JR
There are some very strange things graphic designers come up with when asked to design a new set of titles. Let's say, for example,
Newsround
.
3 :
BBC Newsround
No-one knows exactly why its latest title sequence (accompanied by a rather nice and dramatic rock-style theme tune) shows the logo dismounting itself from its roundel, which then enters it (it turns out to be a tunnel) and then breaks apart across its middle, eats a few arrows (complete with a Pacman-style crunching noise) and then flies out into TC7 almost decapitating Lizo.
(Yes, this is a Top of the Pops -style countdown of odd intros.)
2 :
Blockbusters
(Central)
The titles went a bit Bladerunner after a few years, but they were still excellent. It's IMO better than the original title sequence, but AFAIK there's no explanation for the Rendezvous with Rama -style city.
1 :
ITV Sport Formula One Coverage
I can understand the racing car and the drivers and the hawk, but what exactly do a snake, a woman looking like she's pole dancing while waving the chequered flag, a lady lying on the floor draped in nothing but a giant flag, a pistol, a snake and a roulette wheel do with Formula 1? And why exactly is David Coulthard dressed like James Bond?
Perhaps it's because he likes his fuel shaken and not stirred. Boom boom![/cringe]
3 :
BBC Newsround
No-one knows exactly why its latest title sequence (accompanied by a rather nice and dramatic rock-style theme tune) shows the logo dismounting itself from its roundel, which then enters it (it turns out to be a tunnel) and then breaks apart across its middle, eats a few arrows (complete with a Pacman-style crunching noise) and then flies out into TC7 almost decapitating Lizo.
(Yes, this is a Top of the Pops -style countdown of odd intros.)
2 :
Blockbusters
(Central)
The titles went a bit Bladerunner after a few years, but they were still excellent. It's IMO better than the original title sequence, but AFAIK there's no explanation for the Rendezvous with Rama -style city.
1 :
ITV Sport Formula One Coverage
I can understand the racing car and the drivers and the hawk, but what exactly do a snake, a woman looking like she's pole dancing while waving the chequered flag, a lady lying on the floor draped in nothing but a giant flag, a pistol, a snake and a roulette wheel do with Formula 1? And why exactly is David Coulthard dressed like James Bond?
Perhaps it's because he likes his fuel shaken and not stirred. Boom boom![/cringe]
