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'''Metro''' Pictures Corporation was founded on June 23, 1915 by Richard A. Rowland (1880-1947) and Louis B. '''Mayer''' (1885-1957). The company started out distributing films made by Solax Studios but Mayer left soon after operations began to form his own company, Louis B. Mayer Pictures, in 1918. Richard Rowland would continue to produce a number of films in New York City; Fort Lee, New Jersey; and in Hollywood, where he established a backlot at North Cahuenga Boulevard (which remains open and is today known as Red Studios Hollywood). Marcus Loew, a theater magnate who had been seeking product for his ever-expanding collective of nickelodeons, vaudeville houses, and movie palaces, acquired Metro Pictures in 1920.
'''Metro''' Pictures Corporation was founded on June 23, 1915 by Richard A. Rowland (1880-1947) and Louis B. '''Mayer''' (1885-1957), and started out distributing films produced by Solax Studios. However, Mayer left the studio soon after operations began to form his own company, Louis B. Mayer Pictures, in 1918. Richard Rowland would continue to produce a number of films in New York City, Fort Lee, New Jersey, and Hollywood, where he established a backlot at North Cahuenga Boulevard (which remains open and is today known as Red Studios Hollywood). Marcus Loew, a theater magnate who had been seeking product for his ever-expanding collective of nickelodeons, vaudeville houses and movie palaces, acquired Metro Pictures in 1920.
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Dissatisfied with Metro's output following his purchase of the studio, Loew later purchased [[Goldwyn Pictures|'''Goldwyn''' Pictures]] in 1924 and combined the two studios in the hope of creating higher quality content for his theaters. The same year, Louis B. Mayer sold his company, Louis B. Mayer Productions, to Loew for $75,000 (Around $1.17 million adjusted for inflation). The merger between the three studios was completed on April 17, 1924, with the three studios becoming '''Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.''', or simply '''MGM'''. With Mayer serving as head of the studio, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer became one of the major players in the Golden Age of Hollywood and was part of the "Big Five" studios alongside [[Paramount Pictures]], [[RKO Radio Pictures]], [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]] and [[Warner Bros. Pictures|Warner Bros.]]. At its peak in the 1930s, the studio was releasing 50 films a year. In 1952, Loews Inc. was forced to relinquish control of MGM due to the outcome of ''[[w:United States v. Paramount Pictures, Inc.|United States v. Paramount Pictures, Inc.]]'' forcing studios and theaters to separate. The split between Loews and MGM was finalized in 1959; by then, MGM was in decline due to a combination of that split, the decline of the old studio system, and the rise of television. In 1957, the same year Louis B. Mayer died, the company filed a loss for the first time ever.   


In 1969, Kirk Kerkorian purchased the company. However, in 1973, MGM closed its distribution offices and signed a distribution agreement with [[United Artists]] for distribution in the US; the company also made a similar agreement with [[Cinema International Corporation|CIC]] for international distribution. In 1981, MGM purchased the failing United Artists and in 1982, was renamed MGM/UA Entertainment Co with UA's distribution branch being renamed to MGM/United Artists Distribution and Marketing and later to MGM/UA Distribution Co. MGM was also a founding partner in CIC's successor [[United International Pictures]]. On March 25, 1986, MGM/UA was purchased by Ted Turner (temporarily renaming the company MGM Entertainment Co.), but after a large amount of debt, sold it back on August 26, keeping the pre-1986 MGM library. MGM was then renamed to MGM/UA Communications Co. Then in 1990, it became MGM-Pathé Communications Co. after Giancarlo Parretti purchased the company and merged it with Pathé Communications (not to be confused with [[Pathé|the well-known French Pathé studio]], as the company originally intended to buy the studio). Due to lawsuits, it was sold back to Kerkorian yet again and the company became Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1992. In 2000, MGM broke off its international distribution agreement with UIP and instead signed with [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]] to take over international distribution rights from UIP. On April 8, 2005, a consortium led by [[Sony Entertainment|Sony]]'s US branch bought the company.  
Dissatisfied with Metro's output following his purchase of the studio, Loew later purchased [[Goldwyn Pictures|'''Goldwyn''' Pictures]] in 1924 and combined the two studios in the hope of creating higher quality content for his theaters. The same year, Louis B. Mayer sold Louis B. Mayer Productions to Loew for $75,000 (around $1.17 million adjusted for inflation). On April 17, 1924, the three studios were merged to become '''Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.''' ('''MGM'''). With Mayer serving as head of the studio, MGM became one of the major players in the Golden Age of Hollywood, and was one of the "Big Five" film studios, alongside [[Paramount Pictures]], [[RKO Radio Pictures]], [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]] and [[Warner Bros. Pictures|Warner Bros.]] At its peak in the 1930s, the studio was releasing 50 films a year. In 1952, Loews Inc. was forced to relinquish control of MGM due to the outcome of ''[[w:United States v. Paramount Pictures, Inc.|United States v. Paramount Pictures, Inc.]]'', which forced studios and theaters to separate. By the time the split was completed in 1959, MGM was in decline due to a combination of the split, the decline of the old studio system, and the rise of television. In 1957, the same year Louis B. Mayer died, the company filed a loss for the first time ever.


