You can help Logopedia by uploading it here. Thread started: Feb 20 2017, 12:17 AM EST At the end of the credits, we see the text "AN ORION PICTURES /WARNER BROS RELEASE" with "ORION" in its trademark logo font and "WARNER BROS" in its 1972 font from the theatrical logo. Orion Pictures 1979 logo. One of the most iconic film labels in history, Orion Pictures was established in 1978 as a platform for releasing unique, edgy and groundbreaking films for audiences around the world. From 1982 until 1987 and from 2013 onward, the logo is freeze-framed (see above).
2013–present. Warner Bros. continues to own all pre-1982 films, select films that they released afterwards (although MGM/Orion does own two Orion films they released after the initial deal, A Midsummer's Night Sex Comedy and Zelig) and films produced by The Saul Zaentz Company, StudioCanal owns First Blood through producer Carolco Pictures, HBO Films owns most distribution rights to Three Amigos and Lionsgate Films owns films produced by LIVE Entertainment. We see the byline,"Thru WARNER BROS, A Warner Communications Company", with the Warner Communications \\' logo in between the name and the company byline. Up to 15 links are shown, determined by matching tags and by how recently the content was updated; keeping the most current at the top. The animation is the same, but the stars now have a "trail" that forms the "O", and the forming of the actual logo, including a laser light, forming the line in the logo, is different. In 1996, Orion Pictures under Metromedia acquired Samuel Goldwyn Entertainment. 1996–1999, 2013–present. On May 22, 1986, Metromedia purchased a minor stake in the studio and later purchased 67% of the studio on May 20, 1988. Orion Pictures Corporation (1979) Orion Pictures alternate logo. Starting in 1985 with Desperately Seeking Susan, a registered symbol is added next to "ORiON" On Every Day, the logo is slightly updated, here the "An" text is removed, "PICTURES RELEASE" is replaced with simply "PICTURES" and an MGM byline is added below. Currently, most of Orion's post-1982 films are owned by MGM (with Orion retaining the copyright). Orion Pictures was founded in 1978 by Arthur B. Krim, Eric Pleskow, and Robert S. Benjamin, three United Artists expatriates who found themselves dissatisfied over decisions made by that studio's then-owner Transamerica. THE LOGO: The five founding members chose the constellation Orion as their name and symbol (ignoring the fact, in true Hollywood fashion, that the actual constellation is made up of seven stars).
When the studio was formed, they produced films that would be released by Warner Bros. FX/SFX: Now that's what we call a logo update! Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. In 2013, MGM relaunched the Orion Pictures brand for use on genre films, which will run theatrical and multi platform campaigns. Add a photo to this gallery. Films produced by Nelson Entertainment and Hemdale Film Corporation were originally distributed by Orion and became owned by MGM (with Orion holding the copyright) after MGM purchased the pre-March 31, 1996 PolyGram Filmed Entertainment library. In June 1982, Filmways Pictures was reincorporated as "Orion Pictures Corporation". Logos for editorial use are suitable to illustrate news articles, but are not cleared for commercial use. In 2013, MGM relaunched the Orion Pictures brand for use on genre films, which will run theatrical and multi platform campaigns. Background: Orion Pictures was formed as the "Orion Pictures Company" in March 1978 as a joint venture between Warner Bros. Pictures and three former executives of United Artists Pictures: Arthur B. Krim, Eric Pleskow and Robert S. Benjamin. In 1983, Orion introduced Orion Classics as an art-house division.