CIC Video/Warning Screens

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).

FX/SFX: The scrolling of the text, on post-1986 releases of course.

Music/Sounds: None.

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.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (1986-1991)

Warning: On the same space background as the 1986-1991 CIC Video logo, "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.

FX/SFX: The scrolling of the text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on CIC Video releases of the era.

Editor's Note: None.

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:

The copyright owner has licensed this video recording for home use only. All other rights are reserved. For further details please refer to the end of the programme.

• Closing: Over the same background, the warning text is longer and scrolls upward, reading:

WARNING The copyright owner has licensed the film (including its soundtrack) recorded on this video recording for home use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this video recording at locations such as clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorised copying, editing, exhibition, sale, rental, lending or any other kinds of trading, public performance or transmission by air, cable or otherwise of this video recording or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and any such action establishes liability for civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution. Not for sale or hire in Australia/New Zealand.

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.

FX/SFX: None in the regular version, the scrolling in the alternative scrolling variant.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on CIC Video releases of the era.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Warning (1997-2001)

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 1997-2000 logo). Then, the different warning text scrolls up in a Univers Condensed font.

FX/SFX: The aurora background.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on 1997-2000 CIC Video releases and remained on international Paramount releases until 2001.

Editor's Note: None.

Japanese Warning Screens

(1990's-2000)

Warning: On a blue background, the following text appears:

このビデオカセットに収録 されている映像及び音声の 使用は、家庭内での利用を目的 とする販売及びレンタルに 限って許諾されています。

The text then fades out to make room for the following text:

'このビデオカセット又はそ の一部分でも複製変更、又 は これを使用した上映、上演、 有線放送及び放送は法律 により固く禁止されています。' Translation: The use of the video and audio recorded on this video cassette is licensed only for sales and rental intended for home use. Reproduction, performance, cable broadcasting and broadcasting of this videocassette or a part of it, which is reproduced or changed, is strictly prohibited by law.

FX/SFX: 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).

Editor's Note: None.

German Warning Screens

(1998)

Warning: On a similar aurora background to that of the then-current CIC Video logo, the following German warning text scrolls up:

'ACHTUNG: Diese Kassette darf (auch) vermietet werden. Das Programm (Bild und Ton) auf dieser Kassette ist urheberrechtlich geschützt. Die Kassette darf nur privat vorgeführt werden. Jede nicht private Wiedergabe (z.B. öffentliche Vorführung, Sendung oder sonstige Darbietung, auch in Schulen, Universitäten und sonstigen Bildungseinrichtungen) und Vervielfältigung (z.B. Überspielen auf Leerkassetten) ist ohne vorherige schriftliche Genehmigung des (der) unten bezeichneten Urheberrechtsinhaber(s) untersagt. Zuwiderhandlungen werden zivil- und strafrechtlich verfolgt. Bei dieser Kassette handelt es sich um eine Original-kassette der Firma Dreamworks SKG und nicht um eine illegale Kopie. Jede Beschädigung, Veränderung oder Nachdruck des Titels ist als Urkundenfälschung strafbar.' Translation: 'WARNING: This cassette can (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 demonstration, broadcast or other performance, also in schools, universities and other educational institutions) and duplication (e.g. dubbing on blank tapes) is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright owner(s) listed below. Violations will be prosecuted under civil and criminal law. This cassette is an original cassette from Dreamworks SKG and not an illegal copy. Any damage, change or reprint of the title is punishable as a forgery.'

FX/SFX: The background and the text scrolling.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: This was found on a German VHS of Deep Impact.

Editor's Note: None.

Brazilian Warning Screens

1st Warning (Late 1980's?-Early 1990's)

Warning: On a blue background, the following text scrolls up:

'AVISO O titular do direito autoral da obra cinematográfica incluindo sua trilha sonora, contida neste videocassete, somente autorizou seu uso privado e doméstico. Sem a prévia e expressa autorização do titular, estão proibidas quaisquer outras forma de utilização, tais como: copiar, editar, adicionar, reduzir, exibir ou difundir publicamente, emitir ou transmitir por radiodifusão, cabo ou qualquer outro meio de comunicação já existente ou que venha a ser criado, bem como trocar, emprestar, alugar ou praticar qualquer ato de comercialização de lucro direto ou indireto. A violação a qualquer destes direitos exclusivos do titular, acarretará as sanções previstas na Lei 5988 de 14.12.73 e arts. 184 e 186 do Código Penal (Lei 6895 de 17.12.80).' Translation: 'NOTICE: The copyright holder of the cinematographic work contained in this videotape, 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).'

