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'''A Very Good Production''' is an American film and television production company founded by comedian, television host, actress Ellen DeGeneres and [[Warner Bros. Television Studios|Warner Bros. Television]]'s [[Telepictures Productions|Telepictures]] in 2003. In October 2010, the company signed a multi-year deal with [[Warner Bros. Pictures|Warner Bros. Entertainment]].
'''A Very Good Production''' is an American film and television production company founded by comedian, television host, actress Ellen DeGeneres and [[Warner Bros. Television Studios|Warner Bros. Television]]'s [[Telepictures Productions|Telepictures]] in 2003. In October 2010, the company signed a multi-year deal with [[Warner Bros. Pictures|Warner Bros. Entertainment]].


===Logo (September 8, 2003-)===
===1st Logo (September 8, 2003-May 28, 2010)===
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'''Visuals:''' On a white background, there is Ellen DeGeneres' legs wearing black pants and {{color|darkblue|navy blue}} canvas sneakers on the left standing on a {{color|green|greenish}} floor. They cross, and
'''Visuals:''' On a white background, there is Ellen DeGeneres' legs wearing black pants and {{color|darkblue|navy blue}} canvas sneakers on the left standing on a {{color|green|greenish}} floor. They cross, and
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*Starting in 2008, during ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'''s switch to HD broadcasting and moved to being taped at Stage 1 on the nearby Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, the logo is zoomed out more against a border of {{color|blue}} panels with watery animations, which was based on the show's graphics from the sixth season. The top and bottom sides are a lighter shade of said color.
*Starting in 2008, during ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'''s switch to HD broadcasting and moved to being taped at Stage 1 on the nearby Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, the logo is zoomed out more against a border of {{color|blue}} panels with watery animations, which was based on the show's graphics from the sixth season. The top and bottom sides are a lighter shade of said color.
*In 2010, the logo was given a makeover. This variant shows Ellen crossing her legs (wearing black-striped white socks and saddle shoes) on a white background. The screen then flashes, and the picture changes to a black 2D version of Ellen's pose, with the name in an all caps stencil-like font. In 2021, this variant was re-shot on a completely white background (the 2010 version has some {{color|blue}} lights behind Ellen's leg-crossing).
*On ''The Masked Dancer'', the logo appears next to the [[Warner Horizon Unscripted Television]] logo.
*Depending on the show, the 2010-2021 variant may run in 60fps (talk shows) or 30fps (game shows and scripted series).
*On some shows, the 2021 variant flashes to the final shot as soon as Ellen crosses her legs.
*A still version is known to exist.
*A still version is known to exist.


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'''Audio Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
* On rare occasions, her voice (as well as a flash sound) is not used, or having the end theme.
* On rare occasions, her voice is not used, or having the end theme.
* Starting with the 2010 variant, a flash sound is heard after Ellen's dialogue.
* NBC and ABC airings use their generic themes.
* NBC and ABC airings use their generic themes.


'''Availability:''' Seen on episodes of ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' from season 1 to 7.
'''Availability:''' Seen on all episodes of ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show''. The 2010 variant appears on later episodes of said show, as well as other shows such as ''One Big Happy'', ''The Masked Dancer'', ''Ellen's Game of Games'', Netflix's adaptation of Dr Seuss' ''Green Eggs and Ham'', and ''Family Game Fight!''. Also seen on the Netflix film ''Sophia Grace & Rosie's Royal Adventure''. This isn't seen on ''Little Ellen'', as it used the [[Ellen Digital Ventures]] logo instead.


'''Legacy:''' This is a well-known logo among fans of Ellen DeGeneres' works, though the controversies involving her and her former talk show have tainted the logo for some.
'''Legacy:''' This is a well-known logo among fans of Ellen DeGeneres' works, though the controversies involving her and her former talk show have tainted the logo for some.

===2nd Logo (September 13, 2010-)===
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A Very Good Production and Warner Horizon (IAW).png
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'''Visuals:''' Ellen crossing her legs (wearing black-striped white socks and saddle shoes) like before on a white background. The screen then flashes, and the picture changes to a black 2D version of Ellen's pose, with the name from before in an all caps stencil-like font.