During 2009-2010, MGM had financial problems and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on November 3, 2010. After escaping from bankruptcy on December 20, 2010, Spyglass executives Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum became co-CEOs and co-Chairs. Birnbaum left on October 3, 2012, and Barber was fired in March 2018.  
In 1969, Kirk Kerkorian purchased the company. However, in 1973, MGM closed its distribution offices and signed a distribution agreement with [[United Artists]] for distribution in the United States; the company also made a similar agreement with [[Cinema International Corporation|CIC]] for international distribution. In 1981, MGM purchased the failing United Artists before renaming itself MGM/UA Entertainment Co. a year later, with UA's distribution branch being renamed MGM/United Artists Distribution and Marketing (later MGM/UA Distribution Co.). MGM was also a founding partner in CIC's successor [[United International Pictures]]. On March 25, 1986, MGM/UA was purchased by Ted Turner (who temporarily renamed the company MGM Entertainment Co.), but after a large amount of debt, Turner sold it back on August 26, keeping the pre-1986 MGM library. MGM was then renamed MGM/UA Communications Co. In 1990, it became '''MGM-Pathé Communications Co.''' after Giancarlo Parretti purchased the company and merged it with Pathé Communications (not to be confused with [[Pathé|the French studio]], as the company originally intended to buy the studio). Due to lawsuits, it was sold back to Kerkorian yet again and the company became Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1992. In 2000, MGM broke off its international distribution agreement with UIP and instead signed with [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]] to take over international distribution rights for MGM's films. On April 8, 2005, a consortium led by [[Sony Entertainment|Sony]]'s American branch bought the company.


Today, much of the studio's newer output is produced with and/or distributed by [[Columbia Pictures|Columbia]], [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]], [[Universal Pictures]] and [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] in all territories outside of the Nordics, Israel, Central Europe, and the Middle East. In 2017, MGM signed an agreement with [[Annapurna Pictures]] to distribute titles from both parties in the US with third-party titles being released under the Mirror banner. MGM also signed an agreement with Universal Pictures that same year to handle international distribution of MGM titles. In 2019, the partnership became known as [[United Artists Releasing]] and [[Orion Pictures]]' distribution staff was added to the venture.  
In 2009 and 2010, MGM suffered financial problems, and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on November 3, 2010. After escaping from bankruptcy on December 20, Spyglass executives Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum became co-CEOs and co-chairs of the company. Birnbaum left on October 3, 2012, and Barber was fired in March 2018. For much of the 2010s, much of MGM's output was produced with and/or distributed by [[Columbia Pictures|Columbia]], [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]], [[Universal Pictures|Universal]] or [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] in all territories outside of the Nordics, Israel, Central Europe, and the Middle East. In 2017, MGM signed an agreement with [[Annapurna Pictures]] to distribute titles from both parties in the US, with third-party titles being released under the Mirror banner. MGM also signed an agreement with Universal that same year to handle international distribution of MGM titles. In 2019, the partnership became known as [[United Artists Releasing]] and [[Orion Pictures]]' distribution staff was added to the venture.


