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===Background===
===Background===
'''Blue Ribbon Content''' is the digital series production unit of [[Warner Bros. Television]] that produces and distributes live-action and animated programming for online platforms. It was originally created in 2005 as "'''Warner Bros. Digital Distribution'''" and developed mobile games based on Warner Bros. properties until 2013. In 2008, '''Warner Bros. Studio 2.0''' was set up as the company's online division, producing programmes for TheWB.com; it was moved to [[Warner Premiere]] the next year. The BRC brand itself was launched in 2014 as a separate entity, though it serves as a spiritual successor to both companies.
'''Blue Ribbon Content''' is the digital series production unit of [[Warner Bros. Television Studios|Warner Bros. Television]] that produces and distributes live-action and animated programming for online platforms. It was launched in 2014 as a separate entity, though it serves as a spiritual successor to [[Warner Bros. Digital Distribution]] and [[Warner Bros. Studio 2.0]].


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|Warner Bros. Digital Distribution|
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|WBDD.jpeg|1st Logo (2007-2009)
|BlueRibbonContent.jpeg|1st Logo (September 16, 2014-July 18, 2018)
|WBDigitalDistribution.jpeg|2nd Logo (2011-2013)
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|Warner Bros. Studio 2.0|
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|Warner Bros Studio 2.0 main logo.png|(2008-April 15, 2016)
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|Warner Premiere Digital|
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|GW311H1751.jpg|(2009-2013)
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|Blue Ribbon Content|
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|BlueRibbonContent.jpeg|1st Logo (2014-July 18, 2018)
|BlueRibbon2.jpeg|2nd Logo (July 17, 2017-2019)
|BlueRibbon2.jpeg|2nd Logo (July 17, 2017-2019)
|BlueRibbonClay.jpeg|3rd Logo (March 21, 2019-)
|BlueRibbonClay.jpeg|3rd Logo (March 21, 2019-)
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===1st Logo (September 16, 2014-July 18, 2018)===
==Warner Bros. Digital Distribution==
===1st Logo (2007-2009)===
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WBDD.jpeg|White background variant
20210609 193145.jpg|Cloud background variant
WBDDWatchmen.jpeg|''Watchmen'' variant
Wbdd4.jpeg|Black background variant
</gallery>

'''Logo:''' On a white, black or a cloudy background, we see the usual Warner Bros. shield with the banner reading "{{Font|Serif|{{color|gold|DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION}}}}".

'''Variants:'''
*On games released in 2009, "TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s09)" appears below the logo.
*On the ''Watchmen'' mobile game, the logo is made out of stone with its inside colored {{color|gold|yellow}}, being partially covered by shadows.

'''Technique:''' None.

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

'''Availability:''' Appears on mobile games based on Warner Bros. and DC Comics properties, mostly by [[Glu Mobile]].

===2nd Logo (2011-2013)===
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WBDigitalDistribution.jpeg|Regular variant
WBDDHplus.jpeg|''H+: The Digital Series'' variant
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Videos=
{{YouTube|id=BXaV-lw2YCE|id2=GyEQYJoqFng|id3=qCu98AKxlCo}}
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, thin light streaks create an electric {{color|blue}} WB shield with "{{Font|Serif|DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION}}" in black, which wipes on the banner from the left, as the background changes to a {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} grid pattern. The finished product shines once.

'''Variants:'''
*A sped-up version is shown on ''Mortal Kombat Legacy II''. A still version was also found.
*On ''H+: The Digital Series'', the logo is shown with blue bar code-like lines on the left and right on a cloudy background. After a second, shines occur on the "DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION", causing the banner to zoom in and dissolve. The WB letters open like a door, revealing the series' logo.

'''Technique:''' CGI animation.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A series of electronic swooshes.

'''Availability:''' Appears on certain titles on iOS and Android, such as ''Tapper World Tour'' and ''Midway Arcade''. Also shown on the [[Machinima]] series ''Mortal Kombat Legacy II'' and the beginning of ''H+: The Digital Series''.

