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Imagine Entertainment is a film and television production company that was founded in 1986 by director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer. The company's films are distributed by Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures, and a few others. |
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{{Infobox company |
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|name=Imagine Entertainment |
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|image=Imagine Entertainment.svg |
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|founded=November 1985 ({{age|1985|4|30}} years ago) |
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|parent= |
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|founder={{w|Ron Howard}}<br>{{w|Brian Grazer}} |
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|country=[[:Category:United States|United States]] |
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}} |
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===Background=== |
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==1st Logo (February 17, 1989-April 12, 1996)== |
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'''Imagine Entertainment''' (formerly known as '''Imagine Films Entertainment''') is the production company of director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer, founded in 1985 following the success of ''Splash'' (directed by the former). The company originated from a merger of Major H Productions and Brian Grazer Productions. When first formed, the company signed a deal with [[TriStar Pictures]], which ended on July 29, 1987 due to obligations between the two. On December 1 of that same year, the company signed a long-term distribution deal with [[Universal Pictures]]. The company rebranded to its current name in 1997 following the relaunch of its [[Imagine Television Studios|television division]]. |
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[[File:Imagine89.jpg]] |
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In February 2018, the company acquired a controlling stake in [[Jax Media]], with its founders later being promoted to co-presidents in January 2022. More recently, the company is under overall deals with [[Apple TV+]] and [[Amazon Studios]]. |
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<u>Nicknames</u>: "The Rising", "Shining Star", "Reflection" |
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|Imagine Entertainment (1995, Closing).png|1st Logo (February 17, 1989-April 12, 1996) |
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|Imagine Entertainment (2019).png|2nd Logo (June 28, 1996-September 30, 2021) |
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|Imagine_Logo_2020.png|3rd Logo (June 19, 2020-) }} |
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===1st Logo (February 17, 1989-April 12, 1996)=== |
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<u>Logo</u>: On a black background, we see a star flashing, revealing a reflection of the shiny chrome-blue text "IMAGINE" on rippling water, which then rises up and settles above its reflection. The words "AN" above the "IMAGINE" text and "ENTERTAINMENT" with "PRESENTATION" below, appear respectively. The studio's name sparkles. |
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Imagine Entertainment (1995, Closing).png |
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Imaginefilms1992.png |
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Imaginepresents1990.png |
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</gallery> |
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{{YouTube|id=rgwnFFMKDXc}} |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a star flashes, revealing a reflection of the shiny text "{{color|dodgerblue|{{font|Serif|IMAGINE}}}}" on rippling water, which then rises up and settles above its reflection. The words "AN" and "ENTERTAINMENT" (in ITC Serif Gothic font) with "PRESENTATION" below, appear respectively. The studio's name sparkles three times. |
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'''Variants:''' |
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*Another variation used the term "PRESENTS" below the logo. This can be seen on ''Closet Land'' and makes an appearance at the end of ''Cry-Baby''. |
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*At other times, "FILMS" appeared sandwiched in between the company name. |
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*On the TV movie ''Conagher'', the logo is sped-up. |
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'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation. |
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*Another variation used the term "PRESENTS" below the logo. This can be seen on Closet Land. Strangely, this is shown at the very end of Cry-Baby. |
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*At other times, "FILMS" appeared sandwiched in between the company name. This was seen on Backdraft, HouseSitter, Far and Away, and Cop and a Half. |
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*On the TV movie Conagher, the logo is sped-up. |
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'''Audio:''' None. In other cases, it has jazz music played over this logo. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on most movies from this company from the era. It debuted on ''The 'Burbs'' and made its last appearance on ''Fear''. |
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<u>Trivia</u>: This logo was used as the print logo until 2020, 24 years after this logo ended. |
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===2nd Logo (June 28, 1996-September 30, 2021)=== |
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Imagine Entertainment (2019).png |
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Imagine Entertainment logo (2003).png |
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Imagine Entertainment (1996) (35mm Open Matte).png |
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</gallery> |
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{{YouTube|id=RmGlEDUaRRk}} |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a waterdrop appears at the very top of the screen, prior to dropping. It then disappears before revealing rippling water, which appears to be shone by a spotlight, before it slowly reveals that it is actually the word "{{color|orange|{{font|Serif|IMAGINE}}}}" being reflected inside. The text waves for a few seconds before finally settling into view. Shortly after that, "ENTERTAINMENT", in spaced-out letters, appears underneath it. |
