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{{Main|MGM Home Entertainment}}
==North American Warnings==
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
MGMCBSHomeVideo1981Warning.png
MGM-CBS Warning Screen (1982).jpg
</gallery>
'''Visuals:''' There are some warning text scrolling up. The word "{{color|navajowhite|WARNING}}" appears in a {{color|navajowhite|cream}} color, while the Warning text is in white. Everything's in capitals.
'''Variant:''' In the last two months this warning was used, the text from the next warning replaced the standard text from this one.
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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'''Availability:''' On all MGM/CBS releases of the era. This warning also appears on the 1984 CBS/Fox release of ''S.O.B.'', but at the end of the movie (MGM/CBS originally released the film in 1982 as part of their label).
===2nd
[[file:MGMUAHomeVideo1987Warning.png|300px|center]]
'''Visuals:'''
'''Variants:'''
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===3rd
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
MGMUAHomeVideo1990Warning.png
MGM Promotional Warning.png
MGMHomeEntertainment1998DVDWarning.png
</gallery>
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is the word "{{color|red|WARNING}}" in red, with a drop shadow. Below it is the following text, in white and in Helvetica font:
<center>'''FEDERAL LAW PROVIDES SEVERE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL<br/>PENALTIES FOR THE UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION,<br/>DISTRIBUTION OR EXHIBITION OF COPYRIGHTED MOTION<br/>PICTURE VIDEOTAPES OR VIDEODISCS. CRIMINAL COPYRIGHT<br/>INFRINGEMENT IS INVESTIGATED BY THE FBI AND MAY<br/>CONSTITUTE A FELONY WITH A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF UP TO<br/>FIVE YEARS IN PRISON AND/OR A $250,000.00 FINE.<br/><br/>LICENSED FOR PRIVATE HOME EXHIBITION ONLY. ANY<br/>PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, COPYING OR OTHER USE IS STRICTLY<br/>PROHIBITED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.'''</center>
'''Variants:'''
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* On some tapes, the warning is slightly off-center.
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
'''Availability:'''
*On all MGM releases from the era (with the exception of the 2002 NBC.com exclusive VHS of ''It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie'', which had no warning at all; however, the 2003 VHS of that same movie had this warning).{{AvailabilityExamples}}
*Also seen on New Line Home Video releases from 1992 to 2008, including ''Seven'', as well as HBO DVD releases and some WarnerVision/KidVision releases.{{AvailabilityExamples}}
*When Sony acquired MGM in 2005, it went on to use [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Warning Screens)|the warning screens from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]]. MGM then switched to [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment (Warning Screens)|Fox's warnings]] when the home video rights were acquired by Fox the next year. Starting in 2020, with the end of MGM's video deal with Fox following its acquisition by Disney, [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Warning Screens)|Warner Bros. Home Entertainment]] now handles the home video rights to MGM's catalog titles (as well as releases of current and former MGM-produced TV series and Orion Pictures films, beginning with the 2020 remake of ''Valley Girl''). Meanwhile, current MGM movie releases distributed through United Artists Releasing are distributed by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and would use [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Warning Screens)|their warnings]].
===4th
Same as the [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
===5th
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
===6th
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
===7th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
==International Warnings==
===United Kingdom===
====1st
[[file:MGMCBSHomeVideo1981UKWarning.png|300px|center]]
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the following text scrolls up:
<center>'''{{Big|{{Font|Rockwell|{{color|#FFD900|WARNING}}<br/><br/>This videocassette<br/>including its soundtrack<br/>is protected by copyright.<br/><br/>This videocassette<br/>may be used to show the<br/>motion picture/programme<br/>only in private homes to<br/>which the general public<br/>is not invited and/or to<br/>which an entrance fee is<br/>not charged.<br/><br/>Any other unauthorised<br/>manner of exhibition and<br/>any broadcast, public<br/>performance, diffusion,<br/>editing, copying, reselling,<br/>and hiring, in whole or in<br/>in part is prohibited.<br/><br/>This prohibition may<br/>be enforced by legal<br/>action.}}}}'''</center>
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.
'''Audio:''' None.
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'''Availability:''' Seen on pre-cert MGM/CBS tapes in the UK, such as ''Fame''.
====2nd Screen (1982-1986)====
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
MGMUAHomeVideo1983UKGenuine.png
MGMUAHomeVideo1983UKWarning.png
</gallery>
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the following white text fades in:
<center>'''{{Font|Century|{{Big|This video cassette<br/>is a genuine first<br/>generation copy<br/>produced on behalf<br/>of and with the<br/>approval of<br/><br/>MGM/UA HOME VIDEO}}}}'''</center>
Then it fades out and the following text scrolls up:
<center>'''{{Big|{{Font|Century|{{color|#FFD900|<u>WARNING</u>}}<br/><br/>This videocassette<br/>including its soundtrack<br/>is protected by copyright.<br/><br/>This videocassette<br/>may be used to show the<br/>motion picture or video<br/>programme only in<br/>private homes to which<br/>the general public is<br/>not invited and/or to<br/>which an entrance fee is<br/>not charged.<br/><br/>Any other unauthorised<br/>manner of exhibition<br/>and any broadcast, public<br/>performance, diffusion,<br/>editing, copying, reselling,<br/>and hiring, in whole or<br/>in part is prohibited.<br/><br/>{{color|#FFD900|This prohibition may<br/>be enforced by legal<br/>action.}}}}}}'''</center>
'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
'''Audio:''' None.
'''Audio Variant:''' On Spanish VHS releases, a translated version of the warning scroll is read out loud by an announcer.
