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=== Background === |
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Global Television Network (more commonly called Global) is an English-language privately owned TV network in Canada, which was a subsidiary of Canwest. Beginning in 1974 as a regional television system serving Southern Ontario, the network gradually expanded its national reach in the subsequent decades, and currently has 11 owned-and-operated stations in the country. Following Canwest's bankruptcy in late 2009, [[Shaw Media (Canada)|Shaw Communications]] took over Canwest's broadcasting assets on October 27, 2010. 6 years later, Shaw Media was acquired by [[Corus Entertainment (Canada)|Corus Entertainment]]. |
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=== 1st Logo (1976-1997) === |
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(1976-1997) |
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Global Networks (1993)CanWest Global (1996)Global Television |
Global Networks (1993)CanWest Global (1996)Global Television |
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=== 2nd Logo (1997-2006) === |
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(1997-2006) |
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Global (2003) |
Global (2003) |
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{{YouTube|id=h1uBmH2S13M}} |
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Nickname: "The Canwest Crescent" |
'''Nickname:''' "The Canwest Crescent" |
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Logo: On a black background, we see a glowing red planet that darkens into a crescent shape. Then, "Global", in white Frutiger, fades in above the crescent, and the byline "A CANWEST COMPANY", in the same typeface, fades in below it. |
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a glowing {{Font color|red|red}} planet that darkens into a crescent shape. Then, "'''{{Font|Frutiger|Global}}'''", in white Frutiger, fades in above the crescent, and the byline "'''{{Font|Frutiger|A CANWEST COMPANY}}'''", in the same typeface, fades in below it. |
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FX/SFX: The globe turning into a crescent, the fading in of the text. |
'''FX/SFX:''' The globe turning into a crescent, the fading in of the text. |
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Music/Sounds: A techno theme followed by a whoosh (which are usually cut out) then a short six-note fanfare, which was the Global network's theme song of the era, or the end theme of the show. This logo was also used as an ID and it uses a completely different piano theme. |
'''Music/Sounds:''' A techno theme followed by a whoosh (which are usually cut out) then a short six-note fanfare, which was the Global network's theme song of the era, or the end theme of the show. This logo was also used as an ID and it uses a completely different piano theme. |
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Availability: Seen on various shows, most notably Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda (two last seasons), Mutant X, and Popular Mechanics For Kids. |
'''Availability:''' Seen on various shows, most notably Gene Roddenberry's ''Andromeda'' (two last seasons), ''Mutant X'', and ''Popular Mechanics For Kids''. |
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Editor's Note: None. |
'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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3rd Logo |
=== 3rd Logo (2006-2010?) === |
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Global Television (2007) |
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Nickname: "The Ribbon" |
'''Nickname:''' "The Ribbon" |
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Logo: On a complicated background, we see black word "Global" next to |
'''Logo:''' On a complicated background, we see the black word "'''Global'''" next to a {{Font color|red|red}} folded ribbon, or a 90-degree turned check-sign. Below, there is a copyright byline, reading: |
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Global Television, |
<center>'''Global Television,'''</center> |
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a division of CanWest MediaWorks Inc. |
<center>'''a division of CanWest MediaWorks Inc.'''</center> |
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FX/SFX: None. |
'''FX/SFX:''' None. |
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Music/Sounds: The ending theme of the show. |
'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the show. |
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Availability: No longer current. Was seen on original programming until CanWest became Shaw Media. |
'''Availability:''' No longer current. Was seen on original programming until CanWest became Shaw Media. |
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Editor's Note: None. |
'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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[[Category:Canadian Logos]] |
[[Category:Canadian Logos]] |
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Revision as of 03:54, 22 September 2020
Background
Global Television Network (more commonly called Global) is an English-language privately owned TV network in Canada, which was a subsidiary of Canwest. Beginning in 1974 as a regional television system serving Southern Ontario, the network gradually expanded its national reach in the subsequent decades, and currently has 11 owned-and-operated stations in the country. Following Canwest's bankruptcy in late 2009, Shaw Communications took over Canwest's broadcasting assets on October 27, 2010. 6 years later, Shaw Media was acquired by Corus Entertainment.
1st Logo (1976-1997)
TBA
Global Networks (1993)CanWest Global (1996)Global Television
2nd Logo (1997-2006)
Global (2003)
Nickname: "The Canwest Crescent"
Logo: On a black background, we see a glowing red planet that darkens into a crescent shape. Then, "Global", in white Frutiger, fades in above the crescent, and the byline "A CANWEST COMPANY", in the same typeface, fades in below it.
FX/SFX: The globe turning into a crescent, the fading in of the text.
Music/Sounds: A techno theme followed by a whoosh (which are usually cut out) then a short six-note fanfare, which was the Global network's theme song of the era, or the end theme of the show. This logo was also used as an ID and it uses a completely different piano theme.
Availability: Seen on various shows, most notably Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda (two last seasons), Mutant X, and Popular Mechanics For Kids.
Editor's Note: None.
3rd Logo (2006-2010?)
Global Television (2007)
Nickname: "The Ribbon"
Logo: On a complicated background, we see the black word "Global" next to a red folded ribbon, or a 90-degree turned check-sign. Below, there is a copyright byline, reading:
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: The ending theme of the show.
Availability: No longer current. Was seen on original programming until CanWest became Shaw Media.
Editor's Note: None.