FX/SFX: The text cutting.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on early Brazilian VHS releases.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (Early 1990's-1995?)

Warning: On a blue background, the following text appears:

'AVISO: O titular do direito autoral da obra cinematográfica contida neste videocassete, incluindo sua trilha sonora, somente autorizou seu uso privado e doméstico.

The text is then replaced by the following text:

Sem prévia e expressa autorização do titular, estão proibidas quaisquer outras formas e utilização, tais como copiar, editar, adicionar, reduzir, exibir ou difundir publicamente, emitir ou transmitir por

The text is, in turn, replaced by the following:

radiodifusão, cabo ou qualquer outro meio de comunicação já existente ou que venha a ser criado, bem como trocar, emprestar, alugar ou praticar qualquer ato de comercialização de lucro direto ou indireto.

The following text replaces the text:

A violação a quaisquer desses direitos exclusivos do titular, acarretará as sanções previstas na Lei 5988, de 14/12/73 e artigos 184 e 186 do código penal (Lei 6895 de 17/12/80).' Translation: 'NOTICE: The copyright holder of the cinematographic work contained in this VCR, including its soundtrack, only authorized its private and domestic use. Without prior and express authorization from the holder, any other forms and use, such as copying, editing, adding, reducing, displaying or broadcasting publicly, broadcasting or transmitting by radio, cable or any other means of communication that already exist or are to be created, are prohibited, as well as exchanging, loaning, renting or practicing 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 penal code (Law 6895 of 12/17/80).'

FX/SFX: The text transitions.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on a Brazilian VHS of Balto.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (1995?-2000?)

Warning: Same as the previous warning, but the text is in a different font.

Translation: 'NOTICE: The copyright holder of the cinematographic work contained in this VCR, including its soundtrack, only authorized its private and domestic use. Without prior and express authorization from the holder, any other forms and use, such as copying, editing, adding, reducing, displaying or broadcasting publicly, broadcasting or transmitting by radio, cable or any other means of communication that already exist or are to be created, are prohibited, as well as exchanging, loaning, renting or practicing 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 penal code (Law 6895 of 12/17/80).'

FX/SFX: Same as the previous warning

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Found on a Brazilian VHS of Balto.

Editor's Note: None.

Argentine Warning Screens

(1980's-1990's)

Same as the Argentina Video Home warnings at the time.

Spanish Warnings

(1990's)

Warning: On the same space background as the 1986 CIC Video logo, we see the word "AVISO LEGAL" in {[Font color with a lime underline scroll up, along with the following text:

"El propietario del copyright ha licenciado el film (incluyendo 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". Translation: 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".

FX/SFX: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Spanish tapes of the time.

Editor's Note: None.

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 French:

"Avertissement: L'utilisation de l'oeuvre 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." Translation: "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."

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on French CIC Universal/Paramount VHS releases.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (1989-1991)

Warning: On the same space background as the 1986 CIC Video logo, the same warning text as the previous warning screen scrolls upward.

FX/SFX: The scrolling of the text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on French CIC Universal/Paramount VHS releases.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Warning (1991-2000)

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 same warning text as the previous two warning screens scrolls upward.

Variants:

• Some tapes have the background color order reversed.
• Certain tapes have the following text:

"L'oeuvre fixée sur ce support 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." Variant Translation: "The work fixed on this support is exclusively intended for the private use within the framework of the family circle. Any other use, in particular reproduction, even partial, loan, exchange, communication to the public in any form whatsoever (public representation, television broadcasting) is prohibited, under penalty of legal proceedings."

