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=== Background ===
===Background===
2929 Entertainment is an American entertainment company co-founded by billionaire entrepreneurs Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban in 2002.
'''2929 Entertainment''' is an American entertainment company co-founded by billionaire entrepreneurs Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban in 2002.


{{ImageTOC
===1st Logo (July 14, 2002-January 2003) ===
|2929 Entertainment (2003).png|1st Logo (July 14, 2002-January 2003)
|29291.jpg|2nd Logo (January 2003-March 4, 2005)
|29292.jpg|3rd Logo (2004)
|29293.jpg|4th Logo (October 7, 2005)
|29294.jpg|5th Logo (April 28, 2006-)
}}


===1st Logo (July 14, 2002-January 2003)===
'''Nickname''': "The 4-Split Sidewalk"
[[File:2929 Entertainment (2003).png|350px|center]]
{{YouTube|id=64fqVZkCovU}}


'''Logo''': The camera shoots at the sidewalk, with 4 square quarters split drawn in chalk. On the top left, we see "29"; on the top right, we see another "29"; on the bottom left, we see "PRODU"; and on the bottom right, we see "CTIONS".
'''Visuals:''' There is a sidewalk with 4 square quarters split drawn in chalk. On the top left, there is "29"; on the top right, there is another "29"; on the bottom, there is "ENTERTAINMENT" with "A" overlapping the split line.


'''Technique:''' A live-action photograph.
'''FX/SFX''': None.


'''Music/Sounds''': None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability''': Was seen on ''Star Search'' from 2002-2003.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Star Search'' from 2002-2003.


===2nd Logo (January 2003-March 4, 2005)===
'''Editor's Note''': None.
[[File:29291.jpg|center|350px]]
{{YouTube|id=3G3ALCXHsV4|id2=QNX-FlaXHoQ}}


'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a circle spins. The circle is split into 4 quarters, with gray on the top left and bottom right, and blue on the top right and bottom left. The words "'''2929''' {{Font|Serif|{{color|gold|PRODUCTIONS}}}}" or "'''2929''' {{Font|Serif|{{color|gold|ENTERTAINMENT}}}}" appear in front of it as the circle stops spinning. Then the byline "A 2929 ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY" or "A WAGNER/CUBAN COMPANY" appears below it.
===2nd Logo (January 2003-March 4, 2005) ===
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File:29291.jpg
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'''Variant:''' A rare prototype animated version exists on some movies. In this version, it starts with a gradient blue/grey background shrinking into a circle, while a black circle grows, forming a ring. A thin cross with dots on its points appears and briefly splits in two. The ring wipes out as the top right and bottom left sections of the hole are filled in grey, and the edge of each section is outlined in blue. They rotate 270 degrees clockwise as "'''29'''" flashes twice. The sections wipe out as "'''2929'''" and then " {{Font|Serif|{{color|gold|ENTERTAINMENT}}}}" fade in. The cross splits itself again, the 4 quarters in the normal version wipe in, and the byline "A WAGNER/CUBAN COMPANY" zooms out. The dots glow in a clockwise manner, and the logo fades out.
'''Nickname''': "The 4-Split Circle"


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Logo''': On a black background, we see a circle spinning. The circle is split into 4 quarters, with {{Font color|gray|gray}} on the top left and bottom right,and {{Font color|blue|blue}} on the top right and bottom left. The words "2929 PRODUCTIONS" or "2929 ENTERTAINMENT" appear in front of it as the circle stops spinning. Then the byline "A 2929 ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY" or "A WAGNER/CUBAN COMPANY" appear below it.


'''Audio:''' None. The animated version uses a quiet, dramatic string theme with beeping sounds.
'''FX/SFX''': The circles spinning.


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Star Search'' from 2003-2005, as well as some movies by this company, like ''Bubble'', ''World's Fastest Indian'' and ''Godsend''.
'''Music/Sounds''': None.


===3rd Logo (2004)===
'''Availability''': Was seen on ''Star Search'' from 2003-2005 as well as some movies by this company, like ''Bubble'', ''World's Fastest Indian'' and ''Godsend''.
[[File:29292.jpg|center|350px]]
{{YouTube|id=DtzumF7W9n0}}


'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is the skyline of Dallas, Texas - where 2929 is located - in gold. Buildings like Comerica Bank Tower, Harwood Center, and the Reunion Tower can be seen. In front of the Reunion Tower are the golden words "2929 ENTERTAINMENT" and the byline "A WAGNER/CUBAN COMPANY" underneath it.
'''Editor's Note''': None.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
===3rd Logo (2004) ===
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File:29292.jpg
</gallery>


'''Nickname''': "The Golden Towers"
'''Audio:''' The opening theme of the trailer.


'''Availability:''' Only seen on the trailer for ''Godsend'' (the final film uses the previous logo).
'''Logo''': TBA.


===4th Logo (October 7, 2005)===
'''FX/SFX''': Only zooming.
[[File:29293.jpg|center|350px]]
{{YouTube|id=k0sh3vQI7l0}}


'''Visuals:''' There is "2929 ENTERTAINMENT" written in some Wild West font, and arranged in a curve between two lines. It resembles the signboard for a saloon. The byline "A Wagner/Cuban Company" is below.
'''Music/Sounds''': Opening theme of the trailer.


