20th Century Home Entertainment/Warning Screens

USA/Canadian Warning Screens

1st Warning (June 1978-1984, 1987, 1992)

Warning: On a bright red background, we see the words "FBI WARNING" (with "FBI" in large, tall letters and in Folio) with the FBI logo next to it. Under it is the FBI Warning text ("The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigates allegations of criminal copyright infringement" version) in News Gothic.

Trivia: This warning is shown in the Video Pirates segment of the 1987 Universal anthology comedy Amazon Women on the Moon. In the segment, a group of pirates who like to illegally bootleg VHS tapes (the leader is played by William Marshall) find a treasure trove of VHS tapes and laserdiscs. One of them puts one into a VCR, and it displays this warning (strangely, it's the "video discs" variant of the warning; the image is also not in color, though that may have been from the in-scene monitor). He then sarcastically says "Ooooh, I'm so scared!", and he and his crew break into laughter.

Variants:

A black and white version is seen on classic films and shorts in black & white.
On Hanna-Barbera Home Video releases, the red background is much brighter.
On 1990s Worldvision Home Video releases the drop shadow for the text is omitted, the font is different, and the background has a brownish tint.
There was also a variant with a black background spotted on the 1978 Magnetic release of The Sad Sack, the 1984 Embassy release of The Howling, and the 1983 Embassy release of Blade Runner.
Early Magnetic/20th Century-Fox/CBS-Fox Videodiscs between 1981 and 1984 use a variant of this logo that removes "video tapes" and replaces it with "video discs" in a crude, mismatched fashion, using a font similar to the 1984-99 version of the warning.
On Magnetic/20th Century-Fox Video releases of Avco Embassy tapes, the warning screen would be preceded by a digital copyright notice with white chyroned text over a light background, which would then cut to this screen.
The 1982 20th Century Fox Video Betamax/1995 US VHS releases of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope have this play after the credits fade out with the film's closing theme fading out.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Magnetic Video, 20th Century-Fox Video, and CBS/Fox Video releases from the era, in most cases after the program material. The 1979 release of The Making of Star Wars and many other pre-1981 tapes, as well as a few United Artists tapes from 1981 (including The Jazz Singer, The Barefoot Contessa, and Let It Be) have the warning precede the Magnetic Video logo. Some early Magnetic videos, such as Beneath the Planet of the Apes and M*A*S*H (1978 print), have no warning; this premiered on reprints of bestsellers from summer 1978, including Hello, Dolly!. This was also seen on some 1982-1983 Embassy Home Entertainment releases, including Escape from New York, Warlords of the Twenty First Century, and Deadly Blessing. The videodisc variant can be seen on various 1981-83 Magnetic Video/20th Century-Fox Video/CBS-Fox Video releases. This makes a surprise appearance on the 1992 Rhino Home Video release of Shindig! Presents: British Invasion Vol. 1.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (Canada, 1980-2003)

Warning: On the same red background as before, the INTERPOL warning text scrolls up twice, once in English, and once in French.

FX/SFX: The warning text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Magnetic Video, 20th Century-Fox Video, CBS/Fox Video, FoxVideo and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment releases from the era in Canada, where it appears after the program material in most cases. It also appeared on VHS and DVD releases from Telegenic Entertainment and Kaboom! Entertainment between 1997 and 2003. In 1999, the 4th warning replaced this on Fox tapes.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (1984-1999)

Warning: Same as the first warning, but the background is normal red and the text is the "$250,000 fine" version instead of the "Title 17" version.

Variants:

A black and white version is seen on classic films and shorts in black & white.
On the original release of Blackadder's Christmas Carol, the red background is brighter.
On late 1988-mid 1990 prints, from just before CBS/Fox Video started printing their tapes at Rank Video Services America, during this screen, a still version of the 1984 CBS/Fox Video logo appears a couple of times, staying on the screen for about five seconds before cutting back to the warning. Usually, it goes warning, logo still, warning, logo still, warning, logo still; however, the full version, as seen on pressings of Broadcast News and Carousel, goes logo still, warning, logo still, warning, logo still, warning, logo still, warning, logo still.
Some copies of the 1988 VHS release of Wee Willie Winkle feature this on a blue background instead of the black and white version.
On certain Video Treasures releases, the background is composed of the gray Video Treasures logo wallpaper shown in the second Video Treasures logo. More can be found on that company's respective warning screen page.
On the 1995 VHS of The Pagemaster, the warning appears onscreen for six seconds before cutting to black.

FX/SFX: None, unless you want to count the CBS/FOX logo being cut to a couple of times.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen at the end of all CBS/Fox Video, Fox Video, BBC Video and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment releases from the era in the United States. The black and white version is seen on the 1989 CBS/FOX Video release of House on Haunted Hill. This makes a surprise appearance at the end of the Ace Video release of Subway, sourced from the 1986 Key Video release. The version that cuts to the CBS/Fox logo appears at the start rather than the end, and can be seen on late 1988-mid 1990 prints of CBS/Fox Video releases, such as License to Kill, Iron Eagle, Die Hard, Magic Memories on Ice, The Sound of Music, A Fish Called Wanda and In Like Flint; the full sequence appears on some prints of Broadcast News and makes a surprise appearance on the VHS of Carousel, one of the first new CBS/Fox releases following the move to RVSA. It also appeared on the VHS release of Sitting Pretty.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Warning (1999-2010)

Warning: Same as before, but with additional text ("any use... is prohibited"), a somewhat more modern-looking and centered font, and a FOX name pattern on the background. After the standard FBI Warning screen, it cuts to the white word "ATTENTION" and the INTERPOL warning text below it, on the same background.

Variants:

On Canadian VHS releases and DVDs, the warning text on the second screen changes to French.
On Spanish-language VHS releases, the FBI warning screen appears in English as usual, only to cut to a Spanish translation ("AVISO DEL FBI") several seconds later.
D-VHS cassettes feature this warning in the same aspect ratio as the feature presentation, and "FBI" is the same size as "WARNING". Additionally, "FBI WARNING" is centered, and the FBI seal is removed.
On Key DVD releases, the background is orange with a Key Video print logo pattern. The FBI seal is removed, and the text is aligned to the center. Also, on the second screen, the word "ATTENTION" is replaced by "INTERPOL WARNING".

FX/SFX: None, except for the changing of the text on Canadian and Spanish-language releases.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Debuted on the VHS of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Although the first screen was retired in 2004, the second screen continued to be used at the beginning of 2004-2010 Fox DVD releases (followed by the next warning screen below). The Spanish FBI Warning can be found hidden on the TCF Studio Classics: The Day The Earth Stood Still DVD. The D-Theater variant appears on Alien and True Lies. The Key DVD variation is rare.

Editor's Note: None.

5th Warning (2004-)

Warning: On a blue/white gradient textured background, we see a colored FBI logo with "FBI ANTI-PIRACY WARNING" in a white box in front of it. The Warning text in white appears below. This is basically a generic warning screen that was used since 2004.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Currently used on all 20th Century Fox releases save for HiT Entertainment releases that were distributed by the company, which used the HiT warning and didn't use the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment logo.

Editor's Note: None.

6th Warning (2009-)

Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:

WARNING Warning: The copyright proprietor has licensed this disc (including its soundtrack) for private home use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this disc at locations such as clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, renting, exchanging, hiring, lending, public performance diffusion and/or broadcasting of this disc, or any part thereof, is strictly prohibited and any such action establishes liability for a civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution. This disc is not to be exported, distributed and/or sold by way of trade without a proper license from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. Sales and/or rental rights for this disc are specified on the original packaging of this disc.

