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'''Warning:''' On a black background, we see the following text: |
'''Warning:''' On a black background, we see the following text: |
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<center>{{Big|'''ACHTUNG'''}}</center> |
{{Tt|<center>{{Big|'''ACHTUNG'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''Das Programm (Bild und Ton) auf dieser Kassette ist urheberrechtlich'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''Das Programm (Bild und Ton) auf dieser Kassette ist urheberrechtlich'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''geschützt. Die Kassette darf nur privat vorgeführt'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''geschützt. Die Kassette darf nur privat vorgeführt'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''und nicht um eine illegale Kopie. Jede Beschädigung, Veränderung'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''und nicht um eine illegale Kopie. Jede Beschädigung, Veränderung'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''oder Nachdruck des Titels ist als Urkundenfälschung strafbar.'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''oder Nachdruck des Titels ist als Urkundenfälschung strafbar.'''}}</center> |
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⚫ | <center>{{Big|'''© (YEAR) CIC TAURUS-FILM VIDEO GmbH, Unterföhring München'''}}</center>|ATTENTION: The program (picture and sound) on this cassette is protected by copyright. The cassette may only be shown privately. Any non-private reproduction (e.g. public performance, broadcast or other performance) and duplication (e.g. copying onto empty cassettes) is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright holder(s) specified below. Violations will be prosecuted under civil and criminal law. This cassette is an original cassette from CIC Taurus-Film Video GmbH and not an illegal copy. Any damage, change or reprinting of the title is punishable as a forgery of documents. © (YEAR) CIC TAURUS-FILM VIDEO GmbH, Unterföhring München}} |
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<center>{{Big|'''© (YEAR) CIC TAURUS-FILM VIDEO GmbH, Unterföhring München'''}}</center> |
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'''Technique:''' None. |
'''Technique:''' None. |
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<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|{{Font|Arial Black|illegale Kopie. Jede Beschädigung, Veränderung}}}}'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|{{Font|Arial Black|illegale Kopie. Jede Beschädigung, Veränderung}}}}'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|{{Font|Arial Black|oder Nachdruck des Titels ist als Urkundenfälschung strafbar.}}}}'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|{{Font|Arial Black|oder Nachdruck des Titels ist als Urkundenfälschung strafbar.}}}}'''}}</center> |
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⚫ | <center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|{{Font|Arial Black|© CIC VIDEO GmbH, Eschborn Ts.}}}}''''}}</center>|ATTENTION: The program (picture and sound) on this cassette is protected by copyright. The cassette may only be shown privately. Any non-private reproduction (e.g. public performance, broadcast or other performance) and duplication (e.g. copying onto empty cassettes) is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright holder(s) specified below. Violations will be prosecuted under civil and criminal law. This cassette is an original cassette from CIC VIDEO GmbH and not an illegal copy. Any damage, change or reprinting of the title is punishable as a forgery of documents. © CIC VIDEO GmbH, Eschborn Ts.}} |
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<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|{{Font|Arial Black|© CIC VIDEO GmbH, Eschborn Ts.}}}}''''}}</center> |
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'''Technique:''' The text scrolling. |
'''Technique:''' The text scrolling. |
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'''Warning:''' On a {{color|darkblue|dark blue}}-{{color|dodgerblue|sky blue}} gradient background, we see a semi-transparent {{color|darkmagenta|purple}} rectangle with a CIC Video logo pattern on it scrolling upwards. Sometimes, {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} and {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} strips with the same pattern move through the screen behind the rectangle. The rectangle has the following text on it: |
'''Warning:''' On a {{color|darkblue|dark blue}}-{{color|dodgerblue|sky blue}} gradient background, we see a semi-transparent {{color|darkmagenta|purple}} rectangle with a CIC Video logo pattern on it scrolling upwards. Sometimes, {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} and {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} strips with the same pattern move through the screen behind the rectangle. The rectangle has the following text on it: |
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<center>{{Big|''''ACHTUNG:'''}}</center> |
