Multimedia Motion Pictures: Difference between revisions

From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum

Content added Content deleted
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
Line 1: Line 1:
{{PageCredits|description=Michael Garner and Eric S.|capture=Eric S.}}
{{PageCredits|description=Michael Garner and Eric S.|capture=Eric S.}}


=== Background ===
===Background===
'''Multimedia Motion Pictures''' was a division of [[Multimedia Entertainment]] that specialized in made-for-TV movies. It was created in 1991 after Multimedia, Inc. acquired the assets of Orbis Communications on September 17. Most of the company's library is today owned by [[NBCUniversal Television]], except for ''Deadly Matrimony'', ''Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story'' and ''Donato and Daughter'' which are owned by [[ITV Studios Global Entertainment|ITV Studios Global Entertainment]] via [[World International Network]]/[[Hamdon Entertainment]].
'''Multimedia Motion Pictures''' was a division of [[Multimedia Entertainment]] that specialized in made-for-TV movies. It was created in 1991 after Multimedia, Inc. acquired the assets of [[Orbis Communications]] on September 17. Most of the company's library is today owned by [[NBCUniversal Television]], except for ''Deadly Matrimony'', ''Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story'' and ''Donato and Daughter'' which are owned by [[ITV Studios Global Entertainment]] via [[World International Network]]/[[Hamdon Entertainment]].


=== (November 11, 1991-October 15, 1995) ===
===(November 11, 1991-October 15, 1995)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="209">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Multimedia Motion Pictures closing logo (1993).png
Multimedia Motion Pictures closing logo (1993).png
File:Multimedia Motion Pictures closing logo (1993) - 2.png
Multimedia Motion Pictures closing logo (1993) - 2.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=ytEMncoaMsA|id2=u13KwxKaNyo|id3=RsSfje8DKoA|id4=B9ogkSuhz9M|id5=sAN3w_P2Kks|id6=miNPnQZrOg4}}
{{YouTube|id=ytEMncoaMsA|id2=u13KwxKaNyo|id3=RsSfje8DKoA|id4=B9ogkSuhz9M|id5=sAN3w_P2Kks|id6=miNPnQZrOg4}}


'''Logo:''' On a {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} marble background, we see a {{color|gold}} version of the emblem featured in the Multimedia Entertainment logos, extrusioned to look tri-dimensional, zooming out. Under it we see the {{color|gold}} words “{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MULTIMEDIA'''}}}}” and “{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MOTION PICTURES'''}}}}” in 3D, both casting a shadow over the marble background. The logo is placed above the middle of the word “{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MULTIMEDIA'''}}}}”.
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} marble background, we see a {{color|gold}} version of the emblem featured in the Multimedia Entertainment logos, extrusioned to look tri-dimensional, zooming out. Under it we see the words “{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MULTIMEDIA'''}}}}” and “{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MOTION PICTURES'''}}}}” in 3D, both casting a shadow over the marble background. The logo is placed above the middle of the word “{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MULTIMEDIA'''}}}}”.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*An extended version exists.
* An extended version exists.
*There is a filmed version, seen on ''Donato & Daughter''
* There is a filmed version, seen on ''Donato & Daughter''
*There is also a still version.
* There is also a still version.


'''Technique:''' The Multimedia logo zooming out.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the ending theme from the movie. On ''Murder Between Friends'' and a French Canadian VHS release of ''Deadly Matrimony'', a synthesized 6-note jingle is used.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the ending theme from the movie. On ''Murder Between Friends'' and a French Canadian VHS release of ''Deadly Matrimony'', a synthesized 6-note jingle is used.