Variant: MGM DVD releases have a different arrangement of the text and "Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc". in place of "Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, LLC"..

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen at the end of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVDs and Blu-ray discs (mostly European releases). The variation appears on MGM DVD releases.

Editor's Note: None.

International Warnings

United Kingdom

1st Warning (1978-Early 1980s)

Warning: On a red background, we see white warning text.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Rare. Only found on Magnetic Video pre-cert releases, like 100 Rifles, Voyage To The Bottom of the Sea, and Bus Stop.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (Early 1980's-1984)

Warning: On a black background, a variable movie or television show/episode title (depending on which program was used) types in. Afterwards the warning text types in. Everything is blue with a white outline.

FX/SFX: The Warning text typing in.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on old pre-cert VHS releases, like Judas Priest Live.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (1984-2005)

Warning: We see the Warning text scrolling up. On a black background, a variable movie or television show/episode title (depending on which program was used) appears in yellow. Below it is teal warning text. Everything's in italics and capitals.

Variants:

This notice at the bottom of the text was changed various times.
- 1984-1991: "THIS PROGRAM IS MANUFACTURED, DISTRIBUTED AND MARKETED SOLELY BY CBS/FOX VIDEO LIMITED."
- 1991-1995: "THIS PROGRAM IS MANUFACTURED, DISTRIBUTED AND MARKETED SOLELY BY FOX VIDEO LIMITED."
- 1994-1997: "THIS PROGRAM IS MANUFACTURED, DISTRIBUTED AND MARKETED SOLELY BY FOX GUILD HOME ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED."
- 1995-2005: "THIS PROGRAM IS MANUFACTURED, DISTRIBUTED AND MARKETED SOLELY BY 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED."
- 1997-2003: "THIS PROGRAM IS MANUFACTURED, DISTRIBUTED AND MARKETED SOLELY BY FOX PATHÉ HOME ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED."
In the CBS/FOX era, the title faded in and remained at the top throughout the warning.
The font varies. From 1984 to 1993, the font was in Helvetica. From 1993 to 1999, the font was in Futura. From 1999 onward a condensed Futura-ish font was used. Sometimes two fonts are used at once (the title using one and the scroll using another).
In some cases, the title isn't in italics.
In some rare cases (such as the 2000 VHS of The Simpsons Against the World), no italics are used.
MGM Home Entertainment releases from 1999-2005 used this warning, though the manufacturing notice at the bottom is omitted.
The 2005 release of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith has the title in a different, oversized font. The same font is used for the warning scroll.

FX/SFX: The Warning text scrolling.

Music/Sounds: None.

Music/Sounds Variant: The warning at the end of Monty Python and the Holy Grail appears while the music from the ending of the movie is still playing.

Availability: Seen on most British tapes at both the start and the end.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Warning (2000-2009)

Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:

UK & IRELAND Warning: The copyright proprietor has licensed this DVD (including its soundtrack) for private home use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this DVD at locations such as clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, renting, exchanging, hiring, lending, public performance diffusion and/or broadcasting of this DVD, or any part thereof, is strictly prohibited and any such action establishes liability for a civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution. This DVD is not to be exported, distributed and/or sold by way of trade outside the EU without a proper license from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. Sales and/or rental rights for this DVD are specified on the original packaging of this DVD.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Fox DVDs.

Editor's Note: None.

5th Warning (2009-)

Warning: Same as the American Blu-ray warning.

Variant: An early variant features the following differences:

The word "WARNING" is replaced by "ENGLISH".
Every use of the term "this disc" is replaced by "this Blu-ray disc".
"outside the European Union" is added after "sold by way of trade"".
A comma is between the words "Entertainment" and "LLC".

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen at the end of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVDs and Blu-ray discs. The early variant appears on at least one early Blu-ray release.

Editor's Note: None.

Australia

1st Warning (1982-1984)

Warning: On a blue background is the word "WARNING" in a large yellow font with black drop shadow. Below it, white INTERPOL warning text, also with black drop shadow, scrolls up. When the last of the warning text is gone, it cuts to the 20th Century Fox Video or CBS/FOX Video logo.

Variant: Later on (probably when the 1983 logo was introduced), the background was changed to light blue and the "WARNING" text is underlined, the INTERPOL warning text is also in a different font and is not shaded.

FX/SFX: The text scrolling.

Music/Sounds: Relaxing bright elevator music plays in the background. An announcer reads the text out loud.

Availability: Found at the start of 20th Century Fox-Video and early CBS/Fox Video releases in Australia.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (1984-1988?)

Warning: On the same background as the 1984 CBS/Fox Video logo, a large light blue "WARNING" fades in at the top. Underneath it, light blue INTERPOL warning text scrolls up. After the scrolling is done, "WARNING" fades out.

Variant: There is an alternate variant in a Courier New-type font with rephrased wording. In some cases this is used on the same tape as the standard version.

FX/SFX: The fading of "WARNING", the text scrolling.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on Australian CBS/Fox Video releases from the era.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (1988?-1995)

Warning: On a black background, we see a yellow outline of a television set. Inside it is the red word "WARNING" and underneath said word is yellow warning text.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on later CBS/Fox Video releases, as well as most Fox Video releases.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Warning (2000-2009)

Warning: Same as the British DVD warning of the time, but "UK & IRELAND" is replaced by "AUSTRALIA", "All other rights are reserved." is shortened to "All other rights reserved.", and "outside the EU" is removed.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Fox DVDs.

Editor's Note: None.

5th Warning (2009-)

Warning: Same as the American Blu-ray warning.

Variant: An early variant is the same as the British variant, but the word "ENGLISH" is replaced by "AUSTRALIA", and "outside the European Union" and the comma between the words "Entertainment" and "LLC" are both removed.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen at the end of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVDs and Blu-ray discs. The early variant appears on at least one early Blu-ray release.

Editor's Note: None.

Japan

1st Warning (1980's-2000's)

Warning: On a light blue background, the following text scrolls up:

国際協定および国家法 により著作権のある録音、 録画物は保護されて いますので、この作品を 無断で複製、公開演奏 もしくは販売尾をすると 法律により罰せられます。 国際刑事警察機構（INTERPOL） は鉄音、録画物の著作権が 侵されぬよう各国の 警察機構の協カのもとに 取締りを行っています。 Resolution adopted at INTERPOL General Assembly, Stockholm, Sweden, September 8, 1977 Translation: Since copyrighted recordings and recorded materials are protected by international agreements and national law, unauthorized reproduction, public performance, or sale of this work may be punishable by law. The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is conducting a crackdown with the cooperation of the police organizations of each country so that the copyright of the recordings and recorded materials will not be violated.

