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'''Translation (French):''' <center>{{Big|''''ATTENTION: The content of this medium is, among other things, protected by copyright and related rights law, as well as the Benelux trademark law. The work fixed on this support is exclusively intended for private use within the framework of the family circle. Any other use, including reproduction, even partial, rental, loan, representation in public, including representation in the HORECA sector, holiday parks, in the workplace, school or association or via a TV network (communication), without the permission of the right holders is prohibited (except legal exceptions) and constitutes a crime. If in doubt about the authenticity of these products, you can call : BAF (Belgian Anti-Piracy Federation): 02 463 15 10''''}}</center> |
'''Translation (French):''' <center>{{Big|''''ATTENTION: The content of this medium is, among other things, protected by copyright and related rights law, as well as the Benelux trademark law. The work fixed on this support is exclusively intended for private use within the framework of the family circle. Any other use, including reproduction, even partial, rental, loan, representation in public, including representation in the HORECA sector, holiday parks, in the workplace, school or association or via a TV network (communication), without the permission of the right holders is prohibited (except legal exceptions) and constitutes a crime. If in doubt about the authenticity of these products, you can call : BAF (Belgian Anti-Piracy Federation): 02 463 15 10''''}}</center> |
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'''Variant:''' On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Dutch [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Warning Screen|Warner Home Video]] warning, but with "'''Buena Vista Home Entertainment'''" replacing the company name. |
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* Alternate Variant: <center>{{Big|''''WARNING: This product (including soundtrack) is for home use only. All other rights reserved. This restriction precludes the use of this product for any public display, copying, rental, rental and sale by unauthorized persons, television distribution, etc. Infringement of copyright, or parts thereof, constitutes civil and criminal liability, including liability for damages. Copyright infringement is a criminal offense and can be punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to CZK 5 million. Sales and / or rental rights to this product are specified on the packaging of this product.''''}}</center> |
* Alternate Variant: <center>{{Big|''''WARNING: This product (including soundtrack) is for home use only. All other rights reserved. This restriction precludes the use of this product for any public display, copying, rental, rental and sale by unauthorized persons, television distribution, etc. Infringement of copyright, or parts thereof, constitutes civil and criminal liability, including liability for damages. Copyright infringement is a criminal offense and can be punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to CZK 5 million. Sales and / or rental rights to this product are specified on the packaging of this product.''''}}</center> |
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Revision as of 08:47, 5 November 2022
North American Warnings
1st Warning (1978-Early 1980s)
Warning: On a dark screen, we see the following words in yellow:
Variant: The words may be in a more narrow font and less compressed on some films.
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: This technically wasn't used on home media, but was used on Disney’s souvenir videos used on the mm digests.
2nd Warning (1980-Late 1983)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the letters “FBI" in a black rectangle. The seal of said company is below the letters. Above and to the right is the word "WARNING" in a yellow color, and below that is the white warning text.
The screen fades to a blue background with the following text in yellow:
Variants:
- A rare variant exists, where the screens are reversed.
- Canadian French releases from Quebec use the variation below, but is translated into French. There is also black shadow on the text.
- Canadian copies replace the FBI screen with a third screen similar to the second, except in a Helvetica font. This variation is put before the standard warning text:
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None, which all these FBI warnings are famous for.
Availability: This was the second-to-first warning used on home media (the first was 20th Century Fox’s 1978 Warning). Appears on releases from 1980-1983, such as The Black Hole, Pete's Dragon, and Escape to Witch Mountain.
3rd Warning (Late 1983-July 15, 1984)
Warning: On a poppy red background, we see a black box with the letters "FBI" and the FBI logo below that. To the right of it is a white box with the text shown above. This warning is almost the same as the 1979 warning screen from Warner Home Video.
The screen then fades to the same blue "Licensed" screen mentioned above.
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on releases from late 1983 to mid to late 1984 (excluding Canadian copies) such as Tex, Condorman and later printings of Tron. It can be also be spotted on a few Muppet Home Video releases (as they were distributed by Disney) like Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. Its last appearances were on The Castaway Cowboy and Son of Flubber.
4th Warning (July 15, 1984-November 22, 1991)
Warning: On a white background, we see a red-orange vertical bar at the left of the screen containing the white text "FBI" and a white FBI logo below that. At the right of the bar, in the Exotic Bold font, is the standard FBI Warning text seen in 1 and 2. Each screen lasts about eight seconds before fading out.
Variants:
- Some releases in 1990-1991 would have all of the text in a Goudy Old Style font.
- Walt Disney World videos had all of the text in a different sans serif font. The warning text beside the FBI logo is black instead of the usual red. Also, the phrase "ANY PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, COPYING OR OTHER USE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED." is included in both screens.
- On some releases, the first screen would cut straight to the next, rather than fading out.
- There is a variant in which the second screen fades in to a red background, and the text fading in after that. This version has text that looks chyroned in.
- On Canadian releases only, there is a variant in which the warning text fades to red, and then the Duplication notice fades in. This version has chyroned text.
- There is a special "rainbow" variant on videos from Walt Disney Educational Productions in the 1980s. Despite its nickname, however, the background is actually a lavender/prawn gradient.
- There is an early "protoype" variation with different, longer sentences.
- On the 1991 release of Fantasia, the length of time each warning is on screen is cut in half, making it four seconds instead of the usual eight.
- A 1988 VHS of Alice in Wonderland had the first warning screen slideshow to the next, a la the next warning.
- On extremely rare occasions, the red area will be yellow instead.
- On Spanish-translated releases, the setup is similar, but on the first screen, the text (translated into Spanish) and the FBI text and logo are surrounded by a rounded rectangle. The second screen has the text in a MUCH smaller size, and appears to have serifs.
FX/SFX: A quick fade in and a quick fade out.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on releases from mid/late 1984 to 1991, like Winnie the Pooh and Friends, DuckTales VHS releases, and Robin Hood. It first appeared on Welcome to Pooh Corner Vol. 1 and Five Mile Creek Vol. 1. It can also be seen on 1985-1991 Touchstone Home Video releases as well. The version with the Goudy Old Style font was seen only on the last releases to use this (including the reprint of Disney's Sing-Along Songs: You Can Fly, Sebastian's Caribbean Jamboree, and compilations of episodes of the television series Dinosaurs). The regular version last appeared on Fantasia and a screener VHS of Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken. The one with the different font than the standard (which slideshows) can be seen on old 80s Walt Disney World promotional videos. The one with the font that fades in after the background is extremely rare, and can be seen on the original release of The Brave Little Toaster, the 1991 Canadian VHS print of The Rescuers Down Under, and the Mini-Classics release of Peter and the Wolf. The one which slideshows can be spotted on the 1988 American print of Alice in Wonderland. The prototype variation is rare, but can be spotted on the original 1984 prints of Splash and Mickey's Christmas Carol. The Spanish-translated variant has been spotted on a 1986 Spanish VHS of Mary Poppins. Palladium Books tapes used the first screen.
5th Warning (August 19, 1986-Summer 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991)
Warning: On a dark red background, we see a rounded rectangle with FBI and its logo on the side and the standard-issue warning on the other (which is very similar to the Spanish version of the previous warning). Then it slideshows to the next screen, whose words are in a bold Helvetica font.
Variants:
- On Canadian copies only, the warning screen would slideshow to the Duplication notice. On Canadian French copies, the warnings are translated to French, and like its English counterpart, it follows the same format. Unlike the regular warnings, the text for the French Canadian copies was in mixed case. This warning was used up until 1991 on Disney videos released in Quebec.
- On American Spanish-language copies, all text is translated to Spanish, the rounded rectangle is gone, leaving only the rectangle containing FBI and its logo, and the transition is a fade to and then from red instead of a slideshow cut.
FX/SFX: A quick fade in and a quick fade out.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. It can be found on the original Classics print of Sleeping Beauty (either VHS or Laserdisc), as well as the 1986 Classics reprint of Pinocchio and an early 1987 print of The Three Caballeros. It can also be seen on most 1986 Disney tapes (your best bet are ones that also have the Video Dealer Announcement on them, such as A Tiger Walks, and the first video releases of Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah and Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore). This was also found on American copies of Ruthless People, while Canadian copies use the previous warning screen (with the Video Dealer Announcement intact on both versions). For some reason, this was surprisingly spotted on a 1990 Canadian copy of Turner and Hooch and demo tapes of Big Business, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Mr. Destiny, The Jungle Book (1991 release), and The Rescuers Down Under. The Video Dealer Announcement was omitted on the original VHS/Beta release of Disney Sing-Along Songs: Heigh-Ho (later pre-1990 printings omitted the warning screens entirely), Mickey's Christmas Carol, the first five Walt Disney Cartoon Classics volumes, and Bell & Howell/Columbia Pictures/Paramount Video Services pressings of Mickey Knows Best, The Importance of Being Donald, and Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree. The Spanish variant appeared on the Spanish-dubbed tapes of Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree and Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too.
6th Warning (December 1991-May 16, 2000 (regular use), 2010? (overall))
Warning: Same as warning screen 5, except the background is grass green and the words are bolder and are in decidedly different fonts and positioning. In late 1997, the fonts were revised and the second screen was rephrased, replacing "LICENSED FOR PRIVATE HOME EXHIBITION ONLY" with "THIS VIDEOCASSETTE (or DVD or LASERDISC) IS FOR PRIVATE HOME VIEWING ONLY. IT IS NOT LICENSED FOR ANY OTHER USE." The fade in on this second variant is also faster.
