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===Background=== |
===Background=== |
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'''Beyond Screen Productions''' is the Australian television division of Beyond International Group, best known for producing the hit Discovery Channel show ''MythBusters''. They also produced ''Beyond 2000'', which the company's name is derived from. On October 5, 2022, it was announced Banijay would acquire Beyond International through its Australian subsidiary, [[Screentime]]. The acquisition was completed on December 30, 2022.<ref>https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/BEYOND-INTERNATIONAL-LIMI-10352967/news/Screentime-Pty-Ltd-completed-the-acquisition-of-Beyond-International-Limited-42637107/</ref> |
'''Beyond Screen Productions''' is the Australian television division of Beyond International Group, best known for producing the hit Discovery Channel show ''MythBusters''. They also produced ''Beyond 2000'', which the company's name is derived from. On October 5, 2022, it was announced Banijay would acquire Beyond International through its Australian subsidiary, [[Screentime]]. The acquisition was completed on December 30, 2022.<ref>https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/BEYOND-INTERNATIONAL-LIMI-10352967/news/Screentime-Pty-Ltd-completed-the-acquisition-of-Beyond-International-Limited-42637107/</ref> Two years later, Mikael Borglund bought back Beyond's production arm from Banijay but agreed with them on a distribution deal and Banijay retained Beyond's distribution division and Beyond's pre-2023 catalogue. |
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{{ImageTOC |
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|BeyondInternationalGroup1988.png|1st Logo (September 10, 1988-1989) |
|BeyondInternationalGroup1988.png|1st Logo (September 10, 1988-1989) |
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|BeyondInternationalGroup1989.png|2nd Logo (1989-1991) |
|BeyondInternationalGroup1989.png|2nd Logo (1989-1991) |
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|Beyond International Group (1989, No Copyright).png|3rd Logo (1990- |
|Beyond International Group (1989, No Copyright).png|3rd Logo (1990-1996) |
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|BeyondProductions1996.png|4th Logo (1996-1999) |
|BeyondProductions1996.png|4th Logo (September 10, 1996-September 26, 1999) |
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|BeyondProductions2000.png|5th Logo ( |
|BeyondProductions2000.png|5th Logo (June 8, 1999-2013) |
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|GW344H193.png|6th Logo (2013-) |
|GW344H193.png|6th Logo (2013-) |
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|Beyond (2023).png|7th Logo (May 18, 2023-) |
|Beyond (2023).png|7th Logo (May 18, 2023-) |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is an in-credit logo, consisting of the text "<u>{{Font|Serif|BEYOND}}</u>" in a serif font, with the word "INTERNATIONAL" and "GROUP" in spaced-out |
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is an in-credit logo, consisting of the text "<u>{{Font|Serif|BEYOND}}</u>" in a serif font, with the word "INTERNATIONAL" and "GROUP" in a plain, spaced-out lettering. Copyright info is shown below the logo. |
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'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic. |
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic. |
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{{YouTube|id=o8fnpKirqKE}} |
{{YouTube|id=o8fnpKirqKE}} |
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'''Visuals:''' On a time-lapse cloudy sky background with wireframe lines, there is a black rhombus that rotates to the right, revealing it as a drawn star. A |
'''Visuals:''' On a time-lapse cloudy sky background with wireframe lines, there is a black rhombus that rotates to the right, revealing it as a drawn star. A purple streak draws over the rhombus, and a purple line draws in and settles to the center. The same text from the previous logo slides in one by one. |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on the trailer of ''The Magic Riddle'' and VHS editions of ''Beyond 2000''. |
'''Availability:''' Seen on the trailer of ''The Magic Riddle'' and VHS editions of ''Beyond 2000''. |
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===3rd Logo (1990- |
===3rd Logo (1990-1996)=== |
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GW290H218.jpg |
GW290H218.jpg |
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BeyondDistribution1990B.png |
BeyondDistribution1990B.png |
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</gallery> |
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{{YouTube|id= |
{{YouTube|id=vUYlDKBz6As}} |
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'''Note:''' The logo starts at 1:10. |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black and |
'''Visuals:''' On a black and blue gradient background, a black and gray marbled 3-D rhombus spins around before it stops facing the front. Then, a silver star outline and a purple streak (the same one from the previous logos) that goes through it appears, followed by the text from the last two logos fading in below. |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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* Sometimes, the copyright "© [YEAR] BEYOND PROPERTIES PTY LTD" is shown below. |
* Sometimes, the copyright "© [YEAR] BEYOND PROPERTIES PTY LTD" is shown below. |
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* On |
