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Background

Rocket Pictures is a production company owned by the songwriter and performer Elton John. Although it was formed in 1996, it didn't use a logo until 2006.

1st Logo (15 September-26 December 2006)

Visuals: There is a crudely-drawn rocket ship blasting off of the moon, then flying around various planets, soon slowing down while the words "rocket pictures" form from the smoke trail behind it.

Variant: A short version exists.

Technique: 2D digital animation.

Audio: All that can be heard are jet engine sounds as the rocket flies.

Availability: Found on failed pilot of Him & Us, as well as It's a Boy Girl Thing.

2nd Logo (11 February 2011)

Visuals: On a polished wood background, there is a retro-looking neon sign reading "ROCKET" and "PICTURES" in a smaller face, all in a stylized font. The logo starts with the camera panning the sign as it flickers before turning completely on. "PICTURES" lights up a few seconds after "ROCKET" does.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: An airy noise with electric sounds, then the opening riff to "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting" when the logo is fully shown.

Availability: Seen only on Gnomeo and Juliet.

3rd Logo (23 March 2018- )

Visuals: On a black background, several golden stars zoom past us. A golden light comes through, and the camera zooms through a nebula as the star illuminates the rotating gold text "ROCKET", with "PICTURES" below it in a smaller and different font. A blue nebula shines behind the company name, and it askews for a few seconds. Then, several copies of the name zoom in front of us, turning the space background into a parchment-like color, and "ROCKET" zooms in. The background then fades to the first scene of the movie.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The opening theme of the movie.

Availability: First seen on the Gnomeo and Juliet sequel Sherlock Gnomes, as well as Rocketman.

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+{{Distinguish|Rocket Films|Rocket Company}}
+===Background===
-'''Background:''' Rocket Films is a production company owned by the songwriter and performer Elton John. Although it was formed in 1996, it didn't use a logo until 2006.
+'''Rocket Pictures''' is a production company owned by the songwriter and performer Elton John. Although it was formed in 1996, it didn't use a logo until 2006.
-==  1st Logo (December 26, 2006) ==
+===1st Logo (15 September-26 December 2006)===
+[[File:FHI-Vsf4KJvnS-Un99wW9w35627.jpeg.jpg|350px|center]]
-'''Logo:''' We see a crudely-drawn rocketship blasting off of the moon, then flying around various planets, soon slowing down while the words "rocket pictures" form from the smoke trail behind it.
+{{Youtube|id=https://youtu.be/hrr4QsbpWuw}}
+'''Visuals:''' There is a crudely-drawn rocket ship blasting off of the moon, then flying around various planets, soon slowing down while the words "rocket pictures" form from the smoke trail behind it.
-'''FX/SFX:''' The rocket animation.
+'''Variant:''' A short version exists.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' All that can be heard are jet engine sounds as the rocket flies.
+'''Technique:''' 2D digital animation.
-'''Availability:''' Found on It's a Boy Girl Thing.
+'''Audio:''' All that can be heard are jet engine sounds as the rocket flies.
-'''Editor's Note:''' TBA
+'''Availability:''' Found on failed pilot of ''Him & Us'', as well as ''It's a Boy Girl Thing''.
+===2nd Logo (11 February 2011)===
+[[File:S2gSR9UKo7VKBH6y0wmhGA88746.jpeg.jpg|350px|center]]{{YouTube|id=j-l0ZR7ahm0}}{{Youtube}}
+'''Visuals:''' On a polished wood background, there is a retro-looking neon sign reading "ROCKET" and "PICTURES" in a smaller face, all in a stylized font. The logo starts with the camera panning the sign as it flickers before turning completely on. "PICTURES" lights up a few seconds after "ROCKET" does.
+'''Technique:''' CGI.
+'''Audio:''' An airy noise with electric sounds, then the opening riff to "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting" when the logo is fully shown.
-== 2nd Logo (February 11, 2011) ==
-'''Logo:''' On a polished wood background, we see a retro-looking neon sign reading "ROCKET" and "PICTURES" in a smaller face, all in a stylized font. The logo starts with the camera panning the sign as it flickers before turning completely on. "PICTURES" lights up a few seconds after "ROCKET" does.
+'''Availability:''' Seen only on ''Gnomeo and Juliet''.
-'''FX/SFX:''' The panning; nice CGI.
+===3rd Logo (23 March 2018- )===
-'''Music/Sounds:''' An airy noise with electric sounds, then the opening riff to "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting" when the logo is fully shown.
+[[File:1c64f3d5a2db6782f26c4d513faee518.jpeg.jpg|350px|center]]{{YouTube|id=6jvdv9Nf1OQ}}
+'''Visuals:''' On a black background, several golden stars zoom past us. A golden light comes through, and the camera zooms through a nebula as the star illuminates the rotating gold text "ROCKET", with "PICTURES" below it in a smaller and different font. A blue nebula shines behind the company name, and it askews for a few seconds. Then, several copies of the name zoom in front of us, turning the space background into a parchment-like color, and "ROCKET" zooms in. The background then fades to the first scene of the movie.
+'''Technique:''' CGI.
-'''Availability''': Seen only on Gnomeo and Juliet.
+'''Audio:''' The opening theme of the movie.
-'''Editor's''' '''Note''': This logo is notable for a cool concept and design.
+'''Availability:''' First seen on the ''Gnomeo and Juliet'' sequel ''Sherlock Gnomes'', as well as ''Rocketman''.
+[[Category:British film logos]]
+[[Category:British television logos]]
+[[Category:United Kingdom]]
-== 3rd Logo (March 23, 2018-) ==
+[[Category:Film logos]]
-'''Logo:''' On a black background, several golden stars zoom past us. A golden light comes through, and the camera zooms through a nebula as the star illuminates the rotating gold text "ROCKET", with "PICTURES" below it in a smaller and different font. A blue nebula shines behind the company name, and it askews for a few seconds. Then, several copies of the name zoom in front of us, turning the space background into a parchment-like color, and "ROCKET" zooms in. The background then fades to the first scene of the movie.
+[[Category:Television logos]]
+[[Category:Vanity cards]]
-'''FX/SFX:''' More great CGI.
+[[Category:Logos with popular music]]
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the movie.
-'''Availability''': First seen on the Gnomeo and Juliet sequel Sherlock Gnomes, as well as Rocketman.
-'''Editor's Note''': It's another well-made and cool-looking logo.