Variants:
- A Spanish translation is used on Spanish copies. The first screen now has square edges instead of rounded edges.
- The word "VIDEOCASSETTE" or "DVD" may be replaced with "VHS OR DVD".
- There is also a rare DVD variant of the 1991 warning screens, where the FBI seal is a bit bolder, and the text on the second screen appears to be farther spaced out.
- On 1998-2000 DVD releases, the 1997 warning screens slideshow.
- On rare occasions, the background is blue instead of green. This can be found on the Old McDonald's Sing-a-Long Farm tape "Share & Care Alike", and on some rare 1995 copies of VeggieTales: Are You My Neighbor?.
- On the DVS VHS printing of Old Yeller, a woman says at the beginning, "A warning appears..." then reads the text on the screen except for the bottom text because it fades to the next screen she also reads before she could finish with the first screen. This also happens on the DVS VHS of Anne of Avonlea, but with a man saying at the beginning, "Now, an FBI Warning appears..." and reading the text in both screens.
- On a 1992 print of Sister Act, the second warning screen abruptly cuts to the Touchstone Home Video logo.
- On French-Canadian releases, the last warning is used, but the background color is changed to match and the text has a shadow effect. It was updated in 1995 with the font changed to that of the format screen of the time. This also appears on some US DVDs as well.
- On both versions of the Beauty and the Beast VHS from 1992, the length of each screen is again cut in half like the Fantasia VHS. Each screen shows up for only five seconds instead of the usual ten.
FX/SFX: A slow fade in and a slow fade out.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: On almost every Walt Disney Home Video release (standard, Classic, or Masterpiece) from the 90s. Can be spotted on any Buena Vista Home Video, Miramax, DiC Toon-Time Video, Touchstone Pictures, or ABC Video releases from the 90s, too. Also seen on NCircle/DiC DVD releases. The DVD variant of the 1991 FBI screens can be found on the earliest Disney DVDs from 1997 and early 1998, such as Air Bud, George of The Jungle, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, Tombstone, and a few others. It can also be seen on tapes from a few non-Disney/Buena Vista companies, like VCI videos from the late 90s (which only showed the first screen), and tapes from Everland/Word Entertainment. Strangely, it also appeared on DVD prints of Baby Einstein videos from 2000 to 2002 (despite them being owned by Family Home Entertainment at the time) and appeared on Anchor Bay Entertainment releases of Disney films such as Big Red and The Cat from Outer Space (VHS releases of these films use Anchor Bay's standard warning). Don't expect to find this on DVD prints from DiC and Shout Factory; they use Shout! Factory’s own warning screen. Surprisingly, this appears as a box on a white background at the start of the 2015 documentary Strange Matters. While Disney stopped using this warning on a regular basis at the end of the spring of 2000, some companies have adopted it for their own use: DiC Home Entertainment releases used the 1997 warnings, as did Cookie Jar DVDs, which have known to be released as late as 2010. Its earliest appearance is believed to have been on a screener VHS of Paradise. The 1997 warnings were also used on VHS releases from Anime Village Home Entertainment and early Bandai Entertainment VHS releases (in which the first screen would slideshow to the next). The Duplication screen, which is mainly seen on Canadian releases, appears on quite a few DVDs coded for Region 1 (U.S. and Canada), including What About Bob?, The Three Musketeers, and even Tarzan; among others.
Legacy: This is probably one of, if not the most recognizable of FBI warnings; as a result it is occasionally parodied (such as the 2002 Deluxe Edition DVD of Men in Black, which had a parody of this screen after Sony's warnings right before the menu).
7th Warning (1991-Early 2000s)
Warning: An enhanced version of the 1984 warning. On a blue background, we see a red vertical bar at the left of the screen containing the white text "FBI" in bold and a colored FBI logo below that. At the right of the bar, in the Times New Roman font, is the standard FBI Warning text seen in 2 and 4.
FX/SFX: A slow fade in and a slow fade out, rather than cutting to the second screen.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare; seen on 1990s Walt Disney Educational Productions tapes, as well as Bill Nye the Science Guy DVDs from WDEP.
8th Warning (May 30, 2000-May 19, 2020)
Warning: Same as Warning Screens 4 and 5, but it now takes place on a blue background, with the warning text and the second screen now in mixed case; the second screen also includes the duplication warning (previously exclusive to Canadian releases). On DVDs, the FBI Warning would cut right to the second screen instead of fading to black to the second screen, and the word "DVD" replaces "Videocassette". In the late summer of 2003, the second screen was modified to include more info. (which co-existed with the original version until March 2004.)
Variants:
- A Spanish translation is used on Spanish-language tapes.
- On all Canadian VHS releases, it skips to the second screen. The first screen is intact on Canadian DVD releases.
- On the Jeffery Blitz documentary Spellbound released on DVD, the first part of the warning screen fades in and fades out before the TH!INKFilm logo. A little bit of the vertical FOV was also decreased cropping off some of the black from the top and the blue from the bottom.
- French-Canadian releases are translated into French.
- The original DVD version of the first screen is present on the 2005 DVD of Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys, despite the later version with more text already being in use for well over a year by then (including on its own VHS).
- A stretched version of the second screen exists on the 2001 Vista Series DVD of Unbreakable, along with a slightly modified FBI warning following it (which is shattered apart).
- Blu-ray releases prior to 2011 have the second screen in a different font and without a drop shadow.
FX/SFX:
- A quick fade in and a quick fade out on videocassettes.
- None on DVDs and Blu-ray Discs excluding videocassettes.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Very common, since it was used for 20 years.
- It first appeared on the 2000 VHS of Geppetto, and has appeared on all Disney/Buena Vista Video/DVD releases from this era.
- Outside of Disney releases, it appeared on the ThinkFilm DVD release of Spellbound distributed by Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment (now Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) and on some First Look VHS releases (which only show the first screen) and DVDs starting in 2005 (which only show the second screen).
- It also appeared on the 2005 VHS of Herbie: Fully Loaded, released on October 25, 2005, despite the fact that the DVD uses the next warning.
- Even after the first screen retired, the second screen first used in 2003 continued to appear on Disney DVDs until mid-2020. This warning made its final appearances on Onward and Downhill, both released on May 19, 2020.
Legacy: Like the 6th warning, this is one of the most recognizable FBI warnings.
9th Warning (April 26, 2005-2013 [2008- for the Spanish version])
Warning: The same generic warning screen used since 2004 with a modified font. This came after the second screen of the previous warning.
Variants:
- On the 2005 VHS of Sky High and the special edition VHS of Tarzan, the warnings are played in reverse order, a la the previous warning.
- A Spanish-translated version appears on post-2008 DVDs.
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Common.
- Seen on most Disney/Buena Vista releases from 2005-2013 beginning with Dimension's 2005 DVDs of Darkness (also on its VHS) and The Nameless, released April 26, 2005.
- This includes the final releases on VHS from the company, and the last one being Bambi II, released on February 7, 2006.
- However, Blu-ray releases from Disney/Buena Vista had this warning until 2011, due to the introduction of the next warning.
- Strangely, Disney Movie Club-exclusive VHS releases, such as Valiant, the Platinum Edition of Lady and the Tramp, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Brother Bear 2, Cars, Chicken Little, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest use no warning screen at all.
- The Spanish-translated version is still being used into the 2020s, as seen on many releases from the era.
10th Warning (2011-present)
Warning: It's exactly the same as the post-2007 British Blu-ray warning.
Variant: On early Blu-ray releases pre-2013, the first screen is followed by an Anti-Piracy warning screen, which has the text "ANTI-PIRACY WARNING" in red, with different text below in white.
FX/SFX: It's exactly the same as the post-2007 British Blu-ray warning.
Music/Sounds: It's exactly the same as the post-2007 British Blu-ray warning.
Availability: Current and very common.
- Seen on all Disney/Buena Vista Blu-ray releases since 2011, and 4K Ultra HD releases since 2017.
- As of late 2020, it also appears on newer DVDs, due to the retirement of the 8th warning, starting with Mulan (2020) and The New Mutants. This warning later appeared on Soul, Raya and the Last Dragon, Luca, Free Guy, Ron's Gone Wrong, Encanto, Turning Red, The Bob's Burgers Movie, and Lightyear, among others.
11th Warning (2013-present)
Warning: Same as the other companies' warnings from 2012 and 2013.
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Current and very common, just like before. Seen on all Disney DVDs and Blu-rays post-2013, starting with Frankenweenie.
International Warnings
United Kingdom
1st Warning (1981-1983)
Warning: On a medium blue background, we have the following text in a white font:
This is followed by a warning scroll that reads:
Another warnings scrolls afterwards, and reads:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Very rare. This was seen on pre-cert rental copies of Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Small One, and The Watcher in the Woods.
2nd Warning (1983-1987)
Warning: On a medium blue background, we have the following text in a white font:
FX/SFX: None, unless you count the fading-in of the videotaped version.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Very rare. This was not seen on many releases but the videotaped version was found to have appeared on Return to Oz and the filmed version was seen on Dragonslayer and Hunters Landing. The first four Touchstone releases in the UK, Splash, Country, Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend and My Science Project should all have this.
