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Background: Cinemax didn't have a Next on Cinemax ID until 1984. |
'''Background:''' Cinemax didn't have a Next on Cinemax ID until 1984. |
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1st Logo |
'''1st Logo''' |
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(1984-1989) |
(1984-1989) |
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Nicknames: " |
'''Nicknames:''' "Square Cinemax", "The Squares I", "Cursive Writer" |
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Logo: We see some shapes in the background, and while the old "Cinemax" logo fades in with letter by letter of forming the words "Cinemax", and a |
'''Logo:''' We see some shapes in the background, and while the old "Cinemax" logo fades in with letter by letter of forming the words "Cinemax", and a cursive writer says "Next on", making "Next on Cinemax". And a movie/show/session name fades in at the bottom. And then after the announcer is finished, the Cinemax logo comes out and zooms in. |
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FX/SFX: The squares moving |
'''FX/SFX:''' The squares moving. |
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Cheesy Factor: The squares are cheesy early CGI. |
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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Availability: Extinct; but check for your VHS tapes to have the Next on Cinemax ID/Bumper |
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Scare Factor: Minimal; the in-your face animation again, can scare a few. |
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2nd Logo |
'''2nd Logo''' |
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(1989-1997) |
(1989-1997) |
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Nicknames: "The Animated Filmstrip", "The Squares II" |
'''Nicknames:''' "The Animated Filmstrip", "The Squares II" |
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Logo: We see a filmstrip with scrambled/mixed up words of Next, |
'''Logo:''' We see a filmstrip with scrambled/mixed up words of Next, with the Cinemax logo also mixed up. Next on and Cinemax logos fly over into the center, and then the "Next on" words disappear. The movie or programme they are showing goes fades in at the bottom. After the announcement is finished, the Cinemax logo appears near the screen until the screen turns black. |
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FX/SFX: |
'''FX/SFX:''' TBA |
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Cheesy Factor: The squares are cheesy, and the animated filmstrip looks cheesy. |
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Availability:''' Extinct. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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Scare Factor: Just like the previous logo, it's minimal. |
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(1997-2001) |
(1997-2001) |
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Logo: We see Next on and the new Cinemax logo appears on the left top side. |
'''Logo:''' We see Next on and the new Cinemax logo appears on the left top side. On the right is the genre (such as Suspense), the movie name (such as Electra), and the date (such as 1995), and it stays there until the feature presentation, or a preview shows up. It is followed by the Reasons for Rating screen. |
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FX/SFX: |
'''FX/SFX:''' TBA |
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Music/Sounds: A sly acid jazz tune. |
'''Music/Sounds:''' A sly acid jazz tune. |
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Availability: Extinct again; check for your old DVDs or tapes for this bumper. |
'''Availability:''' Extinct again; check for your old DVDs or tapes for this bumper. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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Scare Factor: None; it's boring! |
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4th Logo |
'''4th Logo''' |
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(Late 2001-2003) |
(Late 2001-2003) |
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Logo: |
'''Logo:''' TBA |
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'''FX/SFX:''' TBA |
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FX/SFX: Everything |
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(2003-2008) |
(2003-2008) |
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Nickname: "Dark Cinemax" |
'''Nickname:''' "Dark Cinemax" |
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Logo: We see a dark black background, with |
'''Logo:''' We see a dark black background, with a floor that looks to be made of liquid, and the then-current Cinemax logo with "max" replaced by "next". The movie or show they are showing next appears, with the the date, genre and duration of the movie, with the actors from the movie written below. And then we see the Cinemax logo from before, making a white flash that changes the word "next" to "max". |
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'''FX/SFX:''' TBA |
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FX/SFX: Everything. Pretty nice animation. |
