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=== February 1, 1994-December 31, 1996 === |
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<gallery position="center" spacing="small" bordersize="none" bordercolor="transparent" hideaddbutton="true"> |
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=== 1st Bumper (February 1, 1994-December 31, 1996) === |
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File:Starz PG rating bumper (1994-1997).jpg |
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File:2021-04-11 20.46.40.jpg |
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File:Starz PG rating bumper (1994-1997).jpg|Rated PG |
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File:2021-04-11 20.46.40.jpg|Unrated |
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''' |
'''Visuals:''' On a gradient background with the symbol of the 1994-2005 Starz logo, there is a rating of the movie on the left in front of the logo, with symbols next to it for a particular broadcast: |
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* The letters "ESP" ("En Español") or "SAP" ("Secondary Audio Programming") |
* The letters "ESP" ("En Español") or "SAP" ("Secondary Audio Programming") |
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* A "TV speech bubble" symbol ("Closed Captioned") |
* A "TV speech bubble" symbol ("Closed Captioned") |
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Containing texts below for its format. |
Containing texts below for its format. |
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'''Technique:''' A still, |
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'''Audio:''' A male announcer saying "The following feature is rated "[rating]", or "not rated" (for the "NR" variant). |
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. |
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=== 2nd Bumper (January 1, 1997-November 1, 2002) === |
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<tabber> |
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=== January 1, 1997-November 1, 2002 === |
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Film Ratings= |
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File:Starz rating bumper.jpg |
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File:Starz |
File:Starz rating bumper.jpg|Rated R |
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File:Starz PG |
File:Starz PG rating bumper (1997-2002).jpg|Rated PG |
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File:Starz PG-13 rating bumper (1996-2002).jpg|Rated PG-13 |
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File:Vlcsnap-2021-11-03-18h02m40s161.jpg |
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File:StarzTVPG1999.jpg |
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File:Starz TV-MA rating bumper (1997).png |
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File:2021-04-11 20.42.44.jpg |
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</gallery> |
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Television Ratings= |
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'''Bumper:''' Same as the 1997-1999 Encore bumper, but on a background filled with a filmstrip and other objects, A the filmstrip is now bronze, but it rotates on the left side of the screen and contains the rating of the movie ("G", "PG", "PG13", "R") inside filmstrip prints, and a bronze rectangle, containing symbols with a text next to them, pertaining to that particular broadcast: |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="220"> |
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File:Vlcsnap-2021-11-03-18h02m40s161.jpg|Rated TV-Y7 |
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File:StarzTVPG1999.jpg|Rated TV-PG |
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File:Starz TV-MA rating bumper (1997).png|Rated TV-MA (Early version) |
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File:2021-04-11 20.42.44.jpg|Rated TV-MA |
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</gallery> |
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</tabber> |
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'''Visuals:''' Same as the 1997-1999 Encore bumper, but on a background filled with a filmstrip and other objects, A the filmstrip is now bronze, but it rotates on the left side of the screen and contains the rating of the movie ("G", "PG", "PG13", "R") inside filmstrip prints, and a bronze rectangle, containing symbols with a text next to them, pertaining to that particular broadcast: |
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* Headphones "Digital Stereo" |
* Headphones "Digital Stereo" |
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* 1965-2008 Dolby logo ("Dolby Digital") |
* 1965-2008 Dolby logo ("Dolby Digital") |
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Below all that is a 1994-2005 Starz logo. |
Below all that is a 1994-2005 Starz logo. |
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'''Variant:''' |
'''Variant:''' Unknown |
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'''Content Bumper:''' After either a filmstrip with the ratings of the movie moves away with the particular broadcasting format symbols and phrases, or the TV ratings with the texts beside it disappear, five boxes containing various letter symbols regarding the content of a particular program appear: |
'''Content Bumper:''' After either a filmstrip with the ratings of the movie moves away with the particular broadcasting format symbols and phrases, or the TV ratings with the texts beside it disappear, five boxes containing various letter symbols regarding the content of a particular program appear: |
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'''TV Ratings:''' Starting on 1997, Starz began to precede its series and specials with bumpers featuring the TV ratings that were adopted by the rest of the industry: "TV-Y7" ("Directed to Older Children"), "TV-G" ("General Audiences"), "TV-PG" ("Parental Guidance Suggested"), "TV-14" ("Parents Strongly Cautioned") and "TV-M" ("Mature Audience"), later "TV-MA" ("Mature Audience Only"). |