3rd Warning (1987-1990)
Warning: On a dark blue background, we see white text reading:
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Appears on various Disney and Touchstone videos from the United Kingdom. In the early years of this warning, Disney tapes were distributed through Rank Video. On Disney releases, it can be seen on the first few Sing Along Songs videos as well as later printings of Tron, Popeye, The Sword in the Stone, Blackbeard's Ghost and some tapes of The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Touchstone tapes with this included Adventures in Babysitting, Cocktail, Tin Men, and Good Morning Vietnam.
4th Warning (1990-2006)
Warning: On a dark blue background, we see white text reading:
Variants: As the years progressed, the font of the warning screen changed.
- In late 1993, the font was changed to a bolder version of Helvetica. It was changed to Univers in late 1996/1997.
- Starting in late 1998, the words "AND" and "ARE" are replaced with "OR" and "IS". The font of the warning text is also changed into a bolder version of Univers in this variant. Strangley the 2002 UK and Irish retail VHS releases of Snow Dogs contained the 1993 variant.
- Sometimes, the background is brighter.
FX/SFX: Unless you count the fade transitions, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Appears on Disney, Hollywood Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Miramax and Dimension tapes from the United Kingdom. Titles with this warning range from ten early titles, such as The Rescuers, Run, Filofax (Taking Care of Business), The Little Mermaid, Pretty Woman, Sister Act, The Rocketeer, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle, Three Men and a Little Lady, Arachnophobia and Paradise to twelve later titles, such as Monsters, Inc., Gone in 60 Seconds, The Royal Tenenbaums, Chicago, Signs, Reign of Fire, Snow Dogs, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, The Ladykillers, Finding Nemo, Home on the Range, and The Incredibles. It altogether appeared on thousands of Buena Vista videos from the timeframe given above in various fonts, including some of their most popular releases.
Legacy: Same as the previous warning.
5th Warning (1999-)
Warning: On a black background, we see one of the following texts:
Variants:
- Early DVD releases used the Warner Home Video warning, but "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
- This warning may appear on 4:3 or 16:9.
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None, but on the English Audio Descriptive version a female or a male voiceover reads the text.
Availability: Seen on UK/Irish/Australian/New Zealand Buena Vista/Disney DVDs.
Australia
1st Warning (1982-1984)
Same as the Syme Home Video warning screens at the time.
2nd Warning (1984-1994)
Same as the Roadshow Entertainment warning screens at the time.
3rd Warning (1993-2005)
Warning: On a black-blue gradient background, we see the yellow word "WARNING" on top of the screen. Below, the following text scrolls up:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Common. Found on Australian tapes of the time, such as The Incredibles and Finding Nemo.
4th Warning (2000-)
Warning: Same as the British warning.
Variant: On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the British Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Aussie DVD releases by the company.
Japan
1st Warning (1985?-1990)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text in a white font with a black outline:
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Found on the Japanese VHS of Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (プーさんとティガー).
2nd Warning (1990?-1999)
Warning: Same as the previous warning, but the text is replaced by:
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Common. Found on Disney-distributed tapes and DVDs from the time period, such as Dumbo (ダンボ), Lady and the Tramp (わんわん物語), Pinocchio (ピノキオ) and Pocahontas (ポカホンタス). Also shows up on Studio Ghibli releases.
3rd Warning (2004-)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text:
The screen then cuts to the following text:
Finally, the screen cuts to the following text:
FX/SFX: The screen transitions.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on most DVD releases that include the Japanese language.
Germany
1st Warning (1982?-1984)
Warning: On a blue warning text, we see the following text:
The screen then cuts to the following text:
The text is then replaced by the following text:
Finally, the following text appears:
FX/SFX: None unless you count the cutting transitions.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Extremely rare. Seen on German Disney tapes of the time such as Cartoon Festival III (Goofy und Pluto total verrückt).
2nd Warning (1984-1991)
Warning: On a light blue background, a blue Mickey Mouse head scrolls down from the top left to the middle left and scrolls to the middle right, wiping in the first set of some blue warning text, which later turns yellow. The head then appears again and wipes in more text, which also turns yellow after being formed. When the warning text is complete, it scrolls up. This is repeated a varied amount of times, each with a different set of warning text, which altogether is:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Seen on early German Disney tapes.
3rd Warning (1989?-1991)
Warning: TBA.
FX/SFX: Same as the 2nd Spanish warning.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Seen on early German Touchstone tapes.
4th Warning (1991-1998)
Warning: On a sky blue background, we see the following text type itself in, cutting out to make room for the next part when each sentence is completed:
FX/SFX: The text typing in.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on many Disney VHS tapes in German from the era, such as Pinocchio.
5th Warning (1998-2005)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text in orange:
They stay on screen for a couple of seconds, before some "paint" trickles down the screen, eventually segueing into the special version of the Disney Videos logo.
Translation:Variant: Starting in 2001, Tinkerbell appears instead, complete with fairy dust, and eventually turns the screen into the Walt Disney Home Entertainment logo.
FX/SFX: The transition effects.
Music/Sounds: The beginning of the Disney Videos music starts playing just before the transition starts.
Availability: Seen on every Disney Videos VHS tape released in Germany from the period, as well as the early DVDs from 2000 to 2002.
5th Warning (2000-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'GERMANY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND: This DVD (picture and sound) is only intended for private use. All rights reserved. Duplication, public demonstration or other commercial use of this DVD (or parts thereof) as well as export, (re)import and/or distribution are prohibited unless permitted by the law or the written approval of the copyright holder. Violations can result in claims for damages and criminal consequences. In particular, sales and/or rental rights for this DVD are specified on the original packaging of the DVD.' - Altenate Variant:
'GERMANY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND: This product (picture, sound and soundtrack) is only intended for private use. All rights reserved. Duplication, public demonstration or other commercial use of this product or parts thereof, as well as export, re-import and/or distribution are prohibited unless permitted by the law or the written approval of the copyright holder. Violations can result in claims for damages and criminal consequences. In particular, sales and/or rental rights for this product are specified on the original packaging of the product.'
Variant:
- On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the German Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
- An alternate variant replaces all instances of "diese DVD", "dieser DVD" and "der DVD" with "dieses Produkt", "dieses Produkts" and "des Produkts" respectively, changes "Bild und Ton" to "Bild, Ton und Soundtrack", changes "oder Teilen davon" to "oder von Teilen davon" and removes the parentheses around it and changes "(Re)Import" to "Re-Import".
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the German language.
Brazil
1st Warning (1986-1998)
Same as the Abril Video warning screens at the time.
2nd Warning (1999-2005)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text:
Trivia: "VISITE O AMAZONAS"/"CONHEÇA A AMAZÔNIA" is a trademark used on products manufactured in the Free Economic Zone of Manaus.
Variant: In certain tapes, the warning is in a different font and the final words are replaced by "Distribuído e replicado por VIDEOLAR S/A Av. Solimões, 505 - Distrito Industrial CNPJ 04.229.761/0004-13 - indústria Brasileira Produzido no Pólo Industrial de Manaus CONHEÇA A AMAZÔNIA" ("Distributed and replicated by VIDEOLAR S.A., Solimões Avenue, 505 - Distrito Industrial. CNPJ 04.229.761/0004-13 - Brazilian industry. Produced in the Free Economic Zone of Manaus. DISCOVER THE AMAZON").
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Uncommon. Found on later Disney tapes.
3rd Warning (2000-2002)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:
original, incluindo sua trilha sonora, é destinada
exclusivamente a exibições domésticas, não
sendo permitida qualquer outra forma de
utilização, bem como reproduções totais ou
parciais. A violação dos direitos exclusivos do
produtor e/ou do distribuidor sobre esta obra é
crime (Art.184 do código Penal), punido na
forma da lei.'
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on early Brazilian DVD releases, such as A Bug's Life.
4th Warning (2002-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original variant:
'ATTENTION: This DVD copy of the original work, including its soundtrack, is intended exclusively for domestic exhibitions, and no other form of use is permitted, as well as total or partial reproductions. Any other form of use requires prior authorization from a legal representative or the law. This DVD cannot be exported, distributed or marketed without authorization from the distributor or the studio's legal representative. Violation of the exclusive rights of the producer and/or distributor over this work is a crime (Art.184 of the Criminal code).' - Alternate variant:
'ATTENTION: This product, including its soundtrack, is intended exclusively for domestic exhibitions, and no other form of use is permitted, as well as total or partial reproductions. Any other form of use requires prior authorization from a legal representative or the law. This product cannot be exported, distributed or marketed without authorization from the distributor or the studio's legal representative. Violation of the exclusive rights of the producer and/or distributor over this work is a crime (Art.184 of the Criminal Code).'
Variants:
- A variant replaces "Esta cópia em DVD da obra original" and "Este DVD" with "Este produto" and has the word "código" written with a capital "C".
- An early version of this warning omits the tilde above "A.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Brazilian Portuguese language.
Latin America and Spanish-speaking United States
1st Warning (2000-2002)
Warning: Same as the 3rd Brazilian warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
FX/SFX: Same as the 3rd Brazilian warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the 3rd Brazilian warning.
