European Captioning Institute (UK)

==1993-1996==
1993-1995 Variant
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1995-1996 Variant
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CIC Video Variant
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Bumper: This consists of three screens:
*First screen: On a black background, we see the closed captioning logo (with a rounded TV screen in it) to the right side, with a star on the top right and the word "SM" below next to the arrow pointing to the left side. The words read:
This video isclosed captioned.The video's dialoguewill be displayed aswords on your TVscreen when you have aVideoCaption reader connected toyour TV and video recorder.
*Second screen: On the same black background, we see the words:For information about theVideoCaption Readercontact ...
*Third screen: On the same black background, we see the closed captioning logo at the top and below it,
National Captioning Institute,Thurston House,80 Lincoln Road,Peterborough, PE1 2SNTel: 0733 891391,Minicom: 0733 890468.
Variants:
*On certain CIC Video tapes, the background is a blue gradient and the text is white.
*Starting in 1995, the third screen text is set in the Futura Font and the telephone and Minicom numbers were altered.
FX/SFX: The fade in from one screen to another.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on various VHS tapes:
* Buena Vista/Walt Disney: Peter Pan, The Three Caballeros, The Sword in the Stone (1993 Re-Release), Basil the Great Mouse Detective (1993 Re-Release), Dumbo (1993 Re-Release), Peter and the Wolf, The Wind in the Willows (1993 Re-Release), Mickey and the Beanstalk (1993 Re-Release), The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1993 Re-Release), The Little Mermaid: Stormy the Wild Seahorse, The Little Mermaid: Double Bubble, Beauty and the Beast, The Jungle Book, Oliver and Orbitty, Marie and the Kittens, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Kidnapped (1993 Re-Release), Old Yeller (1993 Re-Release), The Story of Robin Hood (1993 Re-Release), Swiss Family Robinson (1993 Re-Release), Treasure Island (1993 Re-Release), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1993 Re-Release), Sing-Along Songs: Very Merry Christmas Songs (1993 Re-Release), Sing Along Songs: Heigh Ho (1994 Re-Release), Sing Along Songs: Friend Like Me, The Little Mermaid: In Harmony, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Gift, Bambi, Darkwing Duck: Volume 2 - Justice Ducks Unite, DuckTales: Runaway Robots, Robin Hood, Treasure Island (1994 Re-Release), Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier, The Sword and the Rose, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, Aladdin, Disney's Cartoon Classics: Celebrate with Mickey, Christmas at Walt Disney World, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Hocus Pocus, Mary Poppins, Mickey's Christmas Carol, A Walt Disney Christmas, It's the Muppets!: More Muppets Please, It's the Muppets!: Meets the Muppets, Muppet Sing-Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs, The Magic of Christmas at Disneyland, White Fang, The Return of Jafar, Winnie the Pooh: Detective Tigger, Winnie the Pooh: Pooh Party, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1995 Re-Release), Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1995 Re-Release), Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (1995 Re-Release), Winnie the Pooh and A Day for Eeyore (1995 Re-Release), Polly (1989 film), Sing Along Songs: Heigh Ho (1995 Re-Release), Sing Along Songs: Circle of Life, Sing Along Songs: 101 Notes of Fun, Aladdin Arabian Adventure: Aladdin to the Rescue, Aladdin Arabian Adventure: Genie in a Jar, Aladdin Arabian Adventure: Treasures of Doom, The Aristocats, Basil the Great Mouse Detective, The Sword in the Stone (1995 Re-Release), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1995 Re-Release), The Little Mermaid: Ariel the Ballerina, The Little Mermaid: Saltwater Sisters, Pinocchio, Winnie the Pooh: Sharing and Caring, Winnie the Pooh: Helping Others, Thumper the Rabbit (1977 film), The New Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade 1985, The Lion King, Oliver and the Treasure Island, The Fox and the Hound, The Three Musketeers, Herbie Goes Bananas, Herbie Rides Again, The Love Bug, Cool Runnings, Blank Cheque, The Adventures of