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===Background===
===Background===
'''The Weather Channel''' ('''TWC''') is an American pay television channel owned by Weather Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Allen Media Group. The channel's headquarters are in Atlanta. Launched on May 2, 1982, the channel broadcasts weather forecasts and weather-related news and analysis, along with documentaries and entertainment programming related to weather. A sister network, Weatherscan, was a digital cable and satellite service that offered 24-hour automated local forecasts and radar imagery. Weatherscan was officially shut down on December 12, 2022. The Weather Channel also produces outsourced weathercasts, notably for CBS News and RFD-TV.
'''The Weather Channel''' ('''TWC''') is an American pay television channel owned by Weather Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Allen Media Group. The channel's headquarters are in Atlanta. Launched on May 2, 1982, the channel broadcasts weather forecasts and weather-related news and analysis, along with documentaries and entertainment programming related to weather. A sister network, Weatherscan, was a digital cable and satellite service that offered 24-hour automated local forecasts and radar imagery. Weatherscan was officially shut down on December 12, 2022. The Weather Channel also produces outsourced weathercasts, notably for CBS News and RFD-TV.


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==The Weather Channel Originals==
|The Weather Channel Originals|
{{ImageTOC
|The Weather Channel (1987).png|1st Logo (1986-1991)
|The Weather Channel (Danger's Edge - 1991).png|2nd Logo (1991)
|The Weather Channel (El Nino - Drought to Deluge - 1992).png|3rd Logo (1992-1996)
|The Weather Channel (Tornado Chase '96).png|4th Logo (1996-2003)
|The Weather Channel (Storm Week_- 2001 - World's Worst Weather).png|5th Logo (2001)
|Weather Channel Originals (2003).jpeg|6th Logo (2003-2005)
|Weather Channel Originals (2005).jpeg|7th Logo (2005-2008)
|Weather Channel Originals HD (2008).png|8th Logo (2008-2009)
|Weather Channel Originals (2020).jpeg|9th Logo (2020)
|Weather Channel Originals (2020 B).jpeg|10th Logo (2020-2021)
}}
|The Weather Channel Entertainment|
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|Weather Channel Entertainment (2021).jpeg|(2021-)
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==The Weather Channel Originals==
==={{Ordinal|1}} Logo (1986-1991)===
===1st Logo (1986-1991)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:The Weather Channel (1987).png
File:The Weather Channel (1987).png
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</gallery>
</gallery>


'''Logo:''' Inside a gradient blue tube shape with a silver outer frame, we see the following words:
'''Logo:''' Inside a gradient {{color|blue}} tube shape with a {{color|silver}} outer frame, we see the following words:
<center>'''THE<br>WEATHER<br>CHANNEL</center>
<center>'''THE<br>WEATHER<br>CHANNEL</center>
The logo may be seen on a black background or superimposed over the ending scene. Copyright information is shown below the logo.
The logo may be seen on a black background or superimposed over the ending scene. Copyright information is shown below the logo.


'''Variants:''' On ''Global Crisis'', the logo is shrunken down.
'''Variants:''' On <u>''Global Crisis''</u>, the logo is shrunken down.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.
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===2nd Logo (1991)===
===2nd Logo (1991)===
[[File:The Weather Channel (Danger's Edge - 1992).png|center|350px]]
[[File:The Weather Channel (Danger's Edge - 1991).png|center|350px]]

'''Logo:''' The logo from before zooms up towards the screen and shines. Copyright information zooms in below alongside the logo.
'''Logo:''' The logo from before zooms up towards the screen and shines. Copyright information zooms in below alongside the logo.


'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
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File:The Weather Channel (The Chase - 1996).png
File:The Weather Channel (The Chase - 1996).png
</gallery>
</gallery>

'''Logo:''' An enlarged version of the logo as seen before almost fills up the screen; the text is shown in gradient grey-white lettering. Below is copyright information.
'''Logo:''' An enlarged version of the logo from before appears; the text is shown in gradient {{color|gray}}-white lettering. Below is copyright information.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.
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File:TWC Atmospheres Hurricane Andrew (2002).png
File:TWC Atmospheres Hurricane Andrew (2002).png
</gallery>
</gallery>

'''Logo:''' Almost the same as before, except the logo is remodeled to look flat and the gradients are removed. Starting in 2001, the URL "weather.com" replaces the copyright information.
'''Logo:''' Almost the same as before, except the logo is remodeled to look flat and the gradients are removed. Starting in 2001, the URL "weather.com" replaces the copyright information.


