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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.


'''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.
'''Legacy:''' Another MGM lion considered scary. 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 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.


'''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.
'''Legacy:''' Obviously made for widescreen. This starts 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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* 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.


'''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''.


'''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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* 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''.  


'''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?
'''Legacy:''' Considered by many to be a nice update to the 1986 logo.


===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.  


'''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].


'''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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