Draft:Home Video Anti-Piracy Notices/North America

From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum


North America

1st Bumper (2007-2009, Warner Home Video)

Visuals: Rick Blaine turns on a light, and then it pans to Ilsa Lund. The scene cuts to a black background with sliding text that reads "RICK IS REALLY UPSET". Ilsa then walks with Rick, and then they have a talk with each other. It then cuts to the same black background with sliding text that reads "THE WOMAN HE LOVES IS PIRATING DVDS". The scene then continues, and Rick walks away afterwards. It cuts to the same black background with sliding text that reads "NO MATTER HOW YOU SAY IT...". and then "PIRATING IS STEALING" slides in. It then cuts to a mugshot of Ilsa talking. It cuts to the same black background with sliding text that reads "RICK'S FEELINGS TELL HIM PIRACY IS WRONG." It cuts to Rick saying someting to Ilsa. Ilsa weeps. It then cuts to the same black background with sliding text that reads "DEEP DOWN ILSA FEELS IT TOO." Ilsa continues weeping and then walks away. It then cuts to the same black background with sliding text that reads "MAKING TIME WITH THE VICTOR'S GIRL: GOOD". Ilsa and Rick kiss each other. It cuts to the same black background with sliding text that reads "PIRATING DVDS: BAD". It then fades out, for the copyright screen to fade in.

Technique: Live-action and 2D computer animation.

Audio: A pop jingle played over the dialogue.

Availability: Seen on Warner, HBO, BBC, and New Line releases on DVD, like The Dark Knight, Fool's Gold, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Body of Lies, and The Big Bang Theory: The Complete First Season.

2nd Bumper (2007-2009, Warner Home Video, Alternate)

Visuals: The throne of the Emerald City Castle is shown, complete with flame effects. The reflection in the wall is revealed to be Oz. Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Lion and the Scarecrow are shocked. The scene cuts to a black background with sliding text that reads "THEY'RE THE ONES PIRATING DVDS". Dorothy then talks. It then cuts to the same black background with sliding text that reads "IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE SMALL OR MEEK". Dorothy continues talking. Oz becomes angry, which shocks Dorothy. It cuts to the same black background with sliding text that reads "PIRATING DVDS IS STEALING". Oz continues his speech. It cuts to the same black background with sliding text that reads "SO PLEASE DON'T ANGER THE WIZARD". The Lion faints. It then cuts to the same black background with sliding text that reads "REMEMBER..." and then "MELTING THE WICKED WITCH: GOOD" slides in. Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Lion, the Scarecrow, and the guards watch as the Wicked Witch of the West melts due to water that Dorothy threw on her. It cuts to the same black background with sliding text that reads "PIRATING DVDS: BAD". It then fades out, for the copyright screen to fade in.

Technique: Same as above, but different.

Audio: A different pop jingle played over the dialogue.

Availability: Seen on some family-oriented Warner Bros. releases on DVD like Peanuts specials, Jack Frost, and Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!.

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