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Created in 1981 in Montréal, The Multimedia Group of Canada (''Le Groupe Multimédia du Canada'' in French) is a Canadian home video and television distributor. From 1985 to 1989, the company (as Multimédia Audiovisuel) introduced a home video brand called [[Le Vidéo Club d'Amérique]] (or VCA). In 1989, this brand was dropped as Multimédia Audiovisuel adopted its current name. |
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The Multimedia Group of Canada (1992, French).png |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there are 16 golden squares zooming out and flipping. Then, they combine together to create a giant, tilted, golden square with the upper corner colored black which contains the following text in red, aligned like this: |
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(1985-1989) |
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'''THE''' <br>'''MULTIMEDIA''' <br>'''GROUP OF CANADA''' |
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Nickname: "VCA" |
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The text is in the MGC corporate font. |
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Logo: On a black background, we see a blue "'''''V'''''" appearing, followed by a red "'''''C'''''" then a silver "'''''A'''''" as they form "'''''VCA'''''". Then the words "'''Le Vidéo Club d'Amérique'''" appear in a white Arial font next to the "'''''VCA'''''". A red line settles underneath as well as a blue one. Finally, a copyright stamp fades in under the lines. |
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FX/SFX: Unimpressive CGI. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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Music/Sounds: None. |
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'''Audio:''' A synth pound noise with a distorted electronic beeping, followed by a gong crash and a sparkling chime. |
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Availability: Seen on any VHS released by Le Vidéo Club d'Amérique. Notice on the spine the phrase: «Vidéo Club d'Amérique est une marque de commerce de Multimédia Audiovisuel inc.» This phrase is translated on English releases. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on VHS releases from MGC (except those from MGC Home Video), such as ''Livrofolie''. If you want to see it, you'd better look for tapes that have this logo at your library. |
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Editor's Note: None. |
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[[File:GMC Video (1991).png|center|frameless]] |
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'''Variant:''' French-language VHS releases have the same logo, but with just "VIDEO" instead of "HOME VIDEO". |
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'''Technique:''' Fading effects. |
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Nickname: "The Green Diamond" |
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'''Audio:''' None. |
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Logo: On a black background, we see a green diamond zooming out and plastering itself on the center. The words "THE MULTIMEDIA GROUP OF CANADA" are on the diamond aligned like this: |
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'''THE''' |
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'''MULTIMEDIA''' |
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'''GROUP OF CANADA''' |
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[[Category:Home entertainment logos]] |
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and are in the MGC corporate font.<br />Variant: French-language VHS tapes have the same logo, but the words turn from French to English.<br />FX/SFX: A clean CGI logo.<br />Music/Sounds: A peaceful harmony tune. On early VHS releases, this tune is replaced with a twelve note electronic tune.<br />Availability: Seen on any VHS releases from MGC (except those from MGC Home Video). If you want to see this logo, you'd better look for tapes that have this logo at your library.<br />Editor's Note: None. |
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Nickname: "The GMC Home Video Stand-Up" |
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FX/SFX: None. |
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Latest revision as of 23:55, 9 August 2024
Background
Created in 1981 in Montréal, The Multimedia Group of Canada (Le Groupe Multimédia du Canada in French) is a Canadian home video and television distributor. From 1985 to 1989, the company (as Multimédia Audiovisuel) introduced a home video brand called Le Vidéo Club d'Amérique (or VCA). In 1989, this brand was dropped as Multimédia Audiovisuel adopted its current name.
Le Groupe Multimédia du Canada/The Multimedia Group of Canada
Logo (1989-2000)
Visuals: On a black background, there are 16 golden squares zooming out and flipping. Then, they combine together to create a giant, tilted, golden square with the upper corner colored black which contains the following text in red, aligned like this:
THE
MULTIMEDIA
GROUP OF CANADA
The text is in the MGC corporate font.
Variant: French-language VHS tapes have the same logo, but the words turn from French to English via a shining effect.
Technique: CGI.
Audio: A synth pound noise with a distorted electronic beeping, followed by a gong crash and a sparkling chime.
Availability: Seen on VHS releases from MGC (except those from MGC Home Video), such as Livrofolie. If you want to see it, you'd better look for tapes that have this logo at your library.
GMC Home Video
Logo (1990-1996)
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Visuals: It's a still logo with the words "GMC" (in the corporate font) and "HOME VIDEO" underneath with a line below. The logo is on a blue background.
Variant: French-language VHS releases have the same logo, but with just "VIDEO" instead of "HOME VIDEO".
Technique: Fading effects.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on all GMC Home Video releases from 1990 to 1996, such as Une nuit à l'école.
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