Neptune Video Distribution (New Zealand)

Background:Neptune Video Distribution is the home-video arm of Venus Distribution. It was founded in Wellington in 1982.

1st Logo (1982 - 2005)

Neptune Video Distribution (1982)

Logo:On a space background, we see a spinning blue ball, as it spins slowly towards, and "NEPTUNE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION" zooms toward. And a byline fades in below.

Bylines:

1982 - 1999: A Division of Venus Distribution Inc.

1986 - 1999: In Conjunction with the Jim Henson Company and distributed by Venus Distribution.

1994 - 2002: A Division of Venus Distribution Enterprises.

1996 - 2000:(c) year Britt Allcroft (Thomas) Limited, distributed by Venus Distribution.

1996 - 2005:A Division of Venus Distribution.

2000 - 2003:(c) year Gullane (Thomas) Limited, distributed by Venus.

2000:Byline-less

2003 - 2005: (c) 2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited, distributed by Venus Distribution Entertainment.

Trailer Variations:

On bumpersprecedingVHS bumpers, anannouncer(Micheal Angelis) says "Coming Soon toVideocassette!" with the text zooming in.

On bumpers preceding audio bumpers, an announcer (Micheal Angelis) says "Coming Soon to CD and cassette!" with the text zooming in.

On bumpers preceding DVD and VHS bumpers, an announcer (Micheal Angelis) says "Coming Soon to DVD and Videocassette!" with the text zooming in.

On bumpers preceding Hamtaro video game commercials, an announcer (Micheal Angelis) says "Coming Soon to the Nintendo Gameboy!" with the text zooming in.

On bumpers preceding the title, an announcer (Robin Smith) says "Now, on with the show!" with "Feature Presentation" zooming in.

Music:

1982 - 1999: A eleven-note synth rock tune.

1996 - 2005:A thirteen-note peacefulpiccolo tune.

Availability:Rare, can be seen on most VHS tapes and some DVDs of Venus' library, such as MuppetMatinee, Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, Hamtaro, Pingu, Looney Tunes, Pink Panther, Teen Titans, and more.

Scare Factor:

1982 - 1999:Low to high, the obnoxious music and dark atmosphere may scare some.

1996 - 2005:Minimal to medium, the music is much more soothing, but the darkness is still there,