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Background

Imagine Entertainment (formerly known as Imagine Films Entertainment) is the production company of director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer, founded in 1985 following the success of Splash (directed by the former). The company originated from a merger of Major H Productions and Brian Grazer Productions. When first formed, the company signed a deal with TriStar Pictures, which ended on July 29, 1987 due to obligations between the two. On December 1 of that same year, the company signed a long-term distribution deal with Universal Pictures. The company rebranded to its current name in 1997 following the relaunch of its television division.

In February 2018, the company acquired a controlling stake in Jax Media, with its founders later being promoted to co-presidents in January 2022. More recently, the company is under overall deals with Apple TV+ and Amazon Studios.

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1st Logo (February 17, 1989-April 12, 1996)	2nd Logo (June 28, 1996-September 30, 2021)	3rd Logo (June 19, 2020-)

1st Logo (February 17, 1989-April 12, 1996)

Visuals: On a black background, a star flashes, revealing a reflection of the shiny text "IMAGINE" on rippling water, which then rises up and settles above its reflection. The words "AN" and "ENTERTAINMENT" (in ITC Serif Gothic font) with "PRESENTATION" below, appear respectively. The studio's name sparkles three times.

Variants:

Another variation used the term "PRESENTS" below the logo. This can be seen on Closet Land and makes a strange appearance at the end of Cry-Baby.
At other times, "FILMS" appeared sandwiched in between the company name.
On the TV movie Conagher, the logo is sped-up.

Technique: Motion-controlled animation.

Audio: None. In other cases, it has jazz music played over this logo.

Availability: Seen on most movies from this company from the era. It debuted on The 'Burbs and made its last appearance on Fear.

2nd Logo (June 28, 1996-September 30, 2021)

Visuals: On a black background, a waterdrop appears at the very top of the screen, prior to dropping. It then disappears before revealing rippling water, which appears to be shone by a spotlight, before it slowly reveals that it is actually the word "IMAGINE" being reflected inside. The text waves for a few seconds before finally settling into view. Shortly after that, "ENTERTAINMENT", in spaced-out letters, appears underneath it.

Variants:

Sometimes, the spotlight is either very difficult to see or absent on the logo.
A still version of this logo exists.

Technique: A mix of live-action and CGI animation by Intralink Film Graphic Design, who also animated the 1998/1999 Warner Bros. and Summit Entertainment logos.

Audio: A calming orchestra piece composed by James Horner. Sometimes, the film/show's opening/closing theme is used or none.

Availability:

Seen on most films produced by the company starting with The Nutty Professor and ending with Curious George: Cape Ahoy.
This was also seen at the end of Ransom and American Made (the beginning of the latter uses a variant).
Also seen on the Curious George series (in place of the Imagine Television Studios logo).

3rd Logo (June 19, 2020-)

Visuals: An enhanced version of the previous logo. The drop is faster and falls longer, the water and ripple effects are updated to look more realistic, and the "IMAGINE" text is more 3D with a gradient. The logo ends on a dark grey/black gradient background as "ENTERTAINMENT" fades in below.

Variants:

On a montage from the company's website, the logo plays in warp-speed.
Sometimes, the logo is shortened to its last few seconds.

Technique: CGI from Imaginary Forces.

Audio: The James Horner fanfare from the last logo. Otherwise, none or the opening theme of the film.

Availability: It debuted on a montage on the company's website, and later made its first on-screen appearance with Hillbilly Elegy. It can also be seen on Tick, Tick... Boom!, Wedding Season and Thirteen Lives.