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<u>FX/SFX</u>: The star shining, the studio's name rising, and the studio's name sparkling. |
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'''Variants:''' |
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* Sometimes, the spotlight is either very difficult to see or absent on the logo. |
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* A still version of this logo exists. |
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'''Technique:''' A mix of live-action and CGI animation by Intralink Film Graphic Design, who also animated the 1998/1999 [[Warner Bros. Pictures|Warner Bros.]] and [[Summit Entertainment]] logos. |
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<u>Music/Sounds</u>: None. In other cases, it has jazz music played over this logo. |
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'''Audio:''' A calming orchestra piece composed by James Horner. Sometimes, the film/show's opening/closing theme is used or none. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on most films produced by the company starting with ''The Nutty Professor'' and ending with ''Curious George: Cape Ahoy''. |
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<u>Availability</u>: Seen at the end of most movies from this company from the era. Most of their films during this era were distributed by Universal Pictures including Parenthood, Kindergarten Cop, Apollo 13, The Dream Team, The Paper, The 'Burbs and others. The "FILMS" variant can be found on the aforementioned movies above. Don't expect to see this on Willow (which MGM and Lucasfilm Ltd. distributed), My Girl (which was released through Columbia Pictures), The Doors (which was a co-production with Carolco Pictures, distribution by Tri-Star Pictures), Sgt. Bilko or the first two Problem Child movies (despite being distributed by Universal). |
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*This was also seen at the end of ''Ransom'' and ''American Made'' (the beginning of the latter uses a variant). |
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*Also seen on the ''Curious George'' series (in place of the [[Imagine Television Studios]] logo). |
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===3rd Logo (June 19, 2020-)=== |
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Imagine_Logo_2020.png |
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{{YouTube|id=N6twt2s7xLY}} |
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'''Visuals:''' An enhanced version of the previous logo. The drop is faster and falls longer, the water and ripple effects are updated to look more realistic, and the "{{Font|Times New Roman|IMAGINE}}" text is more 3D with a gradient. The logo ends on a {{color|gray|dark grey}}/black gradient background as "{{color|tan|ENTERTAINMENT}}" fades in below. |
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<u>Editor's Note</u>: None. |
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'''Variants:''' |
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*On a montage from the company's website, the logo plays in warp-speed. |
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*Sometimes, the logo is shortened to its last few seconds. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI from Imaginary Forces. |
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== 2nd Logo (June 28, 1996- ) == |
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[[File:Imagine96.jpg]] |
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'''Audio:''' The James Horner fanfare from the last logo. Otherwise, none or the opening theme of the film. |
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'''Availability:''' It debuted on a montage on the company's website, and later made its first on-screen appearance with ''Hillbilly Elegy''. It can also be seen on ''Tick, Tick... Boom!'', ''Wedding Season'' and ''Thirteen Lives''. |
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<u>Nicknames</u>: "The Drop", "Ripples", "The Dripping" |
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[[Category:American film logos]]{{American film logos}} |
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<u>Logo</u>: On a black background, we see a waterdrop appear at the very top of the screen, prior to dropping. It then disappears before revealing rippling blue water. The water appears to be shone by a spotlight, before it slowly reveals that it is actually the word "IMAGINE" being reflected inside. The text waves for a few seconds before finally settling into view. Shortly after that, the word "ENTERTAINMENT", in spaced-out letters, appears underneath it. |
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[[Category:United States]] |
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[[Category:Film logos]] |
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<u>Variants</u>: |
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[[Category:Vanity cards]] |
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[[Category:Imagine Entertainment]] |
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*Sometimes, the spotlight is either very difficult to see or absent on the logo. |
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[[Category:Logos made by Intralink Film Graphic Design]] |
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*On the 2006 TV series Curious George, there is a still version of the logo. |
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[[Category:Logos made by Imaginary Forces]] |
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[[Category:Logos with music by James Horner]] |
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<u>FX/SFX</u>: The drip, the ripples forming the studio's name. This was done by Intralink Film Graphic Design. |
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<u>Music/Sounds</u>: A calming orchestra piece composed by James Horner. Sometimes, the movie's opening theme is used. |
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<u>Availability</u>: It first appeared on The Nutty Professor and currently appears on releases from the company since then. It is unknown if Imagine Entertainment had a new logo in 2020. |
