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=== 1st Warning (1982-1990) ===
=== 1st Warning (1982-1990) ===
[[File:PolyGramWarningEarly1980s.png|300px|center]]
[[File:PolyGramWarningEarly1980s.png|300px|center]]
'''Warning:''' On a black background, we see a {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} bar with "'''''WARNING'''''" (with a black drop shadow) in white and italics. There is white warning text below the bar.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} bar with "'''''WARNING'''''" (with a black drop shadow) in white and italics. The following white text is below the bar:
<center>'''THE COPYRIGHT PROPRIETORS HAVE<br/>LICENSED THE CINEMATOGRAPH FILM<br/>AND SOUND RECORDINGS CONTAINED<br/>IN THIS PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE HOME<br/>USE ONLY. ALL OTHER RIGHTS RESERVED.<br/>ANY UNAUTHORIZED USE INCLUDING<br/>COPYING, EDITING, EXCHANGING,<br/>EXHIBITING, RENTING, LENDING, HIRING,<br/>PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, RADIO OR TELE-<br/>VISION BROADCASTING OR OTHERWISE<br/>DEALING WITH THIS PROGRAM OR ANY<br/>PART THEREOF IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.'''</center><br/>


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:'''
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'''Availability:''' Seen on PolyGram Video releases of the era. On PolyGram Music Video releases, it appears at the end rather than the beginning.
*Seen on PolyGram Video releases of the era.{{AvailabilityExamples}}
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*On PolyGram Music Video releases, it appears at the end rather than the beginning.


=== 2nd Warning (1990-1997) ===
=== 2nd Warning (1990-1997) ===
[[file:PolyGramWarning1990.png|300px|center]]
[[file:PolyGramWarning1990.png|300px|center]]
'''Warning:''' On a black background, there is a {{color|red}} rectangle with the standard white FBI letters and logo. At the right of the screen is white text with the {{color|red}} text "{{color|red|'''WARNING'''}}" at the top.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a {{color|red}} rectangle with the standard white FBI letters and logo. At the right of the screen is white text with the {{color|red}} text "{{color|red|'''WARNING'''}}" at the top.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Rare. Mostly appeared on releases with the "VHS Assembly" logo. One release with this warning is ''NFL CrunchCourse''. Also appeared on the first tapes with the 1993 logo. Canadian copies of PolyGram releases from this time have this too, and a good example is the 1992 VHS of ''Essential Opera''. It still appeared on some tapes with the "Red Line of Doom" logo, mostly NFL releases and early ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'' releases, used in tandem with the 4th warning.
'''Availability:''' Mostly appeared on releases with the "VHS Assembly" logo. One release with this warning is ''NFL CrunchCourse''. Also appeared on the first tapes with the 1993 logo. Canadian copies of PolyGram releases from this time have this too, and a good example is the 1992 VHS of ''Essential Opera''. It still appeared on some tapes with the "Red Line of Doom" logo, mostly NFL releases and early ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'' releases, used in tandem with the 4th warning.


=== 3rd Warning (Canada, 1992-2003) ===
=== 3rd Warning (Canada, 1992-2003) ===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="300">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="300">
MalofilmWarning1992.png
MalofilmWarning1992.png|Both languages
PolyGramCanadaWarning1990s.png
PolyGramCanadaWarning1990s.png|Both languages
TVAInternationalWarning2002.png
TVAInternationalWarning2002.png|Both languages
English polygram canada 1.png|English
English polygram canada 2.png|English
English polygram canada 3.png|English
French polygram canada 1.png|French
French polygram canada 2.png|French
French polygram canada 3.png|French
</gallery>
</gallery>
'''Warning:''' On a {{color|blue}} background, we see the warning text scrolling up. The word "'''WARNING'''" is above a {{color|red}} line. It is then followed by its French translation with the word "'''ATTENTION'''" above a {{color|red}} line.
'''Visuals:''' Over a {{color|blue}} background is the warning text scrolling up. The word "'''WARNING'''" is above a {{color|red}} line. It is then followed by its French translation with the word "'''ATTENTION'''" above a {{color|red}} line.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variant:''' Most releases use only the English or French version of this warning, depending on the language. On some VHS tapes it uses both languages. From 1992 to 1993, the warning was spaced.
*Most releases use only the English or French version of this warning, depending on the language.
*On some VHS tapes it uses both languages.
*From 1992 to 1993, the warning was spaced.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Seen on all Canadian PolyGram Video releases from 1992-1999, such as ''Mr. Bean'', and on English VHS releases by Malofilm from 1992-1997. Can also be found on some Périodica Vidéo releases, on a Koch International VHS of ''Backlash: Oblivion 2'', and on certain Seville Pictures DVD and VHS releases from 1997-2003. It's also seen on the Canadian VHS of ''Air Bud'' and TVA International videos.
'''Availability:''' Seen on all Canadian PolyGram Video releases from 1992-1999, such as ''Mr. Bean'', and on English VHS releases by Malofilm from 1992-1997. Can also be found on some Périodica Vidéo releases, on a Koch International VHS of ''Backlash: Oblivion 2'', and on certain Seville Pictures DVD and VHS releases from 1997-2003. It's also seen on the Canadian VHS of ''Air Bud'' and TVA International videos.
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=== 4th Warning (1994-2002) ===
=== 4th Warning (1994-2002) ===
[[File:PolyGramWarning1998.png|300px|center]]
[[File:PolyGramWarning1998.png|300px|center]]
'''Warning:''' On a black background, we see the words "{{color|red|'''FBI WARNING'''}}" in Futura Bold. The "{{color|red|'''G'''}}" is slightly lowered compared to the rest of the phrase. Below is the white warning text in Helvetica. This is almost the same as the enhanced variant of Universal Pictures warning.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there are the words "{{color|red|'''FBI WARNING'''}}" in Futura Bold. The "{{color|red|'''G'''}}" is slightly lowered compared to the rest of the phrase. Below is the white warning text in Helvetica. This is almost the same as the enhanced variant of Universal Pictures warning.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Seen on all USA Home Entertainment releases, as well as PolyGram Video releases from 1994 to 1999. Also seen on several Sterling Home Entertainment releases and some WarnerVision/KidVision releases. It is unknown whether this was translated into Spanish for their Spanish-dubbed tape of ''The Borrowers''. Tapes from their subsidiary Manga Entertainment, at least in the United States, had their own warning screens, detailed below, though this does appear on their initial DVD of ''Ghost in the Shell'', which PolyGram released directly.
'''Availability:''' Seen on all USA Home Entertainment releases, as well as PolyGram Video releases from 1994 to 1999. Also seen on several Sterling Home Entertainment releases and some WarnerVision/KidVision releases. It is unknown whether this was translated into Spanish for their Spanish-dubbed tape of ''The Borrowers''. Tapes from their subsidiary Manga Entertainment, at least in the United States, had their own warning screens, detailed below, though this does appear on their initial DVD of ''Ghost in the Shell'', which PolyGram released directly.
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MangaEntertainmentWarning1998.png
MangaEntertainmentWarning1998.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
'''Warning:''' On a black background, we see a {{color|red}} bar with the {{color|silver}} words "{{color|silver|'''FBI WARNING'''}}". Below is the standard warning text.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a {{color|red}} bar with the {{color|silver}} words "{{color|silver|'''FBI WARNING'''}}". Below is the following white text:
<center>
{|
|'''Federal law provides severe civil and criminal<br/>penalties for the unauthorized reproduction,<br/>distribution, or exhibition of copyrighted motion<br/>pictures and videotapes.<br/><small>(Title 17, United States Code. Sections 501 & 506)</small><br/><br/>The Federal Bureau of Investigations investigates<br/>allegations of criminal copyright infringement.<br/><small>(Title 17, United States Code, Section 506)'''</small>
|}
</center>