'''Availability:'''
* Seen on several UK pre-cert MGM VHS releases (such as ''The Ice Pirates'', ''Reckless'', ''The Wizard of Oz'', ''Gone with the Wind'', and numerous cartoon compilations from MGM).
* The Spanish variant can be found on a VHS release of a dub of ''Poltergeist''.
====3rd Screen (1985-1990)====
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
MGMUAHomeVideo1986UKGenuine.png
MGMUAHomeVideo1986UKWarning01.png
MGMUAHomeVideo1986UKWarning02.png
MGMUAHomeVideo1986UKWarning03.png
MGMUAHomeVideo1986UKWarning04.png
</gallery>
'''Visuals:''' On a blue background, the following yellow text is typed in:
<center>{{Big|{{color|#FFD900|'''This video cassette<br/>is a genuine first<br/>generation copy<br/>produced on behalf<br/>of and with the<br/>approval of<br/><br/>MGM/UA HOME VIDEO'''}}}}</center>
It then scrolls up very slowly. The same is repeated for the next four blocks of text:
<center>{{Big|{{color|#FFD900|'''WARNING<br/><br/>“The copyright owner<br/>has licensed the film<br/>(including its soundtrack)<br/>comprised in this video<br/>cassette for home use<br/>only. All other rights<br/>are reserved.<br/><br/><br/>The definition of home use<br/>excludes the use of this<br/>video casette at locations<br/>such as clubs, coaches,<br/>hospitals, hotels, oil rigs,<br/>prisons and schools.<br/><br/><br/>Any unauthorised copying,<br/>reselling, editing, exhibition,<br/>renting, exchanging, hiring,<br/>lending, public performance,<br/>diffusion and/or broadcast<br/>of this video cassette or<br/>any part thereof is strictly<br/>prohibited.<br/><br/><br/>Any such unauthorised<br/>action could give rise to<br/>civil or criminal<br/>proceeding.”'''}}}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
'''Availability:'''
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
MGMUAHomeVideo1989UKGenuine.png
MGMUAHomeVideo1989UKWarning01.png
MGMUAHomeVideo1989UKWarning02.png
MGMUAHomeVideo1989UKWarning03.png
MGMUAHomeVideo1989UKWarning04.png
MGMHomeEntertainment1998UKGenuine.png
MGMHomeEntertainment1998UKWarning01.png
MGMHomeEntertainment1998UKWarning02.png
MGMHomeEntertainment1998UKWarning03.png
MGMHomeEntertainment1998UKWarning04.png
</gallery>
'''Visuals:''' The screen fades in to a blue background with the following text in yellow:
<center>{{Big|{{color|#FFD900|'''This video cassette<br/>is a genuine first<br/>generation copy<br/>produced on behalf<br/>of and with the<br/>approval of<br/><br/>MGM/UA HOME VIDEO'''}}}}</center>
<center>{{Big|{{color|#FFD900|''''WARNING<br/><br/>"The copyright owner<br/>has licensed the film<br/>(including its soundtrack)<br/>comprised in this video<br/>cassette for home use<br/>only. All other rights<br/>are reserved.'''}}}}</center>
It flips to another screen with the second portion of the text:
<center>{{Big|{{color|#FFD900|
It flips to another screen with the third and last portion of it:
<center>{{Big|{{color|#FFD900|'''Any unauthorised copying,<br/>reselling, editing, exhibition,<br/>renting, exchanging, hiring,<br/>lending, public performance,<br/>diffusion and/or broadcast<br/>of this video cassette or<br/>any part thereof is strictly<br/>prohibited.'''}}}}</center>
Finally, it flips to the fifth screen, which reads:
<center>{{Big|{{color|#FFD900|'''Any such unauthorised<br/>action could give rise to<br/>civil or criminal<br/>proceeding."'''}}}}</center>
'''Variants:'''
* Sometimes on some UK VHS releases, such as the 1986 UK VHS
* Starting in
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
'''Availability:'''
* Seen on
* Examples include ''Thelma and Louise'', ''Goldeneye'' and ''Tomorrow Never Dies'', among many others.
* The scroll up variant
* The 1994 variant can also be found on the 1998 UK VHS release of ''Tom and Jerry's: Festival of Sport'' (Marks & Spencer Exclusive).
====5th
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
====6th
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningEnglish1.png|432px|center]]
'''Visuals:'''
<center>{{Font|Arial|{{Huge|{{color|#aaf|UK & EIRE}}}}<br/><br/>WARNING:<br/>The copyright proprietor has licensed this DVD (including its soundtrack)<br/>for private home use only. All other rights are reserved.<br/><br/>The definition of home use excludes the use of this DVD at locations such as clubs,<br/>coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any<br/>unauthorised copying, editing, exhibition, renting, exchanging, hiring, lending,<br/>public performance, diffusion and/or broadcast of this DVD, or any part thereof,<br/>is strictly prohibited and any such action establishes liability for a civil action and<br/>may give rise to a criminal prosecution. This DVD is not to be exported,<br/>distributed and/or sold by way of trade outside the EU without proper licence<br/>from MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. Sales and/or rental rights for<br/>this DVD are specified on the original packaging of the DVD.}}</center><br/>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
'''Availability:''' Can be found on MGM releases of the time-period until 2006, such as the ''Pink Panther Collection''
====7th
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
====8th
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
====9th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
===Australia===
====1st
Same as the [[PBV
====2nd
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Warning
====3rd
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningEnglish2.png|432px|center]]
'''Visuals:''' Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but "{{color|lightskyblue|'''UK & EIRE'''}}" is replaced by "{{color|lightskyblue|'''AUSTRALIA'''}}" and the phrase "'''outside the EU'''" is replaced by "'''outside Australia'''".