FX/SFX: The scrolling.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Japanese tapes from CBS/Fox Video, Fox Video, and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2000-2010)

Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text:

このDVDに収録されているビデオプログラムは、一般家庭での私的視聴に用途を限定して販売されています。 レンタル及ぴ中古品売買取引等、その他の目的による利用は著作権者の許諾か必要になります。 Translation: ンタル及ぴ中古品売買取引等、その他の目的による利用は著作権者の許諾か必要になります。 The video programs on this DVD are sold exclusively for private viewing at home. Use for other purposes such as rental and second-hand goods sales transactions requires the permission of the copyright holder.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Japanese Fox DVDs.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2010-)

Warning: Same as the previous warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

このデイスクは、一般家庭での私的視聴に用途を限定して販売されています。 レンタル及び中古品売買取引等、その他の目的による利用は著作権者の許諾が必要になりま首。

The screen then cuts to the following text:

このデイスクに収録されている映像及び音声をその一部でも、著作権者の許諾なしに、複製、改変、上映、上演を行うこと及び放送、通信、有線放送等により公衆に送信すること(配信可能化を含む)は法律により固く禁止されています。 海賊版や無断上映等の違法行為を発見された場合は下記へご連絡下さい。 日本国際映画著作権協会, パイラシーホットライン http://www.jimca.co.jp/ Translation: This disc is sold exclusively for private viewing at home. Use for other purposes such as rental and second-hand goods sales transactions requires the permission of the copyright holder. Any reproduction, modification, screening, performance, and transmission to the public by broadcasting, communication, cable broadcasting, etc. (Including enablement of distribution) of any part of the video and audio recorded on this disc without the permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by law. If you find any illegal activity such as pirated editions or unauthorized screenings, please contact the following. Japan International Movie Copyright Association, Piracy Hotline http://www.jimca.co.jp/

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen at the end of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVDs and Blu-ray discs.

Editor's Note: None.

Brazil

1st Warning (2000's)

Warning: On a faded background of the international 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment logo, which is frozen in place, we see the word "ADVERTÊNCIA" underlined in yellow and below it is the following text:

Esta fita foi produzida para uso doméstico. A posse de cópia ilegal é crime sujeito a pena de detenção. A 20^th Century Fox alerta: O uso das fitas pirata prejudica seu vídeo e sua diversão. Translation: WARNING: This tape was produced for domestic use. Possession of an illegal copy is a crime subject to imprisonment. 20^th Century Fox warns: Using pirated tapes harms your video and your enjoyment.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Extremely rare. So far, seen on a 2002 Brazilian VHS release of Ice Age (A Era Do Gelo).

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2000-2010)

Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ADVERTÊNCIA ADVERTÊNCIA: o detentor dos direitos autorais deste DVD, autorizou seu uso (incluindo sua trilha sonora) somente para exibição doméstica privada no México, América Central, América do Sul e Caribe. Todos os demais direitos são reservados. A definição de uso doméstico exclui a exibição deste DVD em locais como clubes, igrejas, ônibus, hospitais, hotéis, plataformas petrolíferas, centros de detenção, escolas. Qualquer cópia, edição, exibição, locação, troca, contratação, empréstimo, exibição, pública, difusão e/ou transmissão, total e/ou parcial deste DVD é estritamente proibida e estará sujeita a ações de responsabilidade civil e criminal. Este DVD não pode se exportado, distribuído e/ou vendido comercialmente sem licença apropriada da Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Inc. Translation: WARNING: The copyright holder of this DVD has authorized its use (including its soundtrack) only for private domestic viewing in Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. All other rights are reserved. The definition of home use excludes the display of this DVD in places such as clubs, churches, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil platforms, detention centers, schools. Any copy, edition, exhibition, rental, exchange, contracting, loan, public exhibition, broadcast and/or transmission, total and/or partial, of this DVD is strictly prohibited and will be subject to civil and criminal liability actions. This DVD cannot be exported, distributed and/or sold commercially without an appropriate license from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Inc.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Latin American Fox DVDs.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2010-)

Warning: Same as the American Blu-ray warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

AVISO Aviso: O titular dos direitos de autor deste disco (incluindo as suas músicas) autoriza a sua utilização unicamente para uso privado. Todos os outros direitos são reservados. A definição de uso privado exclui a utilização deste disco em locais como clubes, transportes públicos, hospitais, hotéis, plataformas petroliferas, prisões e escolas. Cópias, edição, apresentação, aluguer/aluguel, troca, empréstimo, projecção/projeção pública e/ou difusão não autorizadas deste disco ou de parte dele são estritamente proibidas e sujeitas a acção/ação civil, podendo dar origem a um processo criminal. Este disco não pode ser exportado, distribuido e/ou vendido sem a devida licença da Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. Os direitos de venda e/ou aluguer/aluguel para este disco estão especificados na embalagem original. Translation: NOTICE: The copyright holder of this disc (including its music) authorizes its use for private use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of private use excludes the use of this disk in places such as clubs, public transport, hospitals, hotels, oil platforms, prisons and schools. Unauthorized copying, editing, presentation, rental, exchange, loan, public projection and/or dissemination of this disc or part of it is strictly prohibited and subject to civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution. This disc cannot be exported, distributed and/or sold without the proper license from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. The sales and/or rental rights for this disc are specified in the original packaging.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen at the end of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVDs and Blu-ray discs.

Editor's Note: None.

Germany

1st Warning (Early 1990's-2000?)

Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:

Sowohl die Ausstattung dieser Cassette als auch der aufgespielte Film sind rechtlich geschützt. Der Besitz dieser Cassette berechtigt ausschliesslich zur Benutzung im privaten Bereich. Jede andere Benutzung wie zum Beispiel unerlaubte Vervielfältigung jeglicher Art, öffentliche Vorführung oder Sendung verstösst gegen geltendes Recht und wird straf- und zivilrechtlich verfolgt. Translation: Both the equipment on this cassette and the film on it are legally protected. Possession of this cassette only entitles you to use it in private. Any other use, such as unauthorized duplication of any kind, public performance or broadcast, violates applicable law and will be prosecuted under criminal and civil law.

Variants:

An early variant features the following differences:
- The text is in a different font and arranged differently.
- The words "ausschliesslich" and "verstösst" are spelled as "ausschließlich" and "verstößt".
- "Jede andere Benutzung wie" is followed by a comma.
- The words "zum Beispiel" are abbreviated to "z.B.".
- The phrase "jeglicher Art" follows the word "Vorführung" and is replaced by "jeder Art".
Later tapes using this warning have the warning text fade out to make room for "Kaufcassette ohne Vermietrecht! ("Cassette for sale without rental rights!").

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Fox Video VHS releases of the time, as well as early 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2000-2010)

Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

DEUTSCHLAND/ÖSTERREICH/DEUTSCHSPRACHIGE SCHWEIZ WARNUNG: Das auf dieser DVD enthaltene Programm (Bild und Ton in allen Variationen) und deren Ausstattung sind urheberrechtlich geschützt. Das Programm ist ausschließlich zur Vorführung für nicht gewerbliche Zwecke im privaten Bereich lizenziert. Alle weiteren Rechte sind dem Lizenzgeber vorbehalten. Die Nutzung für nicht gewerbliche Zwecke im privaten Bereich beinhaltet nicht die Vorführung in Clubs, Reisebussen, Krankenhäusern, Hotels, Gefängnissen, Schulen, auf Bohrinseln, etc. Jegliche darüber hinausgehende Nutzung des auf dieser DVD enthaltenen Programms oder Teilen davon, z.B. die öffentliche Vorführung, unerlaubte Vermietung, Kürzung, Tausch, Vervielfältigung und/oder Sendung ist untersagt. Zuwiderhandlungen werden zivil- und/oder strafrechtlich verfolgt. Die Ausfuhr und/oder der Vertrieb dieser DVD in Staaten außerhalb der Europäischen Gemeinschaft bedürfen der vorherigen Genehmigung durch Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. Handel-Näheres entnehmen Sie bitte den Hinweisen auf der Originalverpackung dieser DVD - sind darüber hinaus Vermietung und/oder Verleih untersagt. Translation: GERMANY/AUSTRIA/GERMAN-SPEAKING SWITZERLAND - WARNING: The program contained on this DVD (picture and sound in all variations) and their equipment are protected by copyright. The program is licensed for demonstration for non-commercial purposes in the private sector only. All other rights are reserved to the licensor. The use for non-commercial purposes in the private sector does not include the demonstration in ciubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, prisons, schools, on oil rigs, etc. Any further use of the program contained on this DVD or parts thereof, e.g. public performance, unauthorized leasing, shortening, exchanging, copying and/or broadcasting is prohibited. Violations will be prosecuted under civil and/or criminal law. The export and/or distribution of this DVD to countries outside the European Community require the prior approval of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. Please refer to the information on the original packaging of this DVD for trade details - rental and/or lending are also prohibited.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Fox DVDs that include the German language.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2000?-2006?)

