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===Background===
'''Seven Arts Productions''' was a production company founded in 1957 by Ray Stark and Eliot Hyman (the latter of whom started [[Associated Artists Productions]] (a.a.p.) in 1953) producing films for other studios such as: ''The Misfits'' for [[United Artists]], ''Gigot'' for [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]], ''Lolita'' for [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]], and ''Is Paris Burning?'' for [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]. During the years, the company joined up with the horror production company [[Hammer Films|Hammer Film Productions]]. In 1967, Seven Arts acquired [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] from Jack Warner for $32 million and merged with it forming "Warner Bros.-Seven Arts". Seven Arts Productions is not to be confused with [[Carolco Pictures|Carolco]]/[[New Line Cinema|New Line]]'s "[[Seven Arts Pictures]]", UK's "[[Seven Arts Entertainment|Seven Arts Entertainment]]", CanWest's "[[Seven Arts International]]", or [[Seven Arts Television]].


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'''Background:</u> Seven Arts Productions was a production company founded in 1957 by Ray Stark and Eliot Hyman (the latter of whom started Associated Artists Productions (a.a.p.) in 1953) producing films for other studios such as: ''The Misfits'' for United Artists, ''Gigot'' for 20th Century Fox, ''Lolita'' for MGM, and ''Is Paris Burning?'' for Paramount. During the years, the company joined up with the horror production company Hammer Film Productions. In 1967, Seven Arts acquired Warner Bros. Pictures from Jack Warner for $32 million and merged with it forming "Warner Bros.-Seven Arts". Seven Arts Productions is not to be confused with Carolco/New Line's "Seven Arts Pictures", UK's "Seven Arts Entertainment", or CanWest's "Seven Arts International".
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|2mBViXd3LJXIJQ0tf-YSrw10626.jpeg|2nd Logo (1961-1964)
|WW_68g4khBd08Nhav4zdRQ5847.jpeg|3rd Logo (1964-1967)
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===1st Logo (June 25, 1957-1961)===
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'''Visuals:''' On a grey background, there is a statue of The Discobolus of Myron in shadows turning in. When it is finally set on the final position, it gets illuminated. The words “Seven Arts Productions Presents” on the bottom fades in with seven medallions (with each medallion featuring embossed images representing the titular Seven Arts) on top.
===1st Logo (1957-1961)===


'''Technique:''' Live action.
'''Nickname:</u> "Discobolus"


'''Audio:''' A majestic fanfare.
'''Logo:</u> On a grey background, we see a statue of The Discobolus of Myron in shadows turning in. When it is finally set on the final position, it gets illuminated. The words “Seven Arts Productions Presents” on the bottom fades in with seven medallions (with each medallion featuring embossed images representing the titular Seven Arts) on top.


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''The Gun Runner''.
'''FX/SFX:</u> The statue turning, the medallion and text fading in.


===2nd Logo (1961-1964)===
'''Music/Sounds:</u> A majestic fanfare.
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a wreath with a mask, a triangular shape, a rose being one of the objects on it, and the letters "'''7'''A" inside, with the "A" being bordered.


'''Technique:''' A still image.
'''Availability:</u> Extremely rare. Seen on ''The Gun Runner''.


'''Audio:''' None or the opening theme of the movie.
'''Editor's Note:</u> None.


===2nd Logo (1961-1964)===
Seven Arts (1960's-1965)

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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Lolita'' and ''Gigot''.


===3rd Logo (1964-1967)===
===3rd Logo (1964-1967)===
[[File:WW_68g4khBd08Nhav4zdRQ5847.jpeg|center|350px]]
Seven Arts Pictures - CLG WikiSeven Arts (1966)

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===Hammer Films/Seven Arts Productions===



'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a pointed circle with the stacked letters "'''''7Λ'''''" inside.
Coming soon!
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'''Technique:''' A still image.
===Warner Bros-Seven Arts Pictures===


'''Audio:''' None or the opening theme of the movie.


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Is Paris Burning?''.
See Warner Bros. Pictures page for description.


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Latest revision as of 17:44, 7 June 2024


Background

Seven Arts Productions was a production company founded in 1957 by Ray Stark and Eliot Hyman (the latter of whom started Associated Artists Productions (a.a.p.) in 1953) producing films for other studios such as: The Misfits for United Artists, Gigot for 20th Century Fox, Lolita for MGM, and Is Paris Burning? for Paramount. During the years, the company joined up with the horror production company Hammer Film Productions. In 1967, Seven Arts acquired Warner Bros. Pictures from Jack Warner for $32 million and merged with it forming "Warner Bros.-Seven Arts". Seven Arts Productions is not to be confused with Carolco/New Line's "Seven Arts Pictures", UK's "Seven Arts Entertainment", CanWest's "Seven Arts International", or Seven Arts Television.



1st Logo (June 25, 1957-1961)


Visuals: On a grey background, there is a statue of The Discobolus of Myron in shadows turning in. When it is finally set on the final position, it gets illuminated. The words “Seven Arts Productions Presents” on the bottom fades in with seven medallions (with each medallion featuring embossed images representing the titular Seven Arts) on top.

Technique: Live action.

Audio: A majestic fanfare.

Availability: Seen on The Gun Runner.

2nd Logo (1961-1964)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a wreath with a mask, a triangular shape, a rose being one of the objects on it, and the letters "7A" inside, with the "A" being bordered.

Technique: A still image.

Audio: None or the opening theme of the movie.

Availability: Seen on Lolita and Gigot.

3rd Logo (1964-1967)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a pointed circle with the stacked letters "" inside.

Technique: A still image.

Audio: None or the opening theme of the movie.

Availability: Seen on Is Paris Burning?.

Seven Arts Productions
Warner Bros. Pictures
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