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'''Pearl |
'''Pearl & Dean''' is a British cinema advertising company, founded by brothers Charles and Ernie '''Pearl''', and Robert "Bob" '''Dean''', to sell advertising on British cinema screens prior to the showing of the main feature. Pearl and Dean is now owned by Willowbrook Investments Ltd, and controls advertising at many UK cinema sites including multiplex operators Empire Cinemas, [[Showcase Cinemas]], and UK branch of [[AMC Theatres]]; the company also represents approximately half of the UK's independent cinemas. |
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|Presents.png|2nd Logo (1968-1970) |
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|Hhh.png|3rd Logo (1972-July 1996) |
|Hhh.png|3rd Logo (1972-July 1996) |
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|ASDERTUU.png|8th Logo (2014-) |
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Pearl and Dean (1953, youngers).png|Youngers closing variant |
Pearl and Dean (1953, youngers).png|Youngers closing variant |
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{{YouTube|id=Ux8u12Wppig|id2=AN1WNW1BO8A}} |
{{YouTube|id=Ux8u12Wppig|id2=wEKZ8qF-MPI|id3=AN1WNW1BO8A}} |
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'''Visuals:''' Over a sky background there are some pillars. Some text fades in at the center of the pillars, and the camera then begins zooming in. Once the camera gets close, it stops, and the text is then revealed to say "{{Font|Times New Roman|PEARL & DEAN present}}" in yellow. The logo then fades out. |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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* A later variant in the early ' |
* A later variant in the early '1970s had the camera not zooming in as much, and the sky was brighter. |
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* A version that says, "PEARL, DEAN & YOUNGERS" exists. |
* A version that says, "PEARL, DEAN & YOUNGERS" exists. |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' Live-action combined with 2D animation for the text. |
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'''Audio:''' For the 1953-1968 variant, a rather majestic fanfare, which is actually "Grand Vista" by Trevor Duncan. For the 1970-1972 variant, a Latin-flavoured music piece. |
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. Was seen in UK cinemas in the '50s. Both variants are available on Pearl and Dean's website, while so far only the first variant is up on YouTube. |
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===2nd Logo (1968-1970)=== |
===2nd Logo (1968-1970)=== |
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Presents.png |
Presents.png |
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{{YouTube|id |
{{YouTube|id=Pzqg3HOBQcU}} |
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''' |
'''Visuals:''' Two vertical lines (one green, one yellow) are made on the screen. They unfold and make the letters "P" and "D" (for Pearl and Dean). Each has a clip of someone dancing in it. They fold back again, and unfold to the "P" and "D" again, but this time with different clips. They yet again fold back, but this time, they disappear. Ten smaller lines in rows are five are made, which unfold to make the words “PEARL & DEAN” in a rather odd-looking font. Each letter has a small clip in it, but they then combine to make a large image of a car passing. When the car goes by, the smaller clips return to normal, and seven lines appear under the "PEARL & DEAN", and they unfold to read “PRESENTS”. |
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'''Technique:''' 2D animation and live action. |
'''Technique:''' 2D animation and live action. |
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'''Audio:''' A 5/4 dance tune. |
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. Was shown in UK cinemas in the '60s. The only place you can really watch it now is on Pearl and Dean's website. |
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===3rd Logo (1972-July 1996)=== |
===3rd Logo (Asteroid) (1972-July 1996)=== |
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Hhh.png|Normal version |
Hhh.png|Normal version |
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Pearl and Dean (1972, black and white).png|B&W variant |
Pearl and Dean (1972, black and white).png|B&W variant |
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Pearl and Dean (1972, black and white closing).png|B&W closing variant |
Pearl and Dean (1972, black and white closing).png|B&W closing variant |
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Pearl and Dean (1972, phone number).png|Phone number variant |
Pearl and Dean (1972, phone number).png|Phone number closing variant |
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{{YouTube|id |
{{YouTube|id=CCo1Ffn9_u8}} |
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{{guidance detail|reason=phone}} |
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'''Visuals:''' The sequence begins with a black space (which constantly changes shape) on a blue background. An odd-looking white shape appears from that black space, which later fades. When it does, all manner of shapes start shooting up from the center, and while that is happening, the text "PEARL AND DEAN PRESENTS" in white (sometimes blue) shoots up from the center. After it has been there for a few seconds, the logo fades. |
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'''Trivia:''' Heineken used the music in this logo to create an ad specifically for British cinema where the song keeps breaking down and is refreshed by the drink. |
'''Trivia:''' Heineken used the music in this logo to create an ad specifically for British cinema where the song keeps breaking down and is refreshed by the drink. |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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* A closing version exists, with, "PEARL AND DEAN" zooming out, instead of in. The "PRESENTS" text is absent. |