'''TV Ratings:''' Starting on 1997, Starz began to precede its series and specials with bumpers featuring the TV ratings that were adopted by the rest of the industry: "TV-Y7" ("Directed to Older Children"), "TV-G" ("General Audiences"), "TV-PG" ("Parental Guidance Suggested"), "TV-14" ("Parents Strongly Cautioned") and "TV-M" ("Mature Audience"), later "TV-MA" ("Mature Audience Only"). |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' Just like the 3rd Encore bumper from 1997-1999, but with a 35mm film reel spinning about. |
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''' |
'''Audio:''' Same as the 3rd Encore bumper. |
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'''Availability:''' Same as the previous bumper. |
'''Availability:''' Same as the previous bumper. |
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=== 3rd Bumper (November 4, 2002-March 27, 2005) === |
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=== November 4, 2002-March 27, 2005 === |
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2021-11-04_15.30.54.jpg|This is an example (Rated PG-13) |
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<gallery position="center" widths="185"> |
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Starz R rating bumper (2002-2005).jpg |
Starz R rating bumper (2002-2005).jpg|This is an example (Rated R) |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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''' |
'''Visuals:''' There is a sky with a river below moving about. The text "The following is rated" with a shutter (a la the gunbarrel in the opening and ending of the ''James Bond 007'' film franchise) for a rating of the movie ("G", "PG", "PG13", "R") or TV show ("TVG", "TVPG", "TV14", "TVMA") next to it, containing symbols with a text next to them, pertaining to that particular broadcast: |
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*Headphones "Digital Stereo" |
*Headphones "Digital Stereo" |
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The shutter slowly then moves upward, then closes like a camera. |
The shutter slowly then moves upward, then closes like a camera. |
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''' |
'''Technique:''' CGI by At the Post. |
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''' |
'''Audio:''' A male voiceover saying "The following feature is rated (insert rating)." |
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''' |
'''Audio Trivia:''' The announcer is presumably Benjamin Patrick Johnson, who did both the 2002 and 2005 bumpers for Starz's on-air programming. He also did the voiceover work for Cartoon Network promos for both ''Teen Titans'' and the American airing premiere of ''Atomic Betty'', as well as the TV spot for Disney's ''Brother Bear'' and ''Ferdinand''. |
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'''Availability:''' Same as the previous bumper. |
'''Availability:''' Same as the previous bumper. |
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=== 4th Bumper (March 28, 2005-April 6, 2008) === |
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'''Visuals:''' Following the preceding [[Starz Feature Presentation|Feature Presentation ID]], the "FEATURE PRESENTATION" area shifts down, then pulls back up to reveal rating information. It fades out, and content descriptors fade in. |
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=== March 28, 2005-April 6, 2008 === |
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'''Bumper:''' Following the preceding [[Starz Feature Presentation IDs|Feature Presentation ID]], the "FEATURE PRESENTATION" area shifts down, then pulls back up to reveal rating information. It fades out, and content descriptors fade in. |
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'''Variant:''' The color scheme and music varies by channel. |
'''Variant:''' The color scheme and music varies by channel. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' The background, the ID forming, the text fading, all CGI effects. |
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''' |
'''Audio:''' The end of the preceding ID's music. |
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'''Availability:''' Same as the previous bumper. |
'''Availability:''' Same as the previous bumper. |
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=== 5th Bumper (April 7, 2008-September 4, 2011) === |
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'''Visuals:''' On an black/orange evening background is the black words "THE FOLLOWING IS RATED" with either the film or show's rating below it and a light shining behind them, while containing symbols in boxes with a text next to them, pertaining to that particular broadcast: |
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*Headphones ("Digital Stereo") |
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*1965-2008 Dolby logo ("Dolby Digital") |
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*A "Tilde" symbol ("Digital Audio") |
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*A "TV chat balloon" symbol ("Closed Captioned") |
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*The initials "ESP" ("En Espanol") |
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*The letters "SAP" ("Secondary Audio Programming") |
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*HDTV Where Available |
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Content Bumper: After the text, rating and the particular broadcasting format symbols and phrases fade out, all squares containing various letter symbols regarding the content of a particular program appear: |
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*AC (Adult Content) |
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*AL (Adult Language) |
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*BN (Brief Nudity) |
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*GL (Graphic Language) |
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*GV (Graphic Violence) |
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*MV (Mild Violence) |
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*N (Nudity) |
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*RP (Rape) |
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*SC (Strong Sexual Content) |
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*V (Violence) |
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'''Technique:''' Computer graphics, but with a light shining. |
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=== April 7, 2008-September 4, 2011 === |
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'''Bumper:''' TBA |