==Warner Bros. Studio 2.0==
===(2008-April 15, 2016)===
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Images=
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Warner Bros Studio 2.0 main logo.png
WarnerTwoPointO.jpeg
Screen Shot 2021-08-28 at 10.11.58 AM.png|"The Show You Watch" variant
</gallery>
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Videos=
{{YouTube|id=5vpzYAyKg7k|id2=3ZowSHUjb6Q|id3=HrT5ZJVjw00|id4=XpANT8MYOqA|id5=Yo_TP8YX8Mc}}
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, a {{color|blue}} "S" is drawn in, with a glow forming around it. The "S" splits apart and the copy rotates as both take different sides of the screen. White bars form and rotate into additional letters, altogether spelling out "{{color|blue|Studio2.o}}". "{{color|blue|IN ASSOCIATION WITH WARNER BROS.}}" appears above, with the latter two words fit between the gaps of the "t" and the "2", the space filled by the "d".

'''Variants:'''
*On early episodes of ''Alt-Reality'' and all except one episode of ''Robin Banks and the Bank Roberts'', "IN ASSOCIATION WITH" is removed.
*On the first episode of ''Robin Banks and the Bank Roberts'', the print logo is on a white background and it is still.
*On the ''Children's Hospital'' episode "The Show You Watch", fitting the old-time theme of the episode, we see the company name (entitled "Warner Two Point O") written in cursive with a slight shadow effect, against a TV static background.

'''Technique:''' CGI animation.

'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the closing theme of the show.

'''Availability:''' Appeared on various original programs released on TheWB.com, such as ''Chadam'' and ''Children's Hospital'', the latter of which proved popular enough to get a second life on Adult Swim and allow this logo to essentially outlive its intended use (albeit as a legacy credit). Aside from TheWB and ''Children's Hospital'', it appeared on ''Simian Undercover Detective Squad'' and early episodes of ''Alt-Reality'' on [[Film.com]] (later episodes just use the [[Henson Alternative]] logo) and ''Robin Banks and the Bank Roberts'' on [[Disney Digital Network|Maker Studios]]' [[Nacho Punch]] YouTube channel.

==Warner Premiere Digital==
===(2009-2013)===
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{{YouTube|id=RwemlSVwvkA|id2=sKDeBGuouQw|id3=Tn9y2i-FLGg}}

'''Logo:''' Same as the short version of the 2007 [[Warner Premiere]] logo, but with "D I G I T A L" below.

'''Variant:''' On ''Peanuts Motion Comics'', the logo is still.

'''Technique:''' Same as the Warner Premiere logo.

'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the Warner Premiere logo. On ''Peanuts Motion Comics'', it's the ending theme.

'''Availability:''' Seen on many webseries on the ''Beyond the Lot'' YouTube channel, such as ''H+: The Digital Series'', ''Peanuts Motion Comics'', ''Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series'', ''The Adventures of One EskimO'', ''Mortal Kombat Legacy'', ''Aim High'', and DC motion comics videos. The logo is intact on DVDs of those shows. This logo was still used even after Warner Premiere went defunct in 2012.

==Blue Ribbon Content==
===1st Logo (2014-July 18, 2018)===
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BlueRibbonContent.jpeg|''Now We’re Talking'' variant
BlueRibbonContent.jpeg|''Now We’re Talking'' variant
Blue Ribbon Content logo (2015).PNG|''Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles'' variant
BlueRibbonEllen.jpeg|''Ellen's Pet Dish'' variant
BlueRibbonEllen.jpeg|''Ellen's Pet Dish'' variant
BlueRibbonContentVixen.jpeg|''Vixen'', ''Vixen: The Movie'' and ''Freedom Fighters: The Ray'' variant
BlueRibbonContentVixen.jpeg|''Vixen'', ''Vixen: The Movie'' and ''Freedom Fighters: The Ray'' variant
BlueRibbonJoJoHead.jpeg|''JoJoHead'' variant
BlueRibbonJoJoHead.jpeg|''JoJoHead'' variant
Blueribboncontentpiadvariant.jpeg|''Play It Again, Dick'' variant
BRC GSVariant.png|''Ginger Snaps'' variant
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|orange}} background, we see a {{color|blue}} colored ribbon. "'''BLUE RIBBON''' {{Font|Serif|Content}}" and the TimeWarner byline is in it. A number date appears in the bottom right corner as well.
'''Visuals:''' On an orange background is a blue colored ribbon. "'''BLUE RIBBON''' {{Font|Serif|Content}}" and the TimeWarner byline is in it. A number date appears in the bottom right corner as well. The logo zooms in a bit.