* On non-USA prints of ''The Magic Riddle'', "DISTRIBUTED BY" appears above "BEYOND", while "DISTRIBUTION" and "PTY LTD" replace "INTERNATIONAL" and "GROUP" respectively. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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'''Audio:''' None or the end theme of the show. |
'''Audio:''' None or the end theme of the show. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on shows of the era, such as |
'''Availability:''' Seen on shows of the era, such as ''Fire'', ''The Magic Riddle'', ''The Zone'' and ''Beyond 2000''. |
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===4th Logo (1996-1999)=== |
===4th Logo (September 10, 1996-September 26, 1999)=== |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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GW293H238.png |
GW293H238.png |
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BeyondProductions1996.png |
BeyondProductions1996.png |
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BeyondSimpsonLeMesurier1996.png |
BeyondSimpsonLeMesurier1996.png |
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BeyondProductions1997.png |
BeyondProductions1997.png |
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BeyondDistributionBBC1999.png |
BeyondDistributionBBC1999.png |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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* On ''Stingers'', the star symbol is seen with the Beyond wordmark cropped out, and "Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier" is seen below in a plain sans-serif font. |
* On ''Stingers'', the star symbol is seen with the Beyond wordmark cropped out, and "Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier" is seen below in a plain sans-serif font. |
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* Sometimes, the byline is replaced with a copyright text. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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'''Audio:''' The second half of the fanfare from the film logo, or the closing theme of the show. |
'''Audio:''' The second half of the fanfare from the film logo, or the closing theme of the show. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on '' |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Medivac'', ''Beyond 2000'', ''Halifax P.F.'', season 1 of ''Stingers'' and ''The Gift''. |
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===5th Logo ( |
===5th Logo (June 8, 1999-2013)=== |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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BeyondProductions2000.png |
BeyondProductions2000.png |
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Beyond2000InCredit.png |
Beyond2000InCredit.png |
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</gallery> |
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{{YouTube|id=rZ0v-WkF3HY |
{{YouTube|id=rZ0v-WkF3HY}} |
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'''Visuals:''' A shortened version of the 1999 film logo, but "FILMS" is replaced with "PRODUCTIONS". |
'''Visuals:''' A shortened version of the 1999 film logo, but "FILMS" is replaced with "PRODUCTIONS". |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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'''Audio:''' The second half of the fanfare from the 1999 film logo. |
'''Audio:''' The second half of the fanfare from the 1999 film logo. Rarely, the closing credits music is used instead. |
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'''Availability:''' |
'''Availability:''' |
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* Seen on their shows and documentaries that they produced or distributed until |
* Seen on their shows and documentaries that they produced or distributed until 2013 such as ''Kid Detectives'', ''Backyard Science'', ''Beyond Tomorrow'', ''MythBusters'', ''Answered by Fire'', ''Something in the Air'' and ''Toybox'', among others. |
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* Check your old recordings of ''MythBusters'' for this one, as most 2005 episodes only have a copyright screen. In 2006, Discovery added on-screen credits to this show (including the reruns), although at least one airing of an early ''MythBusters'' episode (the Shattering CD-Roms one to be specific) retained the original credits and this logo. |
* Check your old recordings of ''MythBusters'' for this one, as most 2005 episodes only have a copyright screen. In 2006, Discovery added on-screen credits to this show (including the reruns), although at least one airing of an early ''MythBusters'' episode (the Shattering CD-Roms one to be specific) retained the original credits and this logo. |
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** The best source for this logo is the DVD collections from the Discovery shop and downloads of the episodes from the iTunes Store. |
** The best source for this logo is the DVD collections from the Discovery shop and downloads of the episodes from the iTunes Store. |
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{{YouTube|id=1nuR7AlMJuM|id2=CiKXqi_oKYs|id3=BZe2JuYTz3o|id4=OC9_Jb5y8L4|id5=df9629ddGrY|id6=nXznBLRPh1M|id7=8nqvwVUxQcU}} |
{{YouTube|id=1nuR7AlMJuM|id2=CiKXqi_oKYs|id3=BZe2JuYTz3o|id4=OC9_Jb5y8L4|id5=df9629ddGrY|id6=nXznBLRPh1M|id7=8nqvwVUxQcU}} |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a |
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a purple star zooms out. A streak draws in from the star, and then the star rotates. The background turns white and the text "'''BEYOND'''" zooms out, and lines draw in. The logo shines, and some purple lines disappear. The word "PRODUCTIONS" fades in on the bottom right of the word. |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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* A short version of this logo exists. |
* A short version of this logo exists. |
