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== PAX TV ==


=== 1st Logo (1998-2002) ===
===Background===
On January 29, 2007, [[I: Independent Television|i: Independent Television]] was renamed '''Ion Television''' following the rebrand of its parent company as '''Ion''' Media Networks. Ion usually airs its programming in daily binge blocks of one program. On January 7, 2021, [[E.W. Scripps Company]] bought Ion Media Networks for $2.65 billion; in order to get FCC approval for the transaction, 23 of Ion's 87 stations were sold by Scripps to Inyo Broadcast Holdings.


{{ImageTOC
'''Logo:''' We see a "'''P'''", an "'''A'''", and an "'''X'''" flipping, either on a water background (with transparent letters), or on a USA flag background (with letters in the colors of the flag).
|Ion Television (2007-08).jpg|1st Logo (January 29, 2007-September 7, 2008)
|Ion5.png|2nd Logo (September 8, 2008-2011)
|Ion Television (2012) (Credit - andywolan).png|3rd Logo (2011-2013)
|Ion Television (2013) (Credit - Evan's Media Archive).png|4th Logo (2013-2016)
|Ion Television (2017) (Credit - Evan's Media Archive).png|5th Logo (2016-)
}}


===1st Logo (January 29, 2007-September 7, 2008)===
'''FX/SFX:''' CGI animation and live action.
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Ion Television (2007-08).jpg
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=8Sf1kQtBW-U}}


'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a lighthouse's light coming from the "'''i'''" in the "'''ion'''" logo. The light then forms the words "televis" next to "'''ion'''" and radial waves appear from it, changing the background to blue. The logo keeps shining for a few more seconds and the background changes back to black. Then, another wave turns the background back to blue, and then fades back again to black. A final wave turns the background blue again.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A proud theme with an annoucer saying "You're watching PAX TV. A friend of the family".


'''Availability:''' Extinct.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' A dreamy synth tune with a female announcer saying "Ion Television".
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===2nd Logo (September 8, 2008-2011)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
Ion4.jpeg
Ion5.png
Ion6.jpeg
</gallery>


'''Visuals:''' Several orange circles fall and land on the floor of a sky background. On the background is
=== 2nd Logo (1999-2004) ===


<center>{{Big|'''ion'''}}<br>{{Small|TELEVISION}}</center>
'''Logo:''' TBA


Next to "'''ion'''" is a orange circle with a white plus sign. The slogan "{{color|orange|POSITIVELY ENTERTAINING}}" is below "VISION".
'''FX/SFX:''' TBA


'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
'''Technique:''' 2D/3D animation.


'''Audio:''' A rock tune usually with 6 notes played, sometimes with a male announcer saying "Ion Television. Positively entertaining."
'''Availability:''' TBA


===3rd Logo (2011-2013)===
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Ion Television (2012) (Credit - andywolan).png
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=lkTbks9cqXQ}}


'''Visuals:''' A orange orgami-like card unfolds to reveal a black card with the Ion Television logo from before on a off-white background. A lens flare appears as the camera zooms out. The card unfolds more, revealing a orange card with "POSITIVELY" on it and a white card with "{{color|orange|ENTERTAINING}}" on it.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
=== 3rd Logo (2001-2004) ===


'''Audio:''' Same as the previous logo.
'''Logo:''' On a {{Font color|red|red}} background, we see the words "FEEL THE SPIRIT". Then we zoom out to reveal the PAX logo.


===4th Logo (2013-2016)===
'''FX/SFX:''' CGI animation.
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Ion Television (2013) (Credit - Evan's Media Archive).png
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=w5BdeSujebU}}


'''Visuals:''' A orange cube appears on a white background and turns to reveal the Ion Television logo from before, but without the plus sign circle. A light blue rectangle with a plus sign slides in, and a smaller black cube with "POSITIVELY ENTERTAINING" on it slides down. The finished product shines.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A guitar tune, followed by the man speaking.


'''Availability:''' Extinct.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' Same as the previous logos.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===5th Logo (2016-)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Ion Television (2017) (Credit - Evan's Media Archive).png
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=1UFYLrKCn3E}}


'''Visuals:''' A square appears on a dark gray background and slides to the left as "'''ion'''" appears. The square dots the "'''i'''" as "POSITIVELY ENTERTAINING" appears next to the Ion logo.
=== 4th Logo (2004-2005) ===


'''Logo:''' TBA
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.