{{Tt|<center>{{Big|''''ACHTUNG:'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''Diese Kassette darf (auch)'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''Diese Kassette darf (auch)'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''vermietet werden.'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''vermietet werden.'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''ist als Urkundenfälschung strafbar.'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''ist als Urkundenfälschung strafbar.'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''© CIC VIDEO GmbH,'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''© CIC VIDEO GmbH,'''}}</center> |
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⚫ | <center>{{Big|'''Frankfurt/Main''''}}</center>|ATTENTION: This cassette may (also) be rented. The program (picture and sound) on this cassette is protected by copyright. The cassette may only be shown privately. Any non-private reproduction (e.g. public performance, broadcast or other performance, including in schools, universities and other educational institutions) and duplication (e.g. copying onto empty cassettes) is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright holder(s) specified below. Violations will be prosecuted under civil and criminal law. This cassette is an original cassette from CIC VIDEO GmbH and not an illegal copy. Any damage, change or reprinting of the title is punishable as a forgery of documents. © CIC VIDEO GmbH, Frankfurt/Main}} |
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<center>{{Big|'''Frankfurt/Main''''}}</center> |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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'''Warning:''' On the same aurora background as the then-current CIC Video logo, the following warning text scrolls up: |
'''Warning:''' On the same aurora background as the then-current CIC Video logo, the following warning text scrolls up: |
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<center>{{Big|''''ACHTUNG:'''}}</center> |
{{Tt|<center>{{Big|''''ACHTUNG:'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''Dies ist eine Kaufkassette.'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''Dies ist eine Kaufkassette.'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''Die Vermietung (zeitlich'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''Die Vermietung (zeitlich'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''Urkundenfälschung strafbar.'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''Urkundenfälschung strafbar.'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''© CIC VIDEO GmbH,'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''© CIC VIDEO GmbH,'''}}</center> |
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⚫ | <center>{{Big|'''Frankfurt/Main''''}}</center>|ATTENTION: This is a cassette for sale. Rental (temporary, direct or indirect transfer of use for commercial purposes) is excluded and violates copyright law. The program (picture and sound) on this cassette is protected by copyright. The cassette may only be shown privately. Any non-private reproduction (e.g. public performance, broadcast or other performance, including in schools, universities and other educational institutions) and duplication (e.g. copying onto empty cassettes) is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright holder(s) specified below. Violations will be prosecuted under civil and criminal law. This cassette is an original cassette from CIC VIDEO GmbH and not an illegal copy. Any damage, change or reprinting of the title is punishable as a forgery of documents. © CIC VIDEO GmbH, Frankfurt/Main}} |
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<center>{{Big|'''Frankfurt/Main''''}}</center> |
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'''Technique:''' The background and the text scrolling. |
'''Technique:''' The background and the text scrolling. |
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'''Warning:''' On a {{color|blue}} background, the following text scrolls up: |
'''Warning:''' On a {{color|blue}} background, the following text scrolls up: |
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<center>{{Big|''''{{color|#FFD900|AVISO}}'''}}</center> |
{{Tt|<center>{{Big|''''{{color|#FFD900|AVISO}}'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|O titular do direito autoral}}'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|O titular do direito autoral}}'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|da obra cinematográfica}}'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|da obra cinematográfica}}'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|5988 de 14.12.73 e arts.}}'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|5988 de 14.12.73 e arts.}}'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|184 e 186 do Código Penal}}'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|184 e 186 do Código Penal}}'''}}</center> |