Huck Finn, Muppet Fairy Tales, Muppet Sing-Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green, Pulp Fiction, Sing Along Songs: Colours of the Wind, Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too (1995 Re-Release), Jiminy Cricket's Christmas, Mickey's Christmas Carol (1995 Re-Release), The Great Santa Claus Switch, Alice in Wonderland (1951, 1995 Re-Release), The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Great Muppet Caper, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book (Live Action), Figaro and Dinah, Winnie the Pooh: Making Friends, Sing Along Songs: Camping at Walt Disney World, Ernest Scared Stupid, White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf, Iron Will, It's Roger Rabbit, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Pocahontas, Dumbo (1996 Re-Release), Mary Poppins (1996 Re-Release), Marie's Christmas, Disney's Storybook Favourites: The Prince and the Pauper, Disney's Storybook Favourites: The Wind in the Willows, Disney's Storybook Favourites: The Three Little Pigs, Disney's Storybook Favourites: The Tortoise and the Hare, Gordy, Around the World with Timon and Pumbaa, Spider-Man: Trio of Destruction, Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade 1990, Muppet Sing-Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green (1996 Re-Release), Princess Collection: Jasmine - Jasmine's Wish, Princess Collection: Jasmine - The Greatest Treasure, Princess Collection: Ariel - Giggles, Princess Collection: Ariel - Wish Upon a Starfish, Down the Long Hills, Hot Lead Cold Feet, Sing Along Songs From The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Winnie the Pooh: Fun 'n' Games, The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years, Walt Disney World's 4th of July Spectacular 1989, A Tiger Walks, Oliver and the Toy Shop, The Walt Disney Company Presents The American Teacher Awards 1993, 101 Dalmatians (1961), Oliver and the Ghoul School, Toy Story, Lady and the Tramp (1996 Re-Release), Cheetah, Muppet Treasure Island, Homeward Bound 2: Lost in San Francisco, The Santa Clause, Ernest Saves Christmas, Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade 1991, Oliver at Creepy Castle, Oliver and the Baby Animals, Oliver and Company (1996 Re-Release), Go for Broke, The Big Green, Oliver's Christmas Carol.
* Warner Home Video: Free Willy, Batman Forever, Thumbelina, Rover Dangerfield, Gay Purr-ee, The Specialist, Richie Rich, The Fugitive, Dennis, Demolition Man.
* Columbia/TriStar Home Video: Jumanji, First Knight, The Net.
* Fox Video: Miracle on 34th Street, Alien 3, The Sandlot Kids, Mrs. Doubtface, Speed, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Politically Correct Party Animals.
* BBC Video: The Animals of Farthing Wood: The Journey Begins, The Animals of Farthing Wood: From Copse to Quarry, The Animals of Farthing Wood: On To White Deer Park, Fireman Sam and Company, Postman Pat, Bertha, and Charlie Chalk, The Very Best of Only Fools and Horses: Danger UXD, Tales of the Toothfairies: Mission Toothbrush, Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers, Fawlty Towers: The Germans (1994 Re-release), Fawlty Towers: The Psychiatrist (1994 Re-release), Fawlty Towers: The Kipper and the Corpse (1994 Re-release), Fawlty Towers: Basil the Rat (1994 Re-release), The Animals of Farthing Wood: The Challenge of Winter, The Animals of Farthing Wood: Friends and Enemies, The Animals of Farthing Wood: New Beginnings, Absolutely Fabulous: Hospital, Absolutely Fabulous: New Best Friend, Blackadder II: Bells, Blackadder II: Money, A Year in Provence.
* CIC Video: Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, Out of Africa, Kindergarten Cop, Beethoven's 2nd.
* Video Collection International: Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: Daisy and Other Thomas Stories, The Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends Book Club Show, Rosie and Jim - Bumper Special, Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: Bumper Special 1, Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: Bumper Special 2, Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: James and the Coaches and Other Thomas Stories, Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: Better Late Than Never and Other Stories 2, The Wind in the Willows: The Grand Annual Show and Other Stories
Scare Factor: None.