* A closing version exists, with, "PEARL AND DEAN" zooming out, instead of in. The "PRESENTS" text is absent. Its time of usage is currently unknown, but it was shorter-lived than the opening. |
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* Another closing version with the company's phone number underneath "PEARL AND DEAN". |
* Another closing version with the company's phone number underneath "PEARL AND DEAN". |
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* A higher-pitched version exists, although this might be because of deterioration. |
* A higher-pitched version exists, although this might be because of film deterioration. |
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* Starting in 1990 |
* Starting in 1990, the logo was given an "enhanced" look. The blue background and the black space-changing shapes are switched to videotape. The black space-changing shapes and the 1970's Pearl and Dean text zooming are using the 1990s graphics. |
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* A black and white version also exists. |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' Cel animation. |
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'''Availability:''' The logo and all of the variants have been preserved by movie enthusiasts, though the closing version was shorter lived. They might also be found in the hands of some film projectionists. |
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'''Legacy:''' One of the most popular British cinema logos due to its fanfare, which continued to be in use with future logos, though reorchestrated. |
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===4th Logo (Early-Mid 1990s) (Australia Only)=== |
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{{YouTube|id=0CxL-M2RQQg|id2=qcpcVBl9dTA}} |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a series of blue-tinted stars zoom toward the front. A series of white, blue, red and green lines begin drawing various square and rectangle grids, alongside other abstract shapes. As a blue rectangle forms at the centre, a series of white comet-like lights write in the words "Pearl & Dean". The letters than briefly become 3D and turn blue in a pop-out effect with red fireworks in the background while the rectangle disappears. A series of red streaks then appear, slide downward, and write out the text "Cinema Advertising" in white. A series of white stars begin appearing behind the text before "Pearl & Dean" tilts and wipes off the screen in a similar effect as before, while "Cinema Advertising" fades out. Two pairs of red streaks cover the screen from opposite directions before the text fades back into place. The words briefly shine before fading out. |
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'''Closing Variant:''' On a black background, the words "Presented By" zoom in from the top third of the screen before setting into place. A blue star-like sparkle briefly appears to the left of the text, followed by one to the right and a third underneath. The third sparkle writes in the text "Pearl & Dean" in a larger font on the centre third of the screen. Following this the star-sparkle dissolves into a series of sparkles behind and to the right of the text. "Pearl & Dean" turns blue, and then a blue-tinted light surrounds the words from behind. The light dissolves, and the top text turns back to white with the bottom text still blue. Several more sparkles appear to the left, after which a yellow star wipes away "Presented By" and a blue star wipes away "Pearl and Dean". A final star-sparkle appears just above the now-blank centre area, then slowly fades out. |
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'''Availability:''' Extinct, but has now been recognized as legendary by many people. Was seen in UK cinemas in the '70s, '80s, and '90s. Lots of videos of it are on YouTube, and it can be seen on Pearl and Dean's official website. |
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'''Technique:''' A mix of camera controlled animation and CGI. For the closing variant, more camera animation. |
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'''Audio:''' A dreamy space-synth fanfare for the opening ident; a synth-percussion beat followed by several warbling sounds which transitions into a triumphant orchestral fanfare accompanied by several "twinkling" sounds towards the end. |
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'''Availability:''' Previously seen in Australian movie theatres which carried Pearl & Dean advertising. |
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DEAN.png|Normal version |
DEAN.png|Normal version |
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Pearl and Dean (1996, early).png|Early version |
Pearl and Dean (1996, early).png|Early version |
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Pearl and Dean (1996, website).png|Website link variant |
Pearl and Dean (1996, website).png|Website link variant |
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Spongebob.png|SpongeBob variant |
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{{YouTube|id |
{{YouTube|id=3WQrLuaMBMw}} |
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''' |
'''Visuals:''' The logo starts with lots of colourful images of filmstrips (or at least the sprockets most of the time) moving around, constantly changing scenes, in time with the music. When that finishes, on the background of the filmstrips, the words "Pearl and Dean" appear in the middle of the screen. |
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* There is a ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' variant of this. The normal filmstrip plays but it also has SpongeBob SquarePants singing the tune. Then when the logo finishes the "Pearl & Dean" text is missing and the logo zooms out (which had the pictures of various Nickelodeon shows when it zooming out) to reveal the Nickelodeon 'splat' logo and the phrase "Enjoy the Film". SpongeBob then appears one last time doing his signature laugh. |