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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====4th
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
====5th
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
====6th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
===Japan===
====1st
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
====2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
====3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
====4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
===Germany===
====1st
[[File:MGMWarningGerman1980s.png|290px|center]]
'''Visuals:'''
<center>{{Big|'''{{color|lime|Dieser Film ist nur für private,}}'''}}</center>
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''This film is only released for private, non-commercial screenings! A public performance, free of charge or against payment, is prohibited. Transfers to video cassettes or other AV systems are not permitted for copyright reasons.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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'''Availability:''' Seen on German MGM/UA tapes of the era.
====2nd
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
====3rd
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningGerman.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''GERMAN - WARNING: The program (including the soundtrack) contained on this DVD and its equipment are protected by copyright. The program is licensed for demonstration for non-commercial purposes in the private sector only. All other rights are reserved to the licensor. The use for non-commercial purposes in the private sector does not include the demonstration in clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, prisons, schools, on oil rigs etc. Any further use of the program contained on this DVD or parts thereof, e.g. Public performance, unauthorized leasing, shortening, copying and/or broadcasting is prohibited. Violations will be prosecuted under civil and/or criminal law. The export and/or distribution of this DVD requires the prior approval of MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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====4th
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
====5th
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
====6th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
===Brazil===
====1st
'''Visuals:''' On the same background as the 1989 [[MGM Home Entertainment|MGM/UA Home Video]] logo
<center>{{Big|'''Advertência. Este video não pode sem expressa autorização do titular os direitos autorais, incluindo sonoros, ser reproduzido no todo ou em partes sob pena de violação da lei, acarretando as consequentes sansões por na mesma estipulada.'''}}</center>
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''Warning. This video, including its sound, cannot be reproduced without express authorization from the copyright holder in whole or in part under penalty of violation of the law, resulting in the consequent sanctions by the same stipulation.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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====2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
====3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
====4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
===Latin America===
====1st
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
====2nd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
====3rd
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
===Argentina===
====Screen (1980's-1990's)====
Same as the [[Gativideo
===Spain===
====1st
Same as the British 2nd Warning, but it is narrated in Spanish with the following speech:
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''This videocassette is a first generation copy produced for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists Home Video with their permission. This videocassette with sound included is protected by Copyright. The film or program it contains may only be shown in private homes not accessible to the general public, and where the payment of an admission is not required. Any other unauthorized form of display, public broadcast, broadcast, publication, reproduction, sale or rental in whole or in part is prohibited. This prohibition may be enforced by force of law. REPRODUCTION IS PROHIBITED IN NEIGHBOR COMMUNITIES, PRIVATE COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITY VIDEOS.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' An announcer reading the text
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====2nd
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
====3rd
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningSpanish.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''SPAIN - Attention: The copyright owner has licensed this DVD (including its soundtrack) solely and exclusively for domestic use. All other rights are reserved. The term "domestic use" implies the prohibition of using this DVD in places such as clubs facilities, buses, trains, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and places of education. Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, rental, exchange, loan, public display or retransmission of this DVD or any part of it without express authorization are strictly prohibited, and the performance of any of these activities would incur civil liability and could lead to criminal prosecution. This DVD must not be exported, distributed or sold under any commercial modality outside the European Union without the express authorization of: MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The sale and rental rights of this DVD are specifically stated on its cover.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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====4th
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
====5th
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
====6th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
===Mexico===
====Screen (Early 2000's)====
'''Visuals:'''
<center>{{Big|'''La producción, reproducción,'''}}</center>
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''WARNING: The production, reproduction, storage, transportation, distribution, sale, rental or introduction to the country of any videogram protected by federal copyright law in a fraudulent manner for the purpose of commercial speculation and without the authorization and express consent of the owner of the rights of author or related rights, constitutes a serious crime and will be punished with up to 10 years in prison and up to 20,000 days of minimum salary fine. Article 194 fraction 1 subsection 33 of the federal code of criminal procedures. Article 424 bis section 1 of the federal criminal code. No to piracy. Mexican Video Association.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' A projector sound with the same announcer from the Mexican [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
'''Availability:''' Found on a Mexican VHS of ''City Slickers'' (''Perdidos En El Oeste'').
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===France===
====1st
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
MGMUAHomeVideo1986WarningTomandJerryVol1.png
MGMUAHomeVideo1990WarningTexAveryVol1.png
</gallery>
'''Visuals:''' Same as the 2nd [[Film Office Distribution (Warning Screens)|Film Office Distribution]] warning at the time, but "{{Font|Arial Black|FILM OFFICE S.A.}}" is replaced by "{{Font|Arial Black|M.G.M./U.A. HOME VIDEO}}".
'''Technique:''' Same as the 2nd [[Film Office Distribution
'''Audio:''' Same as the 2nd [[Film Office Distribution
'''Availability:''' Seen on French MGM/UA tapes of the era.
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====2nd
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningFrench1.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''FRENCH - WARNING: The rights holder has granted a license on this DVD (including its soundtrack) for private use within a strictly family framework. All other rights reserved. Private use in a strictly family setting excludes any use of this DVD in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any assembly, reproduction, rental, exchange, loan, public performance and/or distribution of this DVD, in part or in whole, without authorization, is strictly prohibited and any violation may give rise to civil liability action and criminal prosecution. This DVD may not be exported, marketed or distributed outside the European Union without an appropriate license from MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The ability to sell and/or rent this DVD is specified on the original packaging of this DVD.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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====3rd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
====4th
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
====5th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
===Italy===
====1st
Same as the [[Panarecord|Panarecord warning screens]] at the time.