==1995-2005==
1995-2000 Variant
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1998-1999 Alternative Variant
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2000-2003 Variant
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2003-2004 Variant
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2004-2005 Variant
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Bumper: This consists of three screens:
*First screen: On a black background, we see the same closed captioning logo from before (but it has the word "SM" smaller and in Times New Roman, it has the TV Screen inside, the arrow underneath pointing to the right side and the star on the top right of the logo is smaller) on the left side of the screen. The words read:
This video has   hidden subtitles called  CLOSED CAPTIONS.The dialogue will be  displayed on your TV   screen when you havea small decoder connected to yourTV and video recorder.
*Second screen: On the same black background ,we see the words:For more information about theCLOSED-CAPTION DECODERcontact...
*Third screen: On the same black background, we see the white "e", a painted blue "c", and closed captioning logo replacing the dot on the white "i" at the top and below it,
European Captioning Institute,17-19 Foley StreetLondon W1P 7LHTel: 020 7323 4657Fax: 020 7323 4658movietext@compuserve.com
Variants:
*There is an early variant from 1997 to 2000 where the ECI text reads:
European Captioning InstituteThurston House80 Lincoln RoadPeterborough PE1 2SNTel: 01733 891391Fax/Text: 01733 890 468Compuserve: 10135, 3614
*On some early releases, the text in the three screens is set to the Helvetica Thin font.
*On early releases from 1998 to 1999, on the first screen, the NCI Logo has the word "SM" further down, and the TV Screen is altered and the star is slightly bigger. On the third screen, the "c" is black with a white outline and the text below reads:
European Captioning InstituteThurston House80 Lincoln RoadPeterborough PE1 2SNTel: 01733 891 391Fax/Text: 01733 890 468E-mail: movietext@compuserve.com
*On later releases starting in 2003, the text below the ECI logo reads:
European Captioning InstituteThe Media Center3 - 8 Carburton StreetLondon W1W 5AJTel: 020 7323 4657email: info@ecisubtitling.comwww.ecisubtitling.com"
*On later releases starting in 2004 and 2005, e.g. Thomas and Friends: Calling All Engines, the text below the ECI logo reads:
European Captioning Institute1st FloorHolborn Towers137 - 144 High HolbornLondon WC1V 6PLTel: 0207 430 5800email: info@ecisubtitling.comwww.ecisubtitling.com"
FX/SFX: Same as above.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on various VHS tapes, mainly from Disney and Warner Home Video. It can also be seen on BBC Video releases during 1995.
*The Standard variants seen on nearly all VHS tapes:
** BBC Video: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (1995 Re-Release), Fireman Sam and Joshua Jones, Children's BBC, Pride and Prejudice (1995), Fireman San: Trevor's Accidents, Fireman Sam: Norman's Accidents, Wallace and Gromit: A Close Shave, The Best of the Mrs. Merton Show: Series 1, Noddy the Magician, Coogan's Run: The First Lap, Noddy: Bumper Special, Allo Allo: The Duel, The Mill on the Floss, Only Fools and Horses: Strained Relations, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin: Series 1, Hancock's Half Hour: The Cruise, Life in the Freezer, Noddy and William's Wish Wellingtons, Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out, BBC Children's Favourites: Bumper Special, Doctor Who: The Green Death, Ballykissangel: Welcome to Ballykissangel, Postman Pat: Biggest Party Video, Teletubbies: Game Time, Only Fools and Horses: A Royal Flush.