'''Variant:''' Starting in 1997, the warning is completely 2D and here are the changes.
'''Variant:''' Starting in 1997, the warning is completely 2D and includes the following changes:
*"FBI WARNING" in particular is now white with a black border.
*"FBI WARNING" is now white with a black border.
*The bar at the top is now a solid red without a border.
*The bar at the top is now a solid red without a border.
*The warning text is also in a different font and arranged differently.
*The warning text is also in a different font and arranged differently.
*"FBI WARNING" is also smaller.
*"FBI WARNING" is also smaller.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Seen on most Manga tapes distributed by PolyGram Video in the United States, including ''Black Magic M-66'', the ''Patlabor'' movies, and ''Psychic Wars''. It was also seen on all tapes distributed by Palm Pictures, including ''X'', ''The Castle of Cagliostro'', and ''Rayearth''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on most Manga tapes distributed by PolyGram Video in the United States, including ''Black Magic M-66'', the ''Patlabor'' movies, and ''Psychic Wars''. It was also seen on all tapes distributed by Palm Pictures, including ''X'', ''The Castle of Cagliostro'', and ''Rayearth''.


=== 6th Warning (June 20, 1995) ===
=== 6th Warning (June 20, 1995) ===
'''Warning:''' On a grey background, video-generated light blue Spanish warning text in a Handel Gothic font scrolls up.
'''Visuals:''' On a grey background, video-generated light blue Spanish warning text in a Handel Gothic font scrolls up.


'''Technique:''' Just the text scrolling.
'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Extinct, due to Spanish-language offerings from Manga's American division being next to impossible to find, even compared to its English-subtitled offerings. Confirmed to appear on their Spanish-dubbed release of ''Ninja Scroll''.
'''Availability:''' Confirmed to appear on their Spanish-dubbed release of ''Ninja Scroll''.


=== 7th Warning (1995-1997) ===
=== 7th Warning (1995-1997) ===
[[file:MangaEntertainmentWarning1996.png|300px|center]]
[[file:MangaEntertainmentWarning1996.png|300px|center]]
'''Warning:''' On a white background, we see a black rectangle with the standard FBI letters and logo. To its left is the word "{{color|red|'''WARNING'''}}" in {{color|red}}, and below that, the standard warning text.
'''Visuals:''' On a white background, there is a black rectangle with the standard FBI letters and logo. To its left is the word "{{color|red|'''WARNING'''}}" in {{color|red}}, and below that, the following black text:
<center>
{|
|'''Federal law provides severe<br/>civil and criminal penalties<br/>for the unauthorized repro-<br/>duction, distribution, or<br/>exihibition of copyrighted<br/>motion pictures and video-<br/>tapes. (Title 17, United States<br/>Code. Sections 501 & 506).<br/><br/>The Federal Bureau of<br/>Investigations investigates<br/>allegations of criminal copyright<br/>infringement. (Title 17, United<br/>States Code, Section 506).'''
|}
</center>


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Seen on many PolyGram-era tapes from Manga Entertainment, including ''Macross II'', ''Ghost in the Shell'', and ''Dangaioh''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on many PolyGram-era tapes from Manga Entertainment, including ''Macross II'', ''Ghost in the Shell'', and ''Dangaioh''.
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==== 1st Warning (1981-1986) ====
==== 1st Warning (1981-1986) ====
[[File:PolyGramUKWarningEarly1980s.png|300px|center]]
[[File:PolyGramUKWarningEarly1980s.png|300px|center]]
'''Warning:''' On a black background, this text is shown in white:
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, this text is shown in white:
<center>{{font|Arial|'''WARNING All rights of the<br>producer and of the owner<br>of the work reproduced<br>reserved. Unauthorised<br>copying, hiring, lending<br>public performance, radio<br>or TV broadcasting of this<br>video recording prohibited.<br>'''}}</center>
<center>{{font|Arial|'''WARNING All rights of the<br>producer and of the owner<br>of the work reproduced<br>reserved. Unauthorised<br>copying, hiring, lending<br>public performance, radio<br>or TV broadcasting of this<br>video recording prohibited.<br>'''}}</center>


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:'''
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Seen at the end of the first PolyGram Video releases in the UK, such as Rankin/Bass' ''The Flight of Dragons'' and ''The Wind in the Willows''. Also appears on many PolyGram rental releases of Spectrum Video material, including ''Endless Love'', ''An American Werewolf in London'', ''King of the Mountain'', ''McVicar'' and ''Quadrophenia''.
* Seen at the end of the first PolyGram Video releases in the UK, such as Rankin/Bass' ''The Flight of Dragons'' and ''The Wind in the Willows''.
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* It also appears on many PolyGram rental releases of Spectrum Video material, including ''Endless Love'', ''An American Werewolf in London'', ''King of the Mountain'', ''McVicar'' and ''Quadrophenia''.


