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Founded by Gary Gannaway in 1982 and originally owned by Gannaway Enterprises Incorporated, '''Genesis Entertainment''' was a syndication company that introduced the concept of barter syndication, which is still in use today. On May 21, 1993, Ronald O. Perelman, owner of [[New World Entertainment|New World Communications]], acquired 50% of Genesis from Gannaway, and the remaining stock in 1994, reincorporating it to [[New World/Genesis Distribution]]. |
Founded by Gary Gannaway in 1982 and originally owned by Gannaway Enterprises Incorporated, '''Genesis Entertainment''' was a syndication company that introduced the concept of barter syndication, which is still in use today. On May 21, 1993, Ronald O. Perelman, owner of [[New World Entertainment|New World Communications]], acquired 50% of Genesis from Gannaway, and the remaining stock in 1994, reincorporating it to [[New World/Genesis Distribution]]. |
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===1st Logo (September 15, 1986- |
===1st Logo (September 15, 1986-1990)=== |
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Genesis Entertainment (1986).jpg |
Genesis Entertainment (1986).jpg |
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{{YouTube|id=dYNYQDtIZK4|id2=9lH_gBNwLMg}} |
{{YouTube|id=dYNYQDtIZK4|id2=9lH_gBNwLMg}} |
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'''Visuals:''' On a cloudy sky background is a {{color|steelblue|shady blue}} card with a logo on it zooming out rapidly. The logo is a |
'''Visuals:''' On a cloudy sky background, there is a {{color|steelblue|shady blue}} card with a logo on it zooming out rapidly. The logo is a teal abstract segmented cloud with a sunburst popping out of its top. Below the sunburst on the cloud, there is the text "{{Font|Serif|'''GENESIS ENTERTAINMENT'''}}" in a white old-fashioned serif font. The logo shines. |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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* An earlier variant which shows the logo flipping toward the camera on a light cornflower blue/black gradient background exists. There are four "still" sparkles and a "pop-up" shadow effect surrounding it. Also, the cloud is given a more sapphire color and the body of the sunburst is white. The cloud sometimes lacks segmenting lines. |
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* A variant with the byline "{{color|darkblue|'''A DIVISION OF GANNAWAY ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED'''}}" was used until 1988. The font of the logo can sometimes vary in shape and size. |
* A variant with the byline "{{color|darkblue|'''A DIVISION OF GANNAWAY ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED'''}}" also exists, which was used until 1988. The font of the logo can also sometimes vary in shape and size. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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'''Availability:''' |
'''Availability:''' |
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* This can be seen on a few episodes of ''Highway to Heaven'' on INSP and Retro TV, but not on UP airings or most digital prints (like on Amazon Prime) nowadays. |
* This can be seen on a few episodes of ''Highway to Heaven'' on INSP and Retro TV, but not on UP airings or most digital prints (like on Amazon Prime) nowadays. |
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* The flipping variant |
* The flipping variant was seen on season 1 episodes of ''The Judge''. |
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* This |
* This logo did not appear on the 1985-86 syndie ''Sale of the Century'', which only had an in-credit notice (which is preserved on Buzzr's reruns). |
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===2nd Logo (July 18, 1990- |
===2nd Logo (July 18, 1990-February 24, 1996)=== |
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{{YouTube|id=lWBZoOooxoo|id2=JKPkGpQIGBo|id3=2kh4TuqgC7w}} |
{{YouTube|id=lWBZoOooxoo|id2=JKPkGpQIGBo|id3=2kh4TuqgC7w}} |
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'''Visuals:''' Over a space background are legions of shooting stars. From the right, a giant "'''G'''" (looking as if carved from a block of ice) zooms out, turning at an angle towards the screen. As shooting stars fly by the "'''G'''", it sparkles, and turns into a TV-tube ice shape with the "'''G'''" appearing as a cutout with small streaks flying from the left. Below the "'''G'''" tube, a bunch of sparkles form the words: |
'''Visuals:''' Over a space background, there are legions of shooting stars. From the right, a giant "'''G'''" (looking as if carved from a block of ice) zooms out, turning at an angle towards the screen. As shooting stars fly by the "'''G'''", it sparkles, and turns into a TV-tube ice shape with the "'''G'''" appearing as a cutout with small streaks flying from the left. Below the "'''G'''" tube, a bunch of sparkles form the words: |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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* The 1992 game show <u>''Infatuation''</u> shows this logo with a Genesis Entertainment Group copyright stamp. |
* The 1992 game show <u>''Infatuation''</u> shows this logo with a Genesis Entertainment Group copyright stamp. |
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* When Genesis Entertainment was fully |
* When Genesis Entertainment was fully bought by [[New World Entertainment]] in 1994, the byline "{{color|silver|{{Font|Serif|A NEW WORLD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY}}}}" appears below the logo. This variant is seen on <u>1994-1995 episodes of ''Tales from the Crypt'' and ''Real Stories of the Highway Patrol''</u>, and the shows that comprised <u>the Marvel Action Hour</u> (''Iron Man'' and ''Fantastic Four'' (1994)). |
