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Oct 27, 2018 · HBO Entertainment Logo History (#26) Subscribe for more logo histories and other videos. Follow me on Twitter: @dellfan1999 My Discord Server: / discord.
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Apr 3, 2022 · HBO Entertainment Logo History V2. Dima To. 14.4K subscribers.
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- Overview
- 1973–1975
- 1975–present
This page only shows primary logo variants.
For other related logos and images, see:
At this time, HBO identified itself with a still image of its original logo, a ticket stub, and the channel's full name Home Box Office, surrounded by a minimalist marquee light design.
1975–1981
Typography: Avant Garde Gothic Bold (modified) Kabel Launched: May 1, 1975 HBO's logo has looked essentially the same since May 1, 1975, utilizing a simple wordmark with a circle inside the "O", representing a camera lens. This version differs, however, in that it had the "O" overlapping the "B". In network IDs, the logo was often accompanied by three lines colored red, yellow, and blue, below or next to it. This logo was designed by Betty Brugger, then the art director for Time-Life.
1980–present
Typography: Avant Garde Bold (modified) Launched: April 1980 In April 1980, the 1975 logo was revised by Frankfurt Gips Balkind, with the "O" moved off to the right of the "B", but still contacting at two points. This logo was initially used in tandem with the previous version until July 1981. A major reason for this change was that the partially obscured "B" of the previous logo gave many the impression it was an "E". Also, the letters in the logo were trimmed to be slightly less bold, and the spaces between letters and around the circle in the center of the "O" were widened.
May 11, 2024 · Starting in 2018, the logo is enhanced and now simply says " HBO ". Technique: Computer animation. Audio: A wiping noise and a static sound, followed by a choir and a low synth tone. The closing variant has the choir played backwards, followed by a clicking sound.
The HBO Logo Design Elements. Color: Throughout nearly 50 years of HBO’s history, the company has never abandoned its black and white color scheme. Font: The HBO monogram logo features a bold uppercase sans serif font that resembles a highly tailored version of the typeface Avant Garde Gothic.
HBO Logo Evolution. The HBO logo has remained essentially the same across the few revisions it has undergone. In the early days, the logo was much more elaborate, but it became more and more simple as the company continued to find success.
Starting in 2018, the logo is enhanced and now simply says “HBO”. FX/SFX: The TV turning on, and the fade effects. Music/Sounds: A wiping noise and a static sound, followed by a choir. The closing variant has the choir played backwards, followed by a clicking sound.
