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In 1984, to coincide with NTA's own rebranding as '''Republic Pictures Corporation''', the home video division was renamed itself to '''Republic Pictures Home Video'''. In addition to its existing public domain line, [[Spotlite Video]], the division also launched '''Inspiration Video''' to release religious material. Both labels were eventually dissolved in 1986, with Republic being the only surviving company. |
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Republic Pictures Home Video was the home entertainment division of [[Republic Pictures]] that was established in 1985 after closing down [[NTA Home Entertainment]] to distribute most Republic releases on video. After the company was folded into [[Viacom (pre-2006)|Viacom]], [[Artisan Entertainment]] and later [[Lionsgate Home Entertainment]] released their films on home video under license by [[Paramount Pictures]]. Ever since the folding of Republic Pictures into Paramount, their library is distributed by [[Olive Films]], under license from Paramount. Melange Pictures, LLC is the copyright holder for Republic's films. |
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The division released material from it's catalog and later released other material such as Gene Autry's [[Golden West Television]] catalog (including one of his only two color features, ''The Big Sombrero''). After Republic's purchase by Spelling Entertainment in 1994, they merged their existing home video unit [[Worldvision Home Video]] into Republic's, allowing the business to release Spelling material as well. By 1996, the home video unit was the only operational part of the then-renamed Republic Entertainment, Inc. after Spelling shuttered the theatrical division. |
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In 1998, before Spelling's full purchase by Viacom, they shuttered the home video unit and instead signed a deal with [[Artisan Entertainment]] to release Republic's movies on home video and using the logo under license. |
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Currently, Republic's assets are released on Home Media in North America by [[Olive Films]], under license from [[Paramount Pictures]]. |
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'''Nickname:''' "The Bald Eagle in the Sky" |
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'''Logo:''' It's basically the same as the 1985 Republic Pictures logo, except a few seconds later, "HOME VIDEO" fades in below the company name. |
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'''Visuals:''' It's basically the same as the 1985 Republic Pictures logo, except a few seconds later, "HOME VIDEO" fades in below the company name. |
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'''Variant:''' An early "prototype" variant showed the text in a plain yellow Helvetica font which zooms in from behind the volcano. Also, the clouds don't move. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' None, but on some video releases, a light synth tune was heard. |
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'''Audio:''' None, but on some video releases, a light synth tune is heard. |
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⚫ | '''Availability:''' Appears on Republic Pictures videos from the '80s. Look at the tape case for a print version of this logo; it's printed exactly as it appears on-screen. One such release is the two-tape set of the 1939 serial ''Daredevils of the Red Circle''. The "prototype" version appeared on a 1987 Betamax of ''The Men'' (1950), which used a 1985 video master. From 1987 to 1989, Republic Pictures' home video releases lack its home video signifier, its just the standard [[Republic Pictures]] logo from the era. |
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'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic. |
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'''Legacy:''' This is merely a placeholder for the next logo below. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' A bit of a step down from the previous logo. This is basically an on-screen print logo. |
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'''Nickname:''' "The Restored Bald Eagle" |
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'''Logo:''' On a blue sky background, we see the Republic Pictures eagle, perched on a volcano, but this time the words "REPUBLIC PICTURES HOME VIDEO" appears in a plain white Goudy Old Stylefont. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' None. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' Like the first logo, it's a basic home video logo that does its job. |
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'''Visuals:''' Same as the 1988 Republic Pictures logo, but the text below instead reads as "{{font|Times New Roman|'''REPUBLIC PICTURES HOME VIDEO'''}}". Also, the background is lighter. |
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'''Nickname:''' "CGI Bald Eagle" |
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'''Logo:''' It's basically the same as the standard Republic Pictures logo with no video indicator whatsoever. |
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'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic. |
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* In 1997, a slightly shorter version appeared which cuts the fade-in from white in the first few seconds of the logo. This was used in tandem with the standard version. |
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* From 2006 to 2010, the logo was bylineless. |
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* Some Artisan DVD releases used an extremely short version that fades in when the "REPUBLIC PICTURES" text appears. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the standard Republic Pictures logo. |
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'''Availability:''' Rare. It could be seen on video/DVD releases of Republic Pictures' filmography through Artisan Entertainment, as well as releases through Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The 1995 byline variant can be found on the VHS release of ''A Lady Takes a Chance''. Also appeared on the Roku Channel's print of ''Highlander II: The Quickening'', which was clearly derived from a pan-and-scan master from the '90s. Seen on Hallmark Hall of Fame tapes from the era, as well as a few ''Highlander'' VHS releases. Appeared on latest DVD releases made by Republic, such as ''Bound'' and ''Freeway''. Usually saved on future releases after the Lionsgate logo. It's also seen on the VHS print of ''The Tin Soldier.'' |
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'''Editor's Note:''' A classic case of a movie studio using its pictures logo for the home video division (''a la'' Universal and Paramount). Even though it was used until 2010, it still retains the Spelling Entertainment reference until 2006, even though Spelling dissolved in 1999. |
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Latest revision as of 22:29, 21 March 2024
V of Doom, indycar, Logoboy95 and Eric S.
