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* The last films to use this logo were ''The Affairs of Dobie Gillis'', ''Big Leaguer'', ''The Actress'' and ''Main Street to Broadway''.
* The last films to use this logo were ''The Affairs of Dobie Gillis'', ''Big Leaguer'', ''The Actress'' and ''Main Street to Broadway''.


'''Editor's Note:''' Along with Tanner, Jackie rates at the top with logo enthusiasts as far as MGM lions go. He was the third-longest lion to be used behind Tanner and Leo.
'''Legacy:''' Along with Tanner, Jackie rates at the top with logo enthusiasts as far as MGM lions go. He was the third-longest lion to be used behind Tanner and Leo.


===4th Logo (November 2, 1928-March 15, 1930, October 15, 1932)===
===4th Logo (November 2, 1928-March 15, 1930, October 15, 1932)===
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'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on live-action color films such as ''The Viking'' (1928), ''The Mysterious Island'' (1929), and ''Crazy House'' (1930), as well as color short films like ''Kiddie Revue'' (1930) and ''Over the Counter'' (1932).
'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on live-action color films such as ''The Viking'' (1928), ''The Mysterious Island'' (1929), and ''Crazy House'' (1930), as well as color short films like ''Kiddie Revue'' (1930) and ''Over the Counter'' (1932).


'''Editor's Note:''' Telly is usually considered as one of the scariest MGM lions, along with Coffee and Tanner. This is due to the bad lighting used when filming the lion, which makes Telly look menacing, and also due to Telly staring right at the viewer while barely moving.
'''Legacy:''' Telly is usually considered as one of the scariest MGM lions, along with Coffee and Tanner. This is due to the bad lighting used when filming the lion, which makes Telly look menacing, and also due to Telly staring right at the viewer while barely moving.


===5th Logo (February 4, 1933-May 25, 1935)===
===5th Logo (February 4, 1933-May 25, 1935)===
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'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Seen on several of MGM's color short subjects, including ''Roast-Beef and Movies'' and ''Wild People'', as well as the first season of MGM's "Happy Harmonies" cartoons.
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Seen on several of MGM's color short subjects, including ''Roast-Beef and Movies'' and ''Wild People'', as well as the first season of MGM's "Happy Harmonies" cartoons.


'''Editor's Note:''' Another one of the scary MGM lions. This is due to the rough audio quality of the roars and the menacing look of Coffee.
'''Legacy:''' Another one of the scary MGM lions. This is due to the rough audio quality of the roars and the menacing look of Coffee.


===6th Logo (September 18, 1934-December 3, 1953)===
===6th Logo (September 18, 1934-December 3, 1953)===
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* The long version is seen on ''Star Night at the Cocoanut Grove'', as well as the travelogues ''Holland in Tulip Time'', ''Switzerland the Beautiful'', ''Zion: Canyon of Color'', ''Ireland: The Emerald Isle'', and ''Los Angeles: Wonder City of the West''. The former short can be found on the DVD release of ''The Gay Divorcee'', which was originally released by RKO Radio Pictures.
* The long version is seen on ''Star Night at the Cocoanut Grove'', as well as the travelogues ''Holland in Tulip Time'', ''Switzerland the Beautiful'', ''Zion: Canyon of Color'', ''Ireland: The Emerald Isle'', and ''Los Angeles: Wonder City of the West''. The former short can be found on the DVD release of ''The Gay Divorcee'', which was originally released by RKO Radio Pictures.


'''Editor's Note:''' In terms of popularity, Tanner is pretty much tied with Jackie. In particular, those who grew up on ''Tom and Jerry'' consider him a favorite. However, he is also considered one of the scariest along with the previous two lions, as his roars sound unnerving and his look can frighten a lot of children.
'''Legacy:''' In terms of popularity, Tanner is pretty much tied with Jackie. In particular, those who grew up on ''Tom and Jerry'' consider him a favorite. However, he is also considered one of the scariest along with the previous two lions, as his roars sound unnerving and his look can frighten a lot of children.