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'''Music/Sound Variants:''' On the ''SpongeBob'' variant, Gary (voiced by Tom Kenny) meows then SpongeBob (also voiced by Kenny) says "Quiet Gary, it's starting!". He then proceeds to sing the Asteroid theme. Then when the logo zooms out to the Nickelodeon splat a THX-like synth note is interrupted by SpongeBob's laugh. |
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. Was seen in UK cinemas in the late 1990s, 2000s, and early 2010s. The ''SpongeBob'' variant played before ''The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian'', ''WALL-E'', ''High School Musical 3: Senior Year'', and ''Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince'' in British theatres. |
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===6th Logo (2006?-2011)=== |
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Lovers.png |
Lovers.png |
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{{YouTube|id |
{{YouTube|id=h3uSx75xjQA|id2=DBGfqCYwMBs}} |
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''' |
'''Visuals:''' This logo bears a resemblance to "Asteroid" (the third logo). On a blue background are filmstrips appearing from the centre of the screen, and then the following text zooms up all the way from the centre of the screen, in this order: |
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"all the latest film news... |
"all the latest film news... |
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When that text finishes appearing, the filmstrips stop appearing the text "Pearl and Dean for film lovers everywhere" flips in, with "Pearl and Dean" in pink, and at the same time, the website URL, "www.pearlanddean.com", fades in. The URL "shines.", and the "Pearl and Dean for film lovers everywhere" text zooms in and disappear, leaving just the website URL. |
When that text finishes appearing, the filmstrips stop appearing the text "Pearl and Dean for film lovers everywhere" flips in, with "Pearl and Dean" in pink, and at the same time, the website URL, "www.pearlanddean.com", fades in. The URL "shines.", and the "Pearl and Dean for film lovers everywhere" text zooms in and disappear, leaving just the website URL. |
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'''Variant:''' Sometimes, different texts zooming in all the way from the |
'''Variant:''' Sometimes, different texts zooming in all the way from the centre of the screen, in this order: |
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"news... |
"news... |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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'''Audio:''' Same as the fifth logo. |
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'''Availability:''' |
'''Availability:''' It was only ever used as an outro in tandem with the fifth logo as an intro. |
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===7th Logo (2011-2014)=== |
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{{YouTube|id |
{{YouTube|id=P0U9o_xOy5g}} |
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''' |
'''Visuals:''' On a purple background, a sort of wave appears along with what looks like glitter. When that is almost off the screen, a shooting star flies on from the right of the screen, splits in two, and draws a carmine pink "&" sign. That zooms out as the words "Pearl" and "Dean" appear on either side of it. They stop in the centre of the screen. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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'''Audio:''' A shortened and remixed version of the Asteroid music from the fifth logo. |
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ASDERTUU.png |
ASDERTUU.png |
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QUEEN.png |
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{{YouTube|id=CbXU8CUiNiA |
{{YouTube|id=CbXU8CUiNiA}} |
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'''Variant:''' Pearl & Dean has done various promotional tie-ins with movies over the years, including ''Jurassic World'', ''The Good Dinosaur'', ''UglyDolls'' and others. However, the most "special" variation is the one made for ''Bohemian Rhapsody'', with a rendition of their famous theme done by Queen themselves. The logo is extended to fit with the full theme, and the logo at the end is replaced with the Queen symbol, with "PEARL & QUEEN" below it, in the Queen logo's font. |
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'''Technique:''' 2D animation. |
'''Technique:''' 2D animation. |
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'''Audio:''' Same as before. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as before. The full version of the theme from the 4th logo is used in the tie-in variants, except for the ''Bohemian Rhapsody'' variant, which has the above-mentioned Queen rendition of "Asteroid". |
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'''Availability:''' Currently in use. |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Pearl and Dean}} |
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pearl and Dean}} |
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[[Category:Cinema trailers]] |
[[Category:Cinema trailers]] |
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[[Category:United Kingdom]] |
[[Category:United Kingdom]] |
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[[Category:British cinema |
[[Category:British cinema trailers]] |
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[[Category:Logos made by Lambie-Nairn]] |
Revision as of 23:22, 2 June 2024
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Background
Pearl & Dean is a British cinema advertising company, founded by brothers Charles and Ernie Pearl, and Robert "Bob" Dean, to sell advertising on British cinema screens prior to the showing of the main feature. Pearl and Dean is now owned by Willowbrook Investments Ltd, and controls advertising at many UK cinema sites including multiplex operators Empire Cinemas, Showcase Cinemas, and UK branch of AMC Theatres; the company also represents approximately half of the UK's independent cinemas.