Warning: Superimposed over a still version of the international TCFHE logo with the clouds still moving, we see the following text:

WARNUNG: Das auf dieser Kassette enthaltene Programm (Bild und Ton), Trailer und deren Ausstattung sind urheberrechtlich geschützt. Das Programm ist ausschließlich zur Vohführung für nichtgewerbliche Zwecke im privaten Bereich lizenziert. Alle weiteren Rechte sind dem Lizensgeber vorbehalten. Die Nutzung für nicht gewerbliche Zwecke in privaten Bereich beinhaltet nicht die Vorführung in Clubs, Reisebussen, Krankenhäusern, Hotels, Gefängnissen, Schulen, auf Bohrinseln, etc. Jegliche darüber hinausgehende Nutzung des auf dieser VHS enthaltenen Programms oder Teile davon, z.B. die öffentliche Vorführung, unerlaubte Vermietung, Kürzung, Tausch, Vervielfältigung und/oder Sendung sind untersagt. Zuwiderhandlungen werden zivil- und/oder stratrechtlich verfolgt. Die Ausfuhr und/oder der Vertrieb dieser Kassette in Staaten außerhalb der Europäischen Gemeinschaft bedarf der vorherigen Genehmigung durch Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. Die Verfügbarkeit der in den Trailern gezeignet Filme kann ohne Ankündigung zeitlich begrenzt werden.

Soon after, the text fades out and "KAUFKASSETTE KEIN VERMIETRECHT" fades in, with the background staying the same.

Translation: The program (image and sound), trailer and equipment contained on this tape are protected by copyright. The program is licensed for demonstration only for non-commercial purposes in the private sector. All other rights are reserved by the licensor. The use for non-commercial purposes in private areas does not include the demonstration in clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, prisons, schools, on oil rigs, etc. Any other use of the program contained in this VHS or parts thereof, e.g. public demonstration, unauthorized rental, reduction, exchange, duplication and/or broadcasting are prohibited. Violations will be prosecuted under civil and/or criminal law. The export and/or distribution of this tape to countries outside the European Community requires the prior approval of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. The availability of the films shown in the trailers may be subject to time limits without notice. TAPE FOR SALE, NO RENTAL

Variant: A later variant that appears in later releases has the following differences:

The background, while mostly being the same, is styled differently.
All of the text is in a different, bolder font, and arranged differently.
The word "WARNUNG" is now red and aligned to the left, and the colon following it is removed.
The word "nichtgewerbliche" is separated into "nicht gewerbliche".
The word "Lizensgeber" is spelled "Lizenzgeber".
The phrase "außerhalb der Europäischen Gemeinschaft" is replaced by "außerhalb der EU".

FX/SFX: The fading, the clouds moving.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Uncommon. Found on various German VHS releases, such as Ice Age and Robots.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Warning (2010-)

Warning: Same as the American Blu-ray warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

DEUTSCHLAND/ÖSTERREICH/DEUTSCHSPRACHIGE SCHWEIZ WARNUNG: Das auf dieser Disc enthaltene Programm (Bild und Ton in allen Variationen) und deren Ausstattung sind urheberrechtlich geschützt. Das Programm ist ausschließlich zur Vorführung für nicht gewerbliche Zwecke im privaten Bereich lizenziert. Alle weiteren Rechte sind dem Lizenzgeber vorbehalten. Die Nutzung für nicht die Vorführung in Clubs, Reisebussen, Krankenhäusern, Hotels, Gefängnissen, Schulen, auf Bohrinseln, etc... Jegliche darüber hinaus gehende Nutzung des auf dieser Disc enthaltenen Programms oder Teilen davon z.B. die öffentliche Vorführung, unerlaubte Vermietung, Kürzung, Tausch, Vervielfältigung und/oder Sendung ist untersagt. Zuwiderhandlungen werden zivil- und/oder strafrechtlich verfolgt. Die Ausfuhr und/oder der Vertrieb dieser Disc in Staaten außerhalb der Europäischen Gemeinschaft bedürfen der vorherigen Genehmigung durch Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. Handelt es sich bei dieser Disc um einen Verkaufsbildtonträger für den autorisierten Handel - näheres entnehmen Sie bitte den Hinweisen auf der Originalverpackung dieser Disc - sind darüber hinaus Vermietung und/oder Verleih untersagt. Translation: GERMANY/AUSTRIA/GERMAN-SPEAKING SWITZERLAND - WARNING: The programs contained on this disc (picture and sound in all variations) and their equipment are protected by copyright. The program is licensed for demonstration for non-commercial purposes in the private sector only. All other rights are reserved to the licensor. Use for non-demonstration in clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, prisons, schools, on oil rigs, etc... Any additional use of the program contained on this disc or parts thereof e.g. public performance, unauthorized leasing, shortening, exchanging, duplicating and/or broadcasting is prohibited. Violations will be prosecuted under civil and/or criminal law. The export and/or distribution of this disc to countries outside the European Community require the prior approval of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. If this disc is a sales audio and video carrier for authorized dealers - please refer to the information on the original packaging of this disc for more information - rental and/or lending are also prohibited.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen at the end of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVDs and Blu-ray discs.

Editor's Note: None.

Latin America

1st Warning (2000-2010)

Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIA: El titular del derecho de autor ha autorizado el uso de este DVD (incluyendo su banda sonora) exclusivamente para uso doméstico en México, América Central, Sudamérica y el Caribe. Todos los demás derechos quedan reservados. La definición de uso doméstico excluye el uso de este DVD en lugares tales como clubes, iglesias, exhibiciones públicas, hospitales, hoteles, plataformas, prisiones y escuelas. Cualquier forma de utilización no autorizada como copiado, edición, exhibición, renta, intercambio, contratación, préstamos, ejecución pública, difusión y/o transmisión de este DVD, en forma parcial o total, queda estricamente prohibida y el autor de cualquier acción de este tipo será consignado a las autoridades correspondientes, pudiendo ser objeto de acción civil y/o juicio penal. Queda prohibida la comercialización de este DVD por medio de exportación, distribución y/o venta sin licencia correspondiente de Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Inc. Translation: WARNING: The copyright holder has authorized the use of this DVD (including its soundtrack) exclusively for domestic use in Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. All other rights are reserved. The definition of domestic use excludes the use of this DVD in places such as clubs, churches, public exhibitions, hospitals, hotels, platforms, prisons and schools. Any form of unauthorized use such as copying, editing, exhibition, rental, exchange, contracting, loans, public performance, dissemination and/or transmission of this DVD, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited and the author of any action on this type will be consigned to the corresponding authorities, and may be subject to civil action and/or criminal trial. Marketing of this DVD by export, distribution and/or sale without a corresponding license from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Inc. is prohibited.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Latin American Fox DVDs.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2010-)