===7th Logo (July 15, 1953-November 2, 1956)===
===7th Logo (July 15, 1953-November 2, 1956)===
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* The version with Jackie first appeared on ''Half a Hero'', released on September 4, 1953, and can also be seen on ''Blackboard Jungle'', as well as ''The M-G-M Parade'' on TCM.
* The version with Jackie first appeared on ''Half a Hero'', released on September 4, 1953, and can also be seen on ''Blackboard Jungle'', as well as ''The M-G-M Parade'' on TCM.


'''Editor's Note:''' Obviously made for widescreen. The 3D version looks incorrectly aligned upon close inspection, as Tanner, who remains in 2D, appears to be in front of the ribboning instead of the other way around. In any case, this looks to be the start of a well-established design for the MGM logo as a whole; though the ribboning isn't gold yet, and the older lions are still in use, everything else is right in place.
'''Legacy:''' Obviously made for widescreen. The 3D version looks incorrectly aligned upon close inspection, as Tanner, who remains in 2D, appears to be in front of the ribboning instead of the other way around. In any case, this looks to be the start of a well-established design for the MGM logo as a whole; though the ribboning isn't gold yet, and the older lions are still in use, everything else is right in place.


===8th Logo (July 17, 1956-1958, February 27, 1959, March 19, 1963)===
===8th Logo (July 17, 1956-1958, February 27, 1959, March 19, 1963)===
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* This logo also surprisingly showed up on the 1959 British-American film "''First Man into Space"'' and the 1963 film "''Any Number Can Win"''.
* This logo also surprisingly showed up on the 1959 British-American film "''First Man into Space"'' and the 1963 film "''Any Number Can Win"''.


'''Editor's Note:''' Actual footage from this logo's production, dated June 24, 1955, has been preserved and can be seen on the Widescreen Museum website. George isn't as well known as the other lions, due to his very brief tenure.
'''Legacy:''' Actual footage from this logo's production, dated June 24, 1955, has been preserved and can be seen on the Widescreen Museum website. George isn't as well known as the other lions, due to his very brief tenure.


===9th Logo (September 6, 1957-July 10, 1987)===
===9th Logo (September 6, 1957-July 10, 1987)===
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* Older VHS releases of ''Running Scared'' used this logo.
* Older VHS releases of ''Running Scared'' used this logo.


'''Editor's Note:''' One of the most popular logos to exist. In fact, Leo is the most famous out of all the MGM lions. This also marks the start of a definitive design for the logo, as it would only receive minimal changes going forward.
'''Legacy:''' One of the most popular logos to exist. In fact, Leo is the most famous out of all the MGM lions. This also marks the start of a definitive design for the logo, as it would only receive minimal changes going forward.


=== 10th Logo (April 3-October 13, 1968, 1977?-1981, November 26, 2021)===
=== 10th Logo (April 3-October 13, 1968, 1977?-1981, November 26, 2021)===
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* It also shows up at the end of select prints (mainly 70mm showings) and digital prints of ''Licorice Pizza'', its first theatrical appearance in over 50 years.
* It also shows up at the end of select prints (mainly 70mm showings) and digital prints of ''Licorice Pizza'', its first theatrical appearance in over 50 years.


'''Editor's Note:''' Even as far as abstract logos go, the onscreen graphic feels like a wasted effort. But, at least MGM still saw fit to use it elsewhere for a long time after.
'''Legacy:''' Even as far as abstract logos go, the onscreen graphic feels like a wasted effort. But, at least MGM still saw fit to use it elsewhere for a long time after.


===11th Logo (May 23, 1974-July 4, 1975)===
===11th Logo (May 23, 1974-July 4, 1975)===
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* Makes a surprise appearance after the [[Sony Pictures Classics]] logo on the 2006 [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] DVD of ''The Passenger''.
* Makes a surprise appearance after the [[Sony Pictures Classics]] logo on the 2006 [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] DVD of ''The Passenger''.


