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===Background=== |
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'''Echo Bridge Entertainment''' |
'''Echo Bridge Entertainment''' was an American independent distribution company, formed on February 11, 2004 by Lucie Salhany, Michael Rosenblatt, Michael Alexander and Doug Hamilton. On February 7, 2005, Echo Bridge merged with [[Platinum Disc Corporation]] to form '''Echo Bridge Home Entertainment'''. They were one of the largest video distributors in the United States, with over 11,000 titles in their portfolio. In 2017, producer Steven Paul (who also founded [[Crystal Sky Pictures]]) [https://variety.com/2017/film/news/steven-paul-echo-bridge-1201958518/ purchased] Echo Bridge Home Entertainment. Around the same time (possibly around 2016), its name was changed to '''Echo Bridge Acquisition Corp LLC'''. The company was then folded into [[SP Distribution]] sometime in 2021. |
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'''Background Trivia:''' The company derives its name from the '''Echo Bridge''' in Needham, Massachusetts, the town where it |
'''Background Trivia:''' The company derives its name from the '''Echo Bridge''' in Needham, Massachusetts, the town where it was based. |
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===Logo (March 4, 2004-2016?)=== |
===Logo (March 4, 2004-2016?)=== |
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'''Visuals:''' Fading from black, the camera zooms out from a creek on a clear sunny day, with grass along the banks and autumn trees. A flock of birds are also seen flying in the distance. As the camera zooms out, a large arched bridge made of stone and brick, along with black guardrails, is displayed in full view, as well as a family of ducks at the bottom of the screen. The entire scene eases back to be captured into a cropped rectangle on a black background, and the words "{{Font|Times New Roman|ECHO BRIDGE (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT}}" fade in around the box, with "{{Font|Times New Roman|ECHO BRIDGE}}" on the top and "{{Font|Times New Roman|(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT}}" on bottom, and shimmer with a black shine. The logo then zooms and blurs out as the the following text appears and ease back: |
'''Visuals:''' Fading from black, the camera zooms out from a creek on a clear sunny day, with grass along the banks and autumn trees. A flock of birds are also seen flying in the distance. As the camera zooms out, a large arched bridge made of stone and brick, along with black guardrails, is displayed in full view, as well as a family of ducks at the bottom of the screen. The entire scene eases back to be captured into a cropped rectangle on a black background, and the words "{{Font|Times New Roman|ECHO BRIDGE (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT}}" fade in around the box, with "{{Font|Times New Roman|ECHO BRIDGE}}" on the top and "{{Font|Times New Roman|(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT}}" on bottom, and shimmer with a black shine. The logo then zooms and blurs out as the the following text appears and ease back: |
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THE ENTERTAINMENT ALTERNATIVE<br> |
<center>{{Font|Times New Roman|THE ENTERTAINMENT ALTERNATIVE}}<br>{{Font|Times New Roman|FOR WHAT THE WORLD WANTS TO SEE}}</center> |
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FOR WHAT THE WORLD WANTS TO SEE</center> |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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* Prior to 2007, the words at the end aren't seen and the logo is overall slower. The scene also |
* Prior to 2007, the words at the end aren't seen and the logo is overall slower. The scene also does not zoom out when the square forms and the text shimmering is not as dark. |
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* A still version exists. |
* A still version exists. |
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* Sometimes, the screen merely reads "{{Font|Times New Roman|ECHO BRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT}}". |
* Sometimes, the screen merely reads "{{Font|Times New Roman|ECHO BRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT}}". |
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'''Technique:''' CGI |
'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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'''Audio:''' Birds chirping and a short piano tune composed by Jamie Christopherson with a small whoosh at the end. Water can also be heard. |
'''Audio:''' Birds chirping and a short piano tune composed by Jamie Christopherson with a small whoosh at the end. Water can also be heard. |
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* This logo debuted on the 2004 U.S. DVD release of ''License to Kill''. |
* This logo debuted on the 2004 U.S. DVD release of ''License to Kill''. |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a greatly simplified, monochrome version of the Echo Bridge print logo is seen, though details like the ducks and birds are still present. Above it, "'''ECHO BRIDGE ACQUISITION CORP, LLC'''" is seen in a Copperplate Gothic font. |
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a greatly simplified, monochrome version of the Echo Bridge print logo is seen, though details like the ducks and birds are still present. Above it, "'''ECHO BRIDGE ACQUISITION CORP, LLC'''" is seen in a Copperplate Gothic font. |
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'''Audio:''' Same as the Echo Bridge Entertainment logo. |
'''Audio:''' Same as the Echo Bridge Entertainment logo. |
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'''Availability:''' This logo was first spotted on |
'''Availability:''' This logo was first spotted on the DVD compilation ''Abraxas: Guardian of the Universe'' - 4 Movies. |
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Starting in the early 2020s, the Echo Bridge logo was replaced by the [[SP Distribution]] logo. However, as of now, the Echo Bridge print logo can still be seen on their releases. |
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{{Chronology|[[Platinum Disc Corporation]]<br>[[Alliance Atlantis]]|[[SP Distribution]]}} |
{{Chronology|[[Platinum Disc Corporation]]<br>[[Alliance Atlantis]]|[[SP Distribution]]}} |
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[[Category:Logos with music by Jamie Christopherson]] |
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Echo Bridge Entertainment was an American independent distribution company, formed on February 11, 2004 by Lucie Salhany, Michael Rosenblatt, Michael Alexander and Doug Hamilton. On February 7, 2005, Echo Bridge merged with Platinum Disc Corporation to form Echo Bridge Home Entertainment. They were one of the largest video distributors in the United States, with over 11,000 titles in their portfolio. In 2017, producer Steven Paul (who also founded Crystal Sky Pictures) purchased Echo Bridge Home Entertainment. Around the same time (possibly around 2016), its name was changed to Echo Bridge Acquisition Corp LLC. The company was then folded into SP Distribution sometime in 2021.
Background Trivia: The company derives its name from the Echo Bridge in Needham, Massachusetts, the town where it was based.
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Visuals: Fading from black, the camera zooms out from a creek on a clear sunny day, with grass along the banks and autumn trees. A flock of birds are also seen flying in the distance. As the camera zooms out, a large arched bridge made of stone and brick, along with black guardrails, is displayed in full view, as well as a family of ducks at the bottom of the screen. The entire scene eases back to be captured into a cropped rectangle on a black background, and the words "ECHO BRIDGE (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT" fade in around the box, with "ECHO BRIDGE" on the top and "(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT" on bottom, and shimmer with a black shine. The logo then zooms and blurs out as the the following text appears and ease back:
The lines appear one after another before they blur out.
Trivia: The design of the bridge in this logo is based on the aforementioned Echo Bridge.
Variants:
Technique: CGI.
Audio: Birds chirping and a short piano tune composed by Jamie Christopherson with a small whoosh at the end. Water can also be heard.
Availability: Seen on DVD releases from the company, which can be seen in bargain bins at stores such as Walmart or Best Buy.
Visuals: On a black background, a greatly simplified, monochrome version of the Echo Bridge print logo is seen, though details like the ducks and birds are still present. Above it, "ECHO BRIDGE ACQUISITION CORP, LLC" is seen in a Copperplate Gothic font.
Technique: A still image.
Audio: Same as the Echo Bridge Entertainment logo.
Availability: This logo was first spotted on the DVD compilation Abraxas: Guardian of the Universe - 4 Movies.
Starting in the early 2020s, the Echo Bridge logo was replaced by the SP Distribution logo. However, as of now, the Echo Bridge print logo can still be seen on their releases.
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