==== 2nd Warning (1983-1992) ====
==== 2nd Warning (1983-1992) ====
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
[[File:PolyGramAustraliaWarning1989.png|300px|center]]
PolyGramAustraliaWarning1989.png
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'''Warning:''' On a black background, we see the word "{{font|Arial|{{color|red|WARNING}}}}" in {{color|red}}. Below it is the following text in white:
Hoyts-PolyGram Video Warning Screen.png
</gallery>
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'''Visuals:''' Over a black background is the word "{{font|Arial|{{color|red|WARNING}}}}" in {{color|red}}. Below it is the following text in white:
<center>{{font|Arial|This Videogram is for private domestic}}<br>{{font|Arial|use only. All unauthorised uses,<br>including copying, public performance,}}<br>{{font|Arial|broadcast or transmission by diffusion}}<br>{{font|Arial|service of the whole or part of this}}<br>{{font|Arial|Videogram are prohibited.}}<br>{{font|Arial|Unauthorised use may incur damages}}<br>{{font|Arial|for breach of copyright and criminal}}<br>{{font|Arial|penalties of up to six months}}<br>{{font|Arial|imprisonment and fines of up to $10,000}}</center>
<center>{{font|Arial|This Videogram is for private domestic}}<br>{{font|Arial|use only. All unauthorised uses,<br>including copying, public performance,}}<br>{{font|Arial|broadcast or transmission by diffusion}}<br>{{font|Arial|service of the whole or part of this}}<br>{{font|Arial|Videogram are prohibited.}}<br>{{font|Arial|Unauthorised use may incur damages}}<br>{{font|Arial|for breach of copyright and criminal}}<br>{{font|Arial|penalties of up to six months}}<br>{{font|Arial|imprisonment and fines of up to $10,000}}</center>
After a few seconds, it fades out.
After a few seconds, it fades out.


'''Variant:''' On Hoyts-PolyGram Video releases, the background is white and the warning text is black.
'''Variant:''' On [[Hoyts-PolyGram Video]] releases, the background is white and the warning text is black.


'''Technique:''' A fade-out.
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:'''
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. It's usually seen on Hoyts-Polygram Video VHS releases in Australia. Strangely, it appears on the 1995 US Video Treasures VHS of ''Raw Deal'', as this appears after the 1987-1998 Video Treasures logo and before the Hoyts-PolyGram Video logo, even though it's sourced from an Australian master.
*It's usually seen on Hoyts-Polygram Video VHS releases in Australia.
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*Strangely, it appears on the 1995 US Video Treasures VHS of ''Raw Deal'', as this appears after the 1987-1998 Video Treasures logo and before the Hoyts-PolyGram Video logo, even though it's sourced from an Australian master.


==== 3rd Warning (1984-1998) ====
==== 3rd Warning (1984-1998) ====
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PolyGramUKWarningLate1980sDupl.png
PolyGramUKWarningLate1980sDupl.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
'''Warning:''' On a black background, we see the word "{{font|Arial|{{color|orange|'''WARNING'''}}}}" in {{color|orange}}, and below is the following text in {{color|orange}}:
'''Visuals:''' Over a black background is the word "{{font|Arial|{{color|orange|'''WARNING'''}}}}" in {{color|orange}}, and below is the following text in {{color|orange}}:
<center>{{font|Arial|{{color|orange|'''All rights of the producer<br>and of the owner of the<br>work reproduced reserved.<br>Unauthorised copying,<br>hiring, lending, public<br>performance, radio or TV<br>broadcasting of this<br>video recording prohibited.<br>'''}}}}</center> After the above text fades out, we see the following text fade in, in exactly the same font as the first screen:<center>{{font|Arial|{{color|orange|'''This video cassette was<br>duplicated by Rank<br>Video Duplication on behalf<br>of PolyGram Video<br>and with their approval.'''}}}}</center>
<center>{{font|Arial|{{color|orange|'''All rights of the producer<br>and of the owner of the<br>work reproduced reserved.<br>Unauthorised copying,<br>hiring, lending, public<br>performance, radio or TV<br>broadcasting of this<br>video recording prohibited.<br>'''}}}}</center> After the above text fades out is the following text fade in, in exactly the same font as the first screen:<center>{{font|Arial|{{color|orange|'''This video cassette was<br>duplicated by Rank<br>Video Duplication on behalf<br>of PolyGram Video<br>and with their approval.'''}}}}</center>


'''Variant:''' Sometimes, the duplication notice is absent. This can be seen on British [[4 Front Video]] and [[Channel 5 Video]] VHS releases.
'''Variant:''' Sometimes, the duplication notice is absent. This appears on all UK [[4Front Video]] and [[Channel 5 Video]] VHS releases.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:'''
'''Availability:'''
* Seen on all British PolyGram Video releases from 1984 to 1998.
* Appears on all UK PolyGram Video releases from 1984 to 1998.{{AvailabilityExamples}}
* It can also be found on releases from UK companies PolyGram acquired, such as Vision Video and Channel 5 Video releases.
* It can also be found on releases from UK companies PolyGram acquired, such as Vision Video and Channel 5 Video releases.
* Starting in May 1991, coinciding with the PolyGram Video "VHS Assembly" logo's debut, the warning appeared at the start and end of later PolyGram Video releases from May 1991-1992.
* Starting in May 1991, coinciding with the PolyGram Video "VHS Assembly" logo's debut, the warning appears at the start and end of later PolyGram Video releases from May 1991-1992.
* It also appears at the end of the 1986 Marks & Spencer UK VHS release of ''The Adventures of Noddy''.