Warning: Same as the American Blu-ray warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ADVERTENCIA Advertencia: De acuerdo al proprietario de los derechos de autor, este disco (incluyendo su banda sonora) está bajo licencia para uso doméstico solamente. Todos los derechos reservados. La definición de uso doméstico excluye el uso del disco en lugares como discotecas, transporte público, hospitales, hoteles, plataformas petroliferas, cárceles y escuelas. Cualquier copia, edición, exhibición, alquiler, intercambio, contratación, préstamo, difusión por interpretación pública y/o radiodifusión no autorizada de este disco, o cualquiera de sus partes, están terminantemente prohibidas. Las acciones antes mencionadas conllevarán una acción civil que puede dar paso a una acción judicial. Está prohibida la exportación, distribución y/o venta de este disco sin una debida licencia de Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. Los derechos de venta y/o alquiler de este disco están especificados en el envoltorio original de este disco. Translation: WARNING: According to the copyright owner, this disc (including its soundtrack) is licensed for home use only. All rights reserved. The definition of domestic use excludes the use of the record in places such as discos, public transport, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, rental, exchange, hiring, loan, broadcast by public interpretation and/or broadcasting of this disc, or any of its parts, is strictly prohibited. The aforementioned actions will lead to a civil action that can lead to legal action. Export, distribution and/or sale of this disc is prohibited without a license from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. The sale and/or rental rights of this disc are specified on the original packaging of this disc.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen at the end of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVDs and Blu-ray discs.

Editor's Note: None.

Argentina

(1986-1999)

Same as the Gativideo warning screens at the time.

Spain

1st Warning (1990's-2000's)

Warning: On a white background, the following text in blue scrolls up:

La grabación contenida en esta vídeocassette (incluyendo la banda sonora) está protegida por la Ley de Propiedad Intelectual y el Código Penal. Quién reproduzca, distribuya y/o comunique públicamente todo o parte de la grabación sin la autorización expresa del titular de los derechos de propiedad intelectual, incurrirá en un delito previsto y penado en el articulo 270 del vigente Código Penal. La pena que podrá imponerse será de hasta 4 años y la multa podrá ascender hasta 36 millones de pesetas. Se autoriza exclusivamente el uso doméstico e esta videocassette quedando expresamente prohibida la comunicación pública de esta grabación por televisión de cualquier tipo, vídeo comunitario, transporte público, establecimiento de hosteleria y/o cualquier otro medio de difusión que carezca de la autorización previa y expresa del titular de los derechos. Translation: The recording contained in this videocassette (including the soundtrack) is protected by the Copyright Law and the Criminal Code. Whoever reproduces, distributes and / or communicates publicly all or part of the recording without the expressed authorization of the copyright owner, will incur a crime foreseen and punished by article 270 of the current Criminal Code. The penalty that may be imposed will be up to 4 years and the fine may amount to up to 36 million pesetas. This videocassette is exclusively authorized for domestic use, and any public communication of it in television, community video, public transport, hospitality establishment and/or any other means of broadcasting that lacks the prior and expressed authorization of the rights holder are strictly prohibited.

FX/SFX: The text scrolling.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Can be found on Spanish Fox tapes.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2000-2010)

Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ESPAÑA ATENCION: El propietario del "copyright" ha licenciado este DVD (incluyendo su banda sonora) única y exclusivamente para su uso doméstico. Todos los demás derechos están reservados. El término "uso doméstico" implica la prohibición de utilizar este DVD en lugares tales como clubs sociales, autobuses, trenes, hospitales, hoteles, plataformas petroliferas, prisiones, y lugaras de enseñanza. Cualquier copia no autorizada, edición, alquiler, intercambio, préstamo, exhibición pública, y/o retransmisión de este DVD o de alguna parte del mismo, sin autorización expresa, están terminantemente prohibidos y la realización de cualquiera de estas actividades haria incurrir en responsabilidad civil y podría dar lugar a actuaciones penales. Este DVD no debe ser exportado, distribuido y/o vendido bajo cualquier modalidad comercial fuera de la Unión Europea sin la autorización expresa de Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. Los derechos de venta y/o alquiler de este DVD están específicamente recogidos en la carátula original de este DVD. Translation: SPAIN - ATTENTION: The copyright owner has licensed this DVD (including its soundtrack) solely and exclusively for your home use. All other rights are reserved. The term "domestic use" implies the prohibition of using this DVD in places such as social clubs, buses, trains, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, and places of learning. Any unauthorized copying, editing, rental, exchange, loan, public display, and/or retransmission of this DVD or any part of it, without express authorization, are strictly prohibited and the performance of any of these activities would incur civil liability. and could lead to criminal proceedings. This DVD must not be exported, distributed and/or sold under any commercial form outside the European Union without the express authorization of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. The rights of sale and/or rental of this DVD are specifically included in the original cover of this DVD.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Fox DVDs that include the German language.

Editor's Note: None.

= 3rd Warning (2009-)

Warning: Same as the Latin American Blu-ray warning.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen at the end of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVDs and Blu-ray discs.

Editor's Note: None.

Mexico

1st Warning (1990's-1998)

Same as the VideoVisa warning screens at the time.

2nd Warning (1998-1999)

Warning: On a silver background with the international TCFHE logo engraved on it, we see the following text:

ADVERTENCIA EL MATERIAL GRABADO EN ESTE VIDEOCASET (INCLUYENDO LAS PISTAS MUSICALES) ESTA PROTEGIDO POR LA LEY DE DERECHOS DE AUTOR. QUEDA ESTRICTAMENTE PROHIBIDA

The text then fades out to make room for the following:

CUALQUIER TRANSMISION, FUNCION PUBLICA, DIFUSION, COPIADO O EDICION, PARCIAL O TOTAL, Y ESTABLECE RESPONSABILIDAD CIVIL, Y DARA LUGAR A ACCION LEGAL. ESTE VIDEOCASET ES EXCLUSIVAMENTE PARA EXHIBICION PRIVADA EN

The text, in turn, fades out to make room for the following:

CLUBES, AUTOBUSES, HOSPITALES HOTELES, PRISIONES, PLATAFORMAS PETROLERAS, ESCUELAS Y CUALQUIER OTRO LUGAR QUE EL TITULAR DEL DERECHO DE AUTOR AUTORICE POR ESCRITO, CON LA EXCLUSION DE CUALQUIER OTRO USO INCLUYENDO HOGARES,

Finally, the text fades out to make room for the following:

AVIONES Y CINES QUE SON EXCLUSIVOS DEL TITULAR DEL DERECHO DE AUTOR. NO A LA PIRATERIA Translation: WARNING: THE MATERIAL RECORDED ON THIS VIDEOTAPE (INCLUDING THE MUSIC TRACKS) IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW. IT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED ANY TRANSMISSION, PUBLIC FUNCTION, DIFFUSION, COPYING OR EDITING, PARTIAL OR TOTAL, AND ESTABLISHES CIVIL LIABILITY, AND WILL RESULT IN LEGAL ACTION. THIS VIDEOTAPE IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR PRIVATE EXHIBITION IN CLUBS, BUSES, HOSPITALS, HOTELS, PRISONS, OIL PLATFORMS, SCHOOLS AND ANY OTHER PLACE THAT THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER PROVIDES WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND USE, INCLUDING OTHERWISE EXCLUSION OF ANY HOMES, AIRPLANES AND CINEMAS WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVE OF THE OWNER OF THE COPYRIGHT. NO TO PIRACY.