'''Variants:'''
*In 2021, this variant was re-shot on a completely white background (the 2010 version has some {{color|blue}} lights behind Ellen's leg-crossing).
*On ''The Masked Dancer'', the logo appears next to the [[Warner Horizon Unscripted Television]] logo.
*Depending on the show, the 2010-2021 variant may run in 60fps (talk shows) or 30fps (game shows and scripted series).
*On some shows, the 2021 variant flashes to the final shot as soon as Ellen crosses her legs.

'''Technique:''' A mix of live-action and 2D computer animation.

'''Audio:''' Ellen's dialogue from the previous logo, followed by a flash sound.

'''Audio Variant:''' Sometimes, the flash sound is not heard or the ending theme of the show plays over.

'''Availability:''' It appears on later episodes of ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' beginning with season 8, as well as other shows such as ''One Big Happy'', ''The Masked Dancer'', ''Ellen's Game of Games'', Netflix's adaptation of Dr Seuss' ''Green Eggs and Ham'', and ''Family Game Fight!''. Also seen on the Netflix film ''Sophia Grace & Rosie's Royal Adventure''. This isn't seen on ''Little Ellen'', as it used the [[Ellen Digital Ventures]] logo instead.


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Revision as of 02:22, 22 April 2024


Background

A Very Good Production is an American film and television production company founded by comedian, television host, actress Ellen DeGeneres and Warner Bros. Television's Telepictures in 2003. In October 2010, the company signed a multi-year deal with Warner Bros. Entertainment.

1st Logo (September 8, 2003-May 28, 2010)

Visuals: On a white background, there is Ellen DeGeneres' legs wearing black pants and navy blue canvas sneakers on the left standing on a greenish floor. They cross, and

A
very
good
production

unfolds word by word at the right.

Variants:

  • Starting in 2008, during The Ellen DeGeneres Show's switch to HD broadcasting and moved to being taped at Stage 1 on the nearby Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, the logo is zoomed out more against a border of blue panels with watery animations, which was based on the show's graphics from the sixth season. The top and bottom sides are a lighter shade of said color.
  • A still version is known to exist.

Technique: A mix of live-action and 2D computer animation.

Audio: Ellen DeGeneres saying "Anyway...". The Ellen DeGeneres Show has said show's end theme accompanied with the voice-over.

Audio Variants:

  • On rare occasions, her voice is not used, or having the end theme.
  • NBC and ABC airings use their generic themes.

Availability: Seen on episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show from season 1 to 7.

Legacy: This is a well-known logo among fans of Ellen DeGeneres' works, though the controversies involving her and her former talk show have tainted the logo for some.

2nd Logo (September 13, 2010-)

Visuals: Ellen crossing her legs (wearing black-striped white socks and saddle shoes) like before on a white background. The screen then flashes, and the picture changes to a black 2D version of Ellen's pose, with the name from before in an all caps stencil-like font.

Variants:

  • In 2021, this variant was re-shot on a completely white background (the 2010 version has some blue lights behind Ellen's leg-crossing).
  • On The Masked Dancer, the logo appears next to the Warner Horizon Unscripted Television logo.
  • Depending on the show, the 2010-2021 variant may run in 60fps (talk shows) or 30fps (game shows and scripted series).
  • On some shows, the 2021 variant flashes to the final shot as soon as Ellen crosses her legs.

Technique: A mix of live-action and 2D computer animation.

Audio: Ellen's dialogue from the previous logo, followed by a flash sound.

Audio Variant: Sometimes, the flash sound is not heard or the ending theme of the show plays over.

Availability: It appears on later episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show beginning with season 8, as well as other shows such as One Big Happy, The Masked Dancer, Ellen's Game of Games, Netflix's adaptation of Dr Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham, and Family Game Fight!. Also seen on the Netflix film Sophia Grace & Rosie's Royal Adventure. This isn't seen on Little Ellen, as it used the Ellen Digital Ventures logo instead.

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