Forward Pass
Background
This is Michael Mann's production company. It was formerly known as Michael Mann Productions.
Michael Mann Productions
Logo (September 16, 1984-January 25, 1990)
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Visuals: On a black background, there is the text "MICHAEL MANN" in a stylized font, with "a" and "production" above and below it in a smaller, less stylized font. Behind it, two screens both with odd neon-colored shapes on them flash multiple times. The first shows a fence-looking door with a blue squiggle to the right, and the second shows a row of lines arranged like a rectangle and a weird "splotch" thing. They eventually stop flashing, landing on the second screen.
Variants:
- On early episodes of Miami Vice, the animation is slower with different shapes appearing. It also shakes a lot.
- On the second episode of Miami Vice, there is an in-credit card for "The Michael Mann Co., Inc."; such is depicted above.
Technique: 2D animation, which is actually in sync with the last notes of the Miami Vice theme.
Audio: The closing theme of the show.
Audio Variant: On the second episode of Miami Vice on the U.S. Season 1 DVD, the 1982 Universal Television theme plays over it.
Availability: Seen on Miami Vice and Crime Story.
Forward Pass
Logo (September 27, 2002-April 21, 2003)
Visuals: On a black background, there is a red box with the black text "FORWARD PASS" and Michael Mann's initials M.M. in the middle.
Variant: On the first two episodes of Robbery Homicide Division, the text and Mann's initials are in white.
Technique: A still, digital graphic.
Audio: The closing theme of the show. When originally shown on CBS, the network's generic theme played over it.
Availability: Only seen on Robbery Homicide Division.