====2nd
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningItalian.png
MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningItalianLater.png
</gallery>
'''Visuals:''' Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''ITALY - ATTENTION: The copyright holder has licensed this DVD (including the soundtrack) for private use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of private use excludes the use of this DVD in places such as clubs, means of transport, hospitals, hotels, construction sites, prisons and schools. The reproduction, adaptation, public performance, loan, exchange, rental, loan, diffusion and television transmission of this DVD or parts of it are strictly prohibited, if not authorized: any violation will be prosecuted both in civil and criminal matters. This DVD may not be exported, distributed or sold outside the European Union without the express authorization of MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The destination for sale and/or rental of this DVD is specified on the original packaging. PRODUCT INTENDED FOR SALE ONLY, RENTAL IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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====3rd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
====4th
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
====5th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
===Netherlands/Belgium===
====1st
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningDutch.png
MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningDutchLater.png
MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningFrench2.png
</gallery>
'''Visuals:''' Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
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'''Variant:''' There's a Belgian French variant that's the same as the French one, but "'''{{color|lightskyblue|/BELGIQUE}}'''" appears after "'''{{color|lightskyblue|FRANÇAIS}}'''".
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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'''Availability:''' Can be found on European MGM releases of the time.{{AvailabilityExamples}}
====2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
====3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
====4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
===Portugal===
====1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningPortuguese.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''PORTUGAL - Notice: The copyright holder has licensed this DVD (including the soundtrack) for home use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this DVD in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil platforms, prisons or schools. Any copy, edition, exhibition, rental, exchange, assignment, public broadcasting and/or unauthorized broadcasting of this DVD, or any excerpt, is strictly prohibited and any of these acts constitutes a basis for civil action and may give rise to criminal proceedings. This DVD cannot be exported, distributed and/or sold in any form of trade outside the EU without the proper license from MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. Sales and/or rental rights for this DVD are specified on the packaging this DVD.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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====2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
====3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
====4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
===Sweden===
====1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningSwedish.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''SWEDEN - WARNING: The copyright holder of this DVD (including its soundtrack) has granted the rights to use it for private and private use only. All other rights to the DVD are reserved to the copyright holder. The Swedish Copyright Act's definition of private and private use therefore means that it is forbidden to use this DVD in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. It is further i.a. it is forbidden to make copies of all or part of this DVD, edit it, rent it out, perform any form of public performance of it and/or broadcast it on broadcast media. which in some cases can lead to fines or imprisonment. This DVD is not to be exported, supplied, distributed or sold outside the EU without the proper license from MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The terms for buying/renting this DVD can be found on its original packaging.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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====2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Norway ===
==== 1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningNorwegian.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''NORWAY - Warning: This DVD (including its soundtrack) can only be used in private homes. All other rights are reserved to the copyright holder: MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The definition of private homes excludes all use in places such as hotels, restaurants, hospitals, institutions, means of transport, oil rig installations, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, modification, exhibition, rental, organized exchange, lending, public performance, distribution, transmission or broadcasting of this DVD is strictly prohibited. Any such unauthorized act will incur liability, and may provide grounds for criminal prosecution. This DVD may not be exported, distributed or sold commercially without the necessary permission from MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The sales and/or rental rights for this DVD are specified on the DVD's original packaging.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Denmark ===
==== 1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningDanish.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''DENMARK - WARNING: The copyright holder has only granted permission for this DVD (including audio tracks) to be used for private use. The copyright holder reserves all other rights. The definition of private use excludes i.a. use of this DVD in places such as clubs, in public transport, in hospitals, hotels, drilling rigs, in prisons and in schools. All unauthorized copying, editing, showing, rental, exchange, distribution of loans to the public and/or broadcasting of these DVDs or extracts via radio and TV is strictly prohibited and any such action will result in civil and criminal liability. This DVD may not be exported, distributed or sold to countries outside the EU without the proper permission of MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== South Korea ===
==== 1st
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 2nd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Poland ===
==== 1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningPolish.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''POLAND - WARNING: This DVD, including the soundtrack, is designed for home use only. All rights are reserved. It is unacceptable to play the disc in places such as clubs, coaches, oil rigs, hospitals, hotels, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized duplication, editing, displaying, rental, exchange, public display or other distribution of the content of the DVD or its fragments is strictly prohibited and is subject to civil and criminal liability. The DVD may not be exported, distributed and or traded without the appropriate license from MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The rights to sell and/or borrow the DVD are stated on its original packaging.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Czech Republic ===
==== 1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningCzech.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''CZECH REPUBLIC - WARNING: The copyright owner allows license to this DVD (including audio) only for private domestic use. All other rights reserved. Home use by definition excludes the use of this DVD in places such as clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, rental, exchange, lending for payment or free of charge, public performance, distribution and/or broadcasting of this DVD or any part thereof is strictly prohibited. Such conduct gives rise to civil proceedings and may lead to criminal prosecution. This DVD may not be exported, distributed or sold commercially outside the European Union without the proper license granted to MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The sale or rental rights to this DVD are further defined on the original DVD packaging.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Russia ===
==== 1st
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 2nd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Finland ===
==== 1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningFinnish.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''FINLAND - WARNING: The copyright holder of a movie and its soundtrack recorded on this DVD has been granted permission for private home use only. Any other use is prohibited. Home use is not, for example, use in clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons. in schools or similar contexts. Any copying, editing, rental, lending, display, public performance or transmission of this DVD or any part thereof without the permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. Violation of the ban will result in liability and possible criminal penalties. This DVD has been sold and rented on the condition that it will not be exported or distributed outside the EU for commercial purposes without the permission of MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The terms of sale and/or rental of this DVD recording are detailed in the original packaging of the recording.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Middle East ===
==== 1st
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 2nd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Hungary ===
==== 1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningHungarian.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''HUNGARY - NOTICE: This DVD recording (including audio) is copyrighted and is permitted for home playback only. All other rights reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of DVDs in public places such as nightclubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, prisons, and schools. Unauthorized copying, alteration, rental, rental, public performance, broadcasting or broadcasting of the DVD or any part of the DVD is prohibited. Continuation of the listed activities will lead to legal liability and may result in criminal proceedings. The export, distribution and/or commercial sale of the DVD is prohibited without the official permission of MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The legislation for selling and renting the disc can be found on the original packaging of the DVD.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Turkey ===
==== 1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningTurkish.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''TURKEY - WARNING: The copyright owner of this DVD (also including sound recording) has been licensed for home use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of home use excludes use of this DVD in places such as clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil exploration and extraction platforms, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, modification, display, lease, barter, lease, loan, stealing or playback, dissemination and publication of this DVD, or any part thereof, is strictly prohibited and any such action. It creates an obligation to face legal action and may result in criminal proceedings. This DVD may not be exported, distributed and/or sold for commercial purposes without the proper license of MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The rights to sell or rent this DVD are specified on the original packaging of the DVD.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== South Africa ===
==== 1st
'''Visuals:''' Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but "{{color|lightskyblue|'''UK & EIRE'''}}" is replaced by "{{color|lightskyblue|'''SOUTH AFRICA'''}}" and the phrase "'''outside the EU'''" is replaced by "'''outside South Africa'''".