'''Variant:''' On ''Five Great Weather Disasters'', the logo is slanted towards the left.
'''Variant:''' On <u>''Five Great Weather Disasters''</u>, the logo is slanted towards the left.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.
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[[File:The Weather Channel (Storm Week_- 2001 - World's Worst Weather).png|center|350px]]
[[File:The Weather Channel (Storm Week_- 2001 - World's Worst Weather).png|center|350px]]


'''Logo:''' Over a strip of gold, we see the Weather Channel logo with the URL below. On the bottom of the gold strip is the copyright information.
'''Logo:''' Over a strip of {{color|gold}}, we see the Weather Channel logo with the URL below. On the bottom of the {{color|gold}} strip is the copyright information.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.
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===6th Logo (2003-2005)===
===6th Logo (2003-2005)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Weather Channel Originals (2003-2005).jpeg
File:Weather Channel Originals (2003).jpeg
File:Weather Channel Originals (2003-2005 Zoomed Out).jpeg
File:Weather Channel Originals (2003, zoomed out).jpeg
</gallery>
</gallery>
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'''Logo:''' Over a background consisting of a time lapse of white Cumulus clouds against a blue sunny sky, we see The Weather Channel logo at the time (a rounded translucent blue square with a white outline, and the solid white text “The Weather Channel”; stacked up inside) slowly zoom out slightly. The URL “weather.com” in translucent white also zooms out with the logo, below it.


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'''Logo:''' Over a background consisting of a time-lapse of white Cumulus clouds against a {{color|blue}} sunny sky, we see The Weather Channel logo at the time (a rounded translucent {{color|blue}} square with a white outline, and the solid white text "The Weather Channel"; stacked up inside) slowly zoom out slightly. The URL "weather.com" in translucent white also zooms out with the logo, below it.
'''Variant:''' On some episodes of Storm Stories from the era, the logo zooms out slightly further than usual against the clouds background.


'''Technique:''' A mix of CGI animation for the logo and URL, and live-action time lapse footage for the background of clouds.
'''Variant:''' On <u>some episodes of ''Storm Stories'' from the era</u>, the logo zooms out slightly further than usual against the background of clouds.


'''Technique:''' A mix of CGI and live-action time-lapse footage.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A fast-paced catchy drum theme, with a chorus quietly shouting “Hey!” at the end.

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'''Music/Sounds:''' A fast-paced catchy drum theme, with a chorus quietly shouting "Hey!" at the end.


'''Availability:''' Seen on episodes of ''Storm Stories'' from the era, among many other original shows aired on the channel at the time.
'''Availability:''' Seen on episodes of ''Storm Stories'' from the era, among many other original shows aired on the channel at the time.


===7th Logo (2005-2008)===
===7th Logo (2005-2008)===
[[File:Weather Channel Originals (2005-2008).jpeg|center|400px]]
[[File:Weather Channel Originals (2005).jpeg|center|400px]]

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'''Logo:''' Similar to the previous logo, but with a few minor changes. The older blue square design is now changed to the (at the time in 2005) new updated blue square design, the URL below the logo is now in a smaller font than before, and the background of the time lapse of the clouds is now changed from being Cumulus clouds, to being Cirrocumulus clouds.


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'''Logo:''' Similar to the previous logo, but with a few minor changes. The older blue square design is now changed to the current {{color|blue}} square design, the URL below the logo is now in a smaller font than before, and the background of the time lapse of the clouds is now changed from being Cumulus clouds to being Cirrocumulus clouds.
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'''Variant:''' Unknown.


'''Technique:''' Same as the previous logo.
'''Technique:''' Same as the previous logo.
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===8th Logo (2008-2009)===
===8th Logo (2008-2009)===
[[File:Weather Channel Originals HD (2008-2009).png|center|400px]]
[[File:Weather Channel Originals HD (2008).png|center|400px]]


