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[[File:A Michael Mann Production (1984).png|center|350px]] |
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the text "MICHAEL MANN" in |
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the text "MICHAEL MANN" in a stylized font, with "a" and "production" above and below it in a smaller, less stylized font. Behind it, two screens both with odd neon-colored shapes on them flash multiple times. The first shows a fence-looking door with a blue squiggle to the right, and the second shows a row of lines arranged like a rectangle and a weird "splotch" thing. They eventually stop flashing, landing on the second screen. |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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*On early episodes of ''Miami Vice'', the animation is slower with different shapes appearing. It |
*On early episodes of ''Miami Vice'', the animation is slower with different shapes appearing. It also shakes a lot. |
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*On the second episode of ''Miami Vice'', there is an in-credit card for "The Michael Mann Co., Inc."; such is depicted above. |
*On the second episode of ''Miami Vice'', there is an in-credit card for "The Michael Mann Co., Inc."; such is depicted above. |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' 2D animation., which is actually in sync with the last notes of the ''Miami Vice'' theme. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show. On the second episode of ''Miami Vice'' on the US Season 1 DVD, the [[Universal Television (1963-1998)|Universal Television]] theme plays over it. |
'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show. On the second episode of ''Miami Vice'' on the US Season 1 DVD, the [[Universal Television (1963-1998)|Universal Television]] theme plays over it. |
Revision as of 11:03, 9 June 2023
Background
This is Michael Mann's production company. It was formerly known as Michael Mann Productions.
Michael Mann Productions
(September 16, 1984-January 25, 1990)
Logo: On a black background, we see the text "MICHAEL MANN" in a stylized font, with "a" and "production" above and below it in a smaller, less stylized font. Behind it, two screens both with odd neon-colored shapes on them flash multiple times. The first shows a fence-looking door with a blue squiggle to the right, and the second shows a row of lines arranged like a rectangle and a weird "splotch" thing. They eventually stop flashing, landing on the second screen.
Variants:
- On early episodes of Miami Vice, the animation is slower with different shapes appearing. It also shakes a lot.
- On the second episode of Miami Vice, there is an in-credit card for "The Michael Mann Co., Inc."; such is depicted above.
Technique: 2D animation., which is actually in sync with the last notes of the Miami Vice theme.
Music/Sounds: The closing theme of the show. On the second episode of Miami Vice on the US Season 1 DVD, the Universal Television theme plays over it.
Availability: Seen on Miami Vice and Crime Story.
Forward Pass
(September 27, 2002-April 21, 2003)
Logo: On a black background, we see a red box with the black text "FORWARD PASS" and Michael Mann's initials M.M. in the middle.
Variant: On the first two episodes of Robbery Homicide Division, the text and Mann's initials are in white.
Technique: None.
Music/Sounds: The closing theme of the show. When originally shown on CBS, the network's generic theme played over it.
Availability: Extremely rare. Only seen on the aforementioned show above.