'''Editor's Note:''' A fine anniversary logo as is, though doesn't look too special, especially since [[The Walt Disney Company|Walt Disney Productions]] also had a 50th anniversary logo around the same period but was actually something special.
'''Legacy:''' A fine anniversary logo as is, though doesn't look too special, especially since [[The Walt Disney Company|Walt Disney Productions]] also had a 50th anniversary logo around the same period but was actually something special.


===12th Logo (July 20, 1984-January 18, 1985)===
===12th Logo (July 20, 1984-January 18, 1985)===
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* All home video releases of ''Red Dawn'' have this logo intact; however, a few recent TV and streaming prints of said film replace it with the 2012 logo.  
* All home video releases of ''Red Dawn'' have this logo intact; however, a few recent TV and streaming prints of said film replace it with the 2012 logo.  


'''Editor's Note:''' The golden ribboning introduced here would be used for every MGM logo onwards.
'''Legacy:''' The golden ribboning introduced here would be used for every MGM logo onwards.


===13th Logo (Spring 1986-April 28, 2009)===
===13th Logo (Spring 1986-April 28, 2009)===
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* The 2001 variant appears at the start of some early Sony Blu-rays, in addition to some early Fox Blu-rays of catalog titles, including ''The Man with No Name Trilogy'' box set, and the 2013 German Tobis Home Entertainment Blu-ray of ''For a Few Dollars More''. Also makes a surprise appearance on the 2003 VHS release of ''Stargate'' (proceeded by the Artisan Entertainment logo and Studio Canal logo).
* The 2001 variant appears at the start of some early Sony Blu-rays, in addition to some early Fox Blu-rays of catalog titles, including ''The Man with No Name Trilogy'' box set, and the 2013 German Tobis Home Entertainment Blu-ray of ''For a Few Dollars More''. Also makes a surprise appearance on the 2003 VHS release of ''Stargate'' (proceeded by the Artisan Entertainment logo and Studio Canal logo).
* The 1995 version was seen (between the 2006 Lionsgate and in-credit Carolco logos) on the Blu-ray and digital prints of ''Cutthroat Island'', while the original video releases omit it and go straight to the in-credit Carolco logo.
* The 1995 version was seen (between the 2006 Lionsgate and in-credit Carolco logos) on the Blu-ray and digital prints of ''Cutthroat Island'', while the original video releases omit it and go straight to the in-credit Carolco logo.
* It can also be seen on the American MGM DVD release of ''Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids'', but the Canadian release and current prints don't have it as [[Nelvana Limited (Canada)|Nelvana]] now owns the film worldwide.
* It can also be seen on the American MGM DVD release of ''Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids'', but the Canadian release and current prints don't have it as [[Nelvana Limited|Nelvana]] now owns the film worldwide.
* The bylineless logo makes a surprise appearance on the NBC broadcast of ''Inherit the Wind'' (1999) on May 28, 2000.
* The bylineless logo makes a surprise appearance on the NBC broadcast of ''Inherit the Wind'' (1999) on May 28, 2000.
* For some reason, the 2001 version also appears on MGM-distributed releases of the DiC Movie Toons, like ''Groove Squad''.
* For some reason, the 2001 version also appears on MGM-distributed releases of the DiC Movie Toons, like ''Groove Squad''.
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* The 2001 version is even present on [[The Criterion Collection]] releases, such as the 2012 Criterion Blu-rays of ''Koyaanisqatsi'' and ''Powaqqatsi'', which presumably come from updated masters of the 2002 DVD releases which either plastered or added their logo onto the beginning of those films.
* The 2001 version is even present on [[The Criterion Collection]] releases, such as the 2012 Criterion Blu-rays of ''Koyaanisqatsi'' and ''Powaqqatsi'', which presumably come from updated masters of the 2002 DVD releases which either plastered or added their logo onto the beginning of those films.


