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===Background=== |
===Background=== |
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'''Lightyear Entertainment''' is a distributor of independent motion pictures in theaters, on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD, as well as a distributor of music and music videos on CD, DVD, and digital distribution |
'''Lightyear Entertainment''' is a distributor of independent motion pictures in theaters, on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD, as well as a distributor of music and music videos on CD, DVD, and digital distribution. |
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Lightyear releases movies into theaters directly. After the theatrical run, digital distribution and licensing (including VOD, EST, SVOD and TV) in North America is now conducted through 1091 (formerly called The Orchard). Physical distribution of DVDs and Blu-rays is through MVD Distribution. From 2010-2018, both digital and physical were through [[Entertainment One |
Lightyear releases movies into theaters directly. After the theatrical run, digital distribution and licensing (including VOD, EST, SVOD and TV) in North America is now conducted through [[1091]] (formerly called The Orchard). Physical distribution of DVDs and Blu-rays is through MVD Distribution. From 2010-2018, both digital and physical were through [[Entertainment One|eOne Distribution]]. From 2008-10, it was through [[Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment|Vivendi Visual Entertainment]], and from 1995-2008, through [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment|Warner Home Video]]. From 1991-95, it was distributed through [[BMG Video]]. Lightyear's music business in North America is distributed by Virgin Music Group/[[Universal Music Group]]. |
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==RCA Video Productions== |
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===(1984-1987)=== |
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|Lightyear Entertainment (2010).png|2nd Logo (2009-2018) |
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|Lightyear Entertainment (2018).png|3rd Logo (2018-) |
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RCA Video Productions (1987).png |
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|Lightyear Entertainment (2019).png|4th Logo (2018-) |
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'''Logo:''' We see a picture of a desert in the sunset. We zoom out so that the desert is enclosed in a TV tube, and we see mountains in a night sky. Then {{color|yellow}} squares and lines from a filmstrip in the texture of {{color|orange}} leaves zoom out. The TV tube then changes to water, and the background changes to a forest. We see the words "rvp" in a script font, zooming out in front of flowers as a texture. The {{color|yellow}} squares settle onto the lines, making it into a filmstrip. The TV tube and {{color|yellow}} squares fade into a {{color|blue}} gradient color, then the lines from the filmstrip fade into a cut-out. The "rvp" text turns white and the background then fades into a black-{{color|red}} gradient. Then the words "RCA Video Productions" in white, in a Helvetica font fade in below. The logo shines and then the letters of the "rvp" text flash. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' The zoom out of the logo, the fading, and the shining. All primitive computer animation. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A 8-note violin-line synth theme, which fades into synth tinkling with three chimes and an ascending theme. |
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'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. Seen on old VHS, Betamax, CEDs and Laserdiscs of the era, including ''Ray Davies' Return to Waterloo'', [[Music Media]]'s Elvis titles, and releases from [[RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video]]'s [[Musicvision]] label, like ''Thompson Twins: Single Vision'' and ''Eurythmics: Sweet Dreams: The Video Album''. The logo does not appear on any of the Jane Fonda workout videos. The logo was later plastered by the Lightyear Entertainment logo on current prints. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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===(1987)=== |
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RVP Productions (1987).png |
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{{YouTube|id=cN_1dbAU8-Q}} |
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'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the "rvp" logo from before, only colored in {{color|red}}, white and outlines, looking like the print version of the logo. Underneath it are the stacked words "{{color|red|PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS}}". |
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'''FX/SFX:''' None. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' None. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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<gallery mode=packed heights=200> |
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Lightyear Entertainment (1991).png|Normal version |
Lightyear Entertainment (1991).png|Normal version |
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Lightyear Entertainment (1989, production).png|Production variant |
Lightyear Entertainment (1989, production).png|Production variant |
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Lightyear Entertainment (1990s, website).png|Website variant |
Lightyear Entertainment (1990s, website).png|Website variant |
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</gallery> |
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{{YouTube|id=v6aiZTFitwo}} |
{{YouTube|id=v6aiZTFitwo|id2=bT7Rbe-EstA}} |
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''' |
'''Visuals:''' There is a black screen. Then a page effect occurs with purple borders, which reveals a gold background with the white word "LIGHTYEAR" in it. Then a flash spells out the word "ENTERTAINMENT" in spaced-out letters (ala the 1982 [[Vestron Video]] logo), and in a small font, appearing to fit the width of "LIGHTYEAR". The word "LIGHTYEAR" then flashes. |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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*From 1987 to 1991, "A" and "Production" appeared above and below the logo. |
*From <u>1987 to 1991</u>, "A" and "Production" appeared above and below the logo. |
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*Starting in the late 1990s, the web address "www.lightyear.com" in caps or non-caps fades in below the logo. |
*Starting in the <u>late 1990s</u>, the web address "www.lightyear.com" in caps or non-caps fades in below the logo. |