==== 4th Warning (1990-1999) ====
==== 4th Warning (1990-1999) ====
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PolyGramAustraliaWarning1998.png
PolyGramAustraliaWarning1998.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
'''Warning:''': On a black background is the following text scrolling up, and in capitals:
'''Visuals:''' On a black background is the following text scrolling up, and in capitals:
<center>
<center>
<big>{{color|red|{{font|Arial|WARNING}}}}</big><br>{{font|Arial|THIS VIDEOGRAM IS FOR PRIVATE<br>DOMESTIC USE ONLY.<br>ALL UNAUTHORISED USES INCLUDING<br>COPYING, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE,<br>BROADCAST OR TRANSMISSION BY<br>DIFFUSION SERVICE OF THE WHOLE<br>OR PART OF THIS VIDEOGRAM<br>ARE PROHIBITED.<br>UNAUTHORISED USE MAY INCUR<br>DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF<br>COPYRIGHT AND CRIMINAL<br>PENALTIES OF UP TO FIVE YEARS<br>IMPRISONMENT AND FINES OF UP<br>TO $50,000 PER OFFENCE FOR<br>INDIVIDUALS AND $250,000 PER<br>OFFENCE FOR CORPORATIONS.}}
<big>{{color|red|{{font|Arial|WARNING}}}}</big><br>{{font|Arial|THIS VIDEOGRAM IS FOR PRIVATE<br>DOMESTIC USE ONLY.<br>ALL UNAUTHORISED USES INCLUDING<br>COPYING, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE,<br>BROADCAST OR TRANSMISSION BY<br>DIFFUSION SERVICE OF THE WHOLE<br>OR PART OF THIS VIDEOGRAM<br>ARE PROHIBITED.<br>UNAUTHORISED USE MAY INCUR<br>DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF<br>COPYRIGHT AND CRIMINAL<br>PENALTIES OF UP TO FIVE YEARS<br>IMPRISONMENT AND FINES OF UP<br>TO $50,000 PER OFFENCE FOR<br>INDIVIDUALS AND $250,000 PER<br>OFFENCE FOR CORPORATIONS.}}
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<center>{{big|{{color|red|{{font|Arial|WARNING}}}}}}<br><br>{{font|Arial|The Copyright Proprietor Has Licensed<br>The Picture And Soundtrack Contained In<br>This Video Cassette For Private Home<br>Use Only.<br>It Is An Infringement Of Australian<br>Copyright Laws To Copy, Reproduce,<br>Show In Public Including Hotels And<br>Motels In Whole Or In Part.<br>Violators Are Subject To Criminal And Or<br>Civil Prosecution.}}</center>
<center>{{big|{{color|red|{{font|Arial|WARNING}}}}}}<br><br>{{font|Arial|The Copyright Proprietor Has Licensed<br>The Picture And Soundtrack Contained In<br>This Video Cassette For Private Home<br>Use Only.<br>It Is An Infringement Of Australian<br>Copyright Laws To Copy, Reproduce,<br>Show In Public Including Hotels And<br>Motels In Whole Or In Part.<br>Violators Are Subject To Criminal And Or<br>Civil Prosecution.}}</center>


'''Technique:''': The text scrolling up.
'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''': None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''': Seen on PolyGram releases in Australia, such as ''It's Fun to Learn with Spot Colours and Shapes'', ''Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels'', ''Out of Africa'' (Universal) and ''Hard Target'' (Universal).
'''Availability:''' Seen on PolyGram releases in Australia, such as ''It's Fun to Learn with Spot: Colours and Shapes'', ''Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels'', ''Out of Africa'' (Universal) and ''Hard Target'' (Universal).


==== 5th Warning (1992-1997) ====
==== 5th Warning (1992-1997) ====
[[File:PolyGramUKWarning1993.png|300px|center]]
[[File:PolyGramUKWarning1993.png|300px|center]]
{{YouTube|id=6nwwJ6EcPDg}}
'''Warning:''' On a black background, we see the word "{{font|Arial|'''<u>WARNING</u>'''}}" in the same font as the 1992 PolyGram logo in white, and below is the following text (also in white):
'''Visuals:''' Over a black background is the word "{{font|Arial|'''<u>WARNING</u>'''}}" in the same font as the 1992 PolyGram logo in white, and below is the following text (also in white):
<center>{{font|Arial|The copyright proprietors have licensed<br>the cinematograph film and sound<br>recording contained in this videogram<br>for private home use only.<br><br>All other rights reserved. Any<br>unauthorised use including copying,<br>editing, exhibiting, renting, lending,<br>diffusion, hiring, public performance,<br>radio or television broadcasting<br>or otherwise dealing with this<br>videogram or any part thereof is<br>strictly prohibited.}}</center>
<center>{{font|Arial|The copyright proprietors have licensed<br>the cinematograph film and sound<br>recording contained in this videogram<br>for private home use only.<br><br>All other rights reserved. Any<br>unauthorised use including copying,<br>editing, exhibiting, renting, lending,<br>diffusion, hiring, public performance,<br>radio or television broadcasting<br>or otherwise dealing with this<br>videogram or any part thereof is<br>strictly prohibited.}}</center>


'''Technique:''' The fading of the text.
'''Technique:''' Fading effects.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:'''
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'''Availability:''' Seen on British PolyGram Video releases from 1993-1997, as well as some American releases. Sometimes, at the end of UK VHS tapes, the warning screen is shown after the PolyGram Video logo.
*Seen on British PolyGram Video releases from 1992-1997, as well as some American releases.{{AvailabilityExamples}}
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*Sometimes, at the end of UK VHS tapes, the warning screen is shown after the PolyGram Video logo.


==== 6th Warning (1997-1999) ====
==== 6th Warning (1997-1999) ====
[[File:PolyGramUKWarning1997.png|300px|center]]
[[File:PolyGramUKWarning1997.png|300px|center]]
{{YouTube|id=IJ2ZYxwrz8c}}
'''Warning:''' On a black background, we see the word "{{font|Arial|WARNING}}" in white, and below is the white warning text from the previous warning, and after 20 seconds it fades out, sometimes slower.
'''Visuals:''' Over a black background is the word "{{font|Arial|WARNING}}" in white, and below is the white warning text from the previous warning, and after 20 seconds it fades out, sometimes slower.


'''Technique:''' The fading of the text.
'''Technique:''' Fading effects.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:'''
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'''Availability:''' Seen on British PolyGram Video releases from 1997-1999. Sometimes, at the end of UK VHS tapes, the warning screen is shown after the PolyGram Video logo.
*Seen on British PolyGram Video releases from 1997-1999.{{AvailabilityExamples}}
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*Sometimes, at the end of UK VHS tapes, the warning screen is shown after the PolyGram Video logo.


