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|A&E Originals (1989).png|1st Logo (1989-1991)
|A&E Originals (1991) (A).png|2nd Logo (1991-1993)
|A&E Originals (1993) (A).png|3rd Logo (1993-1996)
|A&E Originals (1996) (A).png|4th Logo (1996-2000)
|A&E Originals (2000) (A).png|5th Logo (1998-2003)
|A&E Originals (2005).png|6th Logo (2003-2007)
|A&E Originals (2008).png|7th Logo (2007-2008)
===7th||8th Logo (2008-2011)===
|A&E Originals (2012).png|9th Logo (2011-2015)
|A&E Originals (2015).png|10th Logo (2015-2020)
|A&E Originals (2020).png|11th Logo (February 2020-)
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===1st Logo (1989-1991)===
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}}-black gradient background, we see the 1987 A&E Cable Network logo. Above it was the text "In Association with the" in the Korinna font.
 
'''LogoVisuals:''' On a {{color|blue}}-black gradient background, wethere seeis the 1987 A&E Cable Network logo. Above it, there wasis the text "In Association with the" in the Korinna font.
'''Technique:''' None.
 
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the end theme of the show.
 
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' None or the end theme of the show.
 
'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be seen on ''An Evening at the Improv''.
 
'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be seen on ''An Evening at the Improv''.
===2nd Logo (1991-1993)===
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'''LogoVisuals:''' Same as last few seconds of the A&E ident, but with the text "This has been presentation of" or "In association with" written in Impact on the symbol.
 
'''Technique:''' TheCGI lastaninmation fewdone secondsby ofViewpoint theon 1991an A&ESGI identcomputer with Alias Research.
 
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' The A&E jingle at the time or the ending theme.
 
'''Availability:''' Found on pre-1993 episodes of ''An Evening at the Improv''.
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'''LogoVisuals:''' It's the last few seconds of the then-current A&E ID from 1993 shown over a murky background. Sometimes, the text says "{{font|Times New RomanSerif|THIS HAS BEEN A PRESENTATION ''of''}}" or "{{font|Times New RomanSerif|IN ASSOCIATION ''with''}}" appears above the A&E logo.
 
'''Technique:''' SameLive-action asand theCGI closing variant from the A&E Home Video logoanimation.
 
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' The final 3three notes from the A&E "Time Well Spent" bumpers from the era.
 
'''Availability:''' Used for later episodes of ''An Evening at the Improv'' and some episodes of ''Biography''.
 
===3rd4th Logo (1996-2000)===
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'''LogoVisuals:''' On a spotlight background, wethere seeis the text "{{color|gold|{{font|Arial Narrow|THIS HAS BEEN A '''PRESENTATION''' OF}}}}" that pans down, and we revealrevealing the A&E logo from the era. Sometimes, the network's slogan, or a copyright stamp appears below the logo.
 
'''Technique:''' CGI animation, based on the 1995 graphic package by William Snyder Design.
 
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' Two string notes that precede another orchestral version of the A&E jingle. The theme was composed by Larry Groupe.
 
'''Availability:''' Found on programs from the period, like ''Live by Request''.
 
===4th5th Logo (20001998-2003)===
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a {{color|blue}} tinted photo of the A&E logo that rotates to the camera. On it was the text "THIS HAS BEEN A PRESENTATION OF". As the A&E logo spins, a {{color|blue}} version of the A&E logo fades in behind it.
 
'''LogoVisuals:''' On a black background, wethere seeis a {{color|blue}} tinted photo of the A&E logo that rotates to the camera. On it, there wasis the text "THIS HAS BEEN A PRESENTATION OF". As the A&E logo spins, a {{color|blue}} version of the A&E logo fades in behind it.
'''Technique:''' CGI animation, based on the A&E station IDs.
 
'''Music/SoundsTechnique:''' ACGI choiranimation, themebased withon the A&E somestation singingident.
 
'''Audio:''' A choir theme with some singing which was also used for A&E's "Escape The Ordinary" campaign of the time.
 
'''Availability:''' Seen on several A&E original movies from the era.
 
===5th6th Logo (2003-2007)===
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a {{color|gold}} A&E version of the logo that faces to the head-view.
 
'''LogoVisuals:''' On a black background, wethere seeis a {{color|gold}} A&E version of the logo that faces to thea head- view.
'''Variant:''' Sometimes, the A&E logo faces an head-view and the text "In association with" is shown above the logo.
 
'''Variant:''' Sometimes, the A&E logo faces an head-view and the text "In association with" is shown above the logoit.
'''Technique:''' None.
 
'''Music/SoundsTechnique:''' TheA endstill, themedigital of the moviegraphic.
 
'''AvailabilityAudio:''' Rare.The Seenend ontheme several A&E programs fromof the eramovie.
 
===6th Logo (2007-2008)===
'''Availability:''' Seen on several A&E programs from the era.
 
===6th7th Logo (2007-2008)===
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'''LogoVisuals:''' On a black background, a {{color|blue}} gradient version of the A&E logo zooms out revealing there are more {{color|blue}} trails behind the logo. The logo then shines.
 
'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
 
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' The end theme of the show.
 
'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be seen on A&E shows from the era, like the miniseries remake of ''The Andromeda Strain''.
===7th Logo (2008-2011)===
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see yellow dots that form and then the light flashes to form the then-new A&E logo, which resembles the last logos, but only this time the ampersand symbol is bigger.
 
===9th8th Logo (20152008-20202011)===
'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
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'''LogoVisuals:''' On a black background, wethere seeare many yellow dots that form and then the light flashes to form the then-new A&E logo, which resembles the last logos, but only this time the ampersand symbol is bigger.
 