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+|name=Imagine Entertainment
+|image=Imagine Entertainment.svg
+|founded=November 1985 ({{age|1985|4|30}} years ago)
+|parent=
+|subsidiaries=
+|founder={{w|Ron Howard}}<br>{{w|Brian Grazer}}
+|country=[[:Category:United States|United States]]
+}}
 ===Background===
+'''Imagine Entertainment''' (formerly known as '''Imagine Films Entertainment''') is the production company of director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer, founded in 1985 following the success of ''Splash'' (directed by the former). The company originated from a merger of Major H Productions and Brian Grazer Productions. When first formed, the company signed a deal with [[TriStar Pictures]], which ended on July 29, 1987 due to obligations between the two. On December 1 of that same year, the company signed a long-term distribution deal with [[Universal Pictures]]. The company rebranded to its current name in 1997 following the relaunch of its [[Imagine Television Studios|television division]].
-This is the production company of director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer, founded in 1986 by said names. The company's films are distributed by [[Universal Pictures]], [[Columbia Pictures]], and a few others.
+In February 2018, the company acquired a controlling stake in [[Jax Media]], with its founders later being promoted to co-presidents in January 2022. More recently, the company is under overall deals with [[Apple TV+]] and [[Amazon Studios]].
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-|Imagine Entertainment (2019).png|2nd Logo (June 28, 1996-)
+|Imagine Entertainment (2019).png|2nd Logo (June 28, 1996-September 30, 2021)
 |Imagine_Logo_2020.png|3rd Logo (June 19, 2020-) }}
 ===1st Logo (February 17, 1989-April 12, 1996)===
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-File:Imagine Entertainment (1995, Closing).png
+Imagine Entertainment (1995, Closing).png
-File:Imaginefilms1992.png
+Imaginefilms1992.png
-File:Imaginepresents1990.png
+Imaginepresents1990.png
 </gallery>
+{{YouTube|id=rgwnFFMKDXc}}
-'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a star flashing, revealing a reflection of the shiny chrome-blue text "IMAGINE" on rippling water, which then rises up and settles above its reflection. The words "AN" above the "IMAGINE" text and "ENTERTAINMENT" (in ITC Serif Gothic font) with "PRESENTATION" below, appear respectively. The studio's name sparkles three times, one sparkling side was on the center of the "G", one sparkling side was on the top right of the "N", and one sparkling side was on the bottom of the "M".
+'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a star flashes, revealing a reflection of the shiny text "{{color|dodgerblue|{{font|Serif|IMAGINE}}}}" on rippling water, which then rises up and settles above its reflection. The words "AN" and "ENTERTAINMENT" (in ITC Serif Gothic font) with "PRESENTATION" below, appear respectively. The studio's name sparkles three times.
 '''Variants:'''
-*Another variation used the term "PRESENTS" below the logo. This can be seen on ''Closet Land''. Strangely, this is shown at the very end of ''Cry-Baby''.
+*Another variation used the term "PRESENTS" below the logo. This can be seen on ''Closet Land'' and makes a strange appearance at the end of ''Cry-Baby''.
-*At other times, "FILMS" appeared sandwiched in between the company name. This was seen on ''Backdraft, HouseSitter, Far and Away,'' and ''Cop and a Half''.
+*At other times, "FILMS" appeared sandwiched in between the company name.
 *On the TV movie ''Conagher'', the logo is sped-up.
-'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
+'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' None. In other cases, it has jazz music played over this logo.
+'''Audio:''' None. In other cases, it has jazz music played over this logo.
-'''Availability:''' Seen at the end of most movies from this company from the era. Most of their films during this era were distributed by [[Universal Pictures]] including ''Parenthood'', ''Kindergarten Cop, Apollo 13, The Dream Team, The Paper, The 'Burbs'' and others. The "FILMS" variant can be found on the aforementioned movies above.
+'''Availability:''' Seen on most movies from this company from the era. It debuted on ''The 'Burbs'' and made its last appearance on ''Fear''.
-===2nd Logo (June 28, 1996-)===
+===2nd Logo (June 28, 1996-September 30, 2021)===
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-File:Imagine Entertainment (2019).png
+Imagine Entertainment (2019).png
-File:Imagine Entertainment logo (2003).png
+Imagine Entertainment logo (2003).png
+Imagine Entertainment (1996) (35mm Open Matte).png
 </gallery>
-{{YouTube|id=shSAGI_9siI|id2=Nu5Xseq388g}}
+{{YouTube|id=RmGlEDUaRRk}}
