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===Background===
===Background===
'''Codeblack Films''' is an American entertainment company founded by Jeff Clanagan in 2005, who later became the CEO of the company. It produces films targeting African-American audiences, although it originally focused on direct-to-video releases. In 2012, the compamy entered a distribution deal with [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]], with its first film under the deal being Kevin Hart's stand-up special, ''Let Me Explain''. In March 2015, the company entered an agreement with Eagle Films to distribute all films produced or co-produced by them in the Middle East and North Africa.
'''Codeblack Films''' is an American entertainment company that produces films targeting African-American audiences.


===1st Logo (2006-2010)===
===1st Logo (2008)===
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Codeblack Entertainment (2008) (From - Eddie Griffin Freedom of Speech).png
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'''Logo:''' In front of some body of water and a city skyline at night, the letters of "CODEBLACK" (with the "B" enclosed on a circle with a "C" on it) rise from the water. As this happens, a light from an off-screen helicopter passes on the letters briefly, and "ENTERTAINMENT" zooms in under "CODEBLACK". The helicopter's light again passes as the logo shines. The logo crossfades to a black screen with the white URL "www.codeblack.com", which zooms in a bit.


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'''Visuals:''' In front of water against the New York City skyline at night, the letters of "{{color|gray|'''CODEBLACK'''}}" (with the "B" enclosed on a circle with a "C" on it) rise from the water. As this happens, a light from an off-screen helicopter passes on the letters briefly, and "{{color|gray|ENTERTAINMENT}}" in spaced out letters zooms in underneath. The helicopter's light again passes as the logo shines. The logo crossfades to a black screen with the company's URL, which zooms in a bit.
'''FX/SFX:''' The rising of the letters and the light. Nice CGI.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The sounds of water, then the sounds of a helicopter flying, then a high-pitched reggae-ish tune.


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'''Audio:''' The sounds of water, then the sounds of a helicopter flying, then a high-pitched reggae-ish tune.
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'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on ''Eddie Griffin: Freedom of Speech''.


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'''Availability:''' Only seen on ''Eddie Griffin: Freedom of Speech''.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===2nd Logo (2010-2015)===
===2nd Logo (2010-2015)===
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Codeblack Entertainment (2015) (From - Mike Epps Don't Take It Personal).png
Codeblack Entertainment (2015) (From - Mike Epps Don't Take It Personal).png
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'''Logo:''' We zoom out from the windows of a blue-yellow skyscraper, where we pass through a flickering billboard and buildings with a "CODEBLACK '''MOBILE" billboard and "CODEBLACK ENTERPRISES" sign on them. As we zoom out, we pass through the "B" logo on a mirrored golden Codeblack logo sign. We then zoom out to the water, revealing the futuristic city skyline, just like before. The Codeblack logo and "ENTERTAINMENT" from before rise as usual, as the logo drops off some water, and the skyline fades out, leaving the logo, which fades out a second later.


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'''Visuals:''' The screen zooms out from the windows of a {{color|blue}}-{{color|gold|yellow}} skyscraper, where the screen passes through a flickering billboard and buildings with Mobile and Enterprises signs on them. As the screen zooms out, the screen passes through the "B" logo on a mirrored {{color|gold|golden}} Codeblack logo sign. The screen then zooms out to the water, revealing the futuristic city skyline, just like before. The logo from before rises as usual as it drops off some water, and the skyline fades out, leaving the logo, which fades out a second later.
'''FX/SFX:''' The zoom-out, and the enhanced animation of the 1st logo. Nice CGI, not unlike the previous one.


'''Variant:''' There is another version where the text reads "{{color|gray|'''CODEBLACK FILMS'''}}" with a Lionsgate byline underneath.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A triumphant fanfare, complete with whooshes for the zoom-outs.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
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'''Availability:''' Common. Seen on ''Mike Epps: Don't Take It Personal''.


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'''Audio:''' A triumphant orchestral fanfare, complete with whooshes for the zoom-outs and water sounds when the logo rises up.