====7th Warning (1998-2001)====
====7th Warning (1998-2001)====
[[file:PolyGramVideoUKDVDEarlyWarning.png|300px|center]]
[[file:PolyGramVideoUKDVDEarlyWarning.png|300px|center]]
'''Warning:''' On a black background, we see the following text:
'''Visuals:''' Over a black background is the following text:
<center>
<center>
{{font|Times New Roman|'''COPYRIGHT NOTICE.<br><br>The copyright proprietors have licensed the<br>material contained in this DVD / videogramme<br>for private and domestic use only and any other<br>use or reproduction in whole or part including<br>the making of copies of the material or causing<br>it to be transmitted to subscribers to a diffusion<br>service or selling, letting or hire or otherwise<br>dealing with it in a whole or in part is<br>strictly prohibited.'''}}
{{font|Times New Roman|'''COPYRIGHT NOTICE.<br><br>The copyright proprietors have licensed the<br>material contained in this DVD / videogramme<br>for private and domestic use only and any other<br>use or reproduction in whole or part including<br>the making of copies of the material or causing<br>it to be transmitted to subscribers to a diffusion<br>service or selling, letting or hire or otherwise<br>dealing with it in a whole or in part is<br>strictly prohibited.'''}}
</center>
</center>


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:'''
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'''Availability:''' Seen on British PolyGram Video DVD releases, such as ''The Game''. It's also seen on Australian Polygram/Universal DVD releases of the time, and was also seen on early Australian DreamWorks Home Entertainment DVDs such as ''Chicken Run'', ''American Beauty'' and ''Antz''.
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*Seen on British PolyGram Video DVD releases, such as ''The Game''.
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*It's also seen on Australian Polygram/Universal DVD releases of the time, and was also seen on early Australian DreamWorks Home Entertainment DVDs such as ''Chicken Run'', ''American Beauty'' and ''Antz''.


===Germany===
===Germany===
====(1993?-1999)====
====Screen (1993?-1999)====
<gallery mode="packed" heights="300">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="300">
PolyGramVideoWarningGermany.png
PolyGramVideoWarningGermany.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
'''Warning:''' On a black background, the 1993 PolyGram Video logo animates as normal, however, once it's done, the following text in {{color|blue}} begins scrolling up as the logo fades out:
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the 1993 PolyGram Video logo animates as normal, however, once it's done, the following text in {{color|blue}} begins scrolling up as the logo fades out:


<center>{{font|Arial|{{color|blue|Der Copyright-Inhaber hat<br>das Programm auf dieser<br>Videocassette ausschließlich<br>zur privaten Nutzung<br>freigegeben. Er verbietet die<br>vollständige und teilweise<br>anderweitige Nutzung,<br>insbesondere die Kopierung,<br>Vervielfältigung, Überspielung,<br>die Öffentliche Vorführung<br>und den kommerziellen Verleih.}}}}</center>
<center>{{font|Arial|{{color|blue|{{Tt|Der Copyright-Inhaber hat<br>das Programm auf dieser<br>Videocassette ausschließlich<br>zur privaten Nutzung<br>freigegeben. Er verbietet die<br>vollständige und teilweise<br>anderweitige Nutzung,<br>insbesondere die Kopierung,<br>Vervielfältigung, Überspielung,<br>die Öffentliche Vorführung<br>und den kommerziellen Verleih.|The copyright holder has released the program on this video cassette exclusively for private use. It prohibits the complete and partial other use, in particular copying, duplication, dubbing, public performance and commercial rental.}}}}}}</center>


Following the scroll, publish info scrolls up and settles on the center of the screen.
Following the scroll, publish info scrolls up and settles on the center of the screen.


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'''Trivia:''' "PolyGram GmbH" and the publish symbol are noticably spaced so far apart.
'''Translation:'''<br>{{font|Arial|{{color|blue|The copyright holder has released the program on this video cassette exclusively for private use. It prohibits the complete and partial other use, in particular copying, duplication, dubbing, public performance and commercial rental.}}}}


'''Variant:''' Some releases have the text in a more plain blue color and in a slightly different font. The publishing info also varies depending on the release.
'''Variant:''' Some releases have the text in a more plain blue color and in a slightly different font. The publishing info also varies depending on the release.


'''Technique:''' The logo animating, the text scrolling.
'''Technique:''' Computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' For the first few seconds, just the sounds of the logo. Afterwards, it's silent.
'''Audio:''' For the first few seconds, just the sounds of the logo. Afterwards, it's silent.


'''Availability:''' Seen on German PolyGram releases including ''Barney's Insel der Fantasien'' (''Barney's Imagination Island'').
'''Availability:''' Seen on German PolyGram releases including ''Barney's Insel der Fantasien'' (''Barney's Imagination Island'').

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'''Legacy''' On the regular variant, where is the year of publishing, and why are "PolyGram GmbH" and the publish symbol spaced so far apart?