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Israel ===
==== 1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningHebrew.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''Israel - Warning: The copyright holder has approved this DVD movie (including soundtrack) for home use only. All other rights reserved. The definition of domestic use has included the screening of this DVD on sites such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, drilling rigs, prisons and schools. It is strictly forbidden to copy, edit, display, rent, replace, rent, publicly screen, distribute, and/or broadcast this DVD movie, or any portion thereof, without a license. Carrying out these actions will be considered a civil offense and may lead to a lawsuit. These actions will be considered an offense to sell this DVD movie commercially without obtaining proper license from MGM HOME ENTERTAINMENT [EUROPE] LTD. The rights to sell and/or rent this DVD movie are listed on the original packaging of the movie.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Romania ===
==== 1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningRomanian.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''ROMANIA - WARNING: The copyright owner has licensed this DVD (including the soundtrack) for strictly personal use at home. All other rights reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this DVD in clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Copying, editing, public display, rental, exchange, lending, public performance, distribution and/or unauthorized transmission of this DVD, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited and constitutes a misdemeanor that is subject to civil action and may result in criminal prosecution. This DVD may not be exported, distributed and/or marketed outside the European Union without a special license from MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The rights to sell and/or rent this DVD are specified on the original packaging of the DVD.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Greece ===
==== 1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningGreek.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''GREECE - WARNING: This DVD (as well as its musical score) is provided by the copyright holder for private, home use only. All other rights reserved. The definition of home use excludes the reproduction or transmission of this DVD to nightclubs, tourist buses, hospitals, hotels, floating oil rigs, prisons and schools. Unauthorized copying, publishing, renting, exchanging, leasing, lending, publicity, distribution and/or television broadcasting of part or all of this DVD is strictly prohibited and any violation of the above may lead to civil action and may lead to criminal prosecution. Export, distribution and/or sale for commercial purposes outside the European Union without the prior permission of the producer MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. is prohibited. The sales and/or rental rights of this DVD are listed on the original DVD packaging.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Bulgaria ===
==== 1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningBulgarian.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''BULGARIA - WARNING: The copyright holder has licensed this DVD (including the music in it) for home use only. All other rights reserved. The definition of "home use" excludes the use of this DVD in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, display, rental, exchange, rental, public display, distribution and/or distribution of this DVD or parts thereof is strictly prohibited. The perpetrator of such an action may be held liable and a criminal case may be brought against them. This DVD may not be exported, distributed and/or sold commercially outside the European Union without the appropriate license from MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The rights to sell and/or rent this DVD are indicated on its original packaging.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Croatia ===
==== 1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningCroatian.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''CROATIA - WARNING: The copyright owner only allows private home use of this DVD (including its audio recording). All other rights reserved. By definition, the home use of this DVD does not include its use in clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, on oil rigs, and in prisons and schools. Unauthorized reproduction, editing, showing, renting, exchanging, renting, lending, public display, diffusion or broadcasting of this DVD, or any part thereof, is strictly prohibited and any such action may be based on civil litigation and result in criminal proceedings. . This DVD may not be exported, distributed or sold outside the EU without the appropriate license issued by MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. The right to sell and rent this DVD is specified on its original packaging.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Ukraine ===
==== 1st
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 2nd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
=== Slovenia ===
==== 1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningSlovenian.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''SLOVENIA - WARNING: The copyright owner allows the play of DVDs (and music from the film) only for private purposes. All other rights reserved. The definition of private use does not include DVD playback on premises such as nightclubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, disassembly, rental, exchange, rental, public broadcasting, reproduction or display of all or part of the DVD is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to civil action or criminal charges. The export, distribution or sale of this DVD outside the EU without the appropriate permission of MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. is prohibited. The rights to sell and rent a DVD are stated on the original cover of this DVD.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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==== 2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
==== 3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
==== 4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
===Iceland===
====1st
[[File:MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningIcelandic.png|432px|center]]
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'''Translation:''' <center>{{Big|'''ICELANDIC - WARNING: The copyright holder has authorized the use of this DVD-Video disc (including the audio channel) for home use only. All other rights are reserved unless otherwise clearly stated by the copyright owner. Home use excludes use in places such as clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, piers, prisons, and schools. Any kind of unauthorized duplication, editing, showing, renting, exchanging, renting and public viewing of this DVD disc or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and such conduct may result in civil action and public prosecution. This DVD may not be exported, distributed, or sold outside the European Union without the full authority of MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. Terms of sale or rental of this DVD-Video are specified on the packaging in which it is contained.'''}}</center>
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' None.