Availability: Seen on early Latin American DVD releases, such as A Bug's Life.
2nd Warning (2002-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'WARNING: This DVD (including its soundtrack) is authorized for private use only. All other rights are reserved. Unless expressly authorized by law or written by the copyright owner, any copying, public presentation or any other use of this DVD or any of its parts is strictly prohibited. This DVD may not be exported, restocked or distributed as a trademark without the permission of the copyright owner. Unauthorized reproduction, exhibition or distribution will be criminally and civilly punished.' - Alternate Variant:
'WARNING: This product (including its soundtrack) is licensed for your private use only. All other rights are reserved. Unless expressly authorized by law or in writing by the copyright owner, any copying, public presentation or commercial use of this product or any part of it as well as any export, restocking and/or commercial distribution is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction, display or distribution carries civil and criminal penalties. Sales and rental rights are specified on the original product packaging.'
Variant: A post-2009 DVD variant features the following text:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Latin American Spanish or United States Spanish language.
French-speaking Canada
(September 16, 2008-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
fins privées seulement. Tous les autres droits sont réservés. Il est
formellement interdit de copier, diffuser, exporter, réapprovisionner,
distribuer ou faire tout autre usage commercial de ce produit, en tout
ou en partie, sans autorisation expresse en vertu d'une loi de la
permission écrite du détenteur du copyright. Toute reproduction,
diffusion ou distribution sans autorisation peuvent entraîner de
lourdes sanctions criminelles et civiles. Les droits de vente et de
location de ce produit sont spécifiés sur son emballage original.'
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most American DVD releases that include the Canadian French language.
Argentina
1st Warning (1986-2006)
Same as the Gativideo warning screens at the time.
2nd Warning (1999-2006)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text scroll up:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Uncommon.
Spain
1st Warning (1984-1986)
Warning: Same as the 1st German warning screen, but the text says:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Seen on early Disney tapes distributed by Filmayer Video.
2nd Warning (1987-1991)
Warning: On a sky blue background with a Mickey head pattern, and the following text, in a light blue font with a blue drop shadow, wipes in, with a yellow line before and after each piece (the former of which stays through the whole warning and the latter of which disappears during the wiping-in):
FX/SFX: Unless you count the wiping, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on later Disney tapes by Filmayer Video.
3rd Warning (1992-1996)
Warning: After the Anti-Piracy warning, on the same background, we see the following text in a white font with a blue drop shadow wipe in, bit-by-bit, then disappear to make room for the next one:
The scene then fades to black, as the previous warning starts, albeit with a Buena Vista Castle pattern background and the following text:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the wiping, none.
Music/Sounds: The same music as the Anti-Piracy warning before it, with the same announcer reading the text.
Music/Sounds Variant:
- On one of the European Spanish Disney VHS tapes that were released in 1992 until 1993, the background music is the looped and edited version of the Walt Disney Home Video international logo that was used on international Disney VHS tapes that were released from Early 1983 to March 1987, which still played after the Anti-Piracy warning.
- When Disney tapes that were released after 1993, an instrumental of "Be Our Guest" plays instead.
Availability: Found on various Spanish Buena Vista VHS tapes of the time, like The Little Mermaid (La Sirenita).
4th Warning (1995-2005?)
Warning: After the Anti-Piracy warning, on the same background as before, we see the following text in a white font with a blue drop shadow wipe in, bit-by-bit, then disappear to make room for the next one:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the wiping, none.
Music/Sounds: The same music as the Anti-Piracy warning before it, with the same announcer reading the text, which stops near the end but comes in a triumphant finale shortly after.
Availability: Found on various Spanish tapes of the time, like Toy Story and Inspector Gadget.
5th Warning (2000-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variants:
- On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the European-Spanish Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
- The warning screen may appear in 4:3 or 16:9.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Castilian-Spanish language.
Mexico
1st Warning (1986-1998)
Same as the VideoVisa warning screens at the time.
2nd Warning (1995-2005)
Warning: On a light blue background with a Buena Vista Castle pattern, we see the following text in a yellow font with a black outline and drop shadow scroll up:
Translation:
- Normal Variant:
'WARNING: THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OF THE CINEMATOGRAPHIC WORK (INCLUDING ITS SOUNDTRACK AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS) CONTAINED IN THIS VIDEOCASSETTE PROHIBITS ANY OTHER FORM OF NON-AUTHORIZED TOTAL OR PARTIAL USE SUCH AS: RENTING, COPYING, EDITING AND ANY OTHER WAY THAT IMPLIES THE REPRESENTATION OF THE WORK CONTAINED IN THIS VIDEOCASSETTE, AS WELL AS ANY FORM OF COMMERCIAL OPERATION THAT IMPLIES A DIRECT OR INDIRECT PROFIT WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER. THE VIOLATION OF ANY OF THESE EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDER CONSTITUTES A TRANSGRESSION TO THE LAW. THIS IMPLIES THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OFFENDER THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL SANCTIONS. SAY NO TO PIRACY' - Early Variant:
'WARNING: THE PRODUCTION, REPRODUCTION, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, RENT, SALE, OR INTRODUCTION OF THIS VIDEOGRAM TO THE COUNTRY, PROTECTED WITH THE FEDERAL LAW OF COPYRIGHT, IN A DECEITFUL MANNER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMERCIAL SPECULATION AND WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT OWNER OF COPYRIGHT OR RELATED RIGHTS, CONSTITUTES A SERIOUS CRIME (Article 194, Section 1, subsection 33 of the Federal Code of Criminal Procedures) AND WILL BE PENALIZED UP TO 10 YEARS OF PRISON AND UP TO TWENTY THOUSAND DAYS OF SALARY MINIMUM OF FINE (Article 424 Bis, Section 1 of the Federal Criminal Code)'
Variant: The early version of the warning has the following text, which is in a smaller font:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Common. Found on Mexican tapes at the time, such as Tarzan, Finding Nemo (Buscando a Nemo), and The Incredibles (Los Increibles).
France
1st Warning (1984-1986)
Warning: Same as the 1st German warning screen, but the text is a bit faster and says:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Very rare. Seen on early French Disney VHS releases, such as Les Nouvelles Aventures de Pluto.
2nd Warning (1987-1995)
Warning: Same as the 2nd Spanish warning screen, but the text reads:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the wiping, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Uncommon. Can be found on Disney VHS tapes from France, such as Lady and the Tramp (La Belle et le Clochard).
3rd Warning (1995-2005)
Warning: Same as the previous warning, but without the yellow lines and the outlines of the font.
FX/SFX: Unless you count the wiping, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Same as the previous warning.
4th Warning (2000-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variant: On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the European-French Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the European French language.
Italy
1st Warning (1982-1984)
This logo contains a phone number that is likely out-of-service.
Due to safety concerns, please do not dial it. |
Warning: On a blue screen, we see the following text in white:
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Extremely rare. Seen on Italian tapes of the period.
2nd Warning (1985-1991)
This logo contains a phone number that is likely out-of-service.
Due to safety concerns, please do not dial it. |
Warning: Same as the 1st German warning screen, but the text says:
Variant: In rent tapes, the text is preceded by the phrase "Questa videocassetta e' stata prodotta per essere destinata esclusivamente alla vendita. E' vietata ogni forma di noleggio, locazione e comodato." ("This videotape was produced to be intended for sale only. Any form of rental, leasing and loan is prohibited."). The font is also different, the appearance of some phrases is condensed, and the name "Walt Disney Telecommunications and non theatrical company" is replaced by "Buena Vista Home Video".
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: A jackhammer sound when the Mickey Mouse head wipes the text in.
Availability: Seen on Italian Disney tapes of the era.
3rd Warning (1990-2005)
Warning: After the Buena Vista Home Video/Entertainment logo, we see the following text scroll up:
After the text completely scrolls away, the text "Distribuzione a cura di: BUENA VISTA HOME VIDEO s.r.l. via Agnello, 18 - 20121 Milano tel. 72127.1" fades in.
Translation:Variant: Alongside the logo's change in the late 90's, the Buena Vista Home Video name in the warning text is now "BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT", and the final text now says "Distribuzione a cura di: BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT via S. Sandri, 1 - 20121 - Milano tel. 29085.1" ("Distribution by: BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT S. Sandri Street, 1 - 20121 - Milan tel. 29085.1").
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Common. Seen on Italian tapes of the time.
4th Warning (2000-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variants:
- Some releases replace the word "prodotto" with "DVD".
- On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Italian Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Italian language.
Netherlands/Belgium
1st Warning (Late 1980's-1990?)
Warning: On a navy blue background, we see the following text scrolling up:
Deze cassette is niet bestemd voor
verhuur door de detaillist doch
uitsluitend voor verkoop.
De op deze cassette vastgelegde
werken zijn auteursrechtelijk beschermd
en mogen uitsluitend in huiselijke kring
worden vertoond. Iedere andere vorm
van gebruik van deze cassette en de
daarop vastgelegde verken, daaronder
begrepen vertoning in het openbaar,
copiëren, uitlenen, (door)verkopen,
wijziging ervan of toevoeging eraan
is zonder voorafgaande schriftelijke
toestemming van de auteursrecht-
hebbenden verboden.
