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===Background===
===Background===
This is the production company of Walter F. '''Parkes''' and Laurie '''MacDonald'''. Its origins go back to 1991 when Parkes and MacDonald formed the production company '''Aerial Pictures''', first set up at [[Columbia Pictures]]. In 1993, it was moved to [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]]. Later that year, it was moved and merged into [[Amblin Entertainment]], and later at [[DreamWorks Pictures]], with Parkes filling the seat left by the departure of Kathleen Kennedy.
This is the production company of Walter F. '''Parkes''' and Laurie '''MacDonald'''. Its origins go back to 1991 when Parkes and MacDonald formed '''Aerial Pictures''', initially set up at [[Columbia Pictures]]. In 1993, it was moved to [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]]. Later that year, it was moved once again and merged into [[Amblin Entertainment]], and later at [[DreamWorks Pictures]], with Parkes filling the seat left by the departure of Kathleen Kennedy.


In 2005, the studios was revived as "'''Parkes + MacDonald Productions'''" (aka '''P+M'''), being set up at [[DreamWorks Pictures]].
In 2005, the company was revived as "'''Parkes + MacDonald Productions'''" (aka '''P+M'''), being set up at [[DreamWorks Pictures]].


In 2012, the duo stuck a deal with [[Image Nation Abu Dhabi|Imagenation Abu Dhabi]] (now '''Image Nation''') to form a joint venture organization. Since then, P+M has collaborated on the production costs of a number of films that Amblin and Image Nation have produced, including the ''Men in Black'' film series from the third film onwards.
In 2012, the duo formed a joint venture with [[Image Nation Abu Dhabi|Imagenation Abu Dhabi]] (now '''Image Nation'''), renaming the company "'''Parkes + MacDonald Image Nation'''".


===Logo (November 7, 2008-)===
===Logo (November 7, 2008-)===
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'''Visuals:''' There are white papers flying around, revealing a black background with the letters "P" and "M" appearing from the sides of the screen. Then the two letters connect together to form the shape of a chair with some papers landing around it. A sheet of paper swipes out to reveal the words "P+M" with either "PRODUCTIONS or "IMAGE NATION" added to the left. Then the text shines and the symbol "+" and the letter "N" turn blue with some of the paper landing in the "seat".
'''Visuals:''' There is a close up of multiple white papers flying around, only for them to give way to a black background with the letters "P" and "M" sliding in from opposite sides of the screen. The letters connect to form the shape of a chair as some papers land around it. A sheet flies by to reveal the text "P+M" with either "PRODUCTIONS" or "IMAGE NATION" next to it. The text shines and the "+" and the "N" in "IMAGE NATION" turn {{color|cyan|cyan-ish blue}} as a sheet of paper lands in the "chair".


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
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* On <u>the short-lived series ''Crossbones''</u> and <u>the failed pilot of ''Warrior''</u>, the logo is shortened to where the papers stop moving.
* There is a print version where it uses the full name "PARKES+MACDONALD PRODUCTIONS" or "PARKES+MACDONALD IMAGE NATION".
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* A still version appears at the end of <u>''Dinner for Schmucks''</u> and <u>the American adaptation of ''The Slap''</u>.
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* On the short-lived series ''Crossbones'' and the failed pilot of ''Warrior'', the logo is shortened to where the papers stop moving.
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* On <u>''Free Solo''</u>, the full "PARKES + MACDONALD" name is seen with "IMAGE NATION" below. Also, the logo is sped up.
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* A still version appears at the end of ''Dinner for Schmucks'' and the American adaptation of ''The Slap''.
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* On ''Free Solo'', a speed up version is used with the full name "PARKES+MACDONALD" with it. The word "IMAGE NATION" can be seen below.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI by Polyester Studio.


'''Audio:''' A fast-paced dramatic pizzicato tune with typing sound, none or the opening theme of the movie.
'''Audio:''' A fast-paced dramatic pizzicato tune with a typing sound, none, or the opening theme of the movie.


'''Availability:''' It was first seen on ''The Burning Plan'' and later appeared on ''Dinner for Schmucks'', ''Men in Black 3'', ''Flight'' and ''Men in Black: International''. The version with the full name appeared on the documentary film ''Free Solo''.
'''Availability:''' It was first seen on ''The Burning Plain'' and later appeared on ''The Uninvited'', ''Dinner for Schmucks'', ''Men in Black 3'', ''Flight'', ''Free Solo'', and ''Men in Black: International''.


[[Category:American film logos]]{{American film logos}}
[[Category:American film logos]]{{American film logos}}

Latest revision as of 18:33, 20 March 2024

Background

This is the production company of Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald. Its origins go back to 1991 when Parkes and MacDonald formed Aerial Pictures, initially set up at Columbia Pictures. In 1993, it was moved to 20th Century Fox. Later that year, it was moved once again and merged into Amblin Entertainment, and later at DreamWorks Pictures, with Parkes filling the seat left by the departure of Kathleen Kennedy.

In 2005, the company was revived as "Parkes + MacDonald Productions" (aka P+M), being set up at DreamWorks Pictures.

In 2012, the duo formed a joint venture with Imagenation Abu Dhabi (now Image Nation), renaming the company "Parkes + MacDonald Image Nation".

Logo (November 7, 2008-)


Visuals: There is a close up of multiple white papers flying around, only for them to give way to a black background with the letters "P" and "M" sliding in from opposite sides of the screen. The letters connect to form the shape of a chair as some papers land around it. A sheet flies by to reveal the text "P+M" with either "PRODUCTIONS" or "IMAGE NATION" next to it. The text shines and the "+" and the "N" in "IMAGE NATION" turn cyan-ish blue as a sheet of paper lands in the "chair".

Variants:

  • On the short-lived series Crossbones and the failed pilot of Warrior, the logo is shortened to where the papers stop moving.
  • A still version appears at the end of Dinner for Schmucks and the American adaptation of The Slap.
  • On Free Solo, the full "PARKES + MACDONALD" name is seen with "IMAGE NATION" below. Also, the logo is sped up.

Technique: CGI by Polyester Studio.

Audio: A fast-paced dramatic pizzicato tune with a typing sound, none, or the opening theme of the movie.

Availability: It was first seen on The Burning Plain and later appeared on The Uninvited, Dinner for Schmucks, Men in Black 3, Flight, Free Solo, and Men in Black: International.
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