1st Logo (1953-1968, 1970-1972)
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Fullscreen variant
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Widescreen variant
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Closing variant
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Youngers variant
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Youngers closing variant
Visuals: Over a sky background there are some pillars. Some text fades in at the center of the pillars, and the camera then begins zooming in. Once the camera gets close, it stops, and the text is then revealed to say "PEARL & DEAN present" in yellow. The logo then fades out.
Variants:
- A later variant in the early '1970s had the camera not zooming in as much, and the sky was brighter.
- A version that says, "PEARL, DEAN & YOUNGERS" exists.
Technique: Live-action combined with 2D animation for the text.
Audio: For the 1953-1968 variant, a rather majestic fanfare, which is actually "Grand Vista" by Trevor Duncan. For the 1970-1972 variant, a Latin-flavoured music piece.
2nd Logo (1968-1970)
Visuals: Two vertical lines (one green, one yellow) are made on the screen. They unfold and make the letters "P" and "D" (for Pearl and Dean). Each has a clip of someone dancing in it. They fold back again, and unfold to the "P" and "D" again, but this time with different clips. They yet again fold back, but this time, they disappear. Ten smaller lines in rows are five are made, which unfold to make the words “PEARL & DEAN” in a rather odd-looking font. Each letter has a small clip in it, but they then combine to make a large image of a car passing. When the car goes by, the smaller clips return to normal, and seven lines appear under the "PEARL & DEAN", and they unfold to read “PRESENTS”.
Trivia: This intro is parodied in one of Terry Gilliam’s animated segments for the Monty Python’s Flying Circus episode “Intermission”.
Technique: 2D animation and live action.
Audio: A 5/4 dance tune.
3rd Logo (Asteroid) (1972-July 1996)
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Normal version
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Closing variant
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B&W variant
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B&W closing variant
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Phone number closing variant
Visuals: The sequence begins with a black space (which constantly changes shape) on a blue background. An odd-looking white shape appears from that black space, which later fades. When it does, all manner of shapes start shooting up from the center, and while that is happening, the text "PEARL AND DEAN PRESENTS" in white (sometimes blue) shoots up from the center. After it has been there for a few seconds, the logo fades.
Trivia: Heineken used the music in this logo to create an ad specifically for British cinema where the song keeps breaking down and is refreshed by the drink.
Variants:
- A closing version exists, with, "PEARL AND DEAN" zooming out, instead of in. The "PRESENTS" text is absent. Its time of usage is currently unknown, but it was shorter-lived than the opening.
- Another closing version with the company's phone number underneath "PEARL AND DEAN".
- A higher-pitched version exists, although this might be because of film deterioration.
- Starting in 1990, the logo was given an "enhanced" look. The blue background and the black space-changing shapes are switched to videotape. The black space-changing shapes and the 1970's Pearl and Dean text zooming are using the 1990s graphics.
- A black and white version also exists.
Technique: Cel animation.
Audio: A 20-second piece composed by Pete Moore. A stereo mix version is introduced.
Availability: The logo and all of the variants have been preserved by movie enthusiasts, though the closing version was shorter lived. They might also be found in the hands of some film projectionists.
Legacy: One of the most popular British cinema logos due to its fanfare, which continued to be in use with future logos, though reorchestrated.