Inbreuk op auteursrecht is strafbaar als
misdrijf.
Het holografische NVPI veiligheidszegel
bewijst, dat U een legale cassette heeft
en is tevens waarborg voor beeld- en
geluidskwaliteit.
Controleer of dit zegel op de cassette
is aangebracht. Indien dit zegel niet
op deze cassette door U wordt
aangetroffen, dan heeft U te maken met
een illegale kopie met mogelijk
schadelijke gevolgen voor uw
videorecorder.
Waarschuw dan de videodistributeur.
Translation:
This cassette is not intended for rental by the retailer but only for sale. The works recorded on this cassette are protected by copyright and may only be shown in the home. Any other form of use of this cassette and the exploration recorded therein, including public display, copying, lending, (re)selling, modification or addition to it is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright holders. Copyright infringement is punishable as a crime. The holographic NVPI security seal proves that you have a legal cassette and is also a guarantee of image and sound quality. Check that this seal is affixed to the cassette. If this seal is not found on this cassette by you, then you are dealing with an illegal copy with potentially harmful consequences for your VCR. Then alert the video distributor.
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. This was found on early Disney VHS releases in the Netherlands, such as Donald Duck and his Duckling Gang.
2nd Warning (1990?-2005?)
Same as the BAF Video warnings at the time.
3rd Warning (Early-Mid 1990's)
Warning: On a sky blue background, we see the following text scroll up:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Found on Belgian French VHS releases at the time, being replaced by the French variant of the BAF warning after its retirement.
4th Warning (2002-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variant: On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Dutch Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Dutch language. The French variant was found on the 2002 DVD of The Rescuers Down Under.
Chile
1st Warning (1991-1997)
Same as the Video Chile warning screen at the time.
2nd Warning (1997-2005)
Warning: On a black background we see the following text scroll up:
'"BUENA VISTA CHILE S.A. advierte que ha sido autorizado exclusivamente 'por el titular del derecho de autor de la obra cinematografica (incluyendo banda sonora) 'para reproducir, fabricar, distribuir y comercializar dentro del teritorio del Chile 'videocassettes que la contengan y solo para uso privado y domestico. Todos los demas derechos quedan reservados. 'La violacion de cualquiera de los derechos anteriores 'en cualquier forma que se realice hara incurrir a los infractores 'en las responsabilidades y sanctiones civiles y penales contempladas en la Ley № 17.336. sobre propiedad intelectual, modificada por la Ley № 18.443. de 1985."
Below all that is the text "BUENA VISTA CHILE S.A. Domicilio: Carmencita 25 Of. 101 Piso 10 Las Condes".
Translation: 'BUENA VISTA CHILE S.A. warns that it has been exclusively authorized by the owner of the copyright of the cinematographic work (including the soundtrack) to reproduce, manufacture, distribute and market videocassettes that contain it within the territory of Chile and only for private and domestic use. All other rights are reserved. Violation of any of the aforementioned rights in whatever form it is carried out will cause violators to incur the responsibilities and civil and criminal sanctions provided for in Law No. 17.336. on intellectual property, modified by Law No. 18.443. of 1985. BUENA VISTA CHILE S.A. Address: Carmencita 25, Office 101, Floor 10, Las Condes.'
Variant: Starting in 2002, the text is placed on the center of the screen, the "BUENA VISTA CHILE S.A." name is replaced by "THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY (CHILE) S.A.", "advierte que" is omitted, commas after added after "teritorio del Chile" and "que se realice", the word "videocassettes" is spelled "videocasetes", the word "hara" now has an acute, the word "las" is removed before "responsabilidades", both instances of the word "Ley" are in lowercase, "1985" now has a decimal point after the "1", and the address is changed to "The Walt Disney Company (Chile) S.A. Domicilio: Av. Andrés Bello 2777 oficina 1303 Las Condes".
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Common. Found on most Chilean releases of the time, including those of Hercules, Mulan, Toy Story 2 and Dinosaur (Dinosaurios). The 2002 variant premiered in the VHS of Lilo and Stitch (Lilo y Stitch).
Portugal
1st Warning (1988-2005)
Warning: Same as the 2nd Spanish warning screen, but the text says:
FX/SFX: Same as the 2nd Spanish warning screen.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Uncommon. Can be found on Disney VHS tapes from Portugal, such as Bambi.
2nd Warning (2002-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variant:
- A variant replaces all the instances of the word "DVD" with "produto" ("product").
- On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the European Portuguese Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the European Portuguese language.
Sweden
1st Warning (1985-1987)
Warning: Same as the 2nd German warning screen, but the text is a bit faster and says:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on the Swedish rent-VHS releases of Robin Hood and The Sword in the Stone (Svärdet i stenen).
2nd Warning (1987-1988?)
Warning: Same as the 2nd Spanish warning screen, but the text says:
FX/SFX: Same as the 2nd Spanish warning screen.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on the Swedish VHS releases of Pinocchio (1940) and B.R.A.T. Patrol.
3rd Warning (1988?-1992?)
Warning: On the same background as the 2nd Spanish warning screen, we see one of the Mickey heads being filled in with blue. As the head shifts to the right and "dissolves" into one of the other heads, the following text starts scrolling up:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare.
4th Warning (1992?-November 16, 2005)
Warning: On the same background as the 2nd Spanish warning screen, we see the following text:
Variants:
- Starting in 1995, the Buena Vista Home Video name is replaced by "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" and the text is formatted differently and in Helvetica font.
- On Touchstone Home Video tapes, the wallpaper is replaced by a Touchstone logo wallpaper.
- On Baby Einstein tapes, the wallpaper is replaced by a logo wallpaper full of Buena Vista Disney castles.
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Common. Found on Swedish tapes at the time.
5th Warning (2002-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Normal Variant:
'WARNING! This DVD (including its soundtrack) is distributed for private use only. All other rights are reserved to the copyright holder. Unless expressly permitted by applicable law or in writing by the copyright holder, the production of copies, public display or other commercial use of all or part of this DVD is strictly prohibited, this also includes export, resale or other commercial distribution. Unauthorized production of copies, public display or distribution may result in legal action and fines. Terms of purchase and rental of this DVD are stated in its original packaging.' - Alternate Variant:
'WARNING! This product (including its soundtrack) is distributed for private use only. All other rights are reserved to the copyright holder. Unless expressly permitted by applicable law or in writing by the copyright holder, the production of copies, public display or other commercial use of all or part of this product is strictly prohibited. This product may not be exported, resold and/or distributed on commercial grounds outside the EU without express permission in applicable legislation or in writing from Buena Vista Home Entertainment AB. Responsible publisher: Mats Caneman.'
Variant:
- A variant features the following text instead:
Denna produkt (inklusive dess ljudspår) är distribuerad enbart för privat och enskilt brug. Alla andra rättigheter är forbehållna rättighetsinnehavaren. Om ej uttryckligen tillåts i gällande Iagstiftning eller skriftligen av rättighetsinnehavaren är, framställning av kopior, offentlig visning eller annat kommersiellt bruk av hela eller delar av denna produkt, strängeligen förbjudet.
Denna produkt får ej exporteras, återförsäljas och/aller distribueras på affärsmässiga grunder utanför EU utan uttryckligt tillstånd i gällande Iagstiftning eller skriftligen från Buena Vista Home Entertainment AB. Ansvarig utgivare: Mats Caneman.'
- On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Swedish Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Swedish language.
Norway
1st Warning (1985-1987)
Warning: Same as the 2nd German warning screen, but the text is a bit faster and says:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Very rare. Seen on the Norwegian rent-VHS release of Robin Hood.
2nd Warning (1988?-1992?)
Warning: Same as the 3rd Swedish warning screen, but the following text appears:
FX/SFX: Same as the 3rd Swedish warning screen.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare.
3rd Warning (1992?-Early 2000's)
Warning: Same as the 4th Swedish warning screen, but the text says:
Variant:
- Starting in 1995, the Buena Vista Home Video name is replaced by "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" and the text is formatted differently and in Helvetica font.
- On Touchstone Home Video tapes, the wallpaper is replaced by a Touchstone logo wallpaper.
- On non-Disney tapes, the wallpaper is replaced by a logo wallpaper full of Buena Vista Disney castles.
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on most Norwegian Disney tapes at the time.
4th Warning (2002-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'WARNING: Buena Vista Home Entertainment has copyrighted and licensed this DVD (including the soundtrack) for private use only. All other rights are reserved to the owner. Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, rental, lending, public display, distribution and/or broadcasting of this product or parts thereof is strictly prohibited. This product may not be exported, replaced or distributed by trade without a valid Buena Vista Home Entertainment license.' - Alternate Variant:
'WARNING: Buena Vista Home Entertainment has copyrighted and licensed this product (including the soundtrack) for private use only. All other rights are reserved to the owner. Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, rental, public display, distribution and/or broadcasting of this product or parts thereof is strictly prohibited. This product may not be exported, replaced or distributed by trade without a valid Buena Vista Home Entertainment license.'
Variant:
- A variant replaces all instances of "denne DVD" with "dette produkt" and "den" with "det", rewords "soundtrack inkludert" to "inkludert soundtracket", replaces "editering" with "redigering" and removes "utlån".
- On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Norwegian Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Norwegian language.