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* A still version of this logo also exists. |
* A still version of this logo also exists. |
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* There is also a version that was used on ''Dumbotz'', with the Beyond star except the arc now made of |
* There is also a version that was used on ''Dumbotz'', with the Beyond star except the arc now made of purple paint, and with the word "DISTRIBUTION" now on the bottom left and the word "'''{{color|darkviolet|kids}}'''" seen on both the logo and on the bottom right. |
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* On ''Halifax: Retribution'', the word "{{color|darkviolet|LONE HAND}}" appears below the logo, replacing "PRODUCTIONS". |
* On ''Halifax: Retribution'', the word "{{color|darkviolet|LONE HAND}}" appears below the logo, replacing "PRODUCTIONS". |
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* Most of the time, the logo appears in-credit or superimposed. |
* Most of the time, the logo appears in-credit or superimposed. |
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* It sometimes shares the screen with other logos. |
* It sometimes shares the screen with other logos. |
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* On unscripted shows, the star is |
* On unscripted shows, the star is red just like the [[Beyond Home Entertainment]] logo, and the text below the logo reads "ACTION". |
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* Sometimes, "ENTERTAINMENT" or "MEDIA RIGHTS" is seen below. |
* Sometimes, "ENTERTAINMENT" or "MEDIA RIGHTS" is seen below. |
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{{YouTube|id=XxQt_Tjijv8}} |
{{YouTube|id=XxQt_Tjijv8}} |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is the 2013 Beyond logo zooms in. To the left of it, the Banijay "B" logo appears and below is the standard Banijay subsidiary byline "We |
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is the 2013 Beyond logo zooms in. To the left of it, the Banijay "B" logo appears and below is the standard Banijay subsidiary byline "We are Banijay". |
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'''Technique:''' Simple digital effects. |
'''Technique:''' Simple digital effects. |
Beyond Screen Productions is the Australian television division of Beyond International Group, best known for producing the hit Discovery Channel show MythBusters. They also produced Beyond 2000, which the company's name is derived from. On October 5, 2022, it was announced Banijay would acquire Beyond International through its Australian subsidiary, Screentime. The acquisition was completed on December 30, 2022.[1] Two years later, Mikael Borglund bought back Beyond's production arm from Banijay but agreed with them on a distribution deal and Banijay retained Beyond's distribution division and Beyond's pre-2023 catalogue.
Visuals: On a black background, there is an in-credit logo, consisting of the text "BEYOND" in a serif font, with the word "INTERNATIONAL" and "GROUP" in a plain, spaced-out lettering. Copyright info is shown below the logo.
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: The end theme of the show.
Availability: Seen on the short-lived Fox version of Beyond 2000, titled Beyond Tomorrow.
Visuals: On a time-lapse cloudy sky background with wireframe lines, there is a black rhombus that rotates to the right, revealing it as a drawn star. A purple streak draws over the rhombus, and a purple line draws in and settles to the center. The same text from the previous logo slides in one by one.
Variants:
Technique: CGI and live action.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on the trailer of The Magic Riddle and VHS editions of Beyond 2000.
Visuals: On a black and blue gradient background, a black and gray marbled 3-D rhombus spins around before it stops facing the front. Then, a silver star outline and a purple streak (the same one from the previous logos) that goes through it appears, followed by the text from the last two logos fading in below.
Variants:
Technique: CGI.
Audio: None or the end theme of the show.
Availability: Seen on shows of the era, such as Fire, The Magic Riddle, The Zone and Beyond 2000.
Visuals: A shortened version of the 1996 Beyond Films logo, albeit with a byline that says "Beyond Distribution Pty Limited" fading in right after "BEYOND" does.
Variants:
Technique: CGI.
Audio: The second half of the fanfare from the film logo, or the closing theme of the show.
Availability: Seen on Medivac, Beyond 2000, Halifax P.F., season 1 of Stingers and The Gift.
Visuals: A shortened version of the 1999 film logo, but "FILMS" is replaced with "PRODUCTIONS".
Variants:
Technique: CGI.
Audio: The second half of the fanfare from the 1999 film logo. Rarely, the closing credits music is used instead.
Availability:
Visuals: On a black background, there is a purple star zooms out. A streak draws in from the star, and then the star rotates. The background turns white and the text "BEYOND" zooms out, and lines draw in. The logo shines, and some purple lines disappear. The word "PRODUCTIONS" fades in on the bottom right of the word.
Variants:
Technique: CGI.
Audio: A piano tune, ending in a string. Composed by Nathan Brand. In other cases, none.
Availability: Seen on shows and documentaries by the company, such as My Kitchen Rules, Charles: Our New King and Dumbotz, among others.
Visuals: On a black background, there is the 2013 Beyond logo zooms in. To the left of it, the Banijay "B" logo appears and below is the standard Banijay subsidiary byline "We are Banijay".
Technique: Simple digital effects.
Audio: Same as the previous logo.
Availability: First debuted on John Farnham: Finding the Voice.