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'''Availability:''' Seen on its films and specials until 2015 such as ''Mike Epps: Don't Take It Personal''.
===3rd Logo (2015-)===
===3rd Logo (2015-)===
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Codeblack Films (2019) (From - Fast Color).png
Codeblack Films (2019) (From - Fast Color).png
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'''Logo:''' We pass by through some metallic monoliths in space, where a light shines through. As we zoom out, it then reveals to be the words "CODEBLACK FILMS" in front of a star. We then go to a comfortable distance, which gives off a partial view of a blue planet, and the star dims down as the Lionsgate byline wipes in below.


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'''Visuals:''' The screen passes by through some metallic monoliths in space, where a light shines through. As the screen zooms out, it then reveals to be the words "{{color|gray|'''CODEBLACK FILMS'''}}" in front of a star. We then go to a comfortable distance, which gives off a partial view of a {{color|blue}} planet, and the star dims down as the Lionsgate byline wipes in below.
'''FX/SFX:''' Amazing CGI, which is an improvement over the last two logos.


'''Technique:''' CGI, done by Kelly Carlton at Trailer Park.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A different triumphant fanfare.


'''Audio:''' A different triumphant orchestral fanfare. On early films, it used the theme from the last logo (without the whooshes and water sounds).
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'''Availability:''' Current. Seen on current films such as ''Fast Color''.


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'''Availability:''' Seen on its films from 2015 onwards such as ''Fast Color''.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


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Latest revision as of 20:06, 16 March 2024

Background

Codeblack Films is an American entertainment company founded by Jeff Clanagan in 2005, who later became the CEO of the company. It produces films targeting African-American audiences, although it originally focused on direct-to-video releases. In 2012, the compamy entered a distribution deal with Lionsgate, with its first film under the deal being Kevin Hart's stand-up special, Let Me Explain. In March 2015, the company entered an agreement with Eagle Films to distribute all films produced or co-produced by them in the Middle East and North Africa.

1st Logo (2008)


Visuals: In front of water against the New York City skyline at night, the letters of "CODEBLACK" (with the "B" enclosed on a circle with a "C" on it) rise from the water. As this happens, a light from an off-screen helicopter passes on the letters briefly, and "ENTERTAINMENT" in spaced out letters zooms in underneath. The helicopter's light again passes as the logo shines. The logo crossfades to a black screen with the company's URL, which zooms in a bit.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The sounds of water, then the sounds of a helicopter flying, then a high-pitched reggae-ish tune.

Availability: Only seen on Eddie Griffin: Freedom of Speech.

2nd Logo (2010-2015)


Visuals: The screen zooms out from the windows of a blue-yellow skyscraper, where the screen passes through a flickering billboard and buildings with Mobile and Enterprises signs on them. As the screen zooms out, the screen passes through the "B" logo on a mirrored golden Codeblack logo sign. The screen then zooms out to the water, revealing the futuristic city skyline, just like before. The logo from before rises as usual as it drops off some water, and the skyline fades out, leaving the logo, which fades out a second later.

Variant: There is another version where the text reads "CODEBLACK FILMS" with a Lionsgate byline underneath.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A triumphant orchestral fanfare, complete with whooshes for the zoom-outs and water sounds when the logo rises up.

Availability: Seen on its films and specials until 2015 such as Mike Epps: Don't Take It Personal.

3rd Logo (2015-)


Visuals: The screen passes by through some metallic monoliths in space, where a light shines through. As the screen zooms out, it then reveals to be the words "CODEBLACK FILMS" in front of a star. We then go to a comfortable distance, which gives off a partial view of a blue planet, and the star dims down as the Lionsgate byline wipes in below.

Technique: CGI, done by Kelly Carlton at Trailer Park.

Audio: A different triumphant orchestral fanfare. On early films, it used the theme from the last logo (without the whooshes and water sounds).

Availability: Seen on its films from 2015 onwards such as Fast Color.

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