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Revision as of 17:14, 28 July 2021
Background
Started in 1984 by father & son duo Jack and Jim Silverman. Some of their titles had been previously issued by Planet Video. Later acquired by Cinema Group and their home video division, Cinema Group Home Video, and most, if not all of their titles were later re-issued by New Star Video and Magnum Entertainment.
1st Logo (1984-1986?)
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Logo: On a grey background, we see a globe, with lines running down diagonally. Then we see the word "Continental" in purple fade in over the globe. Then the word "VIDEO" in light blue fades in below the globe, wrapping itself around the globe.
Variant: There is a version with a dark blue background and no animation.
FX/SFX: The fading in of the words.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Found on tapes such as Terror on Tape.
Editor's Note: None.
2nd Logo (1985/86?-1987)
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Logo: On a black background, we see three abstract Cs appear one by one, wrapping around each other to form a big "C". The Cs are red, green, and blue. Then the words "CONTINENTAL VIDEO", with the byline "A Cinema Group Company" fade in below the logo.
FX/SFX: The fading in of the Cs and words.
Music/Sounds: A four-note synth tune, with the last note holding after the words fade in.
Availability: Found on Deadly Alliance, Deadtime Stories, Something Special, Miami Vendetta, and Witchboard, among others.
Editor's Note: None.