FX/SFX: The fading.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Appears on Mexican TCFHE videotapes from the era, such as Banjo the Woodpile Cat (Banjo, el gato travieso) and Bart Wars: The Simpsons Strike Back (Bart Wars: Los Simpson Contraatacan).

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2000-2006)

Warning: On a black background, yellow and purple semicircles slide away to reveal a misty background that constantly changes its color from blue to green with searchlights scanning it a la the normal TCF logo. "ADVERTENCIA" slowly zooms in. Then the following words quickly zoom towards the screen: "Produción, "Reproducción, "Almacenamiento, "Transportación, "Distribución, "Venta, and "Renta. The background then becomes darker, with a bar scrolling down behind it showing the 1994 TCF logo playing forwards, then in reverse and the following text appearing:

La producción, reproducción, almacenamiento, transportación, distribución, venta, renta o introducción al país de cualquier videograma protegido por la ley federal del derecho de autor en forma dolosa con fin de especulación comercial y sin autorización y consentimiento expreso del titular de los derechos de autor o de los derechos conexos, constituye un delito grave y se sancionará hasta con 10 años de prision y hasta 20,000 días de salario minimo de multa. Artículo 194 fracción 1 inciso 33 del código federal de procedimientos penales. Articulo 424 bis fracción 1 del código penal federal.

The first scene plays again, except the text "No a la piratería" zooms in. The scene plays once more, except the semicircles don't disappear and the text zooming in reads "Associación Mexicana de Video.". Finally, the semicircles close.

Translation: WARNING: The production, reproduction, storage, transportation, distribution, sale, rental or introduction to the country of any videogram protected by federal copyright law in a fraudulent manner for the purpose of commercial speculation and without the authorization and express consent of the owner of the rights of author or related rights, constitutes a serious crime and will be punished with up to 10 years in prison and up to 20,000 days of minimum salary fine. Article 194 fraction 1 subsection 33 of the federal code of criminal procedures. Article 424 bis section 1 of the federal criminal code. No to piracy. Mexican Video Association.

FX/SFX: The semicircles, the text, the searchlights, the background, and the TCF logo.

Music/Sounds: A mysterious tune with an announcer reading most of the text.

Availability: Appears on Mexican TCFHE videotapes from the era, such as The Abyss (El Secreto Del Abismo), Ice Age (La era de hielo), The Devil's Backbone (El espinazo del diablo), and Robots.

Editor's Note: None.

France

1st Warning (Late 1990's)

Warning: On a blue-black gradient background, we see the following text:

Tous droits d'exploitation et de reproduction réservés. Projection de ce vidéogramme en séance publique avec ou sans perception de droits d'entrée interdite. Utilisation strictement et uniquement réservée au détenteur pour son propre usage dans le cadre familial et privé. Toute duplication interdite. Utilisation pour radiodiffusion, télévision ou tèlédistribution interdite. Les contrevenants s‘exposent à des poursuites judiciaires. Translation: All exploitation and reproduction rights reserved. Any public screening of this videogram with or without collection of entry fees is prohibited. Its use is strictly and only reserved to the holder for their own use in a family and private circle. Any duplication is prohibited. Use for radio broadcasting, television distribution or broadcasting is prohibited. Offenders risk legal action.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Appears on French TCFHE videotapes from the era.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (2000-2005?)

Warning: On an almost black background, we see the following text:

L'OEUVRE FIXÉE SUR CE SUPPORT EST EXCLUSIVEMENT DESTINÉE Á L'USAGE PRIVÉ DANS LE CADRE DU CERCLE FAMILIAL. TOUTE AUTRE UTILISATION (REPRODUCTION, PRÊT, ÉCHANGE, DIFFUSION EN PUBLIC AVEC OU SANS PERCEPTION DE DROIT D'ENTRÉE, TÉLÉDIFFUSION, EN PARTIE OU EN TOTALITÉ, EXPORTATION SANS AUTORISATION) EST STRICTEMENT INTERDITE, SOUS PEINE DE POURSUITES JUDICIAIRES.

The text then fades out to make room for the EDV and DIV codes ("EDV 18 -DIV 297")

Translation: THE WORK FIXED ON THIS MEDIA IS EXCLUSIVELY INTENDED FOR PRIVATE USE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE FAMILY CIRCLE. ANY OTHER USE (REPRODUCTION, LOAN, EXCHANGE, DISTRIBUTION IN PUBLIC WITH OR WITHOUT COLLECTION OF ENTRY DUTY, BROADCASTING, IN PART OR IN WHOLE, EXPORT WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION) IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, ON PENALTY OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Appears on French TCFHE videotapes from the era.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2000-2010)

Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

FRANCE ATTENTION: Le détenteur des droits a concédé une licence sur ce DVD (y compris sa bande sonore) pour une utilisation privée dans un cadre strictement familial. Tous autres droits sont réservés. L'utilisation privée dans un cadre strictement familial exclut tous usages de ce DVD dans des lieux tels que les clubs, les autobus, les hôpitaux, les hôtel, les plates-formes pétrolières, les prisons et les établissements scolaires. Tout montage, reproduction, location, échange, prêt, représentation publique et/ou diffusion de ce DVD, en partie ou en totalité, sans autorisation, sont strictement interdits et toute violation pourra donner lieu à une action en responsabilité civile et à des poursuites pénales. Ce DVD ne peut être exporté, commercialisé ou distribué en dehors de l'Union Européenne sans une licence adéquate de Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. La possibilité de vendre et/ou de louer ce DVD est spécifiée sur l'emballage d'origine de ce DVD. EDV 18 Translation: FRANCE - ATTENTION: The copyright holder has granted a license on this DVD (including its soundtrack) for private use within a strictly family framework. All other rights are reserved. Private use in a strictly family setting excludes any use of this DVD in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any assembly, reproduction, rental, exchange, loan, public performance and/or distribution of this DVD, in part or in whole, without authorization, are strictly prohibited and any violation may give rise to civil liability action and criminal prosecution. This DVD may not be exported, marketed or distributed outside the European Union without an appropriate license from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. The ability to sell and/or rent this DVD is specified on the original packaging of this DVD. EDV 18

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Fox DVDs that include the French language.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Warning (2009-)

Warning: Same as the American Blu-ray warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ATTENTION La propriétaire des droits d'auteur permet l'utilisation de ce disque (y compris sa bande sonore) uniquemen à des fins privées à domicile. Tous les autres droits sont réservés. La définition de fins privées à domicile exclut l'utilisation de ce disque dans des endroits tels que les clubs, les autobus, les hópitaux, les hótels, les plate-formes pétrolières, les prisons et les écoles. La copie, le montage, la présentation, la location, l'échange, le prêt, la projection publique et/ou la diffusion non autorisés de ce disque, partiellement ou dans son intégralité, sont strictement interdits, et toute action contraire sera passible de poursuites judiciaires. Ce disque ne peut être exporté, distribué et/ou vendu sans l'autorisation de Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. Les droits de vente et/ou location de ce disque sont spécifiés sur l'emballage de ce disque. EDV 18 Translation: WARNING: The copyright owner allows the use of this disc (including its soundtrack) for private home use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of private home use excludes the use of this drive in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Unauthorized copying, editing, presentation, rental, exchange, loan, public screening and/or distribution of this disc, in part or in its entirety, is strictly prohibited, and any action to the contrary will be liable to legal proceedings. This disc may not be exported, distributed and/or sold without permission from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. The rights to sell and/or rent this disc are specified on the packaging of this disc. EDV 18

Variant: An early variant replaces the word "ATTENTION" with "FRANCE" and uses the text from the previous warning with every instance of the term "DVD" being replaced with"disque Blu-Ray", "les" being added between "Tous" and "autres", "tous usages" being singularized to "tout usage", "les hôtel," being removed, the comma before "en partie ou en totalité" being removed, the "Inc." part of the company name being replaced by "LLC", "de louer" being shortened to "louer", and the DIV code ("DIV 297") being added after the EDV code.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen at the end of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVDs and Blu-ray discs.