'''Logo:''' On a dark blue background, we see an aqua circle of light in the center, and a small white star on the left. The star moves to the right, over the circle of light; causing a white flash of light. The Weather Channel logo fades in where the star was, while the flash causes a red vertical lens flare; which becomes aqua, before forming the letters “HD” to the right of The Weather Channel logo. A slightly pixelated background of clouds appears behind the logo; on the left side, while the right side remains a dark blue/black background. The logo then shines.
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} background, we see an {{color|aquamarine}} circle of light in the center, and a small white star on the left. The star moves to the right, over the circle of light, causing a white flash of light. The Weather Channel logo fades in where the star was, while the flash causes a {{color|red}} vertical lens flare; which becomes {{color|aquamarine|aqua}}, before forming the letters "HD" to the right of The Weather Channel logo. A slightly pixelated background of clouds appears behind the logo on the left side, while the right side remains a {{color|darkblue|dark blue}}/black background. The logo then shines.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation & live-action clouds in the background.
'''Technique:''' CGI mixed with live-action clouds in the background.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A synth whoosh and a sparkling sounder.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A synth whoosh and a sparkling sounder.


'''Availability:''' Seen on episodes of ''When Weather Changed History.''
'''Availability:''' Seen on episodes of ''When Weather Changed History''.


===9th Logo (2020)===
===9th Logo (2020)===
[[File:Weather Channel Originals (2020).jpeg|center|400px]]
[[File:Weather Channel Originals (2020).jpeg|center|400px]]


'''Logo:''' We see a large dark blue rectangle move to the left from the right, followed by another large rectangle; in a lighter shade of blue with a white outline on it shaped like a basic stylized cloud, then a brief background of clouds, then finally a black background; with The Weather Channel logo on it. The black background stops moving once the logo is in the center of it.
'''Logo:''' We see a large {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} rectangle move to the left from the right, followed by another large rectangle in a lighter shade of {{color|blue}} with a white outline on it shaped like a basic stylized cloud, then a brief background of clouds, then finally a black background with The Weather Channel logo on it. The black background stops moving once the logo is in the center of it.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The end theme of the show.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The end theme of the show.


'''Availability:''' Seen on episodes of ''Weather Today''
'''Availability:''' Seen on episodes of ''Weather Today''.


===10th Logo (2020-2021)===
===10th Logo (2020-2021)===
[[File:Weather Channel Originals (2020-2021).jpeg|center|400px]]
[[File:Weather Channel Originals (2020 B).jpeg|center|400px]]


'''Logo:''' Unknown.
'''Logo:''' Unknown


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Unknown.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Unknown


'''Availability:''' No longer current, but still common. Seen on all of their original shows from before their 2021 name change.
'''Availability:''' Seen on all of their original shows from before their 2021 name change.


==The Weather Channel Entertainment==
==The Weather Channel Entertainment==
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===(2021-)===
[[File:Weather Channel Entertainment (2021).jpeg|center|400px]]


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'''Logo:''' Unknown
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===1st Logo (2021-)===
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[[File:The Weather Channel Entertainment (2021-).jpeg|400px]]'''Logo:'''


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Music/Sounds:''' Unknown


'''Availability:'''
'''Availability:''' Seen on The Weather Channel's original shows as of 2021.


[[Category:United States]]
[[Category:United States]]

Revision as of 00:48, 1 October 2023


Credits
Descriptions by
Logoarto and TheNOriginalsLogoFan2005

Captures by
Logoarto and TheNOriginalsLogoFan2005

Editions by
TheRealMarcel2000, TrademarkMagic04, TheNOriginalsLogoFan2005 and AUnnamedDragon


Background

The Weather Channel (TWC) is an American pay television channel owned by Weather Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Allen Media Group. The channel's headquarters are in Atlanta. Launched on May 2, 1982, the channel broadcasts weather forecasts and weather-related news and analysis, along with documentaries and entertainment programming related to weather. A sister network, Weatherscan, was a digital cable and satellite service that offered 24-hour automated local forecasts and radar imagery. Weatherscan was officially shut down on December 12, 2022. The Weather Channel also produces outsourced weathercasts, notably for CBS News and RFD-TV.


The Weather Channel Originals

Contents

1st Logo (1986-1991) 2nd Logo (1991) 3rd Logo (1992-1996) 4th Logo (1996-2003) 5th Logo (2001)
1st Logo (1986-1991) 2nd Logo (1991) 3rd Logo (1992-1996) 4th Logo (1996-2003) 5th Logo (2001)
 
6th Logo (2003-2005) 7th Logo (2005-2008) 8th Logo (2008-2009) 9th Logo (2020) 10th Logo (2020-2021)
6th Logo (2003-2005) 7th Logo (2005-2008) 8th Logo (2008-2009) 9th Logo (2020) 10th Logo (2020-2021)


The Weather Channel Entertainment

Contents

(2021-)  
(2021-)

The Weather Channel Originals

1st Logo (1986-1991)

Logo: Inside a gradient blue tube shape with a silver outer frame, we see the following words:

THE
WEATHER
CHANNEL

The logo may be seen on a black background or superimposed over the ending scene. Copyright information is shown below the logo.