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<u>Editor's Note</u>: None. This logo is actually quite calming. |
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=3rd Logo (September 13, 2020? - )= |
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[[File:Imagine_Logo_2020.png|alt=|frameless|401.997x401.997px]] |
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<u>Nicknames</u>: "Enhanced Drop |
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<u>Logo</u>: Same as the 2nd logo, but enhanced. The drop drops faster and falls longer, the water and ripple effects are updated to look more realistic, the "IMAGINE" text is more 3D. The logo ends on a dark grey/black gradient background as entertainment fades in below. |
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<u>Variants</u>: |
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* The logo can be cut-short or sped-up |
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*On documentaries, the logo is normal, but Documentaries replaces Entertainment |
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<u>FX/SFX</u>: The drip, the ripples forming the studio's name. Excellent and well crafted CGI |
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<u>Music/Sounds</u>: The 2nd logo's theme, or the opening theme of the film |
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<u>Music/Sound Variants</u>: |
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*The short version has the Imagine Television Studios theme (the last 2 notes of the movie theme) |
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<u>Availability</u>: Brand New. The Entertainment version appeared on a montage on the company's website, while the Documentaries variant first appeared on Dads. |
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<u>Editor's Note</u>: A beautiful update to the 2nd logo, and as calming as ever. |
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=Credits= |
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<u>Logo captures by</u>: Eric S., filmbaza.net and thedivinepattern |
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<u>Editions by</u>: CuriousGeorge60, carlosgamingboy |
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<u>Video captures courtesy of</u>: KStarCLG and retro VHS trailers |
Latest revision as of 19:34, 12 July 2024
Eric S., filmbaza.net and thedivinepattern
Editions by
CuriousGeorge60 and carlosgamingboy
Video captures courtesy of
KStarCLG and retro VHS trailers
Background
Imagine Entertainment (formerly known as Imagine Films Entertainment) is the production company of director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer, founded in 1985 following the success of Splash (directed by the former). The company originated from a merger of Major H Productions and Brian Grazer Productions. When first formed, the company signed a deal with TriStar Pictures, which ended on July 29, 1987 due to obligations between the two. On December 1 of that same year, the company signed a long-term distribution deal with Universal Pictures. The company rebranded to its current name in 1997 following the relaunch of its television division.
In February 2018, the company acquired a controlling stake in Jax Media, with its founders later being promoted to co-presidents in January 2022. More recently, the company is under overall deals with Apple TV+ and Amazon Studios.
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1st Logo (February 17, 1989-April 12, 1996) | 2nd Logo (June 28, 1996-September 30, 2021) | 3rd Logo (June 19, 2020-) |
1st Logo (February 17, 1989-April 12, 1996)
Visuals: On a black background, a star flashes, revealing a reflection of the shiny text "IMAGINE" on rippling water, which then rises up and settles above its reflection. The words "AN" and "ENTERTAINMENT" (in ITC Serif Gothic font) with "PRESENTATION" below, appear respectively. The studio's name sparkles three times.
Variants:
- Another variation used the term "PRESENTS" below the logo. This can be seen on Closet Land and makes an appearance at the end of Cry-Baby.
- At other times, "FILMS" appeared sandwiched in between the company name.
- On the TV movie Conagher, the logo is sped-up.
Technique: Motion-controlled animation.
Audio: None. In other cases, it has jazz music played over this logo.
Availability: Seen on most movies from this company from the era. It debuted on The 'Burbs and made its last appearance on Fear.
2nd Logo (June 28, 1996-September 30, 2021)
Visuals: On a black background, a waterdrop appears at the very top of the screen, prior to dropping. It then disappears before revealing rippling water, which appears to be shone by a spotlight, before it slowly reveals that it is actually the word "IMAGINE" being reflected inside. The text waves for a few seconds before finally settling into view. Shortly after that, "ENTERTAINMENT", in spaced-out letters, appears underneath it.
Variants:
- Sometimes, the spotlight is either very difficult to see or absent on the logo.
- A still version of this logo exists.
Technique: A mix of live-action and CGI animation by Intralink Film Graphic Design, who also animated the 1998/1999 Warner Bros. and Summit Entertainment logos.
Audio: A calming orchestra piece composed by James Horner. Sometimes, the film/show's opening/closing theme is used or none.
Availability: Seen on most films produced by the company starting with The Nutty Professor and ending with Curious George: Cape Ahoy.
- This was also seen at the end of Ransom and American Made (the beginning of the latter uses a variant).
- Also seen on the Curious George series (in place of the Imagine Television Studios logo).
3rd Logo (June 19, 2020-)
Visuals: An enhanced version of the previous logo. The drop is faster and falls longer, the water and ripple effects are updated to look more realistic, and the "IMAGINE" text is more 3D with a gradient. The logo ends on a dark grey/black gradient background as "ENTERTAINMENT" fades in below.
Variants:
- On a montage from the company's website, the logo plays in warp-speed.
- Sometimes, the logo is shortened to its last few seconds.
Technique: CGI from Imaginary Forces.
Audio: The James Horner fanfare from the last logo. Otherwise, none or the opening theme of the film.
Availability: It debuted on a montage on the company's website, and later made its first on-screen appearance with Hillbilly Elegy. It can also be seen on Tick, Tick... Boom!, Wedding Season and Thirteen Lives.