'''Music|Sounds Variant:'''
'''Music|Sounds VariantS:'''
* On ''Donato and Daughter'', the music is completely rearranged with drumbeats.
* On ''Donato and Daughter'', the music is completely rearranged with drumbeats.
** On reruns and international prints of that movie, the music starts from the "In association with" title card, following into the ARD Degeto Film logo.
** On reruns and international prints of that movie, the music starts from the "In association with" title card, following into the ARD Degeto Film logo.
Line 28: Line 28:
'''Availability:''' Rare.
'''Availability:''' Rare.
* This was seen on the following TV movies : ''Deadly Matrimony'', ''Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story'', ''Donato and Daughter'', ''Jack Reed: Badge of Honor'', ''House of Secrets'' (1993), ''Torch Song'', ''Children of the Dark'', ''Murder Between Friends'', ''Dazzle'' (1995) and ''Not Our Son''.
* This was seen on the following TV movies : ''Deadly Matrimony'', ''Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story'', ''Donato and Daughter'', ''Jack Reed: Badge of Honor'', ''House of Secrets'' (1993), ''Torch Song'', ''Children of the Dark'', ''Murder Between Friends'', ''Dazzle'' (1995) and ''Not Our Son''.
* Those movies have not been seen on TV in years, but may pop-up on Lifetime and LMN.
* Those movies have not been seen on TV in years, but may pop up on Lifetime and LMN.
* Some prints, especially the TV ones, has this logo plastered by the bylineless/short 1991 [[Universal Pictures]] logo.
* Some prints, especially the TV ones, has this logo plastered by the bylineless/short 1991 [[Universal Pictures]] logo.
* The still version is seen on the [[Starmaker Entertainment|Starmaker]] VHS release of ''Deadly Matrimony''.
* The still version is seen on the [[Starmaker Entertainment|Starmaker]] VHS release of ''Deadly Matrimony''.


{{Chronology||[[Multimedia Entertainment]]}}
{{Chronology|[[Orbis Communications]]|}}
{{TV-Navbox}}{{Navbox-Comcast}}
{{TV-Navbox}}{{Navbox-Comcast}}
⚫
[[Category:American television logos]]

[[Category:United States]]
[[Category:Television logos]]
[[Category:Television logos]]
[[Category:Universal Television]]
[[Category:Universal Television]]
[[Category:NBC]]
[[Category:NBC]]
[[Category:Universal]] [[Category:NBCUniversal]] [[Category:Comcast]]
[[Category:Universal]] [[Category:NBCUniversal]] [[Category:Comcast]]
⚫
[[Category:United States]][[Category:American television logos]]

Revision as of 12:36, 3 July 2023

Credits
Descriptions by
Michael Garner and Eric S.

Captures by
Eric S.


Background

Multimedia Motion Pictures was a division of Multimedia Entertainment that specialized in made-for-TV movies. It was created in 1991 after Multimedia, Inc. acquired the assets of Orbis Communications on September 17. Most of the company's library is today owned by NBCUniversal Television, except for Deadly Matrimony, Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story and Donato and Daughter which are owned by ITV Studios Global Entertainment via World International Network/Hamdon Entertainment.

(November 11, 1991-October 15, 1995)


Logo: On a blue marble background, we see a gold version of the emblem featured in the Multimedia Entertainment logos, extrusioned to look tri-dimensional, zooming out. Under it we see the words “MULTIMEDIA” and “MOTION PICTURES” in 3D, both casting a shadow over the marble background. The logo is placed above the middle of the word “MULTIMEDIA”.

Variants:

  • An extended version exists.
  • There is a filmed version, seen on Donato & Daughter
  • There is also a still version.

Technique: CGI.

Music/Sounds: None or the ending theme from the movie. On Murder Between Friends and a French Canadian VHS release of Deadly Matrimony, a synthesized 6-note jingle is used.

Music|Sounds VariantS:

  • On Donato and Daughter, the music is completely rearranged with drumbeats.
    • On reruns and international prints of that movie, the music starts from the "In association with" title card, following into the ARD Degeto Film logo.

Availability: Rare.

  • This was seen on the following TV movies : Deadly Matrimony, Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story, Donato and Daughter, Jack Reed: Badge of Honor, House of Secrets (1993), Torch Song, Children of the Dark, Murder Between Friends, Dazzle (1995) and Not Our Son.
  • Those movies have not been seen on TV in years, but may pop up on Lifetime and LMN.
  • Some prints, especially the TV ones, has this logo plastered by the bylineless/short 1991 Universal Pictures logo.
  • The still version is seen on the Starmaker VHS release of Deadly Matrimony.
◄ Orbis Communications
Multimedia Motion Pictures
Retrieved from "https://www.avid.wiki/Multimedia_Motion_Pictures?oldid=14270"
Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies.
More information