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⚫ | <center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|(Lei 6895 de 17.12.80).}}''''}}</center>|NOTICE: The copyright holder of the cinematographic work contained in this videocassette, including its soundtrack, only authorized its private and domestic use. Without the prior and express authorization from the holder, any other forms of use are prohibited, such as: copying, editing, adding, reducing, displaying or broadcasting publicly, broadcasting or transmitting by radio broadcasting, cable or any other means of communication that already exists or may come to be created, as well as to exchange, lend, rent or practice any act of commercialization of direct or indirect profit. Violation of any of these exclusive rights of the holder will result in the sanctions provided for in Law 5988 of 12.14.73 and articles 184 and 186 of the Criminal Code (Law 6895 of 12.17.80).}} |
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<center>{{Big|'''{{color|#FFD900|(Lei 6895 de 17.12.80).}}''''}}</center> |
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'''Technique:''' The text scrolling up. |
'''Technique:''' The text scrolling up. |
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'''Warning:''' On a {{color|navy|dark blue}} background, we see two {{color|deeppink|hot pink}} lines with the following text between them: |
'''Warning:''' On a {{color|navy|dark blue}} background, we see two {{color|deeppink|hot pink}} lines with the following text between them: |
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<center>{{Big|'''El propietario del copyright ha licenciado el film (incluyendo su banda sonora) contenido en este videocassette sólo para su uso doméstico. Todos los demás derechos quedan reservados. Cualquier copia, edición o reducción, transformación, corrección, exhibición, alquiler, intercambio, contrato, préstamo, difusión, proyección simultánea en videos comunitarios y otras colectividades y/o emisión de exhibición y comunicación pública de este videocassette o de alguna parte del mismo, sin autorización expresa, están terminantemente prohibidas y la realización de cualquiera de estas actividades haría incurrir en responsabilidades legales y podria dar lugar a actuaciones penales.'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''{{tt|El propietario del copyright ha licenciado el film (incluyendo su banda sonora) contenido en este videocassette sólo para su uso doméstico. Todos los demás derechos quedan reservados. Cualquier copia, edición o reducción, transformación, corrección, exhibición, alquiler, intercambio, contrato, préstamo, difusión, proyección simultánea en videos comunitarios y otras colectividades y/o emisión de exhibición y comunicación pública de este videocassette o de alguna parte del mismo, sin autorización expresa, están terminantemente prohibidas y la realización de cualquiera de estas actividades haría incurrir en responsabilidades legales y podria dar lugar a actuaciones penales.|LEGAL NOTICE: ''The copyright owner has licensed the film (including its soundtrack) contained in this videocassette for domestic use only. All other rights are reserved. Any copy, edition or reduction, transformation, correction, exhibition, rental, exchange, contract, loan, diffusion, simultaneous projection in community videos and other communities and/or exhibition broadcast and public communication of this videocassette or of any part thereof, without express authorization, are strictly prohibited and the performance of any of these activities would incur legal responsibilities and could lead to criminal proceedings''.}}'''}}</center> |
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''LEGAL NOTICE: "The copyright owner has licensed the film (including its soundtrack) contained in this videocassette for domestic use only. All other rights are reserved. Any copy, edition or reduction, transformation, correction, exhibition, rental, exchange, contract, loan, diffusion, simultaneous projection in community videos and other communities and/or exhibition broadcast and public communication of this videocassette or of any part thereof, without express authorization, are strictly prohibited and the performance of any of these activities would incur legal responsibilities and could lead to criminal proceedings".'''}}</center> |
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'''Technique:''' None. |
'''Technique:''' None. |
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'''Warning:''' On a black-{{color|mediumblue|dark blue}} gradient starfield background, we see the word "{{color|red|AVISO LEGAL}}" in {{color|red}} with a {{color|lime|lime}} underline scroll up, along with the same text as the previous warning, but with the comma after "'''mismo'''" removed and a comma added after "'''prohibidas'''". |
'''Warning:''' On a black-{{color|mediumblue|dark blue}} gradient starfield background, we see the word "{{color|red|AVISO LEGAL}}" in {{color|red}} with a {{color|lime|lime}} underline scroll up, along with the same text as the previous warning, but with the comma after "'''mismo'''" removed and a comma added after "'''prohibidas'''". |
