th Logo (December 18, 2013-)



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


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)

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)

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-)


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.

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