Denmark
1st Warning (Early 1990's)
Warning: Same as the 3rd Swedish warning screen, but the following text scrolls up:
FX/SFX: Same as the 3rd Swedish warning screen.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Found on the Danish VHS release of The Little Mermaid (Den Lille Havfrue).
2nd Warning (Mid 1990's-Early 2000's)
Warning: Same as the 4th Swedish warning screen, but the text says:
Variant:
- On Touchstone Home Video tapes, the wallpaper is replaced by a Touchstone logo wallpaper.
- On non-Disney tapes, the wallpaper is replaced by a logo wallpaper full of Buena Vista Disney castles.
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on most Danish Disney tapes at the time.
3rd Warning (2002-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'WARNING: This DVD (incl. soundtrack) is allowed exclusively for private and personal use. All other rights are reserved to Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Unless expressly permitted by legal or written permission of the copyright holder, any unauthorized copying, public display or other commercial use of this DVD or any excerpt thereof, as well as export, resale and/or distribution through trade is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized copying, display or distribution may result in civil and criminal liability. Sales and/or rental rights for this DVD are specified on the original cover of this DVD.' - Alternate Variant:
'WARNING! This product (incl. soundtrack) is distributed exclusively for private and personal use. All other rights are reserved to the copyright holder. Unless expressly permitted by legal or written permission of the copyright holder, the making of copies, public display or other commercial use of all or part of this product is strictly prohibited, including export, resale or other distribution through trade. Unauthorized copying, display or distribution may result in civil and criminal liability. Sale and/or rental rights for this product are specified on the original cover for this product.'
Variant:
- A variant uses the following text:
'ADVARSEL!
Dette produkt (inkl. soundtrack) er udelukkende distribueret til privat og personlig brug. Alle øvrige rettigheder er forbeholdt rettighedsindehaveren.
Medmindre der er givet udtrykkelig juridisk eller skriftlig tilladelse fra indehaveren af copyrighten, er fremstilling af kopier, offentlig fremvisning eller anden kommerciel brug af hele eller uddrag af dette produkt strengt forbudt, dette indbefatter ligeledes eksport, videresalg eller anden distribution gennem handlen. Uautoriseret kopiering, fremvisning eller distribution kan resultere i civilt- og strafferetligt ansvar. Salg og/eller lejerettigheder for dette produkt er specificeret på det originale cover for dette produkt.' - On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Danish Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Danish language.
South Korea
1st Warning (1990's)
Warning: On a black background, the words "경고 (Warning)" scroll up. The following text scrolls after:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on Korean Disney tapes of the era, including Beauty and the Beast (미녀와 야수).
2nd Warning (Early 2000's)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the text "경 고" on top. Below it, the following text scrolls:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on Korean tapes like Lilo and Stitch (릴로와스티치).
3rd Warning (2004-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'WARNING: This DVD including its soundtracks is intended for home use only, and all other rights reserved. It is legally forbidden to use all or part of this DVD for copying, screening in public places, or for any other purpose, unless the rights are granted by law or written by the copyright holder. This DVD may not be exported, resupplied or distributed without the permission of the copyright holder. Unauthorized copying, screening, or distribution may result in punishment for criminal affairs and civil damage.' - Alternate Variant:
'WARNING: This product (including its soundtrack) is for personal use only, and other rights are reserved. Unless expressly authorized by the copyright holder by law or in writing, total or partial exhibition, export, resupply, or distribution of this product for commercial purposes, screening in public places, or other commercial purposes is strictly prohibited. Such unauthorized copying, screening or distribution may result in criminal penalties and civil damages. The sales or rental rights of this product are specified in the cover.'
Variant: A variant uses the following text:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Korean language.
Poland
1st Warning (1995-2006)
Same as the Imperial Entertainment warning screens at the time.
2nd Warning (2003-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'This DVD, including the soundtrack, is intended for home use only. All rights are reserved unless explicitly licensed by the copyright owner. Any unauthorized duplication, editing, display, rental, various presentations and other distribution of the content of this DVD or its fragments is strictly prohibited and may result in severe civil and legal sanctions. This DVD may not be exported, resold or distributed commercially. Specific sales and/or rental rights for this DVD are set forth on the original cover of this DVD.' - Alternate Variant:
'WARNING: This product, including the soundtrack, is intended for home use only. All rights are reserved unless expressly licensed by the copyright owner. Any unauthorized duplication, editing, display, rental, various presentations and other distribution of the content of this product or its fragments is strictly prohibited and may result in severe civil and legal sanctions. This product may not be exported, resold or distributed commercially. Specific sales and/or rental rights for this product are set forth on the original cover of this product.'
Variant:
- A variant uses the following text:
- On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Polish Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Polish language.
Czech Republic
1st Warning (1990's)
Same as the Hollywood Classic Entertainment warning screens at the time.
2nd Warning (Early 2000's?)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text in yellow:
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Found on Czech Disney tapes.
3rd Warning (2005-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'WARNING: All rights reserved for the copyright of this film. Projection of a movie recorded on this DVD is allowed for home use only. This restriction excludes the use of this DVD for any public production, copying, rental, lending and sale by unauthorized persons, television distribution, etc. Infringement of copyright, or parts thereof, constitutes civil and criminal liability, including liability for damages. Copyright infringement is a criminal offense and can be punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to 5 million CZK.' - Alternate Variant:
'WARNING: This product (including soundtrack) is for home use only. All other rights reserved. This restriction precludes the use of this product for any public display, copying, rental, rental and sale by unauthorized persons, television distribution, etc. Infringement of copyright, or parts thereof, constitutes civil and criminal liability, including liability for damages. Copyright infringement is a criminal offense and can be punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to CZK 5 million. Sales and / or rental rights to this product are specified on the packaging of this product.'
Variant:
- A variant uses the following text:
'
- On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Czech Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Czech language.
Russia
1st Warning (1996-2005)
Same as the Videoservice warning screens at the time.
2nd Warning (2005-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Russian language.
Finland
1st Warning (1985-1987)
Warning: Same as the 2nd German warning screen, but the text says:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on the 1986 Finnish rent-VHS releases of Robin Hood and The Sword in the Stone (Miekka kivessä).
2nd Warning (1988?-1992?)
Warning: Same as the 3rd Swedish warning screen, but the following text appears via wiping right effect:
VAIN MYYNTIIN !
nojalla kasetin julkinen esittäminen,
vuokraaminen tai jäljentäminen
kokonaan tai osittain on kiellettyä
ilman Oy Egmont Filmin
kirjallista suostumusta.'
Pursuant to the Copyright Act, the public presentation, rental or reproduction of a cassette in whole or in part is prohibited without the written consent of Egmont Film Oy.'
FX/SFX: Unless you count the wiping, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare.
3rd Warning (1992?-November 11, 2005)
Warning: Same as the 4th Swedish warning screen, but the text says:
Variants:
- Starting in 1995, the Buena Vista Home Video name is replaced by "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" and the text is formatted differently and in Helvetica font.
- On Touchstone Home Video tapes, the wallpaper is replaced by a Touchstone logo wallpaper.
- On non-Disney tapes, the wallpaper is replaced by a logo wallpaper full of Buena Vista Disney castles.
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Uncommon. Found on Finnish tapes of the time.
4th Warning (2002-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'This DVD (including its audio recording) is for personal use only. Other rights reserved. Unless otherwise stated by law or written permission from the copyright holder, copying, public performance, or export, delivery, and/or commercial distribution of this DVD or any portion thereof is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized copying, presentation or distribution will result in criminal action. The sales and rental rights for this DVD are separately stated on the original packaging of the product.' - Alternate Variant:
'WARNING: This product (including its audio recording) is for personal use only. Other rights reserved. Unless otherwise stated by law or written permission from the copyright holder, copying, public display, or other commercial use of this product or any portion thereof is strictly prohibited. This product may not be exported, delivered and/or commercially distributed in non-EU countries without the permission of the law or Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Marketing in Finland: Buena Vista Home Entertainment, PO Box 165, 00101 HELSINKI, Tel. (09) 8562 9500.'
Variant:
- A variant uses the following text:
Tämä tuote (sen äänite mukaan lukien) on tarkoitettu ainoastaan yksityiseen käyttöön. Muut oikeudet pidätetään.
Ellei laki tai kirjallinen lupa tekijänoikeuksien haltijalta toisin ilmoita, on tämän tuotteen tai sen osan kopiointi, julkinen esittäminen tai muu kaupallinen käyttö ankarasti kielletty. Tätä tuotetta ei saa viedä, toimittaa ja/tai kaupallisesti levittää EU:n ulkopuolisiin maihin ilman lain tai Buena Vista Home Entertainmentin suomaa lupaa. Markkinointi Suomessa: Buena Vista Home Entertainment, PL 165, 00101 HELSINKI, Puh. (09) 8562 9500.'
- On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Finnish Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Finnish language.
Middle East
1st Warning (Mid-Late 1990's)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text in white:
This is followed by the British warning screen at the time.
Translation:FX/SFX: None, unless you count the fade-in and the fade-out.
Music/Sounds: None
Availability: Uncommon.
2nd Warning (1999-2005?)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:
This is followed by the following text on a blue background:
FX/SFX: None, unless you count the fade-in and the fade-out on each screen.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Uncommon.
