Columbia Pictures

This page only shows primary logo variants. For other related logos and images, see: Anniversary Logo Variations On-Screen Logos Other Trailer Variants

1923–1924	1924–1925	1925–1926	1926–1932	1932–1933
1933–1936	1936–1938	1938–1945	1945–1966	1966–1975
1975–1981	1981–1989	1989–1992	1992–1993	1993–present

1923–1924

SVG NEEDED

In 1923, CBC Film Sales Corporation released several films under the Columbia Pictures name. CBC changed its name to Columbia Pictures Corporation in January 1924.

1924–1925

SVG NEEDED

1925–1926

SVG NEEDED

1926–1932

SVG NEEDED

This is the first logo to have the Columbia Lady holding a torch, a concept that continues to be used for the company's subsequent logos, albeit in several modified forms.

1932–1933

SVG NEEDED

1933–1936

SVG NEEDED

1936–1966

Despite the fact it was no longer a print logo in 1964, the Torch Lady was still used in this design until 1993.

1936–1938

BETTER LOGO NEEDED

1938–1945

BETTER LOGO NEEDED

1945–1966

SVG NEEDED

1966–1975

Designer:  Unknown

Typography:  None

Launched:  May 24, 1966

1975–1981

Designer:  Philip Gips Frankfurt Communications

Typography:  Souvenir

Launched:  September 24, 1975 (reveal) June 23, 1976 (on-screen)

This logo would not be used onscreen until 1976.

1981–1993

1981–1989

Designer:  Unknown

Typography:  Souvenir

Launched:  January 30, 1981 (reveal) June 5, 1981 (on-screen)

In 1981, the torch lady was reinstated into the corporate logo. In 1982, The Coca-Cola Company purchased Columbia Pictures. In 1987, Coca-Cola sold Columbia to sister company Tri-Star Pictures (which Columbia was its only shareholder at that time) which led to Tri-Star being renamed to Columbia Pictures Entertainment with the Tri-Star name being retained for theatrical releases under that name.

1989–1993

1989–1992

Designer:  Unknown

Typography:  Souvenir

Launched:  January 22, 1989

In 1989, Sony purchased Columbia Pictures Entertainment.

1992–1993

Designer:  Unknown

Typography:  ITC Berkley Old Style Pro Black

Launched:  September 4, 1992

This logo was used during the transitional period when Sony consolidated both Columbia and Tri-Star into Sony Pictures Entertainment.

1993–present

Designer:  Michael Deas The Mednick Group

Typography:  Bank Gothic Condensed

Launched:  March 2, 1992 (reveal) June 13, 1993 (on-screen)

In 1992, Columbia Pictures introduced a brand new logo. It was given a proper animation to accompany it a year later.

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