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*A short version exists. |
*A <u>short version</u> exists. |
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'''Technique:''' A mix of traditional and computer effects. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' Traditional peeling paper, computer effects of flashing. |
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'''Audio:''' |
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*1987-Late 1990s: A '80s synth note with tickling, followed by a synth harp when "ENTERTAINMENT" appears, and the synth note continues. |
*1987-Late 1990s: A '80s synth note with tickling, followed by a synth harp when "ENTERTAINMENT" appears, and the synth note continues. |
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*Late 1990s- |
*Late 1990s-2009: A marching drum theme. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on |
'''Availability:''' Seen on releases from the era such as ''Heaven'', ''The Return of Swamp Thing'', ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', ''Jailbait'' and ''The Gristle''. It plasters the [[RCA Video Productions]] logo on '90s prints of its content like Elvis videos. The short version is seen on ''Jane Fonda's Lower Body Solution''. The logo never appeared on either ''Dinosaucers'' or other Jane Fonda workout videos, despite having an in-credit notice for the company. Current prints plaster it with the next logo. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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<gallery mode=packed heights=200> |
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Lightyear Entertainment (2010).png |
Lightyear Entertainment (2010).png |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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{{YouTube|id= |
{{YouTube|id=e9jvVIzDX2E|id2=L2nrleC7nSA}} |
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''' |
'''Visuals:''' Over a dark cloudy background, some multicolored sparks (a la the 1994 [[United Artists]] logo) move toward the screen. The sparks move away, and some lights reveal the same text from before. The spark flashes and the text turns gold, flashing like a neon sign. The logo slowly zooms in. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI effects. |
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'''Audio:''' Silent, the opening theme of the movie or a thud with a 3-notes fanfare played on an electric guitar. |
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'''Availability:''' |
'''Availability:''' Seen on releases of the era like ''Tanna'' and ''Thy Will Be Done'', and it was also used to plaster the [[RCA Video Productions]] and the original Lightyear Entertainment logo on current prints. The fanfare version can be found on the Tubi copy of ''Jane Fonda's Original Workout''. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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===3rd Logo (2018-)=== |
===3rd Logo (2018-)=== |
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<gallery mode=packed heights=200> |
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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Lightyear Entertainment (2018).png |
Lightyear Entertainment (2018).png |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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''' |
'''Visuals:''' On a stone background, red lines cut out to create the company name in white with a flashing red outline. The light then shines, and the stone background disappears, revealing the former word in gold, and the latter word in white. The embers briefly appear in red, until the logo disappears. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI effects. |
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<center> |
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L I G H T Y E A R <br> |
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E N T E R T A I N M E N T |
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</center> |
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The light then shines, and the stone background disappears, revealing the former word in {{color|yellow}}, and the latter word in white. The embers briefly appear in {{color|red}}, until the logo disappears. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' The flashing. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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===4th Logo (2018-)=== |
===4th Logo (2018-)=== |
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<gallery mode=packed heights=200> |
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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Lightyear Entertainment (2019).png |
Lightyear Entertainment (2019).png |
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</gallery> |
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''' |
'''Visuals:''' There is a gold and purple vortex spiraling. It zooms toward and travels across the screen. Then the screen zooms/spin in to reveal the text "{{color|gold|LIGHTYEAR}}" in a tall font, with a gold light glowing below the "{{color|gold|T}}" and sparks emit throughout the logo. The word "ENTERTAINMENT" appears in white via lighting effects in a plain font, down below the name as sparks emit throughout the text. The logo then shines, and the vortex continues spiraling. The light then dies down, making the background solid black. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' The vortex spiraling, the text appearing. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI effects. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on recent Lightyear movies, like ''CRSHD'' and ''Maze''. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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[[Category:Home entertainment logos]] |
[[Category:Home entertainment logos]] |
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[[Category:American home entertainment logos]] |
[[Category:American home entertainment logos]] |
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[[Category:American music entertainment logos]] |
[[Category:American music entertainment logos]] |
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[[Category:Music entertainment logos]] |
[[Category:Music entertainment logos]] |
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[[Category:United States]] |
Latest revision as of 11:00, 9 August 2024
SuperMax124 and Camenati
Editions by
Dison, Neo Deckard, Doctorine Dark and IAmThe789Guy
Background
Lightyear Entertainment is a distributor of independent motion pictures in theaters, on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD, as well as a distributor of music and music videos on CD, DVD, and digital distribution.
