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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 (December 26, 2006)

You can see this logo here.

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.

Technique: The rocket animation.

Music/Sounds: All that can be heard are jet engine sounds as the rocket flies.

Availability: Found on It's a Boy Girl Thing.

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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.

Technique: The panning; nice 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.

Availability: Seen only on Gnomeo and Juliet.

Legacy: 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.

3rd Logo (March 23, 2018- )

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.

Technique: More great CGI.

Music/Sounds: The opening theme of the movie.

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

Legacy: It's another well-made and cool-looking logo.

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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.
-'''FX/SFX:''' The rocket animation.
+'''Technique:''' The rocket animation.
 '''Music/Sounds:''' All that can be heard are jet engine sounds as the rocket flies.
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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.
-'''FX/SFX:''' The panning; nice CGI.
+'''Technique:''' The panning; nice 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.
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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.
-'''FX/SFX:''' More great CGI.
+'''Technique:''' More great CGI.
 '''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the movie.