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'''Translation (Early Variant):''' <center>{{Big|'''LEGAL NOTICE - "The copyright owner has licensed the film (including its soundtrack) contained in this video cassette only for domestic use with an express prohibition of its use by COMMUNITY VIDEOS. All other rights are reserved. Any copy, edition, addition or reduction, correction, exhibition, rental, exchange, contract, loan, diffusion, and/or broadcast of public exhibitions of this videocassette or any part of it without express authorization, are strictly prohibited and the realization of any of these activities would incur legal liability and could lead to criminal proceedings.".'''}}</center> |
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'''Variant:''' An early variant features the following text: |
'''Variant:''' An early variant features the following text: |
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<center>{{Big|'''"El propietario del copyright ha licenciado el film (incluyendo su banda sonora) contenido en esta videocasete solo para su uso doméstico con prohibición expresa de su utilización por VIDEOS COMUNITARIOS. Todos los demás derechos quedan reservados. Cualquier copia, edición, adición o reducción, corrección, exhibición, alquiler, intercambio, contrato, prestamo, difusión, y/o emisión de exhibiciónes públicas de esta videocasete o de alguna parte de la misma sin autorización expresa, están terminantemente prohibidos y la realización de cualquiera de estas actividades haria incurrir en responsabilidades legales y podria dar lugar a actuaciones penales".'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''{{tt|"El propietario del copyright ha licenciado el film (incluyendo su banda sonora) contenido en esta videocasete solo para su uso doméstico con prohibición expresa de su utilización por VIDEOS COMUNITARIOS. Todos los demás derechos quedan reservados. Cualquier copia, edición, adición o reducción, corrección, exhibición, alquiler, intercambio, contrato, prestamo, difusión, y/o emisión de exhibiciónes públicas de esta videocasete o de alguna parte de la misma sin autorización expresa, están terminantemente prohibidos y la realización de cualquiera de estas actividades haria incurrir en responsabilidades legales y podria dar lugar a actuaciones penales".|LEGAL NOTICE - ''The copyright owner has licensed the film (including its soundtrack) contained in this video cassette only for domestic use with an express prohibition of its use by COMMUNITY VIDEOS. All other rights are reserved. Any copy, edition, addition or reduction, correction, exhibition, rental, exchange, contract, loan, diffusion, and/or broadcast of public exhibitions of this videocassette or any part of it without express authorization, are strictly prohibited and the realization of any of these activities would incur legal liability and could lead to criminal proceedings.''}}'''}}</center> |
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'''Technique:''' The text scrolling up. |
'''Technique:''' The text scrolling up. |
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'''Warning:''' Same as the 1981-1989 UK Warning, except the CIC Video logo is removed and the warning text is in European French: |
'''Warning:''' Same as the 1981-1989 UK Warning, except the CIC Video logo is removed and the warning text is in European French: |
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<center>{{Big|'''"Avertissement:'''}}</center> |
{{Tt|<center>{{Big|'''"Avertissement:'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''L'utilisation de l'oeuvre cinématographique et de la bande sonore'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''L'utilisation de l'oeuvre cinématographique et de la bande sonore'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''incorporées dans cette vidéo cassette est strictement réservée'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''incorporées dans cette vidéo cassette est strictement réservée'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''l'oeuvre cinématographique ou de la bande sonore contenue'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''l'oeuvre cinématographique ou de la bande sonore contenue'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''dans cette vidéo cassette, sont formeilement interdits et'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''dans cette vidéo cassette, sont formeilement interdits et'''}}</center> |
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⚫ | <center>{{Big|'''passibles de poursuites judiciaires."'''}}</center>|''Warning: The use of the cinematographic work and the soundtrack incorporated in this video cassette is strictly reserved for personal use in the family and private environment. All other rights are reserved. Any reproduction, editing, cutting, addition, rental, loan, exchange, public performance, broadcast by wave or cable, and generally any use not in accordance with the normal use in the family and private environment of all or part of the cinematographic work or the soundtrack contained in this video cassette, are formally prohibited and liable to legal proceedings.''}} |
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<center>{{Big|'''passibles de poursuites judiciaires."'''}}</center> |
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'''Technique:''' None. |
'''Technique:''' None. |
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'''Warning:''' On a black-{{color|mediumblue|dark blue}} gradient starfield background, we see the following text scroll up: |