'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic.
'''Availability''': Only seen on the trailer for ''Godsend''.


'''Editor's Note''': None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Only seen on ''Good Night and Good Luck''.
===4th Logo (October 7, 2005) ===
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File:29293.jpg
</gallery>


===5th Logo (April 28, 2006-)===
'''Nickname''': "Western Showcase"

'''Logo''': We see logo name "2929 ENTERTAINMENT" written in some Wild West font, and arranged in a curve between two lines. It resembles the signboard for a saloon. There is the byline: "A Wagner/Cuban Company".

'''FX/SFX''': None.

'''Music/Sounds''': None.

'''Availability''': Seen only on ''Good Night and Good Luck''.

'''Editor's Note''': None.

===5th Logo (April 28, 2006-) ===
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File:29294.jpg
29294.jpg
File:29295.jpg
29295.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=GOqDBvPx38U}}


'''Visuals:''' On a black background, "'''{{color|silver|2929}}'''" appears slowly. Then a flash suddenly appears, causing the word "PRODUCTIONS" to appear, then the byline "A 2929 ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY" or "A WAGNER/CUBAN COMPANY" fades in below it. The logo then shines.
'''Nickname''': "The Flash"

'''Logo''': On a black background, we see "2929" appearing slowly. Then a flash suddenly appears, causing the word "PRODUCTIONS" to appear, then one of the bylines below fades in below it.

'''Bylines''':
* "A 2929 ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY"
* "A WAGNER/CUBAN COMPANY"

'''FX/SFX''': The appearance and flash.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Music/Sounds''': An ominous synth note with a whoosh when the flash appears. The opening theme of the movie may play over it.


'''Audio:''' An ominous synth note with a whoosh when the flash appears. The opening theme of the movie may play over it.
'''Availability''': Current. First seen on ''Akeelah and the Bee''.


'''Availability:''' It was first seen on ''Akeelah and the Bee''.
'''Editor's Note''': The darkness, ominous music, and flash may startle some viewers.


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Latest revision as of 22:42, 25 September 2024


Background

2929 Entertainment is an American entertainment company co-founded by billionaire entrepreneurs Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban in 2002.



1st Logo (July 14, 2002-January 2003)


Visuals: There is a sidewalk with 4 square quarters split drawn in chalk. On the top left, there is "29"; on the top right, there is another "29"; on the bottom, there is "ENTERTAINMENT" with "A" overlapping the split line.

Technique: A live-action photograph.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on Star Search from 2002-2003.

2nd Logo (January 2003-March 4, 2005)


Visuals: On a black background, a circle spins. The circle is split into 4 quarters, with gray on the top left and bottom right, and blue on the top right and bottom left. The words "2929 PRODUCTIONS" or "2929 ENTERTAINMENT" appear in front of it as the circle stops spinning. Then the byline "A 2929 ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY" or "A WAGNER/CUBAN COMPANY" appears below it.

Variant: A rare prototype animated version exists on some movies. In this version, it starts with a gradient blue/grey background shrinking into a circle, while a black circle grows, forming a ring. A thin cross with dots on its points appears and briefly splits in two. The ring wipes out as the top right and bottom left sections of the hole are filled in grey, and the edge of each section is outlined in blue. They rotate 270 degrees clockwise as "29" flashes twice. The sections wipe out as "2929" and then " ENTERTAINMENT" fade in. The cross splits itself again, the 4 quarters in the normal version wipe in, and the byline "A WAGNER/CUBAN COMPANY" zooms out. The dots glow in a clockwise manner, and the logo fades out.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: None. The animated version uses a quiet, dramatic string theme with beeping sounds.

Availability: Seen on Star Search from 2003-2005, as well as some movies by this company, like Bubble, World's Fastest Indian and Godsend.

3rd Logo (2004)


Visuals: On a black background, there is the skyline of Dallas, Texas - where 2929 is located - in gold. Buildings like Comerica Bank Tower, Harwood Center, and the Reunion Tower can be seen. In front of the Reunion Tower are the golden words "2929 ENTERTAINMENT" and the byline "A WAGNER/CUBAN COMPANY" underneath it.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The opening theme of the trailer.

Availability: Only seen on the trailer for Godsend (the final film uses the previous logo).

4th Logo (October 7, 2005)


Visuals: There is "2929 ENTERTAINMENT" written in some Wild West font, and arranged in a curve between two lines. It resembles the signboard for a saloon. The byline "A Wagner/Cuban Company" is below.

Technique: A still, digital graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Only seen on Good Night and Good Luck.

5th Logo (April 28, 2006-)


Visuals: On a black background, "2929" appears slowly. Then a flash suddenly appears, causing the word "PRODUCTIONS" to appear, then the byline "A 2929 ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY" or "A WAGNER/CUBAN COMPANY" fades in below it. The logo then shines.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: An ominous synth note with a whoosh when the flash appears. The opening theme of the movie may play over it.

Availability: It was first seen on Akeelah and the Bee.

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