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===Background===
'''Universal Eight''' was the successor to the renowned home movie distributor [[Castle Films]],
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{{Youtube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_VK7iNoSZg}}▼
File:Universal Eight (1978).png
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see an "8" that is blue on the inside and pink on the outside. Then the text:▼
File:Universal Eights (1970s).jpeg|Very Rare 16mm Version
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▲'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see
'''''UnivErsal'''''
'''''Eight'''''
in a 1950s font fades in and shines. Above five seconds later the word "PRESENTS" fades in below the "8". A few seconds later, the text dissolves into "EXCERPTS FROM" in the same typeface. It then immediately cuts into the program.▼
▲in a 1950s neon font fades in and shines. Above five seconds later the word "PRESENTS" fades in below the "8". A few seconds later, the text dissolves into "EXCERPTS FROM" in the same typeface. It then immediately cuts into the program.
'''Variant:''' There is a closing version that has the byline "FROM UNIVERSAL 8 ALL TV AND THEATRICAL RIGHTS RESERVED."
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Revision as of 19:14, 1 June 2022
indycar
Captures by
TVB and MatthewLMayfield
Editions by
indycar and TVB
Video captures courtesy of
The Jordan Rios VHS Archive: Openings & more
Background
Universal Eight was the successor to the renowned home movie distributor Castle Films, which was owned by United World; the non-theatrical firm of Universal-International. It was founded in late 1977 and became defunct in 1984 on search for a home entertainment company.
Only Known logo (1977-1984)
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Very Rare 16mm Version
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Logo: On a black background, we see the neon number "8" that is blue on the inside and pink on the outside. Then the text:
UnivErsal
Eight
in a 1950s neon font fades in and shines. Above five seconds later the word "PRESENTS" fades in below the "8". A few seconds later, the text dissolves into "EXCERPTS FROM" in the same typeface. It then immediately cuts into the program.
Variant: There is a closing version that has the byline "FROM UNIVERSAL 8 ALL TV AND THEATRICAL RIGHTS RESERVED."
FX/SFX: The text fading in and the shining.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Extremely rare. Can likely be seen on any program released by the company.
Editor's Note: None.