'''Warning:''' On a black-{{color|mediumblue|dark blue}} gradient starfield background, we see the following text scroll up: |
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<center>{{Big|''''<u>FIGYELEM!!</u>'''}}</center> |
{{tt|<center>{{Big|''''<u>FIGYELEM!!</u>'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''A SZERZŐI JOG TULAJDONOSA AZ EZEN'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''A SZERZŐI JOG TULAJDONOSA AZ EZEN'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''A VIDEO KAZETTAN LEVÓ FILMET'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''A VIDEO KAZETTAN LEVÓ FILMET'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''A FENT FELSOROLT TEVEKENYSEGET FOLYTATO'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''A FENT FELSOROLT TEVEKENYSEGET FOLYTATO'''}}</center> |
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<center>{{Big|'''SZEMELY ELLEN POLGARI PET INDITHATOS'''}}</center> |
<center>{{Big|'''SZEMELY ELLEN POLGARI PET INDITHATOS'''}}</center> |
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⚫ | <center>{{Big|'''VELE SZEMBEN BÜNTETÓ ELJARAS KEZDEMENYEZHETÓ.''''}}</center>|NOTICE: THE FILM CONTAINED IN THIS VIDEOCASSETTE, (SOUNDTRACK INCLUDED), HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR HOME USE ONLY. ALL OTHER RIGHTS ARE RESERVED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER. THE DEFINITION OF "''HOME USE''" EXCLUDES THE SCREENING OF THIS VIDEOCASSETTE IN PLACES SUCH AS: CLUBS, COMMUNITIES, HOSPITALS, HOTELS, MEANS OF TRANSPORT, PRISONS AND SCHOOLS. ANY UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, PERFORMANCE, LEASE, EXCHANGE, RENT, LOAN, PUBLIC REPRESENTATION, DISSEMINATION, AND TRANSMISSION OF THIS VIDEOCASSETTE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND MAY GIVE RISE TO CIVIL LIABILITY AND CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.}} |
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<center>{{Big|'''VELE SZEMBEN BÜNTETÓ ELJARAS KEZDEMENYEZHETÓ.''''}}</center> |
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'''Technique:''' The text scrolling up. |
'''Technique:''' The text scrolling up. |
Revision as of 22:29, 14 January 2023
British/Australian Warning Screens
1st Warning (January 1981-1989)
Warning: On a powder blue background, the word "WARNING" in a large white font appears at the top, and the CIC Video logo does so at the bottom. Between them is white warning text scrolling upward.
Variants:
- There is an early version without the chain on the "I".
- On pre-1986 releases, the warning text does not scroll and the text is different.
- The words "Not for sale or hire in Australia and New Zealand" were not present until 1987. The variant without those exact words can be seen 1986 printings of Back to the Future (Universal) and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Paramount).
Technique: The scrolling of the text, on post-1986 releases of course.
Music/Sounds: None. However, some releases such as the LaserDisc release of Jaws use the music from the 1978 Discovision logo.
Availability: Seen on CIC Video releases of the era. There is evidence to suggest that CIC's first release of a Universal film was that of Jaws and its first release of a Paramount film was that of Saturday Night Fever; this would mean that the warning debuted on original pressings of both films. (Universal releases from CIC ran in a sequence beginning with 1001 and Paramount releases from CIC ran in a sequence beginning with 2001.) One of the last releases with this warning was the 1989 VHS of Biloxi Blues.
2nd Warning (1988-1991)
Warning: On a black-dark blue gradient starfield background, "WARNING" fades in at the top in white. Below it, generic warning text (also in white) scrolls upward.
Variant: On Australian releases, different warning text scrolls up with the word "WARNING". Later releases have a different font.
Technique: The scrolling of the text.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on CIC Video releases of the era.
3rd Warning (1991-1997)
Warning:
- Opening: On a black/blue gradient background, we see the word "WARNING", along with the following text, which is in Times New Roman:
- Closing: Over the same background, the warning text is longer and scrolls upward, reading:
Variants:
- Post-1994 releases use a plain different font called Helvetica.
- On Australian VHS releases, the word "WARNING" may not be underlined.
- Before 1994, it segues to the 1991 CIC Video logo.
Technique: None in the regular version, the scrolling in the alternative scrolling variant.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on CIC Video releases of the era.
4th Warning (1996-2001)
Warning:
- Opening: On the same aurora background as the era's CIC Video logo, we see the underlined word "WARNING" and the generic warning text in a white Russell Square Regular font. Behind it is a faded "CIC" in its familiar font.
- Closing: Against the same background with the faded CIC, the same longer set of warning text from the previous warnings scrolls up. When the text is finished scrolling upward, the background stays on for 2 additional seconds before the warning fades out.