'''FX/SFX:''' TBA

'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA

'''Availability:''' TBA

'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


== Independent Television ==

=== (2005-2007) ===

'''Logo:''' TBA

'''FX/SFX:''' TBA

'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA

'''Availability:''' TBA

'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


== Ion Television ==

=== 1st Logo (2007-2008) ===

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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a lighthouse's light coming from the "'''i'''" in the "'''ion'''" logo. The light then forms the words "televis" next to "'''ion'''" and radial waves appear from it, changing the background to {{Font color|blue|blue}}. The logo keeps shining for a few more seconds and the background changes back to black. Then, another wave turns the background back to {{Font color|blue|blue}}, and then fades back again to black. A female announcer says "Ion Television" and a final wave turns the background {{Font color|blue|blue}} again.

'''FX/SFX:''' 3D animation.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A dreamy synth tune with a female announcer saying "Ion Television".

'''Availability:''' Extinct.

'''Editor's Note:''' None.


=== 2nd Logo (2008-) ===

'''Logo:''' TBA.

'''FX/SFX:''' 2D/3D animation.

'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA.

'''Availability:''' Current.

'''Editor's Note:''' None.


'''Audio:''' Same as the previous logos.


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Latest revision as of 10:48, 15 August 2024

Credits
Descriptions by
AUnnamedDragon and others

Captures by
Camenati and others

Video captures courtesy of
Bobby Thomas Pearson - Canada / Worldwide, andywolan and Evan's Media Archive

Background

On January 29, 2007, i: Independent Television was renamed Ion Television following the rebrand of its parent company as Ion Media Networks. Ion usually airs its programming in daily binge blocks of one program. On January 7, 2021, E.W. Scripps Company bought Ion Media Networks for $2.65 billion; in order to get FCC approval for the transaction, 23 of Ion's 87 stations were sold by Scripps to Inyo Broadcast Holdings.


Contents

1st Logo (January 29, 2007-September 7, 2008) 2nd Logo (September 8, 2008-2011) 3rd Logo (2011-2013) 4th Logo (2013-2016) 5th Logo (2016-)
1st Logo (January 29, 2007-September 7, 2008) 2nd Logo (September 8, 2008-2011) 3rd Logo (2011-2013) 4th Logo (2013-2016) 5th Logo (2016-)



1st Logo (January 29, 2007-September 7, 2008)


Visuals: On a black background, there is a lighthouse's light coming from the "i" in the "ion" logo. The light then forms the words "televis" next to "ion" and radial waves appear from it, changing the background to blue. The logo keeps shining for a few more seconds and the background changes back to black. Then, another wave turns the background back to blue, and then fades back again to black. A final wave turns the background blue again.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A dreamy synth tune with a female announcer saying "Ion Television".

2nd Logo (September 8, 2008-2011)

Visuals: Several orange circles fall and land on the floor of a sky background. On the background is

ion
TELEVISION

Next to "ion" is a orange circle with a white plus sign. The slogan "POSITIVELY ENTERTAINING" is below "VISION".

Technique: 2D/3D animation.

Audio: A rock tune usually with 6 notes played, sometimes with a male announcer saying "Ion Television. Positively entertaining."

3rd Logo (2011-2013)


Visuals: A orange orgami-like card unfolds to reveal a black card with the Ion Television logo from before on a off-white background. A lens flare appears as the camera zooms out. The card unfolds more, revealing a orange card with "POSITIVELY" on it and a white card with "ENTERTAINING" on it.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Same as the previous logo.

4th Logo (2013-2016)


Visuals: A orange cube appears on a white background and turns to reveal the Ion Television logo from before, but without the plus sign circle. A light blue rectangle with a plus sign slides in, and a smaller black cube with "POSITIVELY ENTERTAINING" on it slides down. The finished product shines.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Same as the previous logos.

5th Logo (2016-)


Visuals: A square appears on a dark gray background and slides to the left as "ion" appears. The square dots the "i" as "POSITIVELY ENTERTAINING" appears next to the Ion logo.

Technique: 2D animation.

Audio: Same as the previous logos.

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