Lightyear releases movies into theaters directly. After the theatrical run, digital distribution and licensing (including VOD, EST, SVOD and TV) in North America is now conducted through 1091 (formerly called The Orchard). Physical distribution of DVDs and Blu-rays is through MVD Distribution. From 2010-2018, both digital and physical were through eOne Distribution. From 2008-10, it was through Vivendi Visual Entertainment, and from 1995-2008, through Warner Home Video. From 1991-95, it was distributed through BMG Video. Lightyear's music business in North America is distributed by Virgin Music Group/Universal Music Group.
1st Logo (1987-2009)
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Normal version
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Production variant
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Website variant
Visuals: There is a black screen. Then a page effect occurs with purple borders, which reveals a gold background with the white word "LIGHTYEAR" in it. Then a flash spells out the word "ENTERTAINMENT" in spaced-out letters (ala the 1982 Vestron Video logo), and in a small font, appearing to fit the width of "LIGHTYEAR". The word "LIGHTYEAR" then flashes.
Variants:
- From 1987 to 1991, "A" and "Production" appeared above and below the logo.
- Starting in the late 1990s, the web address "www.lightyear.com" in caps or non-caps fades in below the logo.
- A short version exists.
Technique: A mix of traditional and computer effects.
Audio:
- 1987-Late 1990s: A '80s synth note with tickling, followed by a synth harp when "ENTERTAINMENT" appears, and the synth note continues.
- Late 1990s-2009: A marching drum theme.
Availability: Seen on releases from the era such as Heaven, The Return of Swamp Thing, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Jailbait and The Gristle. It plasters the RCA Video Productions logo on '90s prints of its content like Elvis videos. The short version is seen on Jane Fonda's Lower Body Solution. The logo never appeared on either Dinosaucers or other Jane Fonda workout videos, despite having an in-credit notice for the company. Current prints plaster it with the next logo.
2nd Logo (2009-2018)
Visuals: Over a dark cloudy background, some multicolored sparks (a la the 1994 United Artists logo) move toward the screen. The sparks move away, and some lights reveal the same text from before. The spark flashes and the text turns gold, flashing like a neon sign. The logo slowly zooms in.
Technique: CGI effects.
Audio: Silent, the opening theme of the movie or a thud with a 3-notes fanfare played on an electric guitar.
Availability: Seen on releases of the era like Tanna and Thy Will Be Done, and it was also used to plaster the RCA Video Productions and the original Lightyear Entertainment logo on current prints. The fanfare version can be found on the Tubi copy of Jane Fonda's Original Workout.
3rd Logo (2018-)
Visuals: On a stone background, red lines cut out to create the company name in white with a flashing red outline. The light then shines, and the stone background disappears, revealing the former word in gold, and the latter word in white. The embers briefly appear in red, until the logo disappears.
Technique: CGI effects.
Audio: A harp synth theme, not unlike the 1st logo.
Availability: Seen on a few movies, like Jirga and The Etruscan Smile. Used in tandem with the next logo.
4th Logo (2018-)
Visuals: There is a gold and purple vortex spiraling. It zooms toward and travels across the screen. Then the screen zooms/spin in to reveal the text "LIGHTYEAR" in a tall font, with a gold light glowing below the "T" and sparks emit throughout the logo. The word "ENTERTAINMENT" appears in white via lighting effects in a plain font, down below the name as sparks emit throughout the text. The logo then shines, and the vortex continues spiraling. The light then dies down, making the background solid black.
Technique: CGI effects.
Audio: None or the opening theme of the movie.
Availability: Seen on recent films, like CRSHD and Maze.
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