Captures by
Thatvhstapeguy. Eric S. and snelfu
Editions by
Mr. Logo Lord, Logoboy95, codyfinke, Eric S., and V of Doom
Video captures courtesy of
Broken Saw
Background
In 1984, to coincide with NTA's own rebranding as Republic Pictures Corporation, the home video division was renamed itself to Republic Pictures Home Video. In addition to its existing public domain line, Spotlite Video, the division also launched Inspiration Video to release religious material. Both labels were eventually dissolved in 1986, with Republic being the only surviving company.
The division released material from it's catalog and later released other material such as Gene Autry's Golden West Television catalog (including one of his only two color features, The Big Sombrero). After Republic's purchase by Spelling Entertainment in 1994, they merged their existing home video unit Worldvision Home Video into Republic's, allowing the business to release Spelling material as well. By 1996, the home video unit was the only operational part of the then-renamed Republic Entertainment, Inc. after Spelling shuttered the theatrical division.
In 1998, before Spelling's full purchase by Viacom, they shuttered the home video unit and instead signed a deal with Artisan Entertainment to release Republic's movies on home video and using the logo under license.
Currently, Republic's assets are released on Home Media in North America by Olive Films, under license from Paramount Pictures.
1st Logo (1985-1987)
Visuals: It's basically the same as the 1985 Republic Pictures logo, except a few seconds later, "HOME VIDEO" fades in below the company name.
Variant: An early "prototype" variant showed the text in a plain yellow Helvetica font which zooms in from behind the volcano. Also, the clouds don't move.
Technique: Same as the 1985 Republic Pictures logo, with fading effects for the text "HOME VIDEO".
Audio: None, but on some video releases, a light synth tune is heard.
Availability: Appears on Republic Pictures videos from the '80s. Look at the tape case for a print version of this logo; it's printed exactly as it appears on-screen. One such release is the two-tape set of the 1939 serial Daredevils of the Red Circle. The "prototype" version appeared on a 1987 Betamax of The Men (1950), which used a 1985 video master. From 1987 to 1989, Republic Pictures' home video releases lack its home video signifier, its just the standard Republic Pictures logo from the era.
2nd Logo (3rd logo placeholder) (1989)
Visuals: Over a grey gradient background is the Republic Pictures print logo on the left. The eagle and the mountain are in monochrome, and the sky is Turkish blue. The words "REPUBLIC PICTURES HOME VIDEO" appears in orange and seen in its usual font.
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: It's only seen on the 1989 VHS of Brothers in Arms. Unlike the previous logo, this logo's print counterpart is no guarantee of its on-screen appearance.
Legacy: This is merely a placeholder for the next logo below.
3rd Logo (1989-1996)
Visuals: Same as the 1988 Republic Pictures logo, but the text below instead reads as "REPUBLIC PICTURES HOME VIDEO". Also, the background is lighter.
Variant: On a Laserdisc of The Quiet Man is just the eagle and volcano at first, and a few seconds later the text appears.
Technique: A still, digital graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on prints of some Republic Pictures videos from the early 90s. Though it officially ended in 1993, this logo continued to appear mostly on trailers for another few years. This was retained on the 2002 Artisan DVD of The Quiet Man. This is also preserved on Lionsgate DVDs of Republic Pictures films. Surprisingly, it appears on TCM's prints of The Fabulous Dorseys and Venus in Furs, and at the beginning of a UK GREAT! Movies Classic airing of The Flying Deuces. Also appears on a British VHS of The Langoliers.
Final Note
After 1993, Republic Pictures began to simply use their regular logo at the time for home video releases.
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