Johnson Studios (CLG Wiki page) (Johnsonverse)

1st Logo

(September 4, 1912 - June 14, 1968)

Nicknames: "Classic Johnson Filmstrip", "The Oldest Movie Logo Ever"

Logo: We see a 2D film reel rolling into the screen. It turns, and a roll of film comes out. The text, "JOHNSON STUDIOS", in Elephant font, fades in.

FX/SFX: The animation, not to mention the logo was quite crude in its early years, but it was advanced by 1912 standards.

Variants:
 * As the logo went on, its animation got more refined.
 * Starting in 1934, the logo was in full color.
 * In 1953, a widescreen version was made. That version was used for the rest of the logo's lifespan.
 * 10th, 15th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, and 50th Anniversary variants were all made.

Music/Sounds: Starting in 1929, a fanfare by Wilbur Johnson (the first Johnson Philharmonic Orchestra composer) was used.

Availability: Common. Lived for nearly 60 years. Was last seen on Burton.

Editor's Note: It's a beloved logo. In fact, one of the most beloved logos of all time. If you think that's good, see the next one below...

2nd Logo

(October 13, 1968 -)

Nicknames: "The Blue J", "60s J", "The Greatest Logo Ever Made"

Logo: We see the filmstrip from the previous logo unwinding, in an even more polished and realistic way. The filmstrip pans in to reveal a blue field. A shiny, blue model of Johnson Industries' current "J" logo rotates and zooms out, before turning to its position. The words, "JOHNSON STUDIOS", fade in, using the font Futura.

FX/SFX: The animation, which is extremely impressive for 1968! It was animated by Richard Williams and a team of nine other animators, all of whom had worked for Disney, Warner Bros., or Johnson Cartoon Studios. The blue "J" was a wood model covered in resin and then painted black. It resides in the Johnson Studios museum today.

Music/Sounds: An even more triumphant version of the previous logo's fanfare.

Availability: Common. First seen on Hot Cuba, this logo has been seen in every Johnson film ever since, not counting variants.

Editor's Note: Even more beloved than the previous logo, probably the most beloved logo ever made with revolutionary effects and a powerful score. The logo's lifespan (52 years) is a testament to its popularity.