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* A sped-up version also exists. |
* A sped-up version also exists. |
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'''Audio:''' |
'''Audio:''' |
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* July 18, 1990-1995: It starts with skittering effects as the starts shoot by, leading into a droning, atonal synth track that adds an ominous bass note when the "G" comes in. "GENESIS" shines in with a |
* July 18, 1990-1995: It starts with skittering effects as the starts shoot by, leading into a droning, atonal synth track that adds an ominous bass note when the "G" comes in. "GENESIS" shines in with a distorted bell-like effect. This jingle was composed by Karissa A. Timmons, an employee at Genesis. |
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* 1991- |
* 1991-1996: A series of laser-shooting sounds, then an ascending [[THX]]-like synth note that leads up to a calm synth note and a shimmering sound when "GENESIS" shines in. |
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⚫ | * Season 1 episodes of ''Iron Man'' and ''Fantastic Four'' begin the theme over the [[Marvel Entertainment Group]] and [[Marvel Studios|Marvel Films]] logos; |
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'''Audio Variants:''' |
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⚫ | * Season 1 episodes of both ''Iron Man'' and ''Fantastic Four'' (1994) begin the theme over the [[Marvel Entertainment Group]] and [[Marvel Studios|Marvel Films]] logos; on episode 10 of season 1 of the former show, it abruptly switches from the 1991 music to the 1990 music. In turn, most season 1 episodes were later plastered with either the 1988/1995 New World Entertainment or the 1996 [[Saban Entertainment|Saban Entertainment/International]] logo and as a result, the Genesis theme plays over those logos. |
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* Some series would use the end-title theme from any show. |
* Some series would use the end-title theme from any show. |
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'''Availability:''' |
'''Availability:''' |
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* This logo was last seen on ''Real Stories of the Highway Patrol'' on H&I and syndicated prints of ''Tales from the Crypt'' on the now-defunct Chiller network, both of which had either the 1995 or 2013 [[20th Television]] logos following right after. |
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** It may also be preserved on VHS |
** It may also be preserved on VHS releases of the former series. |
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* It was also seen on the ''Iron Man'' episode "The Origin of Iron Man" when Disney XD last aired it; most other season 1 episodes (and episodes of ''Fantastic Four'') were plastered by the 1996 |
* It was also seen on the ''Iron Man'' episode "The Origin of Iron Man: Part 2" when Disney XD last aired it; most other season 1 episodes (and season 1 episodes of ''Fantastic Four'' (1994)) were plastered by the 1996 Saban Entertainment/International logo and Netflix prints removed all the original logos for the 2009 [[Marvel Animation]] logo instead. |
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** Most Disney+ prints have 1995 New World and/or 1996 Saban logos, but this is still retained on Disney+'s print of the ''Iron Man'' |
** Most Disney+ prints have 1988/1995 New World and/or 1996 Saban logos, but this is still retained on Disney+'s print of the ''Iron Man'' episodes "The Origin of Iron Man: Part 2" and "The Armor Wars: Part 1". |
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{{Chronology||[[New World/Genesis Distribution]]}} |
{{Chronology||[[New World/Genesis Distribution]]}} |
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[[Category:20th Century Studios]] |
[[Category:20th Century Studios]] |
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[[Category:The Walt Disney Company]] |
[[Category:The Walt Disney Company]] |
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[[Category:Logos with music by Karissa A. Timmons]] |
Founded by Gary Gannaway in 1982 and originally owned by Gannaway Enterprises Incorporated, Genesis Entertainment was a syndication company that introduced the concept of barter syndication, which is still in use today. On May 21, 1993, Ronald O. Perelman, owner of New World Communications, acquired 50% of Genesis from Gannaway, and the remaining stock in 1994, reincorporating it to New World/Genesis Distribution.
Visuals: On a cloudy sky background, there is a shady blue card with a logo on it zooming out rapidly. The logo is a teal abstract segmented cloud with a sunburst popping out of its top. Below the sunburst on the cloud, there is the text "GENESIS ENTERTAINMENT" in a white old-fashioned serif font. The logo shines.
Variants:
Technique: CGI.
Audio: The end theme of the show or none.
Availability:
Visuals: Over a space background, there are legions of shooting stars. From the right, a giant "G" (looking as if carved from a block of ice) zooms out, turning at an angle towards the screen. As shooting stars fly by the "G", it sparkles, and turns into a TV-tube ice shape with the "G" appearing as a cutout with small streaks flying from the left. Below the "G" tube, a bunch of sparkles form the words:
GENESIS
ENTERTAINMENT
Variants:
Technique: CGI.
Audio:
Audio Variants:
Availability:
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