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'''TeleVentures''' was originally a joint venture television distributor between [[Cannell Entertainment|Stephen J. Cannell Productions]], [[TriStar Pictures|Tri-Star Pictures]], and [[Witt/Thomas Productions]], that was started by Stephen J. Cannell in 1986. It was made part of Columbia Pictures Entertainment on December 21, 1987. On July 11, 1990, TeleVentures was sold to Cannell and was re-titled as "Cannell Distribution Co.". However, many of the series distributed by TeleVentures, i.e. ''My Two Dads'', ''Werewolf'', and ''Buck James'', (TriStar), ''Mama's Boy'' (Witt/Thomas), and ''Hunter'' (Cannell), were passed on to [[Columbia Pictures Television|Columbia Pictures Television Distribution]] (now "[[Sony Pictures Television]]"). |
'''TeleVentures''' was originally a joint venture television distributor between [[Cannell Entertainment|Stephen J. Cannell Productions]], [[TriStar Pictures|Tri-Star Pictures]], and [[Witt/Thomas Productions]], that was started by Stephen J. Cannell in 1986. It was made part of Columbia Pictures Entertainment on December 21, 1987. On July 11, 1990, TeleVentures was sold to Cannell and was re-titled as "Cannell Distribution Co.". However, many of the series distributed by TeleVentures, i.e. ''My Two Dads'', ''Werewolf'', and ''Buck James'', (TriStar), ''Mama's Boy'' (Witt/Thomas), and ''Hunter'' (Cannell), were passed on to [[Columbia Pictures Television|Columbia Pictures Television Distribution]] (now "[[Sony Pictures Television]]"). |
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===1st Logo (September 20, 1987-1988)=== |
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'''Technique:''' Simple analog computer effects. |
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'''Audio:''' A futuristic sci-fi "charge-up" sound with a gradual fade-out, which is actually a stock sound effect called "SPACE - FADE OUT, ELECTRONIC" by Sound Ideas, also used in ''Animator vs. Animation III'' and ''Mega Man X'' games starting with ''Mega Man X4''. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' The shapes forming and the "TeleVentures" wipe effect. |
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*Seen on early episodes of ''My Two Dads'', as well as some TV movies from this company. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A futuristic sci-fi "charging up" sound. |
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*It's still intact on three episodes of ''My Two Dads'' on DVD by [[Shout! Factory]] under license by [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] and on Antenna TV. |
*It's still intact on three episodes of ''My Two Dads'' on DVD by [[Shout! Factory]] under license by [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] and on Antenna TV. |
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*This is also seen on late 1980s syndicated prints of the TV movie, ''More Wild Wild West'', and is intact on the DVD release. |
*This is also seen on late 1980s syndicated prints of the TV movie, ''More Wild Wild West'', and is intact on the DVD release. |
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*This was also spotted on a syndicated airing of the 1981 TV movie ''The Violation of Sarah McDavid'', last seen on Encore True Stories. |
*This was also spotted on a syndicated airing of the 1981 TV movie ''The Violation of Sarah McDavid'', last seen on Encore True Stories. |
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'''Nicknames:''' "TV II", "Gold TV", "TeleVentures Trail" |
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* Seen on ''Werewolf'' and later episodes of ''My Two Dads''. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' The text's trail effect, the logo fading in, and the logo and name sparkling. |
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* It was last seen on ''Werewolf'' on Chiller and is retained on the first two DVD releases of ''My Two Dads'' and on Antenna TV. |
* It was last seen on ''Werewolf'' on Chiller and is retained on the first two DVD releases of ''My Two Dads'' and on Antenna TV. |
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* The silent version is intact on one episode of season 1 of ''My Two Dads'' on DVD. |
* The silent version is intact on one episode of season 1 of ''My Two Dads'' on DVD. |
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* The 16-note flute synthesized theme can be seen on season 3 of ''My Two Dads''. |
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* The version with the sax theme is a hard call. |
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* It also appeared on a syndicated print of a colorized version of the film ''Black Magic'' and a mid-2010s Chiller airing of ''Night of the Creeps''. |
* It also appeared on a syndicated print of a colorized version of the film ''Black Magic'' and a mid-2010s Chiller airing of ''Night of the Creeps''. |
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[[Category:The Walt Disney Company]] |
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TeleVentures was originally a joint venture television distributor between Stephen J. Cannell Productions, Tri-Star Pictures, and Witt/Thomas Productions, that was started by Stephen J. Cannell in 1986. It was made part of Columbia Pictures Entertainment on December 21, 1987. On July 11, 1990, TeleVentures was sold to Cannell and was re-titled as "Cannell Distribution Co.". However, many of the series distributed by TeleVentures, i.e. My Two Dads, Werewolf, and Buck James, (TriStar), Mama's Boy (Witt/Thomas), and Hunter (Cannell), were passed on to Columbia Pictures Television Distribution (now "Sony Pictures Television").
Visuals: On a black background, two gold shapes (a tilted trapezoid and a "T") that come from the bottom left and right of the screen join in the center of the screen to form a "V" with the left side forming a "T", and "TELEVENTURES" wipes in under it. The "UR" is connected.
Technique: Simple analog computer effects.
Audio: A futuristic sci-fi "charge-up" sound with a gradual fade-out, which is actually a stock sound effect called "SPACE - FADE OUT, ELECTRONIC" by Sound Ideas, also used in Animator vs. Animation III and Mega Man X games starting with Mega Man X4.
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Visuals: On a black background, there is the name "TELEVENTURES" in 2D in gold swinging down with a trail effect from the top to the bottom of the screen. Later, a 3D version of the TeleVentures logo fades in above the name with sparkle effects on the logo and name.
Technique: Analog computer effects.
Audio: Usually, it's silent. Other times, it has a 16-note flute synthesized theme with a drum beat and chimes at the end. A saxophone theme is said to exist, but no evidence has shown up.
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