'''Trivia:''' The name and logo are a reference to the "'''Blue Ribbon'''" re-releases of older ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'' cartoons during the 1940s and 1950s.
'''Trivia:''' The name and logo are a reference to the "'''Blue Ribbon'''" re-releases of older ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'' cartoons during the 1940s and 1950s.


'''Variants:''' This logo varies in colors depending on the show.
'''Color Variants:''' This logo varies in colors depending on the show.
*''Play It Again, Dick'': Orange background and blue ribbon.
*''Play It Again, Dick'': Orange background and blue ribbon.
*''Now We're Talking'': Red background and blue and black ribbon.
*''Now We're Talking'': Red background and blue and black ribbon.
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*''Ellen's Pet Dish'': Blue background and yellow ribbon.
*''Ellen's Pet Dish'': Blue background and yellow ribbon.
*''JoJoHead'': Orange background and cyan and red ribbon.
*''JoJoHead'': Orange background and cyan and red ribbon.
*On ''Vixen'', ''Vixen: The Movie'', and ''Freedom Fighters: The Ray'', TBA.
*''Ginger Snaps'': Orange background and yellow and brown colored ribbon.

'''Other Variants:'''
*Sometimes, the logo is still.
*On ''Vixen'', ''Vixen: The Movie'', and ''Freedom Fighters: The Ray'', the logo is flashed in before the opening on a cloudy/smoke-like bluish/grayish background with light hues showing the logo before switching over to the [[DC Entertainment]] logo.


'''Technique:''' Simple computer animation.
'''Technique:''' Computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the show.
'''Audio:''' None, or the opening/ending theme of the show or film.


'''Availability:''' Seen on the first season of ''Now We're Talking'', ''Play It Again, Dick'', ''Vixen'', ''Freedom Fighters: The Ray'', ''JoJoHead'', ''Vixen: The Movie'', the [[Machinima]] series ''Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles'', and ''Ellen's Pet Dish'' on the TheEllenShow YouTube channel.
'''Availability:''' Seen on the first season of ''Now We're Talking'', ''Play It Again, Dick'', ''Vixen'', ''Freedom Fighters: The Ray'', ''JoJoHead'', ''Vixen: The Movie'', the [[Machinima]] series ''Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles'', and ''Ellen's Pet Dish'' on the TheEllenShow YouTube channel. Also seen on ''Ginger Snaps'' on ABC.com and the ABC app.


===2nd Logo (July 17, 2017-2019)===
===2nd Logo (July 17, 2017-2019)===
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'''Logo:''' On a concrete background, the same logo from before can be seen, but it appears to be a piece of paper. It constantly flashes between different color combinations, with subtle changes in lighting, camera positioning, and also the paper being damaged and repaired in a few shots.
'''Visuals:''' On a concrete background, the same logo from before can be seen, but it appears to be a piece of paper. It constantly flashes between different color combinations, with subtle changes in lighting, camera positioning, and also the paper being damaged and repaired in a few shots.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*On ''Daphne & Velma'', the logo is zoomed in.
*On ''Daphne & Velma'', the logo is zoomed in.
*On ''Constantine: City of Demons'', TBA.
*On ''Constantine: City of Demons'', the logo is in its print form on a parchment background.


'''Technique:''' Stop-motion animation.
'''Technique:''' Stop-motion animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the ending theme of the show.
'''Audio:''' None, or the opening/ending theme of the show or film.