Variants:
- On early DreamWorks Home Entertainment releases, technically under the CIC label, the faded CIC was removed and the text has darker shadows. It was reused, however, when Paramount Home Entertainment used it internationally from late 1999-early 2001.
- At the end of early DreamWorks Home Entertainment releases, the same longer set of warning text scrolls up as before, but scaled slightly, has minor spelling and grammar, and before the last paragraph of the warning text finishes scrolling upward, the background fades out early with it slightly. This was likely used as a prototype version.
- At the end of later DreamWorks and Paramount Home Entertainment releases, it's the same as before, but the typos are fixed and it finishes scrolling upwards before the background fades out.
- On time coded tapes, the opening warning is different. It starts off as the faded CIC zooms in to the center of the viewer's screen (in style of the 1996-1999 logo). Then, the different warning text scrolls up in a Univers Condensed font.
Technique: The aurora background.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on 1996-1999 CIC Video releases and remained on international Paramount releases until 2001.
Japanese Warning Screens
1st Warning (1980's–1990's)
Warning: Same as the Paramount US warning ("Acid Trip"), except the warning text is in Japanese.
Technique: Same as the Paramount US warning.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Extremely rare.
2nd Warning (1990's)
Warning: On a light blue background, we see the following text:
Technique: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on Japanese VHD disc releases at the time.
3rd Warning (1994-2000)
Warning: On a black-blue gradient background, the following text appears:
The text then fades out to make room for the following text:
Technique: The text fading.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on Japanese tapes at the time, such as The Rugrats Movie (ラグラッツ・ムービー).
German Warning Screens
1st Warning (1982?-Late 1980's?)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:
Technique: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on early German VHS releases.
2nd Warning (Late 1980's?-Early 1990's)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text scroll upwards in yellow color:
Technique: The text scrolling.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on German VHS releases at the time, such as releases in the "Hollywood Collection" label.
3rd Warning (Early 1990's-1997)
Warning: On a dark blue-sky blue gradient background, we see a semi-transparent purple rectangle with a CIC Video logo pattern on it scrolling upwards. Sometimes, blue and yellow strips with the same pattern move through the screen behind the rectangle. The rectangle has the following text on it:
Variants:
- Sometimes the text is arranged differently and/or in a different font.
- The copyright occasionally includes the tape's release year and/or abbreviates "Main" to "M.".
- Black-and-white tapes have the warning in black and white.
Technique: The rectangles.
Music/Sounds: None.
Music/Sounds Variant: At least one tape including an animated kids movie uses an upbeat synth theme.
Availability: Found on German VHS releases at the time, such as The Indian in the Cupboard.
4th Warning (1997-1999)
Warning: On the same aurora background as the then-current CIC Video logo, the following warning text scrolls up:
Technique: The background and the text scrolling.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Seen on later German VHS releases from CIC Video such as Small Soldiers.
Brazilian Warning Screens
1st Warning (Late 1980's?-Early 1990's)
Warning: On a blue background, the following text scrolls up:
Technique: The text scrolling up.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on early Brazilian VHS releases.
2nd Warning (Early 1990's-1995?)
Warning: On a blue background, the following text appears:
The text is then replaced by the following text:
The text is, in turn, replaced by the following:
The following text replaces the text:
Technique: The text transitions.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on Brazilian VHS releases of the time.
3rd Warning (1995?-2000?)
Warning: Same as the previous warning, but the text is in a different font.
Technique: Same as the previous warning
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on a Brazilian VHS of Balto.
Argentine Warning Screens
(1980's-1990's)
Same as the Argentina Video Home warnings at the time.
Spanish Warning Screens
1st Warning (1980's-1989?)
Warning: On a dark blue background, we see two hot pink lines with the following text between them:
Technique: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on European Spanish tapes of the time.
2nd Warning (1989?-1990s)
Warning: On a black-dark blue gradient starfield background, we see the word "AVISO LEGAL" in red with a lime underline scroll up, along with the same text as the previous warning, but with the comma after "mismo" removed and a comma added after "prohibidas".
Variant: An early variant features the following text:
Technique: The text scrolling up.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on European Spanish tapes of the time.