Editor's Note: None.

Italy

1st Warning (1991-1995)

Warning: Against the backdrop of the 1991 Fox Video logo, we see the following text being wiped in by a white laser (a la Disney's similar warning screens in Italy):

La proiezione di questa videocassetta e riservata solo utillizo privato. Solo pertanto assolutamente vietate, e sono punibili a norma di legge la duplicazione, il prestito e l'utilizzazione per la visione in pubblica e la diffuzione via etere/cavo in quanto costituiscono violazione del dirltti de copyright. Prodotto destinato alla vendita. Vietato il noleggio.

After the wipe-in of the warning, we see the text "Distributio da Fox Video ITALIA S.p.a". zooming in (Fox Video being represented by the aforementioned logo.)

Translation: The screening of this videotape is reserved for private use only. Therefore duplication, loan and use for public viewing and broadcasting via cable are strictly forbidden and punishable by law as they constitute a violation of the copyright law. Product intended for sale. Rental prohibited. Distributed by Fox Video ITALY S.p.a.

FX/SFX: The warning wiping in, the "Distributio da FoxVideo ITALIA S.p.a". text zooming in.

Music/Sounds: An old recording of typewriter clicks and a whoosh sound when the text zooms in.

Availability: Seen on Italian Fox Video tapes of the era, such as a copy of Mrs. Doubtfire (Mrs. Doubtfire - Mammo per sempre).

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (1990's)

Warning: On a black-blue gradient background, we see the following text:

AVVISO "IL TITOLARE DEI DIRITTI D'AUTORE, (COLONNA SONORA COMPRESA) HA CONCESSO IL FILM CONTENUTO IN QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA ESCLUSIVAMENTE PER USO DOMESTICO. TUTTI GLI ALTRI DIRITTI SONO RISERVATI.

The text quickly fades out, and then the following text fades in, staying on-screen longer:

SONO RIGOROSAMENTE VIETATI SE NON AUTORIZATI, LA RIPRODUZIONE, L'ADATTAMENTO, L'ESECUZIONE IN PUBBLICO, IL NOLEGGIO, IL PRESTITO, LA DIFFUSIONE E TRASMISSIONE TELEVISIVA DI QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA O PARTI DELLA STESSA; OGNI VIOLAZIONE SARA' PERSEGUITA IN SEDE CIVILE E PENALE. Translation: NOTICE: THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER HAS GRANTED THE FILM CONTAINED IN THIS VIDEOTAPE, (SOUNDTRACK INCLUDED) FOR HOME USE ONLY. ALL OTHER RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. REPRODUCING, ADJUSTING, PUBLICALLY EXECUTING, RENTING, LOANING, BROADCASTING AND TRANSMITTING THIS VIDEOTAPE OR PARTS OF IT ON TELEVISION IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN IF NOT AUTHORIZED; EVERY VIOLATION WILL BE PERSECUTED IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL OFFICES.

FX/SFX: The fading.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: This was found on an Italian VHS of One Fine Day.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (1995-1999)

Warning: On the background of the TCFHE logo from the era, twelve small copies of it are shown on screen. The middle row fades out, and the following yellow warning text begins to scroll:

'LA PROIEZIONE DI QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA È RISERVATA AL SOLO UTILIZZO PRIVATO. SONO PERTANTO ASSOLUTAMENTE VIETATE, E SONO PUNIBILI A NORMA DI LEGGE, LA DUPLICAZIONE, IL PRESTITO E LA UTILIZZAZIONE PER LA VISIONE IN PUBBLICO E LA DIFFUSIONE VIA ETERE/CAVO IN QUANTO COSTITUISCONO VIOLAZIONE DEI DIRITTI DI COPYRIGHT.' Translation: 'THE SCREENING OF THIS VIDEOTAPE IS RESERVED FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY. THEREFORE DUPLICATION, LOAN AND USE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING AND BROADCASTING VIA CABLE ARE STRICLY FORBIDDEN, AND PUNISHABLE BY LAW, AS THEY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE COPYRIGHT LAW.'

FX/SFX: The middle row fading, the text scrolling.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: This was found on Italian tapes of Strange Days and Anastasia.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Warning (2000-2006)

Warning: Over a still of the international TCFHE logo, the following warning text scrolls up:

'LA PROIEZIONE DI QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA E' RISERVATA AL SOLO UTILIZZO PRIVATO. SONO PERTANTO ASSOLUTAMENTE VIETATE, E SONO PUNIBILI A NORMA DI LEGGE, LA DUPLICAZIONE, IL PRESTITO E LA UTILIZZAZIONE PER LA VISIONE IN PUBBLICO E LA DIFFUSIONE VIA ETERE/CAVO IN QUANTO COSTITUISCONO VIOLAZIONE DEI DIRITTI DI COPYRIGHT. TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT ITALIA Spa

Then, a while later, "VIETATO IL NOLEGGIO" scrolls up and stops at the very bottom.

Translation: THE SCREENING OF THIS VIDEOTAPE IS RESERVED FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY. THEREFORE DUPLICATION, LOAN AND USE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING AND BROADCASTING VIA CABLE ARE STRICLY FORBIDDEN, AND PUNISHABLE BY LAW, AS THEY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE COPYRIGHT LAW. TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT ITALY Spa. RENTAL PROHIBITED

FX/SFX: The fading and scrolling.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on an extremely rare 2006 Italian VHS of Ice Age: The Meltdown (L'era glaciale 2 - Il disgelo).

Editor's Note: None.

5th Warning (2000-2010)

Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ITALIA ATTENZIONE: Il titolare dei copyright ha concesso in licenza questo DVD (compresa la colonna sonora) esclusivamente per uso privato. Tutti gli altri diritti sono riservati. La definizione di uso privato esclude l'utilizzazione di questo DVD in luoghi quali club, mezzi di trasporto, ospedali, alberghi, cantieri, prigioni e scuole. Sono rigorosamente vietati, se non autorizzati, la riproduzione, l'adattamento, l'esecuzione in pubblico, il prestito, la permuta, il noleggio, il comodato, la diffusione e trasmissione televisiva di questo DVD o di parti di esso: ogni violazione sarà perseguita sia in sede civile che penale. Questo DVD non può essere esportato, distribuito o venduto al di fuori del territorio dell'Unione Europea, senza espressa autorizzazione della Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. La destinazione alla vendita e/o al noleggio di questo DVD è SPECIFICATO sulla confezione originale dello stesso. Translation: ITALY - ATTENTION: The copyright owner has licensed this DVD (including its soundtrack) exclusively for private use. All other rights are reserved. The definition of private use excludes the use of this DVD in places like clubs, means of transportation, hospitals, hotels, construction sites, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized reproduction, adaptation, public performance, lending, exchange, rental, loan, diffusion and television broadcasting of this DVD, or parts of it, is strictly prohibited: any violation will be prosecuted both in civil and criminal manners. This DVD can't be exported, distributed or sold without the express authorization of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. The sale and/or rental destination of this DVD is SPECIFIED on its original packaging.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Fox DVDs that include the Italian language.