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Music/Sounds: |
'''Music/Sounds:''' An electro-rock theme. |
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Availability: Extinct. |
'''Availability:''' Extinct. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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Scare Factor: Low. The "waaaa-waaaaa"s in the music and the dark atmosphere could get to some, but overall it's a great logo with nice animation and good music. |
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6th Logo |
'''6th Logo''' |
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(2008-2011) |
(2008-2011) |
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Nickname: |
'''Nickname:''' TBA |
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Logo: TBA |
'''Logo:''' TBA |
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FX/SFX: TBA |
'''FX/SFX:''' TBA |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA |
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Music/Sounds: TBA |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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Availability: Extinct. It was only used for 4 years. Check your old tapes or DVDs! |
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Scare Factor: TBA. |
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7th Logo |
'''7th Logo''' |
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(2011-) |
(2011-) |
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'''Nicknames:''' TBA |
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Nicknames: "Simple Cinemax", "Boring Cinemax II", "Uglemax" |
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Logo: TBA |
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'''Logo:''' TBA |
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'''FX/SFX:''' TBA |
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Cheesy Factor: Simple isn't always better, and this logo really shows it. It's ugly, it's very poorly made, and it doesn't have the technical qualities of the 2003 bumper. |
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Music/Sounds: TBA |
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA |
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Availability: |
'''Availability:''' Current. Seen on all the Cinemax networks. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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Scare Factor: None. It's very boring. |
Revision as of 19:41, 23 August 2022
Background: Cinemax didn't have a Next on Cinemax ID until 1984.
1st Logo
(1984-1989)
Nicknames: "Square Cinemax", "The Squares I", "Cursive Writer"
Logo: We see some shapes in the background, and while the old "Cinemax" logo fades in with letter by letter of forming the words "Cinemax", and a cursive writer says "Next on", making "Next on Cinemax". And a movie/show/session name fades in at the bottom. And then after the announcer is finished, the Cinemax logo comes out and zooms in.
FX/SFX: The squares moving.
Music/Sounds: A 80s rock tune, a writing sound, an 80s rock tune when the Cinemax logo animates, and the announcement of the movie's name, plot, and starring cast.
Availability: Extinct.
Editor's Note: None.
2nd Logo
(1989-1997)
Nicknames: "The Animated Filmstrip", "The Squares II"
Logo: We see a filmstrip with scrambled/mixed up words of Next, with the Cinemax logo also mixed up. Next on and Cinemax logos fly over into the center, and then the "Next on" words disappear. The movie or programme they are showing goes fades in at the bottom. After the announcement is finished, the Cinemax logo appears near the screen until the screen turns black.
FX/SFX: TBA
Music/Sounds: A twinkling sound, and a rock tune from the 90s. Availability: Extinct.
Editor's Note: None.
3rd Logo
(1997-2001)
Logo: We see Next on and the new Cinemax logo appears on the left top side. On the right is the genre (such as Suspense), the movie name (such as Electra), and the date (such as 1995), and it stays there until the feature presentation, or a preview shows up. It is followed by the Reasons for Rating screen.
FX/SFX: TBA
Music/Sounds: A sly acid jazz tune.
Availability: Extinct again; check for your old DVDs or tapes for this bumper.
Editor's Note: None.
4th Logo
(Late 2001-2003)
Logo: TBA
FX/SFX: TBA
5th Logo
(2003-2008)
Nickname: "Dark Cinemax"
Logo: We see a dark black background, with a floor that looks to be made of liquid, and the then-current Cinemax logo with "max" replaced by "next". The movie or show they are showing next appears, with the the date, genre and duration of the movie, with the actors from the movie written below. And then we see the Cinemax logo from before, making a white flash that changes the word "next" to "max".
FX/SFX: TBA
Music/Sounds: An electro-rock theme.
Availability: Extinct.
Editor's Note: None.
6th Logo (2008-2011)
Nickname: TBA
Logo: TBA
FX/SFX: TBA
Music/Sounds: TBA
Availability: Extinct. It was only used for 4 years.
Editor's Note: None.
7th Logo
(2011-)
Nicknames: TBA
Logo: TBA
FX/SFX: TBA
Music/Sounds: TBA
Availability: Current. Seen on all the Cinemax networks.
Editor's Note: None.