Background[]
Zeus Filmproduktionen GMBh (or simply Zeus Film) is a German film company founded in 1940. From 2014 to 2022, the company has been part of RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland, a mass media company. On December 29, 2020, RedaktionsNetzwerk announced that they would sell Zeus Film to Constantin Film for €1.537 Billion ($1.519 Billion USD). This deal was completed on December 31, 2021. They did not have a logo until 1942.
Logos[]
1st logo (1942-1943)[]
On a black BG, we see the words "ZEUS" connected together in white. after 5 seconds, it fades to black.
Variants[]
- There is a colorized version of this from 1943, from a film called: "Das Wachsmalstift-Abenteuer", or "The Crayon Adventure" in English.
- In "Muschelbox" or "Clam Box" in English from 1942, there is a sepia toned version of this.
2nd logo (1943-2007, 2013-2014)[]
On a pink BG, we see a green and black star zoom to the screen (a là V of Doom). After zooming, we see the words: Zeus Films, Inc. in black in Comic Sans. Then, it fades to black.
Variants[]
- From 1943 to 1959, it was in black and white.
- From 1959 to 2007, and from 2013 to 2014, it was in color.
- In certain releases from 1952 to 1973, the words: "Gefilmt in MegaScope", or "Filmed in MegaScope" in English would appear in Orange. It was also in widescreen.
- From 1999 to 2007, and from 2013 to 2014, it was done in CGI.
- In 1999, a Diamond Jubilee (60th Anniversary) Logo was created with a 60 in the star. the words: "Jahre, in denen die Welt mit Klassikern schockiert wurde" or "Years of Shocking the World with Classics" in English appears next to the star. The words: "Diamant-Jubiläum", or "Diamond Jubilee" in English, appears in blue next to the word: "Inc.".
3rd logo (2008-2013, 2014-)[]
We see a CGI cloud move on a dark gray BG. Then we zoom up on the cloud to see protons and neutrons fly around in it the cloud. Then, the protons and neutrons join together to make a lightning bolt with an E attached to it. Then, the cloud zaps out the Lightning E-Bolt. Then a U and S appear. Then it zaps to black.
Variants (Byline Changes)[]
From 2008 to 2013, there was no byline.
From 2014 to 2022, a RedaktionsNetzwerk byline appears.
From 2022 to now, there is a byline that says: "A Production Company from Constantin Film".
Music/Sounds:[]
1st logo[]
None.
2nd logo[]
A quiet whoosh, followed by a cartoony whistle heard three times when the words appear (a la Messrs Issardas Naoomal).
3rd logo[]
A 22 Note Epic theme followed by zapping during the theme.
Scare Factor[]
1st logo[]
None to Low. This might startle some a little bit due to the fading and silence of the logo.
2nd logo[]
None. Due to it's lone life span, this a favorite to many German Film Fans.
3rd logo[]
Minimal. Although the zapping can get some people, this is considered one of the best German Logos.
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