4th Logo (Early-Mid 1990s) (Australia Only)
Visuals: On a black background, there is a series of blue-tinted stars zoom toward the front. A series of white, blue, red and green lines begin drawing various square and rectangle grids, alongside other abstract shapes. As a blue rectangle forms at the centre, a series of white comet-like lights write in the words "Pearl & Dean". The letters than briefly become 3D and turn blue in a pop-out effect with red fireworks in the background while the rectangle disappears. A series of red streaks then appear, slide downward, and write out the text "Cinema Advertising" in white. A series of white stars begin appearing behind the text before "Pearl & Dean" tilts and wipes off the screen in a similar effect as before, while "Cinema Advertising" fades out. Two pairs of red streaks cover the screen from opposite directions before the text fades back into place. The words briefly shine before fading out.
Closing Variant: On a black background, the words "Presented By" zoom in from the top third of the screen before setting into place. A blue star-like sparkle briefly appears to the left of the text, followed by one to the right and a third underneath. The third sparkle writes in the text "Pearl & Dean" in a larger font on the centre third of the screen. Following this the star-sparkle dissolves into a series of sparkles behind and to the right of the text. "Pearl & Dean" turns blue, and then a blue-tinted light surrounds the words from behind. The light dissolves, and the top text turns back to white with the bottom text still blue. Several more sparkles appear to the left, after which a yellow star wipes away "Presented By" and a blue star wipes away "Pearl and Dean". A final star-sparkle appears just above the now-blank centre area, then slowly fades out.
Technique: A mix of camera controlled animation and CGI. For the closing variant, more camera animation.
Audio: A dreamy space-synth fanfare for the opening ident; a synth-percussion beat followed by several warbling sounds which transitions into a triumphant orchestral fanfare accompanied by several "twinkling" sounds towards the end.
Availability: Previously seen in Australian movie theatres which carried Pearl & Dean advertising.
5th Logo (1996-2011)
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Normal version
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Early version
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Website link variant
Visuals: The logo starts with lots of colourful images of filmstrips (or at least the sprockets most of the time) moving around, constantly changing scenes, in time with the music. When that finishes, on the background of the filmstrips, the words "Pearl and Dean" appear in the middle of the screen.
Variant: From 1996 to the early 2000s, the text was different and faded in instead of jumping back onto the screen.
Technique: CGI, made by Lambie-Nairn.
Audio: A remixed version of the music from the third logo.
6th Logo (2006?-2011)
Visuals: This logo bears a resemblance to "Asteroid" (the third logo). On a blue background are filmstrips appearing from the centre of the screen, and then the following text zooms up all the way from the centre of the screen, in this order:
"all the latest film news...
reviews of the latest releases...
movie merchandise and ringtones...
cinema listings for every site in the UK and Ireland..."
When that text finishes appearing, the filmstrips stop appearing the text "Pearl and Dean for film lovers everywhere" flips in, with "Pearl and Dean" in pink, and at the same time, the website URL, "www.pearlanddean.com", fades in. The URL "shines.", and the "Pearl and Dean for film lovers everywhere" text zooms in and disappear, leaving just the website URL.
Variant: Sometimes, different texts zooming in all the way from the centre of the screen, in this order:
"news...
reviews...
listings & film times...
and much more..."
When that text finishes appearing, the filmstrips stays on screen for 1 second before the filmstrips stop appearing the text "Pearl and Dean for film lovers everywhere" starts flips in. Also, the "Pearl and Dean for film lovers everywhere" flips in faster. After the "www.pearlanddean.com" website URL fades in and "shines", the "Pearl and Dean for film lovers everywhere" text does not zooming in.
Technique: CGI.
Audio: Same as the fifth logo.
Availability: It was only ever used as an outro in tandem with the fifth logo as an intro.
7th Logo (2011-2014)
Visuals: On a purple background, a sort of wave appears along with what looks like glitter. When that is almost off the screen, a shooting star flies on from the right of the screen, splits in two, and draws a carmine pink "&" sign. That zooms out as the words "Pearl" and "Dean" appear on either side of it. They stop in the centre of the screen.
Technique: CGI.
Audio: A shortened and remixed version of the Asteroid music from the fifth logo.
8th Logo (2014-)
Visuals: A group of white circles' movement is being synchronized on a violet background. After the music finishes, a larger circle with the "Pearl & Dean" name appears.
Technique: 2D animation.
Audio: Same as before.
Availability: Seen in cinemas which aren't part of the Vue, Cineworld or Odeon chains, like for example Empire Cinemas or the Prince Charles Cinema just off of Leicester Square.