Variants: On Global Crisis, the logo is shrunken down.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: The ending theme.

Availability: Can be seen on their documentaries including Calm to Catastrophe, On Shaky Ground, John Hope on Hurricanes, and others.

2nd Logo (1991)

Logo: The logo from before zooms up towards the screen and shines. Copyright information zooms in below alongside the logo.

Technique: CGI.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Can be seen on the documentary Danger's Edge.

3rd Logo (1992-1996)

Logo: An enlarged version of the logo from before appears; the text is shown in gradient gray-white lettering. Below is copyright information.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: The ending theme or none.

Availability: Can be seen on their documentaries including The Burning Season and Superstorm '93.

4th Logo (1996-2003)

Logo: Almost the same as before, except the logo is remodeled to look flat and the gradients are removed. Starting in 2001, the URL "weather.com" replaces the copyright information.

Variant: On Five Great Weather Disasters, the logo is slanted towards the left.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None or the ending theme.

Availability: Can be seen on their documentaries including Tornado Chase '96, Five Great Weather Disasters, and Storm Week.

5th Logo (2001)

Logo: Over a strip of gold, we see the Weather Channel logo with the URL below. On the bottom of the gold strip is the copyright information.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Can be seen on Storm Week.

6th Logo (2003-2005)

Logo: Over a background consisting of a time-lapse of white Cumulus clouds against a blue sunny sky, we see The Weather Channel logo at the time (a rounded translucent blue square with a white outline, and the solid white text "The Weather Channel"; stacked up inside) slowly zoom out slightly. The URL "weather.com" in translucent white also zooms out with the logo, below it.

Variant: On some episodes of Storm Stories from the era, the logo zooms out slightly further than usual against the background of clouds.

Technique: A mix of CGI and live-action time-lapse footage.

Music/Sounds: A fast-paced catchy drum theme, with a chorus quietly shouting "Hey!" at the end.

Availability: Seen on episodes of Storm Stories from the era, among many other original shows aired on the channel at the time.

7th Logo (2005-2008)

Logo: Similar to the previous logo, but with a few minor changes. The older blue square design is now changed to the current blue square design, the URL below the logo is now in a smaller font than before, and the background of the time lapse of the clouds is now changed from being Cumulus clouds to being Cirrocumulus clouds.

Technique: Same as the previous logo.

Music/Sounds: Same as the previous logo.

Availability: Seen on episodes of Full Force Nature, later post-2005 of Storm Stories, It Could Happen Tomorrow, and many other shows from the network, during the era.

8th Logo (2008-2009)

Logo: On a dark blue background, we see an aquamarine circle of light in the center, and a small white star on the left. The star moves to the right, over the circle of light, causing a white flash of light. The Weather Channel logo fades in where the star was, while the flash causes a red vertical lens flare; which becomes aqua, before forming the letters "HD" to the right of The Weather Channel logo. A slightly pixelated background of clouds appears behind the logo on the left side, while the right side remains a dark blue/black background. The logo then shines.

Technique: CGI mixed with live-action clouds in the background.

Music/Sounds: A synth whoosh and a sparkling sounder.

Availability: Seen on episodes of When Weather Changed History.

9th Logo (2020)

Logo: We see a large dark blue rectangle move to the left from the right, followed by another large rectangle in a lighter shade of blue with a white outline on it shaped like a basic stylized cloud, then a brief background of clouds, then finally a black background with The Weather Channel logo on it. The black background stops moving once the logo is in the center of it.

Technique: CGI.

Music/Sounds: The end theme of the show.

Availability: Seen on episodes of Weather Today.

10th Logo (2020-2021)

Logo: Unknown

Technique: CGI.

Music/Sounds: Unknown

Availability: Seen on all of their original shows from before their 2021 name change.

The Weather Channel Entertainment

(2021-)

Logo: Unknown

Technique: CGI.

Music/Sounds: Unknown

Availability: Seen on The Weather Channel's original shows as of 2021.

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