Editor's Note: None.

6th Warning (2009-)

Warning: Same as the American Blu-ray warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

ATTENZIONE ATTENZIONE: Il titolare dei copyright ha autorizzato l'utilizzazione di questo disco (compresa la colonna sonora) esclusivamente per uso privato. Tutti gli altri diritti sono riservati. La definizione di uso privato esclude l'utilizzazione di questo disco in luoghi quali club/sedi di associazioni, mezzi di trasporto, ospedali, alberghi, cantieri, prigioni e scuole. Sono rigorosamente vietati, se non autorizzati, la riproduzione, l'adattamento, l'esecuzione in pubblico, il prestito, ogni forma di vendita sottoposta a condizioni, il noleggio, il comodato, la diffusione e trasmissione televisiva di questo disco o parti di esso: ogni violazione sarà perseguita sia in sede civile che penale. Questo disco non può essere esportato, distribuito o venduto, senza espressa autorizzazione della Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. La destinazione alle vendite e/o al noleggio di questo disco è specificata sulla confezione originale dello stesso. Translation: ATTENTION: The copyright owner has authorized the use of this disc (including its soundtrack) exclusively for private use. All other rights are reserved. The definition of private use excludes the use of this disc in places like clubs/association offices, means of transportation, hospitals, hotels, construction sites, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized reproduction, adaptation, public performance, lending, any form of sale subject to conditions, rental, loan, diffusion and television broadcasting of this disc, or parts of it, is strictly prohibited: any violation will be prosecuted both in civil and criminal manners. This disc can't be exported, distributed or sold without the express authorization of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The sale and/or rental destination of this disc is specified on its original packaging.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen at the end of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVDs and Blu-ray discs.

Editor's Note: None.

Netherlands/Belgium

1st Warning (1990's)

Same as the BAF Video warning screen.

2nd Warning (2000-2010)

Warning: Same as the British DVD warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

Nederland en België OPGELET: De houders van de auteurs- en naburige rechten op werken en uitvoeringen, die zijn opgenomen op deze DVD, hebben voor deze DVD (inclusief het geluidsdeel) uitsluitend toestemming gegeven voor privégebruik in huis sluit uit het gebruik van deze DVD in plaatsen zoals clubs, bussen, ziekenhuizen, hotels, boorplatforms, gevangenissen en scholen. Het zonder toestemming verveelvoudigen, bewerken, verhuren, uitlenen, in het openbaar vertonen en/of uitzenden of op andere wijze openbaarmaken van deze DVD, of van enig deel daarvan, is strikt verboden en elke dergelijke handeling is een grond voor civielrechtelijke vordering en kan aanleiding geven tot strafrechtelijke vervolging. Deze DVD mag niet worden geëxporteerd, gedistribueerd en/of verhandeld buiten de Europese Unie zonder een daartoe strekkende licentie van Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. De verkoop- en verhuurrechten voor deze DVD zijn gespecificeerd op de originele verpakking van deze DVD. Translation: Netherlands and Belgium - NOTE: The holders of copyright and related rights to works and performances recorded on this DVD have authorized this DVD (including the audio portion) for private home use only, which excludes the use of this DVD in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. The reproduction, editing, renting, lending, public display and/or broadcasting or otherwise making public of this DVD, or any part thereof, without permission is strictly prohibited and any such act is a ground for legal action and may give rise to legal action and criminal prosecution. This DVD may not be exported, distributed and/or traded outside of the European Union without a license to do so from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. The sales and rental rights for this DVD are specified on the original packaging of this DVD.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most European/Australian Fox DVDs that include the Dutch language.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (2009-)

Warning: Same as the American Blu-ray warning, but the text is replaced by the following:

WAARSCHUWING Waarschuwing: De auteursrechthouder geeft alleen toestemming voor privégebruik thuis van deze disc (inclusief de soundtrack). Alle andere rechten voorbehouden. Privégebruik betekent dat deze disc niet vertoond mag worden op locaties als clubs, bussen, ziekenhuizen, hotels, booreilanden, gevangenissen en scholen. Het zonder toestemming kopiëren, bewerken, vertonen, verhuren, ruilen, huren, lenen, vertonen tijdens optredens en/of uitzenden van deze disc, of delen daarvan, is ten strengste verboden en deze acties kunnen leiden tot juridische maatregelen en mogelijk strafrechtelijke vervolging. Deze disc mag niet worden uitgevored, gedistribueerd en/of verkocht op de handelsmarkt zonder daarvoor schriftelijke toestemming te hebben van Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. De verkoop- en/of verhuurrechten voor deze disc staan aangegeven op de originele verpakking van de disc.

Translation:

Normal Variant: ATTENTION: The copyright owner has authorized the use of this disc (including its soundtrack) exclusively for private use. All other rights are reserved. The definition of private use excludes the use of this disc in places like clubs/association offices, means of transportation, hospitals, hotels, construction sites, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized reproduction, adaptation, public performance, lending, any form of sale subject to conditions, rental, loan, diffusion and television broadcasting of this disc, or parts of it, is strictly prohibited: any violation will be prosecuted both in civil and criminal manners. This disc can't be exported, distributed or sold without the express authorization of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The sale and/or rental destination of this disc is specified on its original packaging.
Early Variant: Netherlands and Belgium - NOTE: The holders of copyright and related rights to works and performances recorded on this Blu-ray disc have authorized this Blu-ray disc (including the audio portion) for private home use only. This excludes the use of this Blu-ray disc in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. The reproduction, editing, renting, lending, public display and/or broadcasting or otherwise making public of this Blu-ray disc, or any part thereof, without permission is strictly prohibited and any such act is a ground for legal action and may give rise to legal action and criminal prosecution. This DVD may not be exported, distributed and/or traded outside of the European Union without a license to do so from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. The sales and rental rights for this Blu-ray disc are specified on the original packaging of this Blu-ray disc.

Variants:

An early variant replaces the word "WAARSCHUWING" with "NEDERLAND EN BELGIE" and uses the text from the previous warning with every instance of the term "DVD" being replaced with "Blu-ray disc", a period being added after "in huis", "sluit" being preceded by "Dis", and the "Inc." portion of the name being replaced by "LLC".
A Belgian French variant of the above variant is the same as the early French variant, but the text is organized differently, the word "FRANCE" is replaced with "BELGIQUE, LUXEMBOURG ET SUISSE", the word "les" after "Tous" is removed, the word "les hôtel,", the comma before "en partie ou en totalité" and the "de" in "de louer" being reinstated, "sont strictement interdits" being singularized to "est strictement interdit", and the EDV/DIV codes being removed.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen at the end of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVDs and Blu-ray discs.

Editor's Note: None.