===Spain===
===Spain===
====(1993-Late 1990's)====
====Screen (1993-Late 1990's)====
[[file:PolyGramVideoWarningSpain90s.png|center|300px]]
[[file:PolyGramVideoWarningSpain90s.png|center|300px]]
'''Warning:''': On a black background is the following text, all scrolling up:
'''Visuals:''' On a black background is the following text, all scrolling up:
<center>{{font|Times New Roman|El propietario del copyright ha<br>licenciado el film (incluyéndo su<br>banda sonora) contenido en este<br>videocassette sólo para su uso<br>doméstico. Todos los demás<br>derechos quedan reservados.<br>Cualquier copia, edición, adición,<br>reducción, corrección, exhibición,<br>alquiler, intercambio, contrato,<br>préstamo, difusión, proyección<br>simultanea en videos comunitarios<br>u otras actividades y/o emisión<br>de exhibiciones públicas de este<br>videocassette o de alguna parte<br>del mismo, sin autorización<br>expresa, están terminantemente<br>prohibidos y la realización de<br>cualquiera de estas actividades<br>haría incurrir en responsabili-<br>dades legales y podría dar lugar<br>a actuaciones penales.}}</center>
<center>{{font|Times New Roman|{{Tt|El propietario del copyright ha<br>licenciado el film (incluyéndo su<br>banda sonora) contenido en este<br>videocassette sólo para su uso<br>doméstico. Todos los demás<br>derechos quedan reservados.<br>Cualquier copia, edición, adición,<br>reducción, corrección, exhibición,<br>alquiler, intercambio, contrato,<br>préstamo, difusión, proyección<br>simultanea en videos comunitarios<br>u otras actividades y/o emisión<br>de exhibiciones públicas de este<br>videocassette o de alguna parte<br>del mismo, sin autorización<br>expresa, están terminantemente<br>prohibidos y la realización de<br>cualquiera de estas actividades<br>haría incurrir en responsabili-<br>dades legales y podría dar lugar<br>a actuaciones penales.|The copyright owner has licensed the film (including its soundtrack) contained in this videocassette for home use only. All other rights reserved. Any copying, editing, addition, reduction, correction, display, rental, exchange, contract, loan, broadcast, simultaneous projection in community videos or other activities and/or broadcast of public exhibitions of this videocassette or any part thereof, without express authorization, are strictly prohibited and the performance of any of these activities would incur legal liability and could lead to criminal proceedings.}}}}</center>


'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
'''Translation:'''<br>{{font|Times New Roman|The copyright owner has licensed the film (including its soundtrack) contained in this videocassette for home use only. All other rights reserved. Any copying, editing, addition, reduction, correction, display, rental, exchange, contract, loan, broadcast, simultaneous projection in community videos or other activities and/or broadcast of public exhibitions of this videocassette or any part thereof, without express authorization, are strictly prohibited and the performance of any of these activities would incur legal liability and could lead to criminal proceedings.}}


'''Technique:''' The scrolling up.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Seen on Spanish PolyGram Video releases such as the ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'' TV series.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.

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'''Availability:''' Seen on Spanish PolyGram Video releases such as ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'' TV series.


===France===
===France===
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PolyGramVideoWarningFrance1994.png|Standard variant
PolyGramVideoWarningFrance1994.png|Standard variant
</gallery>
</gallery>
'''Warning:''' On a black background, we see the following text flipping in:
'''Visuals:''' Over a black background is the following text flipping in:
<center>{{font|Arial|'''Tous droits du producteur<br>et du propriétaire de l‘oeuvre<br>enregistrée réservés.<br>Sauf autorisation,<br>la duplication, la location, le prêt,<br>et l'utilisation de cette vidéo<br>cassette pour l'exécution publique<br>et la radiodiffusion sont interdits.'''}}</center>
<center>{{font|Arial|'''{{Tt|Tous droits du producteur<br>et du propriétaire de l‘oeuvre<br>enregistrée réservés.<br>Sauf autorisation,<br>la duplication, la location, le prêt,<br>et l'utilisation de cette vidéo<br>cassette pour l'exécution publique<br>et la radiodiffusion sont interdits.|All rights of the producer and owner of the registered work reserved. Unless authorized, duplication, rental, lending, and use of this videocassette for public performance and broadcasting is prohibited.}}'''}}</center>

'''Translation:'''<br>{{font|Arial|'''All rights of the producer and owner of the registered work reserved. Unless authorized, duplication, rental, lending, and use of this videocassette for public performance and broadcasting is prohibited.'''}}


'''Variant:''' Pre-1993 tapes had the warning text in all-caps. On pre-1991 tapes, the background is {{color|blue}} with the text in what seems to be {{color|FCBA03|yellow}}. It also fades in and out.
'''Variant:''' Pre-1993 tapes had the warning text in all-caps. On pre-1991 tapes, the background is {{color|blue}}. It also fades in and out.


'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
'''Technique:''' The flipping of the text for the standard variant. The fading of the text for the pre-1993 variant.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Seen on French PolyGram Video releases such as ''Cabaret'' and ''Rai''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on French PolyGram Video releases such as ''Cabaret'' and ''Rai''.
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PolyGramVideoWarningFrance1997NContinued.png
PolyGramVideoWarningFrance1997NContinued.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
'''Warning:''' On the same background as the 1997 [[PolyGram Filmed Entertainment]] logo (and other PolyGram logos at the time), we see same warning text in white from the previous warning. After 15 seconds, the warning text fades out, and the word "{{font|Arial|EDV 764}}" fades in.
'''Visuals:''' On the same background as the 1997 [[PolyGram Filmed Entertainment]] logo (and other PolyGram logos at the time) is same warning text in white from the previous warning. After 15 seconds, the warning text fades out, and the word "{{font|Arial|EDV 764}}" fades in.


'''Technique:''' Fading effects.
'''Technique:''' The warning text fades out after 15 seconds, and the word "{{font|Arial|EDV 764}}" fades in.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Seen on later European French PolyGram releases.
'''Availability:''' Seen on later European French PolyGram releases.{{AvailabilityExamples}}


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Latest revision as of 18:06, 1 July 2024

North American Warnings

1st Warning (1982-1990)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a blue bar with "WARNING" (with a black drop shadow) in white and italics. The following white text is below the bar:

THE COPYRIGHT PROPRIETORS HAVE
LICENSED THE CINEMATOGRAPH FILM
AND SOUND RECORDINGS CONTAINED
IN THIS PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE HOME
USE ONLY. ALL OTHER RIGHTS RESERVED.
ANY UNAUTHORIZED USE INCLUDING
COPYING, EDITING, EXCHANGING,
EXHIBITING, RENTING, LENDING, HIRING,
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, RADIO OR TELE-
VISION BROADCASTING OR OTHERWISE
DEALING WITH THIS PROGRAM OR ANY
PART THEREOF IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability:

  • Seen on PolyGram Video releases of the era. [Examples?]
  • On PolyGram Music Video releases, it appears at the end rather than the beginning.

2nd Warning (1990-1997)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a red rectangle with the standard white FBI letters and logo. At the right of the screen is white text with the red text "WARNING" at the top.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Mostly appeared on releases with the "VHS Assembly" logo. One release with this warning is NFL CrunchCourse. Also appeared on the first tapes with the 1993 logo. Canadian copies of PolyGram releases from this time have this too, and a good example is the 1992 VHS of Essential Opera. It still appeared on some tapes with the "Red Line of Doom" logo, mostly NFL releases and early Mighty Morphin Power Rangers releases, used in tandem with the 4th warning.

