Chiodo Bros. Productions, Inc.

From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum


Background

Chiodo Bros. Productions, Inc. is a stop motion animation, puppet and special effects studio founded by brothers Stephen, Charles and Edward Chiodo in 1982. Their best-known works were for working on films like Pee-wee's Big Adventure and Elf (2003). They also made their own productions like Killer Klowns from Outer Space (the company's most famous production) and the Netflix Christmas special Alien Xmas (which was based on a book co-created by Stephen Chiodo). They did not have a logo until The Crayon Box premiered on September 26, 1997.

1st Logo (September 13, 1997-June 13, 1998)


Visuals: A spotlight is shown on a black background. Inside the spotlight, there is a silhouette of a stylized clown with his arms outstretched, and four balls above him, as if he's juggling them. Below, there are the following words:

CHIODO BROS.
PRODUCTIONS, INC.

Technique: A still image.

Audio: The ending theme of the show

Availability: Seen on The Crayon Box.

2nd Logo (November 20, 2020)


Visuals: A modified version of the logo from before appears on a black background. The spotlight is now a white circle, the clown is only juggling three balls (two more are in his hands), and the company name is in a different font, colored white.

Technique: 2D animation.

Audio: A chime that leads into a funny circus theme played with an accordion.

Availability: Seen on Alien Xmas.

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