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====2nd
Same as the [[20th Century Studios Home Entertainment
====3rd
Same as the [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
====4th
Same as the [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Warning Screens)|Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen]] at the time.
==See Also==
*[[MGM Home Entertainment (Copyright Bumpers)]]
*[[MGM Home Entertainment (Online Bumpers)]]
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Latest revision as of 21:00, 15 August 2024
- Main article: MGM Home Entertainment
North American Warnings
1st Screen (October 1980-March 1982, 1984)
Visuals: There are some warning text scrolling up. The word "WARNING" appears in a cream color, while the Warning text is in white. Everything's in capitals.
Variant: In the last two months this warning was used, the text from the next warning replaced the standard text from this one.
Technique: 2D animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: On all MGM/CBS releases of the era. This warning also appears on the 1984 CBS/Fox release of S.O.B., but at the end of the movie (MGM/CBS originally released the film in 1982 as part of their label).
2nd Screen (April 1982-May 23, 1990, 1991, 1992)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMUAHomeVideo1987Warning.png&width=300)
Visuals: There is the Warning screen scrolling up. The word "WARNING" is in red with white outline between two white lines; the warning text is in white and now appears in lowercase. The black bars are at the top and bottom of the screen, but faded.
Variants:
- On classic MGM movies made in black-and-white, the warning is grayscaled.
- On laserdiscs and CED Videodiscs, "cassette" is replaced by "videodisc".
- On releases from MGM/CBS Home Video's "First Run Home Video Theater", a different warning spiel was used, which includes contact information to report pirated cassettes.
Technique: Same as the previous Warning screen.
Audio: None.
Availability: On all MGM/UA releases from the era, as well as the last releases under the MGM/CBS name. Also seen on Wood Knapp Video releases of United Artists and MGM films, as well as a couple of Nova Home Video and Junior Home Video releases at the time. For an odd reason, this appeared on the original VHS releases of Thelma and Louise and The Man in the Moon, possibly as an editing mistake on MGM's part. Finally, this warning can also be seen on the 1992 reprint VHS of Fiddler on the Roof, because it was a reprint of the 1990 VHS.
3rd Screen (June 13, 1990-August 30, 2005)
Visuals: On a black background, there is the word "WARNING" in red, with a drop shadow. Below it is the following text, in white and in Helvetica font:
PENALTIES FOR THE UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION,
DISTRIBUTION OR EXHIBITION OF COPYRIGHTED MOTION
PICTURE VIDEOTAPES OR VIDEODISCS. CRIMINAL COPYRIGHT
INFRINGEMENT IS INVESTIGATED BY THE FBI AND MAY
CONSTITUTE A FELONY WITH A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF UP TO
FIVE YEARS IN PRISON AND/OR A $250,000.00 FINE.
LICENSED FOR PRIVATE HOME EXHIBITION ONLY. ANY
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, COPYING OR OTHER USE IS STRICTLY
PROHIBITED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Variants:
- On promotional tapes (or known as demo tapes or screeners), the text "LICENSED FOR PRIVATE HOME EXHIBITION ONLY" is replaced with "LICENSED FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY".
- On earlier MGM DVDs such as the 1997 DVD of GoldenEye, the warning contains more vertical space on the top and bottom, and the text on each paragraph has less spacing. A version with a darker red color for "WARNING" is also present on these DVDs as well.
- Most MGM DVD releases from 2001-2005 have an updated version of this warning. A brighter shade of red is used, and the text is in the Futura font (except for "WARNING", which is set in the Franklin Gothic font).
- On some tapes, the warning is slightly off-center.
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability:
- On all MGM releases from the era (with the exception of the 2002 NBC.com exclusive VHS of It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, which had no warning at all; however, the 2003 VHS of that same movie had this warning). [Examples?]
- Also seen on New Line Home Video releases from 1992 to 2008, including Seven, as well as HBO DVD releases and some WarnerVision/KidVision releases. [Examples?]
- When Sony acquired MGM in 2005, it went on to use the warning screens from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. MGM then switched to Fox's warnings when the home video rights were acquired by Fox the next year. Starting in 2020, with the end of MGM's video deal with Fox following its acquisition by Disney, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment now handles the home video rights to MGM's catalog titles (as well as releases of current and former MGM-produced TV series and Orion Pictures films, beginning with the 2020 remake of Valley Girl). Meanwhile, current MGM movie releases distributed through United Artists Releasing are distributed by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and would use their warnings.
4th Screen (2005-2006)
Same as the Sony Pictures Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
5th Screen (2006-November 19, 2019)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
6th Screen (December 4, 2018-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
7th Screen (October 6, 2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
International Warnings
United Kingdom
1st Screen (1980-1982)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMCBSHomeVideo1981UKWarning.png&width=300)
Visuals: On a black background, the following text scrolls up:
This videocassette
including its soundtrack
is protected by copyright.
This videocassette
may be used to show the
motion picture/programme
only in private homes to
which the general public
is not invited and/or to
which an entrance fee is
not charged.
Any other unauthorised
manner of exhibition and
any broadcast, public
performance, diffusion,
editing, copying, reselling,
and hiring, in whole or in
in part is prohibited.
This prohibition may
be enforced by legal
action.
Technique: 2D animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on pre-cert MGM/CBS tapes in the UK, such as Fame.