'''Availability:''' First seen on ''Play With Caution'' on [[Disney XD Originals|Disney XD]]'s short-lived D|XP block. Also seen on the second season of ''Now We're Talking'', ''Daphne & Velma'', ''Constantine: City of Demons'', ''Good Girls Get High'' and ''Best Shot''.
'''Availability:''' First seen on ''Play With Caution'' on [[Disney XD Originals|Disney XD]]'s short-lived D|XP block. Also seen on the second season of ''Now We're Talking'', ''Daphne & Velma'', ''Constantine: City of Demons'', ''Good Girls Get High'' and ''Best Shot''.
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'''Logo:''' We see the words "BLUE RIBBON Content" against multiple claymation scenes including:
'''Visuals:''' There are the words "BLUE RIBBON Content" against multiple claymation scenes including:
*What appears to be a spaghetti monster with the logo forming in the middle.
*What appears to be a spaghetti monster with the logo forming in the middle.
*A series of triangular mountains/pyramids, one with the all-seeing eye on it and the logo in the middle.
*A series of triangular mountains/pyramids, one with the all-seeing eye on it and the logo in the middle.
*A {{color|red}} deserted island with dancing palm trees and a pair of sunglasses on the ground. The logo appears in the middle of the sun.
*A red deserted island with dancing palm trees and a pair of sunglasses on the ground. The logo appears in the middle of the sun.
*A high-stacked burger with the logo appearing in the middle as containers of mustard and ketchup appear on either side and squirt briefly.
*A high-stacked burger with the logo appearing in the middle as containers of mustard and ketchup appear on either side and squirt briefly.
*The summit of an active volcano with the logo inside the crater.
*The summit of an active volcano with the logo inside the crater.
*The face of a monster whose mouth opens to reveal the logo.
*The face of a monster whose mouth opens to reveal the logo.
*A cartoonish version of Earth with the logo on it. A meteor is flying by Earth with a satellite orbiting around it.
*A cartoonish version of Earth with the logo on it. A meteor is flying by Earth with a satellite orbiting around it.
*A wave of color lines that form the ribbon logo, which is colored {{color|blue}} and {{color|gold}} and has a (barely visible) WarnerMedia byline on it in white.
*A wave of color lines that form the ribbon logo, which is colored blue and gold and has a (barely visible) WarnerMedia byline on it in white.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*A more common slightly shorter variant exists, which lacks the final scene.
*A more common slightly shorter variant exists, which lacks the final scene.
*A short variant uses just a few of the scenes. What scenes appear depends on the show: on ''Critters: A New Binge'', it goes like spaghetti monster, volcano, monster, and Earth.
*A short variant uses just a few of the scenes. What scenes appear depends on the show: on <u>''Critters: A New Binge''</u>, it goes like spaghetti monster, volcano, monster, and Earth.
*On ''Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons'', only the mountains/pyramids scene is shown.
*On <u>''Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons''</u>, only the mountains/pyramids scene is shown.


'''Technique:''' Claymation done by Chris McDonnell at McD Workshop, with additional work by Peter Girardi from Blue Ribbon Content.
'''Technique:''' Claymation done by Chris McDonnell at McD Workshop, with additional work by Peter Girardi from Blue Ribbon Content.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A funky drum-driven piece with a blender at the end, or the closing theme of the show.
'''Audio:''' A funky drum-driven piece (composed by McDonnell himself) with a blender at the end, or the opening/closing theme of the show or film.


'''Availability:''' Current.
'''Availability:'''
*The full version was uploaded to McD Workshop's website and YouTube channel and is yet to be used on any of BRC's output.
*The full version was uploaded to McD Workshop's website and YouTube channel and is yet to be used on any of BRC's output.
*So far, the shorter version has seen more use. It was first seen at the end of ''Critters: A New Binge'' on [[Shudder Originals|Shudder]], and has since been seen on ''The Banana Splits Movie'', ''Critters Attack!'', the end of ''A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish'' (the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment]] logo appears at the beginning), ''Toys of Terror'', and ''Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons''.
*So far, the shorter version has seen more use. It was first seen at the end of ''Critters: A New Binge'' on [[Shudder]], and has since been seen on ''The Banana Splits Movie'', ''Critters Attack!'', the end of ''A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish'' (the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment]] logo appears at the beginning), ''Toys of Terror'', and ''Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons''.


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Latest revision as of 10:48, 9 August 2024



Background

Blue Ribbon Content is the digital series production unit of Warner Bros. Television that produces and distributes live-action and animated programming for online platforms. It was launched in 2014 as a separate entity, though it serves as a spiritual successor to Warner Bros. Digital Distribution and Warner Bros. Studio 2.0.



