TeleVentures was originally a joint venture television distributor between Stephen J. Cannell Productions, Tri-Star Pictures, and Witt/Thomas Productions, that was started by Stephen J. Cannell in 1986. It was made part of Columbia Pictures Entertainment on December 21, 1987. On July 11, 1990, TeleVentures was sold to Cannell and was re-titled as "Cannell Distribution Co.". However, many of the series distributed by TeleVentures, i.e. My Two Dads, Werewolf, and Buck James, (TriStar), Mama's Boy (Witt/Thomas), and Hunter (Cannell), were passed on to Columbia Pictures Television Distribution (now "Sony Pictures Television").
Visuals: On a black background, two gold shapes (a tilted trapezoid and a "T") that come from the bottom left and right of the screen join in the center of the screen to form a "V" with the left side forming a "T", and "TELEVENTURES" wipes in under it. The "UR" is connected.
Technique: Simple analog computer effects.
Audio: A futuristic sci-fi "charge-up" sound with a gradual fade-out, which is actually a stock sound effect called "SPACE - FADE OUT, ELECTRONIC" by Sound Ideas, also used in Animator vs. Animation III and Mega Man X games starting with Mega Man X4.
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Visuals: On a black background, there is the name "TELEVENTURES" in 2D in gold swinging down with a trail effect from the top to the bottom of the screen. Later, a 3D version of the TeleVentures logo fades in above the name with sparkle effects on the logo and name.
Technique: Analog computer effects.
Audio: Usually, it's silent. Other times, it has a 16-note flute synthesized theme with a drum beat and chimes at the end. A saxophone theme is said to exist, but no evidence has shown up.
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