** Buena Vista/Disney: Olivia Flaversham (1988 film), In the Nick of Time, Christmas in Disneyland, Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade 1994, A Muppet Family Christmas (1995 Re-Release), Oliver in the Arctic, Oliver and the Stolen Rocket Ship, The Muppet Take Manhattan, The Muppets Go Hollywood, Disney's Greatest Villains, The Rescuers (1995 Re-Release), Disney's Christmas Fantasy on Ice, The Dream is Alive: 20th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney World, Nikki, Wild Dog of the North, The Walt Disney Company and McDonald's Present the American Teacher Awards 1995, Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade 1986, Duchess the Female Cat, John Denver & the Muppets: A Christmas Together, Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade 1995, The Little Mermaid (1996 Re-Release), Miss Bunny (1972 film), Oliver's Siblings (1989 film), Child of Glass, The Muppet Movie (1996 Re-Release), Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, The Christmas Star, The Sword in the Stone, Jiminy Cricket's Christmas, Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too (1996 Re-Release), Peter Pan (1996 Re-Release), Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets, Miss Bianca (1985 film), Earth Day at Walt Disney World, Aladdin and the King of Thieves, Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade 1996, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dumbo, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, 101 Dalmatians (Live Action), Oliver and Company, Winnie the Pooh's Most Grand Adventure, Sing-Along Songs: From Hercules, Sing Along Songs: Very Merry Christmas Songs and The Twelve Days of Christmas, Winnie the Pooh: Happy Pooh Day and Cowboy Pooh, Winnie the Pooh: Growing Up and Working Together, Winnie the Pooh: Clever Little Piglet, Winnie the Pooh: Tigger-ific Tales!, Winnie the Pooh: Pooh Wishes, Winnie the Pooh: Three Cheers for Eeyore and Rabbit!, Winnie the Pooh: Imagine That, Christopher Robin!, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Hercules, Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade 1993, Blue Yonder, Mulan, Dragonslayer, A Bug's Life, Bride of Boogedy, Tarzan, The Tigger Movie, Toy Story 2, The Emperor's New Groove, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Monsters, Inc., Lilo and Stitch, The Incredibles.
** Warner Home Video: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Space Jam, Harry Potter and the Chambers of Secrets, Mars Attacks, See Spot Run, Scooby-Doo: The Movie, The Iron Giant,
** 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment: Romeo + Juliet.
** Columbia TriStar Home Video: Men in Black, Matilda, Godzilla, The Mask of Zorro, Never talk to Strangers, Jerry Maguire.
** Video Collection International: Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: Rusty to the Rescue and Other Thomas Stories, The Wind in the Willows: The Ghost at Mole End and Other Stories, Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: Tenders and Turntables and Other Stories 2, Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: Sing-Along and Stories, The Wind in the Willows: Mole's Cousin and Other Stories, East is East, Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: Heroes and Other Stories, Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: Escape and 15 Other Stories, Dogma, The Hubie Film, Thomas & Friends: The Chocolate Crunch and Other Stories, Thomas & Friends: Brave Little Engines, Thomas & Friends: Happy Little Helpers, Thomas & Friends: Pulling Together!, Thomas & Friends: Engines to the Rescue, Thomas & Friends: Bumper Party Collection
** Filmfour: She's all that,
** 2|Entertain: Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines,
** Cinema Club: Martha meet Frank Daniel & Laurence, Godzilla, Remember Eternity, Down to You, Die hard with Vengeance
** CIC Video: The Little Blue Brontosaurus, Yakky Doodle (1973 film), Scooby's All-Star Laff-A-Lympics (1977 film), Oliver and Rosie, The Land Before Time (1996 Re-Release), Tanis, Petra, Watership Down, Orbitty the Alien, 
*The 1998-1999 alternative early variant seen on some VHS tapes:
**BBC Video: Only Fools and Horses - Rodney Come Home, Doctor Who: Horror in Fang Rock, Only Fools and Horses: Fatal Extraction, Only Fools and Horses: Mother Nature's Son
**Warner Home Video: Fairytale: A True Story, The Magic Sword: Quest for Camelot, Lethal Weapon 4, Jack Frost, Dennis Strikes Again!, A Little Princess (1998 Re-release), Free Willy 3, Black Beauty (1998 Re-release), Shiloh,
**MGM/UA: Tomorrow Never Dies, Joey,
**Polygram: Bean,
Scare Factor: None.
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