'''Technique:''' CGIComputer animation, basedby on the A&E station IDsLoyalkaspar.
 
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' A series of fast-paced drum beats.
 
'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be seen on ''Strange Days with Bob Saget'', among other A&E shows.
 
===8th9th Logo (2011-2015)===
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'''LogoVisuals:''' A light flashes, which then dies down, revealing the current A&E logo shown on a {{color|grey}} spotlight.
 
'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
 
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' A whoosh sound.
 
'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be seen on several A&E shows from the era, like the remake of ''Coma'', and the first season of ''Bates Motel''.
 
===9th Logo (2015-2020)===
===10th Logo (20202015- 2020)===
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'''LogoVisuals:''' On a spotlight, wethere seeis the {{color|blue}} ampersand symbol, then it morphs to a {{color|blue}} version of the A&E logo from the era.
 
'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
 
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' Same as before.
 
'''Availability:''' Seen on later episodes of ''Bates Motel'', and other shows from the era.
 
===10th Logo (2020- )===
===11th Logo (February 2020-)===
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|red}} gradient background, we see the A&E logo wipes in, followed by the A&E logo appearing on a spotlight, and finally the same A&E logo that was shown in black on a white background.
 
'''LogoVisuals:''' On a {{color|red}} gradient background, wethere seeis the A&E logo wipeswipe in, followed by the A&E logo appearing on a spotlight, and finally the same A&E logo that was shown in black on a white background.
 
'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
 
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' Beeping sounds, followed by some piano notes, ending in a clang.
 
'''Availability:''' Current. Seen on A&E originals from the period, like ''Hoarders''.
 
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Latest revision as of 07:08, 24 September 2024


1st Logo (1989-1991)

Visuals: On a blue-black gradient background, there is the 1987 A&E Cable Network logo. Above it, there is the text "In Association with the" in the Korinna font.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None or the end theme of the show.

Availability: Can be seen on An Evening at the Improv.

2nd Logo (1991-1993)


Visuals: Same as last few seconds of the A&E ident, but with the text "This has been presentation of" or "In association with" written in Impact on the symbol.

Technique: CGI aninmation done by Viewpoint on an SGI computer with Alias Research.

Audio: The A&E jingle at the time or the ending theme.

Availability: Found on pre-1993 episodes of An Evening at the Improv.

3rd Logo (1993-1996)


Visuals: It's the last few seconds of the then-current A&E ID from 1993 shown over a murky background. Sometimes, the text says "THIS HAS BEEN A PRESENTATION of" or "IN ASSOCIATION with" appears above the A&E logo.

Technique: Live-action and CGI animation.

Audio: The final three notes from the A&E "Time Well Spent" bumpers from the era.

Availability: Used for later episodes of An Evening at the Improv and some episodes of Biography.

4th Logo (1996-2000)


Visuals: On a spotlight background, there is the text "THIS HAS BEEN A PRESENTATION OF" that pans down, revealing the A&E logo from the era. Sometimes, the network's slogan, or a copyright stamp appears below the logo.

Technique: CGI animation, based on the 1995 graphic package by William Snyder Design.

Audio: Two string notes that precede another orchestral version of the A&E jingle. The theme was composed by Larry Groupe.

Availability: Found on programs from the period, like Live by Request.

5th Logo (1998-2003)


Visuals: On a black background, there is a blue tinted photo of the A&E logo that rotates to the camera. On it, there is the text "THIS HAS BEEN A PRESENTATION OF". As the A&E logo spins, a blue version of the A&E logo fades in behind it.

Technique: CGI animation, based on the A&E station ident.

Audio: A choir theme with some singing which was also used for A&E's "Escape The Ordinary" campaign of the time.

Availability: Seen on several A&E original movies from the era.

6th Logo (2003-2007)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a gold A&E version of the logo that faces to a head view.

Variant: Sometimes, the text "In association with" is shown above it.

Technique: A still, digital graphic.

Audio: The end theme of the movie.

Availability: Seen on several A&E programs from the era.

7th Logo (2007-2008)

Visuals: On a black background, a blue gradient version of the A&E logo zooms out revealing there are more blue trails behind the logo. The logo then shines.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: The end theme of the show.

Availability: Can be seen on A&E shows from the era, like the miniseries remake of The Andromeda Strain.

8th Logo (2008-2011)



Visuals: On a black background, there are many yellow dots that form and then the light flashes to form the then-new A&E logo, which resembles the last logos, but only this time the ampersand symbol is bigger.

Technique: Computer animation by Loyalkaspar.

Audio: A series of fast-paced drum beats.

Availability: Can be seen on Strange Days with Bob Saget, among other A&E shows.

9th Logo (2011-2015)

Visuals: A light flashes, which then dies down, revealing the current A&E logo shown on a grey spotlight.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: A whoosh sound.

Availability: Can be seen on several A&E shows from the era, like the remake of Coma, and the first season of Bates Motel.

10th Logo (2015-2020)

Visuals: On a spotlight, there is the blue ampersand symbol, then it morphs to a blue version of the A&E logo.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: Same as before.

Availability: Seen on later episodes of Bates Motel, and other shows from the era.

11th Logo (February 2020-)


Visuals: On a red gradient background, there is the A&E logo wipe in, followed by the A&E logo appearing on a spotlight, and finally the same A&E logo shown in black on a white background.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: Beeping sounds, followed by some piano notes, ending in a clang.

Availability: Seen on A&E originals from the period, like Hoarders.

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