2nd Screen (1982-1986)
Visuals: On a black background, the following white text fades in:
is a genuine first
generation copy
produced on behalf
of and with the
approval of
MGM/UA HOME VIDEO
Then it fades out and the following text scrolls up:
This videocassette
including its soundtrack
is protected by copyright.
This videocassette
may be used to show the
motion picture or video
programme only in
private homes to which
the general public is
not invited and/or to
which an entrance fee is
not charged.
Any other unauthorised
manner of exhibition
and any broadcast, public
performance, diffusion,
editing, copying, reselling,
and hiring, in whole or
in part is prohibited.
This prohibition may
be enforced by legal
action.
Technique: 2D computer animation.
Audio: None.
Audio Variant: On Spanish VHS releases, a translated version of the warning scroll is read out loud by an announcer.
Availability:
- Seen on several UK pre-cert MGM VHS releases (such as The Ice Pirates, Reckless, The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, and numerous cartoon compilations from MGM).
- The Spanish variant can be found on a VHS release of a dub of Poltergeist.
3rd Screen (1985-1990)
Visuals: On a blue background, the following yellow text is typed in:
is a genuine first
generation copy
produced on behalf
of and with the
approval of
MGM/UA HOME VIDEO
It then scrolls up very slowly. The same is repeated for the next four blocks of text:
“The copyright owner
has licensed the film
(including its soundtrack)
comprised in this video
cassette for home use
only. All other rights
are reserved.
The definition of home use
excludes the use of this
video casette at locations
such as clubs, coaches,
hospitals, hotels, oil rigs,
prisons and schools.
Any unauthorised copying,
reselling, editing, exhibition,
renting, exchanging, hiring,
lending, public performance,
diffusion and/or broadcast
of this video cassette or
any part thereof is strictly
prohibited.
Any such unauthorised
action could give rise to
civil or criminal
proceeding.”
When the last block finishes typing in, the warning fades out.
Technique: 2D computer animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on UK VHS releases, such as the 1986 UK rental release of Cry for the Strangers (1982), among many others.
4th Screen (1985-2001)
Visuals: The screen fades in to a blue background with the following text in yellow:
is a genuine first
generation copy
produced on behalf
of and with the
approval of
MGM/UA HOME VIDEO
It transitions via flip effect to the next screen with the same blue background, which has the following text in yellow:
"The copyright owner
has licensed the film
(including its soundtrack)
comprised in this video
cassette for home use
only. All other rights
are reserved.
It flips to another screen with the second portion of the text:
excludes the use of this
video casette at locations
such as clubs, coaches,
hospitals, hotels, oil rigs,
prisons and schools.
It flips to another screen with the third and last portion of it:
reselling, editing, exhibition,
renting, exchanging, hiring,
lending, public performance,
diffusion and/or broadcast
of this video cassette or
any part thereof is strictly
prohibited.
Finally, it flips to the fifth screen, which reads:
action could give rise to
civil or criminal
proceeding."
Variants:
- Sometimes on some UK VHS releases, such as the 1986 UK VHS releases of Bugs Bunny: Hold the Lion, Please, Tom and Jerry: Cartoon Festival, MGM Cartoon Magic, Blake Edwards' The Pink Panther, and The Wizard of Oz (1939), and the 1987 UK VHS releases of Tom and Jerry: Cartoon Festival: Vol.2, Tom and Jerry: Cartoon Festival: Vol.3, MGM Cartoon Festival Featuring Tex Avery's Lucky Ducky, and The Pink Panther Featuring A Fly in the Pink, among others, all the screens are stacked on one another and scroll up.
- Starting in late 1994, the warning is now in the Arial font and also looks enhanced. Here, the word "licensed" on the second screen is misspelled as "licenced", and the word "cassette" in the third and fourth screens is misspelled as "casette".
Technique: 2D computer animation and analog effects.
Audio: None.
Availability:
- Seen on UK MGM/UA VHS releases of the era.
- Examples include Thelma and Louise, Goldeneye and Tomorrow Never Dies, among many others.
- The scroll up variant can be found on UK VHS releases, such as the 1986 UK VHS release of Bugs Bunny: Hold the Lion, Please, Tom and Jerry: Cartoon Festival, MGM Cartoon Magic, Blake Edwards' The Pink Panther and The Wizard of Oz (1939), and the 1987 UK VHS releases of Tom and Jerry: Cartoon Festival: Vol.2, Tom and Jerry: Cartoon Festival: Vol.3, MGM Cartoon Festival Featuring Tex Avery's Lucky Ducky and The Pink Panther Featuring A Fly in the Pink, among others.
- The 1994 variant can also be found on the 1998 UK VHS release of Tom and Jerry's: Festival of Sport (Marks & Spencer Exclusive).
5th Screen (2000-2005)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
6th Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningEnglish1.png&width=432)
Visuals: Over a blue and black background is the following text:
WARNING:
The copyright proprietor has licensed this DVD (including its soundtrack)
for private home use only. All other rights are reserved.
The definition of home use excludes the use of this DVD at locations such as clubs,
coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any
unauthorised copying, editing, exhibition, renting, exchanging, hiring, lending,
public performance, diffusion and/or broadcast of this DVD, or any part thereof,
is strictly prohibited and any such action establishes liability for a civil action and
may give rise to a criminal prosecution. This DVD is not to be exported,
distributed and/or sold by way of trade outside the EU without proper licence
from MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. Sales and/or rental rights for
this DVD are specified on the original packaging of the DVD.
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on MGM releases of the time-period until 2006, such as the Pink Panther Collection DVD releases.
7th Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
8th Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
9th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Australia
1st Screen (Early 1980's-1990)
Same as the PBV/CEL warning screens at the time.
2nd Screen (1990-2000)
Same as the Warner Home Video warning screen at the time.