'''Editor's Note:''' Like the 9th logo, it's one of the most popular logos ever. However, some people don't like the 2001 website variant of this logo, since it plastered so many older logos at the time (hence the aforementioned nicknames given).
'''Legacy:''' Like the 9th logo, it's one of the most popular logos ever. However, some people don't like the 2001 website variant of this logo, since it plastered so many older logos at the time (hence the aforementioned nicknames given).


===14th Logo (October 31, 2008-March 16, 2012, November 26, 2021)===
===14th Logo (October 31, 2008-March 16, 2012, November 26, 2021)===
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* It also makes a surprise appearance on the YouTube Movies print of ''The Usual Suspects''.  
* It also makes a surprise appearance on the YouTube Movies print of ''The Usual Suspects''.  


'''Editor's Note:''' The history of this updated logo's creation is actually rather interesting. Although the 2008 roar track was a wasted effort, why even make it if they decided to stick with the 1995 roar?
'''Legacy:''' The history of this updated logo's creation is actually rather interesting. Although the 2008 roar track was a wasted effort, why even make it if they decided to stick with the 1995 roar?


===15th Logo (August 8, 2012-October 8, 2021) ===
===15th Logo (August 8, 2012-October 8, 2021) ===
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* Also makes a surprise appearance on a Pluto TV print of ''Jeepers Creepers'', followed by the 2001 United Artists logo.  
* Also makes a surprise appearance on a Pluto TV print of ''Jeepers Creepers'', followed by the 2001 United Artists logo.  


'''Editor's Note:''' A great effort to modernize the MGM logo. The moving filmstrips as well as the zooming out from the eye are a great touch to actually give the logo a little more substance. However, the size of the ribbon is off-putting, as Leo's head doesn't fit in the circle anymore.
'''Legacy:''' A great effort to modernize the MGM logo. The moving filmstrips as well as the zooming out from the eye are a great touch to actually give the logo a little more substance. However, the size of the ribbon is off-putting, as Leo's head doesn't fit in the circle anymore.


===16th Logo (March 8, 2021-) ===
===16th Logo (March 8, 2021-) ===
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* Furthermore, MGM posted a brand evolution video, showcasing the evolution of the three unique elements of the logo: the lion, the "ARS GRATA ARTIS" filmstrip, and the company's name style, mask, and "TRADEMARK" wording along with the registered trademark from later versions of the logo, from Slats from the first MGM logo in 1924 to the CGI Leo from the current logo, with the CGI Leo footage being sped up until it freezes on the same frame used in the print logo, before showing its logo, after each of the logo's elements are deformed, one by one, when it zooms in, which can be shown [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=escZ4PZX8BE here].
* Furthermore, MGM posted a brand evolution video, showcasing the evolution of the three unique elements of the logo: the lion, the "ARS GRATA ARTIS" filmstrip, and the company's name style, mask, and "TRADEMARK" wording along with the registered trademark from later versions of the logo, from Slats from the first MGM logo in 1924 to the CGI Leo from the current logo, with the CGI Leo footage being sped up until it freezes on the same frame used in the print logo, before showing its logo, after each of the logo's elements are deformed, one by one, when it zooms in, which can be shown [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=escZ4PZX8BE here].


'''Editor's Note:''' The CGI Leo could take some time to get used to and those who prefer the previous logos may also be annoyed. Nonetheless, it's a stunning update to the MGM logo especially since the 100th anniversary is approaching. The English translation of the Latin phrase is also an excellent touch alongside the beautiful fanfare.
'''Legacy:''' The CGI Leo could take some time to get used to and those who prefer the previous logos may also be annoyed. Nonetheless, it's a stunning update to the MGM logo especially since the 100th anniversary is approaching. The English translation of the Latin phrase is also an excellent touch alongside the beautiful fanfare.


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