3rd Warning (2003-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'Warning: This product (including its soundtrack) is permitted for home use only. All other rights reserved. It is strictly prohibited to use this product for the purpose of public display or any other current use of this product or part of it, export it, or redistribute it for rent. Unless there's legal authorization or written approval from the owner of this product, and accordingly, any reproduction, display or distribution by an unauthorized party will expose its operator to the maximum criminal and civil penalties, the rights of sale and leasing are detailed in the original version of this product.' - Alternate Variant:
'The contents of this DVD disc (including songs recorded on it) can only be used personally. All other rights are reserved. Unless the copyright holder in writing allows this, it is strictly prohibited to transmit or display the contents of this DVD or any part of it in a public place, or use it in any other commercial way. It is not permissible to export, re-import and/or distribute the contents of this DVD by trade outside the countries of the European Union unless explicitly permitted by law or Buena Vista Home Entertainment.'
Variant: A variant found on DVDs distributed in the European Union replaces the text with "يسمح باستعمال محتویات قرص الدي في دي هذا ( بما في ذلك الأغاني المسجلة عليه بشكل شخصي فقط . كافة الحقوق الأخرى محفوظة . ما لم يسمح بذلك مالك الحقوق الفكرية خطية ، يحظر بشكل مطلق ، نقل أو عرض محتويات قرص الدي في دي هذا أو أي جزء منها في مكان عام ، أو استعمالها بأية طريقة تجارية أخرى . لا يجوز تصدير أو إعادة توريد و/أو توزيع محتويات قرص الدي في دي هذا عن طريق التجارة خارج دول الإتحاد الأوروبي ما لم يسمح بذلك القانون أو شركة بوينافيستا هوم انترتينمينت صراحة".
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Arabic language.
Hong Kong
(2004-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'Warning notice: This DVD (including its sound) is only authorized for family use, and all other rights are reserved. Unless officially authorized by law or by the copyright owner in writing, it is strictly prohibited to copy, broadcast or use this DVD or part of the contents for any other purpose. Without the authorization of the copyright owner, this DVD cannot be exported through trade transactions, resupplied, or distributed. Any unauthorized repeated production, public broadcasting and distribution shall bear civil compensation and criminal liability.' - Alternate Variant:
'Warning notice: This product (including its sound) is only authorized for family use, and all other rights are reserved. Unless officially authorized by the copyright law or the copyright holder, any copying, public broadcasting, use of this product or its contents for other commercial purposes, or export via trade transactions, re-supply and distribution are strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized repeated production, public broadcasting and distribution shall be subject to civil compensation and criminal liability. The product packaging is marked with the right to sell and/or rent the product.'
Variant: A variant uses the following text:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Cantonese Chinese language.
China
(2004-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'Warning: This DVD (including its sound) is only authorized for family use, all other rights are reserved. Except for the official written authorization of the law or the copyright owner, it is strictly forbidden to copy, broadcast or use this DVD or part of the contents for any other purpose. Without the authorization of the copyright owner, the DVD cannot be exported, supplied or distributed through trade transactions. Any unauthorized reproduction, public delivery and distribution shall be subject to compensation and criminal penalties.' - Alternate Variant:
'Title warning: This product (including its sound) is only authorized for family use, all other rights are reserved. Unless there's an official written authorization by all the holders of the law or copyright, any copy, public broadcast, use of other companies and purposes, or export of this product or its contents through trade transactions, re-supply and distribution are all strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized reproduction, public broadcast and distribution shall bear civil liability and criminal liability. The packaging of the product is marked with the profit for sale and/or rental of this product.'
Variant: A variant uses the following text:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on Region 6 DVD releases that include the Mandarin Chinese language.
Hungary
1st Warning (1995?-2006?)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the fade-in and the fade-out, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Can be found on Hungarian tapes distributed by Intercom Video, such as Toy Story 2.
2nd Warning (2002-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variant: On pre-2009 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Hungarian Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Hungarian language.
Turkey
1st Warning (Late 1980's-Early 1990's)
Same as the Audio Visual Turkey warning screens.
2nd Warning (2000's)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on Turkish Disney VCDs.
3rd Warning (2003-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Turkish language.
Venezuela/Colombia
1st Warning (Late 1980's?-Mid 1990's)
Warning: On a sky blue or blue background, the word "ADVERTENCIA" in green wipes downward, followed by the following text in yellow:
The text then disappears and is replaced by the following text:
The aforementioned text scrolls up.
Translation:FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Seen on Venezuelan Disney tapes of the era, including Beauty and the Beast (La Bella y la Bestia).
2nd Warning (Late 1990's-Early 2000's)
Same as the Video-Rodven warning at the time
3rd Warning (Late 1990's-Early 2000's)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text in a yellow font:
The aforementioned text cuts away to make room for the following text:
FX/SFX: None unless you count the cutting transitions.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Uncommon. Used on Venezuelan and Colombian tapes in tandem with the Video-Rodven warning.
South Africa
1st Warning (Late 1980's-2006)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text scroll up:
The text is followed by the following text:
Variants:
- Pre-1995 tapes uses blue Futura font instead of white Helvetica font. On the 1995 South African VHS of The Aristocats, the text is blue.
- Very late tapes, such as Pooh's Heffalump Movie and Chicken Little, omit the Afrikaans text.
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Can be found on South African tapes at the time.
2nd Warning (2003-)
Warning: Same as the British warning.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most South African DVD releases by the company.
Peru
(Late 1990's-Early 2000's)
Same as the Televideo warning screen.
India
(2005-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variant: Pre-2009 DVDs had the following text:
private use only. All other rights are reserved.
Unless expressly authorized by law or in writing by the
copyright owner, any copying, public performance
or other use of this DVD or any part of it is strictly prohibited.
This DVD is not to be exported, re-supplied or distributed
by way of trade without authorization from the copyright
owner. Unauthorized reproduction, exhibition or
distribution may result in severe criminal and
civil penalties.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Hindi language.
Israel
1st Warning (Mid 1990's-2000's)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text scroll up:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Found on the Israeli VHS of The Aristocats (חתולים בצמרת).
2nd Warning (2003-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variant: On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Hebrew Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
Translation:FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Hebrew language.
Philippines
1st Warning (1995?-2005)
Warning: On a lilac blue background, we see the word "WARNING" in a Helvetica font, and below it is the following text:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the fade-in and the fade-out, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on all Disney VHS releases in the Philippines, regardless of the Philippine English text onscreen.
2nd Warning (2004-)
Warning: Same as the British warning.
Variant: Pre-2009 DVDs had the following text:
private use only. All other rights are reserved.
Unless expressly authorized by law or in writing by the
copyright owner, any copying, public performance
or other use of this DVD or any part of it is strictly prohibited.
This DVD is not to be exported, re-supplied or distributed
by way of trade without authorization from the copyright
owner. Unauthorized reproduction, exhibition or
distribution may result in severe criminal and
civil penalties.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Filipino DVD releases by the company, which also includes the Philippine English language (see above).
Taiwan
1st Warning (1995?-2001)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the fade-in and the fade-out, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Found on the Taiwanese releases of Robin Hood (罗宾汉), Aladdin and the King of Thieves (阿拉丁和大盗之王) and Tarzan (泰山).
2nd Warning (2004-)
Warning: Same as the Hong Kong warning.
FX/SFX: Same as the Hong Kong warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the Hong Kong warning.
Availability: Seen on Region 3 DVD releases that include the Traditional Chinese language.
Singapore
1st Warning (1998?-2005)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text:
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Can be found on Singaporean tapes at the time.
2nd Warning (2004-)
Warning: Same as the British warning.
Variant: Pre-2009 DVDs had the following text:
private use only. All other rights are reserved.
Unless expressly authorized by law or in writing by the
copyright owner, any copying, public performance
or other use of this DVD or any part of it is strictly prohibited.
This DVD is not to be exported, re-supplied or distributed
by way of trade without authorization from the copyright
owner. Unauthorized reproduction, exhibition or
distribution may result in severe criminal and
civil penalties.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Singaporean DVD releases by the company.
Thailand
1st Warning (1991-1995)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text in a yellow font:
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Seen on the Thai VHS of The Little Mermaid (เงือกน้อยผจญภัย).
2nd Warning (1995-2004)
Warning: On a cloudy blue background, we see the following text in a light blue font:
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Seen on Thai tapes of the time distributed by CVD.
2nd Warning (2004-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'Warning: All rights reserved on this DVD (including its soundtracks), this DVD may not be used for anything other than for home entertainment purposes only; No part or all of this DVD may be edited, duplicated or distributed without the prior written consent of the copyright owner, this DVD may not be resold, sold outside the country, or distributed without the written consent of the copyright owner. Violators will be prosecuted according to the maximum law.' - Alternate Variant:
'Warning: All rights reserved in this product (including its soundtrack), this product may not be used for anything other than for home entertainment purposes only; any edit, duplication or distribution of any or all parts of this product may not be made without the written consent of the copyright owner, this product may not be resold, sold outside the country, or distributed without the written consent of the copyright owner, infringers will be given the maximum prosecution required by law.'
Variant: A variant uses the following text:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Thai language.