3rd Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningEnglish2.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but "UK & EIRE" is replaced by "AUSTRALIA" and the phrase "outside the EU" is replaced by "outside Australia".
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?] Also seen on Australian DVD releases of the time, such as Legally Blonde and Thelma & Louise: Special Edition.
4th Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
5th Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
6th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Japan
1st Screen (1990's-2000)
Same as the Warner Home Video warning screen at the time.
2nd Screen (2000-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Germany
1st Screen (1980's)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMWarningGerman1980s.png&width=290)
Visuals: Over a dark blue background is the following text:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on German MGM/UA tapes of the era.
2nd Screen (1990's)
Same as the Warner Home Video warning screen at the time.
3rd Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningGerman.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
4th Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
5th Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
6th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Brazil
1st Screen (1989-1990's)
Visuals: On the same background as the 1989 MGM/UA Home Video logo is the following text:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on Brazilian MGM/UA tapes of the era.
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Latin America
1st Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
2nd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
3rd Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Argentina
Screen (1980's-1990's)
Same as the Gativideo warning screens at the time.
Spain
1st Screen (1982-1986?)
Same as the British 2nd Warning, but it is narrated in Spanish with the following speech:
The last warning scroll was incomplete due the following text is seen:
Technique: 2D animation.
Audio: An announcer reading the text
Availability: Found on Spanish MGM/UA Home Video tapes at the time, such as Poltergeist (Fenómenos extraños).
2nd Screen (1990's)
Same as the Warner Home Video warning screen at the time.
3rd Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningSpanish.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
4th Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
5th Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
6th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Mexico
Screen (Early 2000's)
Visuals: Various shots of a projector cut to one another, with a faint version of the MGM logo appearing behind them. "ADVERTENCIA" can briefly be seen, and then fades in fully a while later, in-between two lowercase versions of the same word. This text fades out, and the following text scrolls up:
As the text starts scrolling upwards, the words "producción", "reproducción", "almacenamiento", "transportación", "distribución", "venta" and "renta" fade in and out as they are read. Just as the text finishes scrolling up, "no a la pirateria" fades in, then cuts out, with the same phrase (except with the first letter of "No" capitalized) appearing in its place. The MGM logo fades into closer view, and "Asociación Mexicana de Video" fades in. The warning slowly fades out.
Translation:Technique: Live-action and superimposed 2D animation.
Audio: A projector sound with the same announcer from the Mexican 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screen at the time. After "no a la pirateria" appears, the ending of the music used in the aforementioned warning screen starts playing.
Availability: Found on a Mexican VHS of City Slickers (Perdidos En El Oeste).
France
1st Screen (1986?-1991)
Visuals: Same as the 2nd Film Office Distribution warning at the time, but "FILM OFFICE S.A." is replaced by "M.G.M./U.A. HOME VIDEO".
Technique: Same as the 2nd Film Office Distribution warning at the time.
Audio: Same as the 2nd Film Office Distribution warning at the time.
Availability: Seen on French MGM/UA tapes of the era.
2nd Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningFrench1.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
3rd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
4th Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
5th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Italy
1st Screen (1985-1990's)
Same as the Panarecord warning screens at the time.
2nd Screen (2001-2006)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
3rd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
4th Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
5th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Netherlands/Belgium
1st Screen (2001-2006)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variant: There's a Belgian French variant that's the same as the French one, but "/BELGIQUE" appears after "FRANÇAIS".
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Portugal
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningPortuguese.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Sweden
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningSwedish.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Norway
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningNorwegian.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Denmark
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningDanish.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
South Korea
1st Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
2nd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
3rd Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Poland
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningPolish.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Czech Republic
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningCzech.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Russia
1st Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
2nd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
3rd Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Finland
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningFinnish.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Middle East
1st Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
2nd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
3rd Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Hungary
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningHungarian.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Turkey
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningTurkish.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
South Africa
1st Screen (2001-2006)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but "UK & EIRE" is replaced by "SOUTH AFRICA" and the phrase "outside the EU" is replaced by "outside South Africa".
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Israel
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningHebrew.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Romania
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningRomanian.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Greece
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningGreek.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Bulgaria
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningBulgarian.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Croatia
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningCroatian.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Ukraine
1st Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
2nd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
3rd Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Slovenia
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningSlovenian.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
Iceland
1st Screen (2001-2006)
![](/w/thumb.php?f=MGMHomeEntertainmentEuropeDVDWarningIcelandic.png&width=432)
Visuals: Same as the British DVD warning at the time, but the text is replaced by the following:
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on European MGM releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Screen (2006-2020)
Same as the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Screen (2019-)
Same as the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
4th Screen (2020-)
Same as the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment warning screen at the time.
See Also
- Pages lacking availability examples
- Warning screens
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- American warning screens
- Canadian warning screens
- British warning screens
- Australian warning screens
- Japanese warning screens
- German warning screens
- Brazilian warning screens
- Argentine warning screens
- Spanish warning screens
- Mexican warning screens
- French warning screens
- Italian warning screens
- Dutch warning screens
- Chilean warning screens
- Portuguese warning screens
- Swedish warning screens
- Belgian warning screens
- Norwegian warning screens
- Danish warning screens
- South Korean warning screens
- Polish warning screens
- Czech warning screens
- Russian warning screens
- Finnish warning screens
- Emirati warning screens
- Saudi Arabian warning screens
- Hungarian warning screens
- Turkish warning screens
- South African warning screens
- Israeli warning screens
- Romanian warning screens
- Greek warning screens
- Bulgarian warning screens
- Croatian warning screens
- Ukrainian warning screens
- Slovene warning screens
- Icelandic warning screens