-'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a waterdrop appear at the very top of the screen, prior to dropping. It then disappears before revealing rippling blue water. The water appears to be shone by a spotlight, before it slowly reveals that it is actually the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|IMAGINE}}" being reflected inside. The text waves for a few seconds before finally settling into view. Shortly after that, the word "ENTERTAINMENT", in spaced-out letters, appears underneath it.
+'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a waterdrop appears at the very top of the screen, prior to dropping. It then disappears before revealing rippling water, which appears to be shone by a spotlight, before it slowly reveals that it is actually the word "{{color|orange|{{font|Serif|IMAGINE}}}}" being reflected inside. The text waves for a few seconds before finally settling into view. Shortly after that, "ENTERTAINMENT", in spaced-out letters, appears underneath it.
 '''Variants:'''
 * Sometimes, the spotlight is either very difficult to see or absent on the logo.
+* A still version of this logo exists.
-* On the 2006 ''Curious George'' TV series, the logo is still.
-'''Technique:''' CGI animation. This was done by Intralink Film Graphic Design, who also animated the 1998/1999 [[Warner Bros. Pictures|Warner Bros.]] and [[Summit Entertainment]] logos.
+'''Technique:''' A mix of live-action and CGI animation by Intralink Film Graphic Design, who also animated the 1998/1999 [[Warner Bros. Pictures|Warner Bros.]] and [[Summit Entertainment]] logos.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' A calming orchestra piece composed by James Horner. Sometimes, the movie's opening theme is used.
+'''Audio:''' A calming orchestra piece composed by James Horner. Sometimes, the film/show's opening/closing theme is used or none.
+'''Availability:'''
-'''Music/Sound Variant:''' On the 2006 ''Curious George'' TV series, the logo uses the ending theme of the show.
+*Seen on most films produced by the company starting with ''The Nutty Professor'' and ending with ''Curious George: Cape Ahoy''.
+*This was also seen at the end of ''Ransom'' and ''American Made'' (the beginning of the latter uses a variant).
+*Also seen on the ''Curious George'' series (in place of the [[Imagine Television Studios]] logo).
+===3rd Logo (June 19, 2020-)===
-'''Availability:''' It first appeared at the beginning of ''The Nutty Professor''. The spotlight-less variant also made its debut on ''8 Mile''. This was also seen at the end of ''Ransom''.
-===3rd Logo (June 19, 2020- )===
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
 Imagine_Logo_2020.png
 </gallery>
 {{YouTube|id=N6twt2s7xLY}}
-{{Vimeo|id=https://player.vimeo.com/video/394665009}}
-'''Logo:''' An enhanced version of the previous logo. The drop drops faster and falls longer, the water and ripple effects are updated to look more realistic, the "{{Font|Times New Roman|IMAGINE}}" text is more 3D, and has a gradient. The logo ends on a dark grey/black gradient background as "{{color|tan|ENTERTAINMENT}}" fades in below.
+'''Visuals:''' An enhanced version of the previous logo. The drop is faster and falls longer, the water and ripple effects are updated to look more realistic, and the "{{Font|Times New Roman|IMAGINE}}" text is more 3D with a gradient. The logo ends on a {{color|gray|dark grey}}/black gradient background as "{{color|tan|ENTERTAINMENT}}" fades in below.
+'''Variants:'''
-'''Variant:''' The logo can be still, cut-short or sped-up.
+*On a montage from the company's website, the logo plays in warp-speed.
+*Sometimes, the logo is shortened to its last few seconds.
-'''Technique:''' Excellent and well crafted CGI from Imaginary Forces.
+'''Technique:''' CGI from Imaginary Forces.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last logo. There is also a shortened version of the theme, which is also used for the [[Imagine Television Studios]] logo.
+'''Audio:''' The James Horner fanfare from the last logo. Otherwise, none or the opening theme of the film.
-'''Availability:''' Current. Appeared on a montage on the company's website, and debuted on ''Hillbilly Elegy''.
+'''Availability:'''  It debuted on a montage on the company's website, and later made its first on-screen appearance with ''Hillbilly Elegy''. It can also be seen on ''Tick, Tick... Boom!'', ''Wedding Season'' and ''Thirteen Lives''.
-[[Category:American film logos]]
+[[Category:American film logos]]{{American film logos}}
 [[Category:United States]]
 [[Category:Film logos]]
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 [[Category:Logos made by Intralink Film Graphic Design]]
 [[Category:Logos made by Imaginary Forces]]
+[[Category:Logos with music by James Horner]]

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