3rd Warning (Canada, 1992-2003)

  • Both languages

    Both languages

  • Both languages

    Both languages

  • Both languages

    Both languages

  • English

    English

  • English

    English

  • English

    English

  • French

    French

  • French

    French

  • French

    French

Visuals: Over a blue background is the warning text scrolling up. The word "WARNING" is above a red line. It is then followed by its French translation with the word "ATTENTION" above a red line.

Variants:

  • Most releases use only the English or French version of this warning, depending on the language.
  • On some VHS tapes it uses both languages.
  • From 1992 to 1993, the warning was spaced.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on all Canadian PolyGram Video releases from 1992-1999, such as Mr. Bean, and on English VHS releases by Malofilm from 1992-1997. Can also be found on some Périodica Vidéo releases, on a Koch International VHS of Backlash: Oblivion 2, and on certain Seville Pictures DVD and VHS releases from 1997-2003. It's also seen on the Canadian VHS of Air Bud and TVA International videos.

4th Warning (1994-2002)

Visuals: On a black background, there are the words "FBI WARNING" in Futura Bold. The "G" is slightly lowered compared to the rest of the phrase. Below is the white warning text in Helvetica. This is almost the same as the enhanced variant of Universal Pictures warning.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on all USA Home Entertainment releases, as well as PolyGram Video releases from 1994 to 1999. Also seen on several Sterling Home Entertainment releases and some WarnerVision/KidVision releases. It is unknown whether this was translated into Spanish for their Spanish-dubbed tape of The Borrowers. Tapes from their subsidiary Manga Entertainment, at least in the United States, had their own warning screens, detailed below, though this does appear on their initial DVD of Ghost in the Shell, which PolyGram released directly.

5th Warning (February 28, 1995-2005)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a red bar with the silver words "FBI WARNING". Below is the following white text:

Federal law provides severe civil and criminal
penalties for the unauthorized reproduction,
distribution, or exhibition of copyrighted motion
pictures and videotapes.
(Title 17, United States Code. Sections 501 & 506)

The Federal Bureau of Investigations investigates
allegations of criminal copyright infringement.
(Title 17, United States Code, Section 506)

Variant: Starting in 1997, the warning is completely 2D and includes the following changes:

  • "FBI WARNING" is now white with a black border.
  • The bar at the top is now a solid red without a border.
  • The warning text is also in a different font and arranged differently.
  • "FBI WARNING" is also smaller.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on most Manga tapes distributed by PolyGram Video in the United States, including Black Magic M-66, the Patlabor movies, and Psychic Wars. It was also seen on all tapes distributed by Palm Pictures, including X, The Castle of Cagliostro, and Rayearth.

6th Warning (June 20, 1995)

Visuals: On a grey background, video-generated light blue Spanish warning text in a Handel Gothic font scrolls up.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Confirmed to appear on their Spanish-dubbed release of Ninja Scroll.

7th Warning (1995-1997)

Visuals: On a white background, there is a black rectangle with the standard FBI letters and logo. To its left is the word "WARNING" in red, and below that, the following black text:

Federal law provides severe
civil and criminal penalties
for the unauthorized repro-
duction, distribution, or
exihibition of copyrighted
motion pictures and video-
tapes. (Title 17, United States
Code. Sections 501 & 506).

The Federal Bureau of
Investigations investigates
allegations of criminal copyright
infringement. (Title 17, United
States Code, Section 506).

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on many PolyGram-era tapes from Manga Entertainment, including Macross II, Ghost in the Shell, and Dangaioh.

International Warnings

United Kingdom and Australia

1st Warning (1981-1986)

Visuals: On a black background, this text is shown in white:

WARNING All rights of the
producer and of the owner
of the work reproduced
reserved. Unauthorised
copying, hiring, lending
public performance, radio
or TV broadcasting of this
video recording prohibited.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability:

  • Seen at the end of the first PolyGram Video releases in the UK, such as Rankin/Bass' The Flight of Dragons and The Wind in the Willows.
  • It also appears on many PolyGram rental releases of Spectrum Video material, including Endless Love, An American Werewolf in London, King of the Mountain, McVicar and Quadrophenia.

2nd Warning (1983-1992)

Visuals: Over a black background is the word "WARNING" in red. Below it is the following text in white:

This Videogram is for private domestic
use only. All unauthorised uses,
including copying, public performance,
broadcast or transmission by diffusion
service of the whole or part of this
Videogram are prohibited.
Unauthorised use may incur damages
for breach of copyright and criminal
penalties of up to six months
imprisonment and fines of up to $10,000

After a few seconds, it fades out.

Variant: On Hoyts-PolyGram Video releases, the background is white and the warning text is black.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability:

  • It's usually seen on Hoyts-Polygram Video VHS releases in Australia.
  • Strangely, it appears on the 1995 US Video Treasures VHS of Raw Deal, as this appears after the 1987-1998 Video Treasures logo and before the Hoyts-PolyGram Video logo, even though it's sourced from an Australian master.

3rd Warning (1984-1998)

Visuals: Over a black background is the word "WARNING" in orange, and below is the following text in orange:

All rights of the producer
and of the owner of the
work reproduced reserved.
Unauthorised copying,
hiring, lending, public
performance, radio or TV
broadcasting of this
video recording prohibited.
After the above text fades out is the following text fade in, in exactly the same font as the first screen:
This video cassette was
duplicated by Rank
Video Duplication on behalf
of PolyGram Video
and with their approval.

Variant: Sometimes, the duplication notice is absent. This appears on all UK 4Front Video and Channel 5 Video VHS releases.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability:

  • Appears on all UK PolyGram Video releases from 1984 to 1998. [Examples?]
  • It can also be found on releases from UK companies PolyGram acquired, such as Vision Video and Channel 5 Video releases.
  • Starting in May 1991, coinciding with the PolyGram Video "VHS Assembly" logo's debut, the warning appears at the start and end of later PolyGram Video releases from May 1991-1992.
  • It also appears at the end of the 1986 Marks & Spencer UK VHS release of The Adventures of Noddy.