On May 26, 2021, online shopping company Amazon announced its intention to acquire MGM for $8.45 billion. The deal was finalized on March 17, 2022. On August 15 of that year, MGM announced a new distribution agreement with Warner Bros. Pictures for international markets outside of North America (including China), which excludes two titles from Orion (except Canada) and the 26th ''Bond'' film, which will be retained by Universal. As part of the deal, Warner Bros. will take over home video rights in all regions.
On May 26, 2021, online shopping company Amazon announced its intention to acquire MGM for $8.45 billion, a deal that was finalized on March 17, 2022. On August 15, 2022, MGM announced a new distribution agreement with Warner Bros. for international markets outside of North America (including China), which excluded two titles from Orion (except Canada) and the 26th ''Bond'' film, which will be retained by Universal. As part of the deal, Warner Bros. will take over home video rights in all regions.


The current company and studio location are located in Beverly Hills, California. MGM owned a more well-known set of studios in Culver City from 1925 until 1986 when the backlot was sold to [[Lorimar-Telepictures]]; the lot is now owned by Sony and is known as Sony Pictures Studios.
The current company and studio location are located in Beverly Hills, California. MGM owned a more well-known set of studios in Culver City from 1925 until 1986, when the backlot was sold to [[Lorimar-Telepictures]]; the lot is now owned by Sony and is known as Sony Pictures Studios.


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==Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation==
==Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation==
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, there is a marquee with torches surrounding it, similar to the MGM print logo. A statue of a lion rests on top. On the first part is "A", in the middle is "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''Metro ''Goldwyn'''''</span>", and on the bottom is "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''PICTURE'''</span>", looking slightly smudged out in the center.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a marquee with torches surrounding it, similar to the MGM print logo. A statue of a lion rests on top. On the first part is "A", in the middle is "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''Metro ''Goldwyn'''''</span>", and on the bottom is "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''PICTURE'''</span>", looking slightly smudged out in the center.


'''Trivia:''' This logo (with the word "Mayer") was used as a print logo from 1924 to the 1950s, and on various films as late as 1984.
'''Trivia:''' This logo (with the word "Mayer") was used as a print logo until the 1950s, as well as on various films as late as 1984.


'''Variant:''' A sepia variant exists.
'''Variant:''' A sepia variant exists.
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'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the film.


'''Availability:''' Very rare. This was used as an endcap on very early MGM-era movies like ''He Who Gets Slapped'' and also as an opening logo, like on ''Greed''.
'''Availability:''' Very rare. This was used as an endcap on very early MGM-era movies such as ''He Who Gets Slapped'', and also as an opening logo, like on ''Greed''.


==Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc.==
==Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc.==
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'''Logo:''' It's the same as the final [[Goldwyn Pictures]] logo, but a new lion named "Slats" occupies the circle. Slats moves his head from right to left and then looks at the camera, and later looks around aimlessly. Instead of "A GOLDWYN PICTURE", the marquee below the logo now reads
 
'''Logo:''' Same as the final [[Goldwyn Pictures]] logo, but a new lion named "Slats" occupies the circle. Slats moves his head from right to left and then looks at the camera, and later looks around aimlessly. Instead of "A GOLDWYN PICTURE", the marquee below the logo now reads
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''M<sup>etro</sup>'''</span>{{color|white|----------------}}<br /><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''Goldwyn'''''</span><br />{{color|white|----------------}}<span style="font-size: 18px">m</span>ayer</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''M<sup>etro</sup>'''</span>{{color|white|----------------}}<br /><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''Goldwyn'''''</span><br />{{color|white|----------------}}<span style="font-size: 18px">m</span>ayer</div>
all in differing fonts. "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''M<sup>etro</sup>'''</span>" is in a plain serif font, "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''Goldwyn'''''</span>" in a more fancy script font, and "<span style="font-size: 18px">m</span>ayer" in an almost Art Deco-like font.
all in differing fonts. "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''M<sup>etro</sup>'''</span>" is in a plain serif font, "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''Goldwyn'''''</span>" in a more fancy script font, and "<span style="font-size: 18px">m</span>ayer" in an Art Deco-esque font.