1st Logo (September 16, 2014-July 18, 2018)

Visuals: On an orange background is a blue colored ribbon. "BLUE RIBBON Content" and the TimeWarner byline is in it. A number date appears in the bottom right corner as well. The logo zooms in a bit.

Trivia: The name and logo are a reference to the "Blue Ribbon" re-releases of older Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons during the 1940s and 1950s.

Color Variants: This logo varies in colors depending on the show.

  • Play It Again, Dick: Orange background and blue ribbon.
  • Now We're Talking: Red background and blue and black ribbon.
  • Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles: Red background and blue and red colored ribbon.
  • Ellen's Pet Dish: Blue background and yellow ribbon.
  • JoJoHead: Orange background and cyan and red ribbon.
  • Ginger Snaps: Orange background and yellow and brown colored ribbon.

Other Variants:

  • Sometimes, the logo is still.
  • On Vixen, Vixen: The Movie, and Freedom Fighters: The Ray, the logo is flashed in before the opening on a cloudy/smoke-like bluish/grayish background with light hues showing the logo before switching over to the DC Entertainment logo.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: None, or the opening/ending theme of the show or film.

Availability: Seen on the first season of Now We're Talking, Play It Again, Dick, Vixen, Freedom Fighters: The Ray, JoJoHead, Vixen: The Movie, the Machinima series Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles, and Ellen's Pet Dish on the TheEllenShow YouTube channel. Also seen on Ginger Snaps on ABC.com and the ABC app.

2nd Logo (July 17, 2017-2019)

Visuals: On a concrete background, the same logo from before can be seen, but it appears to be a piece of paper. It constantly flashes between different color combinations, with subtle changes in lighting, camera positioning, and also the paper being damaged and repaired in a few shots.

Variants:

  • On Daphne & Velma, the logo is zoomed in.
  • On Constantine: City of Demons, the logo is in its print form on a parchment background.

Technique: Stop-motion animation.

Audio: None, or the opening/ending theme of the show or film.

Availability: First seen on Play With Caution on Disney XD's short-lived D|XP block. Also seen on the second season of Now We're Talking, Daphne & Velma, Constantine: City of Demons, Good Girls Get High and Best Shot.

3rd Logo (March 21, 2019-)

Visuals: There are the words "BLUE RIBBON Content" against multiple claymation scenes including:

  • What appears to be a spaghetti monster with the logo forming in the middle.
  • A series of triangular mountains/pyramids, one with the all-seeing eye on it and the logo in the middle.
  • A red deserted island with dancing palm trees and a pair of sunglasses on the ground. The logo appears in the middle of the sun.
  • A high-stacked burger with the logo appearing in the middle as containers of mustard and ketchup appear on either side and squirt briefly.
  • The summit of an active volcano with the logo inside the crater.
  • The face of a monster whose mouth opens to reveal the logo.
  • A cartoonish version of Earth with the logo on it. A meteor is flying by Earth with a satellite orbiting around it.
  • A wave of color lines that form the ribbon logo, which is colored blue and gold and has a (barely visible) WarnerMedia byline on it in white.

Variants:

  • A more common slightly shorter variant exists, which lacks the final scene.
  • A short variant uses just a few of the scenes. What scenes appear depends on the show: on Critters: A New Binge, it goes like spaghetti monster, volcano, monster, and Earth.
  • On Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons, only the mountains/pyramids scene is shown.

Technique: Claymation done by Chris McDonnell at McD Workshop, with additional work by Peter Girardi from Blue Ribbon Content.

Audio: A funky drum-driven piece (composed by McDonnell himself) with a blender at the end, or the opening/closing theme of the show or film.

Availability:

  • The full version was uploaded to McD Workshop's website and YouTube channel and is yet to be used on any of BRC's output.
  • So far, the shorter version has seen more use. It was first seen at the end of Critters: A New Binge on Shudder, and has since been seen on The Banana Splits Movie, Critters Attack!, the end of A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment logo appears at the beginning), Toys of Terror, and Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons.
Warner Premiere Digital
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