Granada Films (UK)
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Background: Granada Film Ltd. was a production subsidiary of Granada Media, initially operating with the different logos. The brand was used until 2006, when the last film was released.
1st (known) Logo
(1990's - Early 2000's)
Logo: TBA.
Variants: The ending credits of Rogue Trader has the print logo.
FX/SFX: The "G" mark rotates.
Music/Sounds: TBA.
Availability: Rare. Saved on the original DVD release of Essex Boys, while the regular Granada TV logo appeared in the closing credits. The print version was seen at the end of Rogue Trader.
Editor's Note: None.
2nd Logo
(Early 2000's)
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Logo: On a purple BG, we see 3D silver word "GRANADA" in the custom semi-serif font zooming in. It takes place, becomes flat, and a light spot runs over the word.
Variants: The background can be blue for movie version, as well as the word becomes white or green. A Still variant also exists, seen on some prints of Poirot
FX/SFX: The words zooming and the streak.
Music/Sounds: TBA.
Availability: Rare, appeared as a home entertainment banner on DVD releases, such as The Forsyte Saga and The Attic. Was seen on Russian mid-2000's DVD boxset of Poirot before the distributor (Carmen Video) logo and after each episode. Also was seen plastering older Granada logos on Cold Feet, Poirot and other shows, both on DVD releases and local broadcasting stations. Appeared on the movies Ghost World and The Gathering. It was succeeded by "Granada G" International or Ventures logo since mid-2000's.
Editor's Note: None.
3rd Logo
(October 6, 2006)
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1st (known) Logo
(1990's - Early 2000's)
Logo: TBA.
FX/SFX: The "G" mark rotates.
Music/Sounds: TBA.
Availability: Rare. Saved on the original DVD release of Essex Boys, while the regular Granada TV logo appeared in the closing credits. The print version was seen at the end of Rogue Trader.
Editor's Note: None.
2nd Logo
(Early 2000's)
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Logo: On a purple BG, we see 3D silver word "GRANADA" in the custom semi-serif font zooming in. It takes place, becomes flat, and a light spot runs over the word.
Variants: The background can be blue for movie version, as well as the word becomes white or green. A Still variant also exists, seen on some prints of Poirot
FX/SFX: The words zooming and the streak.
Music/Sounds: TBA.
Availability: Rare, appeared as a home entertainment banner on DVD releases, such as The Forsyte Saga and The Attic. Was seen on Russian mid-2000's DVD boxset of Poirot before the distributor (Carmen Video) logo and after each episode. Also was seen plastering older Granada logos on Cold Feet, Poirot and other shows, both on DVD releases and local broadcasting stations. Appeared on the movies Ghost World and The Gathering. It was succeeded by "Granada G" International or Ventures logo since mid-2000's.
Editor's Note: None.
3rd Logo
(October 6, 2006)
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Nickname: "The Queen Logo"
Logo: On a black background, we see "A" and "PRODUCTION" arranged with a space between. The navy-colored rotated stamp quickly zooms out to the space, reading "GRANADA" in a chipped box.
FX/SFX: The zooming.
Music/Sounds: A clang.
Availability: Only appears on The Queen.
Editor's Note: None.
FX/SFX: The zooming.
Music/Sounds: A clang.
Availability: Only appears on The Queen.
Editor's Note: None.