4th Warning (1990-1999)

Visuals: On a black background is the following text scrolling up, and in capitals:

WARNING
THIS VIDEOGRAM IS FOR PRIVATE
DOMESTIC USE ONLY.
ALL UNAUTHORISED USES INCLUDING
COPYING, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE,
BROADCAST OR TRANSMISSION BY
DIFFUSION SERVICE OF THE WHOLE
OR PART OF THIS VIDEOGRAM
ARE PROHIBITED.
UNAUTHORISED USE MAY INCUR
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
COPYRIGHT AND CRIMINAL
PENALTIES OF UP TO FIVE YEARS
IMPRISONMENT AND FINES OF UP
TO $50,000 PER OFFENCE FOR
INDIVIDUALS AND $250,000 PER
OFFENCE FOR CORPORATIONS.

Variants:

  • In later years, a different font, similar to Helvetica, was used.
  • On later releases and some certain tapes, the text is replaced by the following:
WARNING

The Copyright Proprietor Has Licensed
The Picture And Soundtrack Contained In
This Video Cassette For Private Home
Use Only.
It Is An Infringement Of Australian
Copyright Laws To Copy, Reproduce,
Show In Public Including Hotels And
Motels In Whole Or In Part.
Violators Are Subject To Criminal And Or
Civil Prosecution.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on PolyGram releases in Australia, such as It's Fun to Learn with Spot: Colours and Shapes, Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Out of Africa (Universal) and Hard Target (Universal).

5th Warning (1992-1997)

Visuals: Over a black background is the word "WARNING" in the same font as the 1992 PolyGram logo in white, and below is the following text (also in white):

The copyright proprietors have licensed
the cinematograph film and sound
recording contained in this videogram
for private home use only.

All other rights reserved. Any
unauthorised use including copying,
editing, exhibiting, renting, lending,
diffusion, hiring, public performance,
radio or television broadcasting
or otherwise dealing with this
videogram or any part thereof is
strictly prohibited.

Technique: Fading effects.

Audio: None.

Availability:

  • Seen on British PolyGram Video releases from 1992-1997, as well as some American releases. [Examples?]
  • Sometimes, at the end of UK VHS tapes, the warning screen is shown after the PolyGram Video logo.

6th Warning (1997-1999)

Visuals: Over a black background is the word "WARNING" in white, and below is the white warning text from the previous warning, and after 20 seconds it fades out, sometimes slower.

Technique: Fading effects.

Audio: None.

Availability:

  • Seen on British PolyGram Video releases from 1997-1999. [Examples?]
  • Sometimes, at the end of UK VHS tapes, the warning screen is shown after the PolyGram Video logo.

7th Warning (1998-2001)

Visuals: Over a black background is the following text:

COPYRIGHT NOTICE.

The copyright proprietors have licensed the
material contained in this DVD / videogramme
for private and domestic use only and any other
use or reproduction in whole or part including
the making of copies of the material or causing
it to be transmitted to subscribers to a diffusion
service or selling, letting or hire or otherwise
dealing with it in a whole or in part is
strictly prohibited.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability:

  • Seen on British PolyGram Video DVD releases, such as The Game.
  • It's also seen on Australian Polygram/Universal DVD releases of the time, and was also seen on early Australian DreamWorks Home Entertainment DVDs such as Chicken Run, American Beauty and Antz.

Germany

Screen (1993?-1999)

Visuals: On a black background, the 1993 PolyGram Video logo animates as normal, however, once it's done, the following text in blue begins scrolling up as the logo fades out:

Der Copyright-Inhaber hat
das Programm auf dieser
Videocassette ausschließlich
zur privaten Nutzung
freigegeben. Er verbietet die
vollständige und teilweise
anderweitige Nutzung,
insbesondere die Kopierung,
Vervielfältigung, Überspielung,
die Öffentliche Vorführung
und den kommerziellen Verleih.

Following the scroll, publish info scrolls up and settles on the center of the screen.

Trivia: "PolyGram GmbH" and the publish symbol are noticably spaced so far apart.

Variant: Some releases have the text in a more plain blue color and in a slightly different font. The publishing info also varies depending on the release.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: For the first few seconds, just the sounds of the logo. Afterwards, it's silent.

Availability: Seen on German PolyGram releases including Barney's Insel der Fantasien (Barney's Imagination Island).

Spain

Screen (1993-Late 1990's)

Visuals: On a black background is the following text, all scrolling up:

El propietario del copyright ha
licenciado el film (incluyéndo su
banda sonora) contenido en este
videocassette sólo para su uso
doméstico. Todos los demás
derechos quedan reservados.
Cualquier copia, edición, adición,
reducción, corrección, exhibición,
alquiler, intercambio, contrato,
préstamo, difusión, proyección
simultanea en videos comunitarios
u otras actividades y/o emisión
de exhibiciones públicas de este
videocassette o de alguna parte
del mismo, sin autorización
expresa, están terminantemente
prohibidos y la realización de
cualquiera de estas actividades
haría incurrir en responsabili-
dades legales y podría dar lugar
a actuaciones penales.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on Spanish PolyGram Video releases such as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series.

France

1st Warning (Mid 1980's-1997?)

  • Mid 1980's-1991 variant

    Mid 1980's-1991 variant

  • 1991-1993 variant

    1991-1993 variant

  • Standard variant

    Standard variant

Visuals: Over a black background is the following text flipping in:

Tous droits du producteur
et du propriétaire de l‘oeuvre
enregistrée réservés.
Sauf autorisation,
la duplication, la location, le prêt,
et l'utilisation de cette vidéo
cassette pour l'exécution publique
et la radiodiffusion sont interdits.

Variant: Pre-1993 tapes had the warning text in all-caps. On pre-1991 tapes, the background is blue. It also fades in and out.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on French PolyGram Video releases such as Cabaret and Rai.

2nd Warning (1997-1999)

Visuals: On the same background as the 1997 PolyGram Filmed Entertainment logo (and other PolyGram logos at the time) is same warning text in white from the previous warning. After 15 seconds, the warning text fades out, and the word "EDV 764" fades in.

Technique: Fading effects.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on later European French PolyGram releases. [Examples?]

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