Mexican Warning Screens
(1980's-1990's)
Same as the VideoVisa warnings at the time.
French Warning Screens
1st Warning (1981-1989)
Warning: Same as the 1981-1989 UK Warning, except the CIC Video logo is removed and the warning text is in European French:
Technique: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on European French CIC Universal/Paramount VHS releases until 1989.
2nd Warning (1988-1992)
Warning: On a black-dark blue gradient starfield background, the following text in a computerized font scrolls upward:
L'utilisation de l'oeuvre
cinématographique et de
la bande sonore incorporées
dans cette vidéo cassette
est strictement réservée à
un usage personnel dans le
cadre familial et privé.
Tous les autres droits sont
réservés.
Toute reproduction, montage,
coupure, addition, toute location,
prêt, échange,
représentation publique,
diffusion par onde ou par
cable, et en général tout
usage non conforme à
l'utilisation normale dans
le cadre familial et privé
de tout ou partie de l'oeuvre
cinématographique ou de la
bande sonore contenue dans
cette vidéo cassette, sont
formeilement interdits et
passibles de poursuites
judiciaires."
Technique: The scrolling of the text.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on European French CIC Universal/Paramount VHS releases right up until 1992.
3rd Warning (1991-2003)
Warning: On a blue-black gradient background, the word "AVERTISSEMENT" in white slides from the left and a white line slides up. Below it, the following text scrolls upward in Optima Font:
cinématographique et
de la bande sonore incorporées
dans cette vidéo cassette
est strictement réservée
á un usage personnel dans
le cadre familial et privé.
Tous les autres droits sont réservés.
Toute reproduction, montage,
coupure, addition, toute location,
prêt, échange,
représentation publique,
diffusion par onde ou par cable,
et en général tout usage
non conforme à l'utilisation
normale dans le cadre familial
et privé de tout ou partie
de l'oeuvre cinématographique
ou de la bande sonore contenue
dans cette vidéo cassette,
sont formeilement interdits et
passibles de poursuites judiciaires."
est exclusivement destinée
à l'usage privé dans le cadre
du cercle de famille.
Toute autre utilisation,
notamment reproduction,
même partielle, prêt, échange,
communication au public sous
quelque forme que ce soit
(répresentation publique,
télédiffusion) est interdite,
sous peine de poursuites judiciaires."
Variants:
- Some tapes have the background color order reversed.
- Later tapes have the same as the second version of the warning text in different font, but "EDV 14" is added.
Technique: The word "AVERTISSEMENT" sliding from the left, the white line sliding up, and the text scrolling up.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on European French CIC Universal/Paramount VHS releases until 2003.
Italian Warning Screens
1st Warning (Late 1980's-1990's)
Warning: On a blue background, the following text scrolls up:
Technique: The text scrolling up.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on early Italian VHS releases.
2nd Warning (1990s)
Warning: On a black-dark blue gradient starfield background, we see the word "AVVISO" with a red underline scroll up, along with the following text:
Technique: The text scrolling up.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on Italian tapes of the time.
Dutch/Belgian Warning Screens
(1980's-1990's)
Same as the BAF Video warnings at the time.
Chilean Warning Screens
(Late 1980's?-1990's)
Warning: On a blue background, the following text scrolls up:
Technique: The text scrolling up.
Music/Sounds: None or an excerpt of "Child's Anthem" by Toto.
Availability: Found on Chilean VHS releases distributed by Video Chile.
Portuguese Warning Screens
(1989?-1990's)
Same as the Edivideo warning at the time.