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'''Audio:''' An ending of the last notes of the pop/rock rendition of the 2002 jingle. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' TBA |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA |
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'''Availability:''' Same as the previous bumper. |
'''Availability:''' Same as the previous bumper. |
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=== 6th Bumper (September 5, 2011-August 31, 2013) === |
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'''Visuals:''' Following the 2011 Feature Presentation ID, we begin with a quick flash, which brings forth a light orange/blue gradient background to reveal the same rating information and particular broadcast descriptors from before (all in black). They all fade out, and content descriptors fade in afterwards. |
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'''Technique:''' Computer graphics and shining effects. |
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=== September 5, 2011-August 31, 2013 === |
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'''Bumper:''' TBA |
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'''FX/SFX:''' TBA |
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'''Audio:''' The finishing of the rock tune of the 2011 ID. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA |
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'''Availability:''' Same as the previous bumper. |
'''Availability:''' Same as the previous bumper. |
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=== 7th Bumper (September 1, 2013-April 2, 2016) === |
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'''Visuals:''' On a background of the 2013 Starz ID, the rating information appears on the left with particular broadcast descriptors next to it and two vertical lines shown between them. Afterwards, they fade out and content descriptors fade in. |
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'''Variant:''' There is a variant used on the Starz original series ''Survivor's Remorse''. |
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=== September 1, 2013-April 2, 2016 === |
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*On a background of the $1 bill with a profile of Benjamin Franklin displayed on it is the same rating information (presumably the "TV-MA" rating) and particular broadcast descriptors underneath it. The critic text for when The New York Times raved, "''Survivor's Remorse'' is not suitable for sensitive or humorless audiences" is shown on the left with a vertical line between them. They all fade out, and content descriptors fade in afterwards. |
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'''Bumper:''' TBA |
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''' |
'''Technique:''' Computer animation. |
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'''Audio:''' A soft, quiet synth tune used in the 2013 ID. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA |
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'''Audio Variant:''' The theme for ''Survivor's Remorse'', used in the ID. |
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'''Availability:''' Same as the previous bumper. |
'''Availability:''' Same as the previous bumper. |
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=== 8th Bumper (April 3, 2016-September 28, 2022) === |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black-gray gradient background is "THE FOLLOWING IS RATED," with the film's rating below it. Content descriptors appear next to it. |
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=== April 3, 2016-present === |
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'''Bumper:''' On a black-gray gradient background, we see "THE FOLLOWING IS RATED," with the film's rating below it. Content descriptors appear next to it. |
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'''Variant:''' On Starz's streaming print of the 1986 comedy ''The Longshot'', since the film was sourced from a VHS master, the bumper appears non-anamorphically. |
'''Variant:''' On Starz's streaming print of the 1986 comedy ''The Longshot'', since the film was sourced from a VHS master, the bumper appears non-anamorphically. |
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''' |
'''Technique:''' Fading effects.. |
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''' |
'''Audio:''' The end of the 2016 Starz jingle. |
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'''Availability:''' |
'''Availability:''' No longer in use. |
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=== 9th Bumper (September 28, 2022-) === |
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'''Visuals:''' Over an aurora-like background, "THE FOLLOWING IS RATED", the rating, and the content descriptors all appear in pinkish-yellow, moving to the center of the screen. |
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'''Technique:''' A mix of 2D animation and CGI. |
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[[Category:Film Rating Bumpers]] |
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[[Category:Starz Inc.]] |
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'''Audio:''' A piano theme, inspired by the 2016 Starz music. |
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'''Availability:''' Current. |
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[[Category:Rating bumpers]] [[Category:Starz Inc.]] [[Category:Lionsgate]] |
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[[Category:American rating bumpers]] |
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[[Category:United States]] |
Notice: The page Starz (Rating Bumpers) in the mainspace is currently a redirect to this draft. This page is currently being drafted.It is a work in progress that anyone can edit. Please ensure the page is compliant with our formatting guidelines before submitting. Last edited by Gilby1385 (talk | contribs) 2 months ago. (Update) |
Visuals: On a gradient background with the symbol of the 1994-2005 Starz logo, there is a rating of the movie on the left in front of the logo, with symbols next to it for a particular broadcast:
Containing texts below for its format.
Technique: A still,
Audio: A male announcer saying "The following feature is rated "[rating]", or "not rated" (for the "NR" variant).
