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===Background===
===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.
'''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)===
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You can see this logo [https://youtu.be/XMYnFSY4lgc?t=15 here].
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'''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.
'''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.


'''Technique:''' 2D digital animation.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' All that can be heard are jet engine sounds as the rocket flies.


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'''Audio:''' All that can be heard are jet engine sounds as the rocket flies.
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'''Availability:''' Found on ''It's a Boy Girl Thing''.


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'''Availability:''' Found on failed pilot of ''Him & Us'', as well as ''It's a Boy Girl Thing''.
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===2nd Logo (February 11, 2011)===
===2nd Logo (11 February 2011)===
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'''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.
'''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.


'''FX/SFX:''' The panning; nice CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''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.
'''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''.
'''Availability:''' Seen only on ''Gnomeo and Juliet''.


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===3rd Logo (23 March 2018- )===
'''Editor's Note:''' While this logo only appeared on one movie, it's still notable for it's cool concept and design, as well as utilizing one of Elton's own songs.

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===3rd Logo (March 23, 2018- )===
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'''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.
'''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.


'''FX/SFX:''' More great CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the movie.
'''Audio:''' The opening theme of the movie.


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


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Latest revision as of 05:44, 11 April 2024

Not to be confused with Rocket Films or Rocket Company.

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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