(1996)
Warning: On a black/blue gradient background, we see the following text:
The text fades out to make room for the following text:
The text, in turn, fades out to make room for the following:
Translation:
- Swedish:
'WARNING: This Videocassette's program content is protected under the Copyright Act. All rights to the program content are held by Cinema International Corporation Sweden AB. This cassette is for home video use only. Any other display is not allowed. All copying, even for private use, is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use undermines liability and can also result in other legal actions such as prosecution. Responsible publisher: Ulf Rennstam' - Danish:
'WARNING: This video is only allowed in private homes. All other rights belong to CIC VIDEO I / S. Any other exploitation of this video or any part thereof (text, audio or image) in the form of copying, editing, selling, renting, borrowing or any other form is STRICTLY PROHIBITED! In addition, it is prohibited to show the film for public viewing for or without consideration. Also, all transmission, performance via cable or otherwise is prohibited.The cassette may only be rented if it appears on the cassette's label. Violation will result in punishment, liability and prosecution.' - Norwegian:
'WARNING: This movie is for private use only and cannot be viewed, transmitted, or otherwise transmitted. Any exceptions appear on the label of the cartridge. All copying, even for private use, is prohibited. The cassette can also not be lent, forwarded or handed over, and it must be returned at the agreed time. BUSINESS DRIVING WARNING: The right to lease this cassette is held by CIC VIDEO NORWAY ANS and cannot be transferred. If it is stated on the cover and cassette that this is a film for sale, it cannot be rented out.'
Technique: The text fading.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on Scandinavian tapes of the time, such as the Norwegian VHS of Babe.
South Korean Warning Screens
(1990's)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the word "경고" in a large white font at the top, and the CIC Video logo at the bottom. Between them, the following text scrolls up:
Technique: The scrolling of the text.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on Korean VHS releases at the time, such as Writer’s Block.
Colombian Warning Screens
(1980's-1990's)
Same as the Kyron Home Video warning at the time.
Polish Warning Screens
(1990's)
Same as the ITI Home Video warning at the time.
Czech Warning Screens
(1990's)
Same as the Hollywood Classic Entertainment warning screens at the time.
Russian Warning Screens
(Late 1990's)
Same as the Premier Multimedia warning screen.
Finnish Warning Screens
(1990's)
Same as the Finnkino warning screen.
Hungarian Warning Screens
(1990's)
Warning: On a black-dark blue gradient starfield background, we see the following text scroll up:
Technique: The text scrolling up.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on Hungarian CIC Video releases distributed by Dunafilm.
Bulgarian Warning Screens
1st Warning (Mid 1990's)
Warning: We fade in on the black-dark blue gradient starfield background. After a second, the first block of warning text appears via horizontal bars effect:
Притежателаят на авторските
права е лицензирал филма
записан върху тази видеокасета
(включително музиката към него)
само за домашно видео.
Всички останали права
върху продукта са запазени.
Then after eight seconds, it transitions to the second block of warning text via box out effect:
ДОМАШНО ВИДЕО
изключва използването
на тази видеокасета в
клубове, барове, болници,
хотели, училища и други
обществети места.
Then after eight seconds, it transitions to the third block of warning text via box out effect:
разпространението,
прожекциите или излъчването
(по ефир или кабел)
на тази видеокасета
или части от нея,
са незаконни.
Then after eight seconds, it transitions to the last block of warning text via box out effect:
доведат до наказания съгласно
Закона за авторското право
и до криминално преследване
посредством всички
закони стресдва.
Then after eight seconds, the last block of warning text disappears via horizontal bars effect, and segues to the era's CIC Video logo.
Technique: The transitions via horizontal bars and box out effects.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on Bulgarian CIC Video releases distributed by Alexandra Video.
2nd Warning (Mid-Late 1990's)
Warning: We fade in on a black-dark blue gradient starfield background. After a second, we see the word "ВНИМАНИЕ" fade in on the top of the screen. The following text then scrolls up:
Once the text finishes scrolling, the contact information appears via wiping effect:
Technique: The fading of "ВНИМАНИЕ", the scrolling of the warning text, and the wiping effect of the contact information.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Same as above.
- Warning screens
- Paramount Global
- Universal
- Comcast
- British warning screens
- Australian warning screens
- Japanese warning screens
- German warning screens
- Brazilian warning screens
- Argentine warning screens
- Spanish warning screens
- Mexican warning screens
- French warning screens
- Italian warning screens
- Dutch warning screens
- Chilean warning screens
- Portuguese warning screens
- Swedish warning screens
- Belgian warning screens
- Norwegian warning screens
- Danish warning screens
- South Korean warning screens
- Colombian warning screens
- Polish warning screens
- Czech warning screens
- Russian warning screens
- Finnish warning screens
- Hungarian warning screens
- Bulgarian warning screens