FX/SFX: The word "AVERTISSEMENT" slides from the left, the white line slides up, and the text scrolls up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on French CIC Universal/Paramount VHS releases.

Editor's Note: None.

Italian Warning Screens

(1990's)

Warning: On the same space background as the 1986 CIC Video logo, we see the word "AVVISO" with a red underline scroll up, along with the following text:

'IL TITOLARE DEI DIRITTI D'AUTORE, (COLONNA SONORA COMPRESA), HA CONCESSO IL FILM CONTENUTO IN QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA ESCLUSIVAMENTE PER USO DOMESTICO. TUTTI GLI ALTRI DIRITTI SONO RISERVATI. LA DEFINIZIONE DI "USO DOMESTICO" ESCLUDE LA PROIEZIONE DI QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA IN LUOGHI QUALI: CIRCOLI, COMUNITA', OSPEDALI, ALBERGHI, MEZZI DE TRASPORTO, PRIGIONI E SCUOLE. QUALSIASI RIPRODUZIONE, PUBBLICAZIONE, ESECUZIONE, LOCAZIONE, PERMUTA, AFFITTO, PRESTITO, PUBBLICA RAPPRESENTAZIONE, DIFFUSIONE, E TRASMISSIONE NON AUTORIZZATA DI QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA E' TASSIVAMENTE PROIBITA E PUO' DAR LUOGO A RESPONSABILITA' IN SEDE CIVILE E ESSERE PERSEGUITA PENALMENTE.' Translation: 'NOTICE: THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER, (SOUNDTRACK INCLUDED), HAS GRANTED THE FILM CONTAINED IN THIS VIDEOTAPE FOR HOME USE ONLY. ALL OTHER RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. THE DEFINITION OF "HOME USE" EXCLUDES THE SCREENING OF THIS VIDEOTAPE 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.'

FX/SFX: The text scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Italian tapes of the time.

Editor's Note: None.

Dutch/Belgian Warning Screens

(1990's)

Same as the BAF Video warnings at the time.

Scandinavian Warning Screens

(1990's)

Warning: On a black/blue gradient background, we see the following text:

'VARNING Denna Videokassetts programinnehåll skyddas enligt upphovsrättslagen. Samtliga rättigheter till programinnehållet innehas av Cinema International Corporation Sweden AB Denna kassett är endast avsedd för hemvideobruk. All annan visning är ottilåten. All kopiering även för privat bruk är strängt förbjuden. Ottilåten användning grundar erstättningsskyldighet' och kan även medföra andra rättsliga åtgärder liksom åtal. Ansvarig utgivare: Ulf Rennstam

The text fades out to make room for the following text:

'ADVARSEL Det er kun tilladt at fremvise denne videofilm i private hjem. Alle andre rettigheder tilhører CIC VIDEO I/S. Enhver anden udnyttelse af denne videofilm eller del heraf (tekst, lyd eller billede) i form af kopiering, redigering, salg, leje, lån eller anden form er STRENGT FORBUDT! Derudover er det forbudt at vise filmen til offentlig forevisning mod eller uden vederlag. Ligeledes er al transmittering, fremføring via kabel eller på anden måde forbudt. Kassetten må kun udlejes, hvis det fremgår af kassettens label. Overtrædelse vil medføre straf, erstatningspligt og retsforfølgelse.'

The text, in turn, fades out to make room for the following:

'ADVARSEL Denne film er kun tillatt for privat bruk, og kan ikke vises, overlates, eller på annen måte omsettes. Eventuelle unntak fremgår av etikett på kassetten. All kopiering, selv for privat bruk, er forbudt. Kassetten kan heller ikke lånes ut, viderutleies eller overlates, samt at den skal tilbakeleveres til avtalt tidspunkt. ADVARSEL TIL FORRETNINGSDRIVENDE: Utleieretten til denne kassetten innehas av CIC VIDEO NORWAY ANS og kan ikke overdras. Dersom det fremgår på cover og kassett at dette er en kjøpefilm kan den ikke videreutleies.'

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.'

FX/SFX: The text fading.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Scandinavian tapes of the time, such as the Norwegian VHS of Babe.

Editor's Note: None.