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===Background===
===Background===
In 1980, Taft Broadcasting acquired [[Sunn Classic Pictures]] and two additional Schick divisions. Sunn Classic Pictures was reincorporated as '''Taft International Pictures''' after the purchase, although the former studio continued to exist through 1987, when this studio folded. [[Paramount Pictures]] owns the studio's films via [[Republic Pictures (1985-1996)|Republic Pictures]] (and is copyrighted to Melange Pictures LLC, a holding company created by Paramount for copyright purposes on the Republic library) and [[CBS Studios]] owns the television output through [[Spelling Television]].
In 1980, Taft Broadcasting acquired [[Sunn Classic Pictures]] and two additional Schick divisions. Sunn Classic Pictures was reincorporated as '''Taft International Pictures''' after the purchase, although the former studio continued to exist through 1987, when this studio folded. [[Paramount Pictures]] owns the studio's films via [[Republic Entertainment|Republic Pictures]] (and is copyrighted to Melange Pictures LLC, a holding company created by Paramount for copyright purposes on the Republic library) and [[CBS Studios]] owns the television output through [[Spelling Television]].


===1st Logo (January 30, 1981-1987)===
===1st Logo (January 30, 1981-1987)===
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'''Logo:''' On a starry background, we see an orange light streak, then the light streak turns at the left and a bronze swirling star (also used for the 1979 [[Hanna-Barbera Cartoons|Hanna-Barbera Productions]] logo, which was owned by Taft at the time) emblem appears. Then the words:
'''Visuals:''' On a starry background, there is an {{color|orange}} light streak, then the light streak turns at the left and a bronze swirling star (also used for the 1979 [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]] logo, which was owned by Taft at the time) emblem appears. Then the words:
<center>'''TAFT{{color|white|--------------}}<br>INTERNATIONAL<br>PICTURES{{color|white|--------}}'''</center>
<center>'''TAFT{{color|white|--------------}}<br>INTERNATIONAL<br>PICTURES{{color|white|--------}}'''</center>
appear on the right in a futuristic font.
appear on the right in a futuristic font.


'''Variant:''' On ''The Capture of Grizzly Adams'', the byline "TAFT ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY" appears in {{color|gold}} in a 2D version in Denmark font and the background is {{color|blue}}.
'''Variant:''' On <u>''The Capture of Grizzly Adams''</u>, the byline "TAFT ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY" appears in {{color|gold}} in a 2D version in Denmark font and the background is {{color|blue}}.


'''Technique:''' The metal swirling star, the lights, the words, and the logo shining are all advanced for 1981.
'''Technique:''' A combination of backlit and traditional cel animation, animated by Hanna-Barbera.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic fanfare that was one of the many fanfares from the 1974 [[Sunn Classic Pictures]] logo. In ''The Capture of Grizzly Adams'' variant, there is a 5-note trumpet fanfare sounding similar to the 2nd [[WQED]] logo.
'''Audio:''' A majestic fanfare that was one of the many fanfares from the 1974 [[Sunn Classic Pictures]] logo.


'''Audio Variant:''' In ''The Capture of Grizzly Adams'' variant, there is a five-note trumpet fanfare sounding similar to the second [[WQED]] logo.
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Still preserved on current prints of ''The Boogens'' after the [[Paramount Pictures]] logo and ''The Capture of Grizzly Addams'', the latter which was kept on the Decades network in a 2017 airing.


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'''Availability:''' Still preserved on current prints of ''The Boogens'' after the [[Paramount Pictures]] logo and ''The Capture of Grizzly Addams'', the latter which was kept on the Decades network on a 2017 airing (which is then followed by the 1979 variant of the 1974 [[Worldvision Enterprises]] logo).
'''Legacy:''' You may be shocked to see that the [[Hanna-Barbera Cartoons|Hanna-Barbera]] "Swirling Star" was used somewhere else in the Taft organization.


===2nd Logo (February 6-December 18, 1987)===
===2nd Logo (February 6-December 18, 1987)===
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'''Logo:''' We see a diagonal bar flashing at the middle of the screen. Then the text "TAFT ENTERTAINMENT PICTURES" slides from the centre to left, and the text "KEITH BARISH PRODUCTIONS" slides from the middle to right.
'''Visuals:''' There is a diagonal bar flashing at the middle of the screen on a black background. Then the text "TAFT ENTERTAINMENT PICTURES" slides from the center to the left, and the text "KEITH BARISH PRODUCTIONS" slides from the middle to the right. "PRESENTS" fades in below.


'''Variant:''' There is a variant on which "TAFT" and "KEITH BARISH" slides first, and then "ENTERTAINMENT PICTURES" and "PRODUCTIONS".
'''Variant:''' There is a variant on which <u>"TAFT" and "KEITH BARISH" slide first, and then "ENTERTAINMENT PICTURES" and "PRODUCTIONS"</u>. This is known to appear on ''The Running Man''.


'''Technique:''' The diagonal bar flashing and the text sliding.
'''Technique:''' Computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Some whoosh sound effects.
'''Audio:''' Some whoosh sound effects and a synth chord.


'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on ''The Running Man'', ''The Monster Squad'', ''Light of Day'' and ''Ironweed''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''The Running Man'', ''The Monster Squad'', ''Light of Day'' and ''Ironweed''.




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Latest revision as of 01:08, 16 March 2024

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Background

In 1980, Taft Broadcasting acquired Sunn Classic Pictures and two additional Schick divisions. Sunn Classic Pictures was reincorporated as Taft International Pictures after the purchase, although the former studio continued to exist through 1987, when this studio folded. Paramount Pictures owns the studio's films via Republic Pictures (and is copyrighted to Melange Pictures LLC, a holding company created by Paramount for copyright purposes on the Republic library) and CBS Studios owns the television output through Spelling Television.

1st Logo (January 30, 1981-1987)


Visuals: On a starry background, there is an orange light streak, then the light streak turns at the left and a bronze swirling star (also used for the 1979 Hanna-Barbera Productions logo, which was owned by Taft at the time) emblem appears. Then the words:

TAFT--------------
INTERNATIONAL
PICTURES--------

appear on the right in a futuristic font.

Variant: On The Capture of Grizzly Adams, the byline "TAFT ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY" appears in gold in a 2D version in Denmark font and the background is blue.

Technique: A combination of backlit and traditional cel animation, animated by Hanna-Barbera.

Audio: A majestic fanfare that was one of the many fanfares from the 1974 Sunn Classic Pictures logo.

Audio Variant: In The Capture of Grizzly Adams variant, there is a five-note trumpet fanfare sounding similar to the second WQED logo.

Availability: Still preserved on current prints of The Boogens after the Paramount Pictures logo and The Capture of Grizzly Addams, the latter which was kept on the Decades network on a 2017 airing (which is then followed by the 1979 variant of the 1974 Worldvision Enterprises logo).

2nd Logo (February 6-December 18, 1987)


Visuals: There is a diagonal bar flashing at the middle of the screen on a black background. Then the text "TAFT ENTERTAINMENT PICTURES" slides from the center to the left, and the text "KEITH BARISH PRODUCTIONS" slides from the middle to the right. "PRESENTS" fades in below.

Variant: There is a variant on which "TAFT" and "KEITH BARISH" slide first, and then "ENTERTAINMENT PICTURES" and "PRODUCTIONS". This is known to appear on The Running Man.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: Some whoosh sound effects and a synth chord.

Availability: Seen on The Running Man, The Monster Squad, Light of Day and Ironweed.


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