Visuals: Same as the 1997-1999 Encore bumper, but on a background filled with a filmstrip and other objects, A the filmstrip is now bronze, but it rotates on the left side of the screen and contains the rating of the movie ("G", "PG", "PG13", "R") inside filmstrip prints, and a bronze rectangle, containing symbols with a text next to them, pertaining to that particular broadcast:
Below all that is a 1994-2005 Starz logo.
Variant: Unknown
Content Bumper: After either a filmstrip with the ratings of the movie moves away with the particular broadcasting format symbols and phrases, or the TV ratings with the texts beside it disappear, five boxes containing various letter symbols regarding the content of a particular program appear:
TV Ratings: Starting on 1997, Starz began to precede its series and specials with bumpers featuring the TV ratings that were adopted by the rest of the industry: "TV-Y7" ("Directed to Older Children"), "TV-G" ("General Audiences"), "TV-PG" ("Parental Guidance Suggested"), "TV-14" ("Parents Strongly Cautioned") and "TV-M" ("Mature Audience"), later "TV-MA" ("Mature Audience Only").
Technique: CGI.
Audio: Same as the 3rd Encore bumper.
Availability: Same as the previous bumper.
Visuals: There is a sky with a river below moving about. The text "The following is rated" with a shutter (a la the gunbarrel in the opening and ending of the James Bond 007 film franchise) for a rating of the movie ("G", "PG", "PG13", "R") or TV show ("TVG", "TVPG", "TV14", "TVMA") next to it, containing symbols with a text next to them, pertaining to that particular broadcast:
Content Bumper: After the text, rating and the particular broadcasting format symbols and phrases fade out, all squares containing various letter symbols regarding the content of a particular program appear:
The shutter slowly then moves upward, then closes like a camera.
Technique: CGI by At the Post.
Audio: A male voiceover saying "The following feature is rated (insert rating)."
Audio Trivia: The announcer is presumably Benjamin Patrick Johnson, who did both the 2002 and 2005 bumpers for Starz's on-air programming. He also did the voiceover work for Cartoon Network promos for both Teen Titans and the American airing premiere of Atomic Betty, as well as the TV spot for Disney's Brother Bear and Ferdinand.
Availability: Same as the previous bumper.
Visuals: Following the preceding Feature Presentation ID, the "FEATURE PRESENTATION" area shifts down, then pulls back up to reveal rating information. It fades out, and content descriptors fade in.
Variant: The color scheme and music varies by channel.
Technique: CGI.
Audio: The end of the preceding ID's music.
Availability: Same as the previous bumper.
Visuals: On an black/orange evening background is the black words "THE FOLLOWING IS RATED" with either the film or show's rating below it and a light shining behind them, while containing symbols in boxes with a text next to them, pertaining to that particular broadcast:
Content Bumper: After the text, rating and the particular broadcasting format symbols and phrases fade out, all squares containing various letter symbols regarding the content of a particular program appear:
Technique: Computer graphics, but with a light shining.
Audio: An ending of the last notes of the pop/rock rendition of the 2002 jingle.
Availability: Same as the previous bumper.
Visuals: Following the 2011 Feature Presentation ID, we begin with a quick flash, which brings forth a light orange/blue gradient background to reveal the same rating information and particular broadcast descriptors from before (all in black). They all fade out, and content descriptors fade in afterwards.
Technique: Computer graphics and shining effects.
Audio: The finishing of the rock tune of the 2011 ID.
Availability: Same as the previous bumper.
Visuals: On a background of the 2013 Starz ID, the rating information appears on the left with particular broadcast descriptors next to it and two vertical lines shown between them. Afterwards, they fade out and content descriptors fade in.
Variant: There is a variant used on the Starz original series Survivor's Remorse.
Technique: Computer animation.
Audio: A soft, quiet synth tune used in the 2013 ID.
Audio Variant: The theme for Survivor's Remorse, used in the ID.
Availability: Same as the previous bumper.
Visuals: On a black-gray gradient background is "THE FOLLOWING IS RATED," with the film's rating below it. Content descriptors appear next to it.
Variant: On Starz's streaming print of the 1986 comedy The Longshot, since the film was sourced from a VHS master, the bumper appears non-anamorphically.
Technique: Fading effects..
Audio: The end of the 2016 Starz jingle.
Availability: No longer in use.
Visuals: Over an aurora-like background, "THE FOLLOWING IS RATED", the rating, and the content descriptors all appear in pinkish-yellow, moving to the center of the screen.
Technique: A mix of 2D animation and CGI.
Audio: A piano theme, inspired by the 2016 Starz music.
Availability: Current.