Indonesia
1st Warning (1997-2005)
Warning: On a red background, we see the following text:
HAS LICENSED THE MATERIAL CONTAINED
HEREIN FOR NON COMMERCIAL
PRIVATE HOME USE ONLY AND
PROHIBITS ANY OTHER USE,
COPYING OR REPRODUCTION IN
WHOLE OR IN PART.'
The screen then cuts to the following text:
DILARANG memperbanyak, merekam,
menambah, mengurangi
isi rekaman video ini
karena akan dikenakan sanksi'
Finally, the screen cuts to the following text:
No. 7 tahun 1987 pasal 44
dengan pidana penjara
paling lama 7 (tujuh) tahun
dan/atau denda paling banyak
Rp. 100.000.000.-
(seratus juta rupiah)'
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Common. Seen on Indonesian Buena Vista VCDs.
2nd Warning (2005-)
Warning: On a red background, we see the following text:
Variant: A VCD variant is in Times New Roman bold font.
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Indonesian language, or on most Indonesian VCDs.
Romania
(2005-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variant: A variant replaces "AVERTISMENT" with "ATENŢIE" and all the instances of the word "DVD" with "produs" ("product").
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Romanian language.
Greece
1st Warning (1991?-1994)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:
The text then briefly disappears, with the following text appearing after a while:
The above text in turn disappears to make room for the following text:
FX/SFX: The text appearing and disappearing.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Found on the Greek VHS of Aladdin (Αλαντίν).
2nd Warning (1995)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:
The text is then replaced by the following text:
FX/SFX: The text appearing and disappearing.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Found on the Greek VHS of The Lion King (Ο Βασιλιάς των Λιονταριών).
3rd Warning (1996-2005?)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text scroll up:
Variant: Touchstone Home Video releases, such as Armageddon (Αρμαγεδδών), replace the "WALT DISNEY HOME VIDEO" name with "TOUCHSTONE HOME VIDEO".
FX/SFX: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Uncommon. Appears on Greek tapes of the period.
4th Warning (2002-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'WARNING: This product (as well as the soundtrack) is for private use only. All other rights reserved. Any copying, public execution or other commercial use of this product or any part thereof, as well as its export, or distribution through any commercial transaction is strictly prohibited, unless expressly permitted by law or with the written permission of the copyright holder ( ). Any unauthorized reproduction, promotion or distribution shall be subject to severe criminal and civil penalties. The rights of sale and/or rental of this product are specified in its original packaging.' - Alternate Variant:
'GREECE: This digital versatile disc (DVD) is provided by BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT for private use only. Any other use such as copying, public screening and television broadcasting by any means, without the written consent of the holder of the relevant rights, is strictly prohibited. Any violation of the above is punished according to the law on intellectual property (article 66 N 2121/93) with a prison sentence of ten years and a fine of one to ten million drachmas.' - Early Variant:
'WARNING: This product, including its soundtrack, which is provided by BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT and distributed by AUDIO VISUAL ENTERPRISES S.A., may only be used for private use. Any other use such as, demonstratively, copying, public exhibition or other commercial use, partially or wholly, any export, reproduction, exhibition, repurchase and/or commercial distribution or television broadcast, without the written consent of the holder of the relevant right is strictly prohibited. Any violation of the above is punishable under the copyright law (Article 66 of Law 2121/1993) with imprisonment and a fine.'
Variants:
- An alternate variant features the following text:
- An early variant, mostly found in DVDs distributed by Audio Visual, features the following text:
- On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Greek Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Greek language.
Bulgaria
1st Warning (1990's-2006)
Same as the Alexandra Video warning screen.
2nd Warning (2003-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Bulgarian language.
Croatia
1st Warning (Late 1990's-Early 2000's)
Same as the Continental Film warning screen.
2nd Warning (2003-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variant: On pre-2002 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Croatian Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
Translation:FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Croatian language.
Malaysia
1st Warning (1995?-1999)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the fade-in and the fade-out, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Rare. Can be found on Malaysian tapes at the time.
2nd Warning (2004-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variant: Pre-2009 DVDs had the following text:
private use only. All other rights are reserved.
Unless expressly authorized by law or in writing by the
copyright owner, any copying, public performance
or other use of this DVD or any part of it is strictly prohibited.
This DVD is not to be exported, re-supplied or distributed
by way of trade without authorization from the copyright
owner. Unauthorized reproduction, exhibition or
distribution may result in severe criminal and
civil penalties.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Malay language.
Vietnam
(2009-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Vietnamese language.
Pakistan
(1990's-Early 2000's)
Warning A: On a blue background, we see the following text:
WARNING
The copyright proprietor has licensed the film
(including its soundtrack) comprised in this video
cassette for home use only. The definition of home
use excludes use at locations such as clubs,
coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools
and similar places. Any unauthorised copying,
editing, exhibition, renting, exchanging, hiring, public
performance, diffusion and/or broadcast of this video
cassette or any part thereof is strictly prohibited by
law and carries civil and criminal penalties.
Warning B: On the same background as Warning A, we also see the following text:
Please do not support piracy.
Communications City (PVT) Ltd. is the only person
currently licensed to distribute Walt Disney,
Buena Vista, Touchstone and Hollywood Pictures
videos in Pakistan. If this cassette is not an original
Communications City (PVT) Ltd. copy please
immediately inform The Anti-Piracy Operation
Motion Picture Association Of America on telephone
(021) 453-4396 and/or fax no. (021) 454-5830.
Remember anyone infringing the copyright ordinance
1962 as amended in 1992 is liable for punishment of
up to 3 years imprisonment or a fine of
up to RS.100,000 or both.
FX/SFX: The fade-in and fade-out on each screen.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on Pakistani tapes from this era including 101 Dalmatians: Dalmatian Vacation.
Ukraine
(2009-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Ukrainian language.
Serbia
(2005-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'WARNING: This DVD (including music from the movie) is for private use only. All other rights are reserved. Any reproduction, public performance, or any other commercial use of this DVD, or any part thereof, as well as the export, resale and/or redistribution, is strictly prohibited, unless expressly provided by law, or in writing permitted by the copyright owner. Unauthorized reproduction, display or distribution may result in severe legal penalties. The legal rights to sell and/or rent this DVD are set out on the original packaging of this DVD.' - Alternate Variant:
WARNING: "This product (including music) is made exclusively for home use. All other rights are reserved. Except in cases authorized by law or in writing by the rights owner, any copying, public display or other commercial use of this product or any part thereof, export, supply or distribution on the market is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction, display or distribution is criminally punishable. The rights to sell and/or issue this product are indicated on the original packaging of this product."
Variant: A variant uses the following text:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Serbian language.
Slovakia
(2005-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variants: An alternate variant features the following text:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'WARNING: All rights reserved for the copyright of this film. Projection of the movie recorded on this DVD is permitted for home use only. This restriction excludes the use of this DVD for any public production, copying, rental, lending and sale by unauthorized persons, television distribution, etc. Infringement of copyright or parts thereof, gives rise to civil and criminal liability, including the obligation to pay damages. Copyright infringement is a criminal offense and can be punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to 5 million SKK.' - Alternate Variant:
'WARNING: All rights of the copyright holders of this film are reserved. Projection of the film recorded on this DVD is permitted for home use only. This restriction excludes the use of the DVD for any public production, copying, rental, lending by unauthorized persons, television distribution, sale, etc. Violation of copyrights or part thereof gives rise to civil and criminal liability, including the obligation to compensate for damages.'
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Slovak language.
Slovenia
(2005-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Slovene language.
Iceland
1st Warning (Late 1980's)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text in white:
Myndband þetta er aðeins til einkanota, en ekki til opinberrar birtingar. Ekki til nota í mynd- bandakerfum fjölbýlishúsa, vinnu- stöðum, veitingahúsum, hótelum, o.s.frv. Fjölföldun á efni mynd- bandsins er með öllu óheimil. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+ |
Translation:
This video is for personal use only, not for public display. Not for use in video systems of apartment buildings, workplaces, restaurants, hotels, etc. Reproduction of the video content is strictly prohibited.
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Extremely rare.
2nd Warning (Early 2000's-2005?)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:
FX/SFX: Unless you count the fade-in and the fade-out, none.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on some Icelandic VHS releases, such as the 2001 VHS of Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins.
3rd Warning (2002-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variant: On pre-2009 DVDs, the warning is the same as the Icelandic Warner Home Video warning, but with "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" replacing the company name.
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Icelandic language.
Estonia
(Mid-2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
Variants: An alternate variant features the following text:
Translation:
- Original Variant:
'WARNING: The audiovisual works recorded on this product may only be used for personal use. All other rights reserved. Copying, publicly displaying, reselling, exporting or distributing the product or any part thereof for commercial purposes without the permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction, display or distribution results in civil or criminal liability.' - Alternate Variant:
'WARNING: Recorded on this DVD audiovisual works are allowed to be used only for personal use. All other rights are reserved. Copying, public performance, resale, export or distribution of the DVD or any part of it for commercial purposes without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction, display or distribution will result in civil or criminal liability.'
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Estonian language.
Latvia
(Mid-2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Latvian language.
Lithuania
(Mid-2000's-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
FX/SFX: Same as the British warning.
Music/Sounds: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most DVD releases that include the Lithuanian language.
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