'''Trivia:''' Slats was born at the Dublin Zoo on March 20, 1919, and was originally named "Cairbre". He died in 1936.
'''Trivia:''' Slats was born at the Dublin Zoo on March 20, 1919, and was originally named "Cairbre". He died in 1936.


'''Variant:''' Slats appears to move differently on every film in which the logo makes an appearance. Interestingly, on one movie titled ''Battling Butler'' released in 1926, despite Slats being given the title of "the only MGM lion that didn't roar," he roars once, and freezes for a few seconds before he turns his head as it fades out.
'''Variant:''' Slats appears to move differently on every film in which the logo makes an appearance. Interestingly, on ''Battling Butler'', despite Slats being given the title of "the only MGM lion that didn't roar", he roars once, and freezes for a few seconds before he turns his head as the logo fades out.


'''Technique:''' The live-action lion footage, which differs depending on the film.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage, which differs depending on the film.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the movie's intro.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the opening theme of the film.


'''Availability:''' Very rare.
'''Availability:''' Very rare.
* So far, it has been spotted on ''He Who Gets Slapped'', ''Confessions of a Queen'', ''The Unholy Three'' (1925), ''The Circle'' and ''Battling Butler'', but existing prints of other films from this era have the Jackie lion plastering this one.
* So far, it has been spotted on ''He Who Gets Slapped'', ''Confessions of a Queen'', ''The Unholy Three'' (1925), ''The Circle'', and ''Battling Butler'', but existing prints of other films from this era have the Jackie lion plastering this one.
* It may have been seen on original prints of ''London After Midnight''.
* It may have been seen on original prints of ''London After Midnight''.


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'''Logo:''' It's nearly the same as before, but the ribboning is slightly redone and a different lion (Numa) appears here. The usual MGM marquee is seen below. The ribboning is white, the wreath is {{color|gold|yellow}}, the mask is {{color|red}}, and the marquee is {{color|green}}.
'''Logo:''' Nearly the same as before, but the ribboning has been slightly redone and a different lion (Numa) appears. The usual MGM marquee is seen below, with the ribboning in white, the wreath in {{color|gold|yellow}}, the mask in {{color|red}}, and the marquee in {{color|green}}.


'''Variant:''' As seen in the first picture, there is a variant with copyright notices below the logo.
'''Variant:''' As seen in the first picture, there is a variant with copyright notices below the logo.
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'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The only movies this is known to appear on were silent, so the logo either has silence or the movie's intro music.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The only films this is known to appear on were silent, so either silence or the opening theme of the film.


'''Availability:''' Extinct outside of film preservation.
'''Availability:''' Extinct outside of film preservation; was mainly used on early colorized silent films. It appeared on ''The Heart of General Robert E. Lee'' (which is currently being restored by the Library of Congress), and is also said to appear on ''Buffalo Bill's Last Fight''. The logo should be retained if either film resurfaces.
* This logo was used on early color silent films.
* It appeared on ''The Heart of General Robert E. Lee'', which is currently being restored by the Library of Congress.
* It is also said to appear on a film entitled ''Buffalo Bill's Last Fight''.
* The logo should be retained if either film resurfaces.


'''Legacy:''' MGM's first attempt at a color logo, and color films in general. For a period of time, the lion's name was unknown, so it was given the unofficial name of Bill by the wiki.
'''Legacy:''' This was MGM's first attempt at a color logo, and color films in general. For a period of time, the lion's name was unknown, so it was given the unofficial name of Bill by the wiki.


===3rd Logo (September 1, 1928-October 13, 1953)===
===3rd Logo (September 1, 1928-October 13, 1953)===
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'''Logo:''' A new MGM lion named "Jackie" appears in a slightly redone film-like ribboning logo. Jackie roars three times and then looks at his trainer. The marquee from the last two logos is seen below.


'''Trivia:''' Jackie was born in 1915. He was nicknamed "Leo the Lucky" because he survived several accidents, including two train wrecks, an earthquake, and an explosion inside the studio. He retired in 1931 and was given to the Philadelphia Zoo, and died in February 1935 of heart problems. His hide is currently on display at the McPherson Museum in McPherson, Kansas.
'''Logo:''' A new MGM lion named "Jackie" appears in a slightly redone film-like ribboning. Jackie roars three times and then looks offscreen. The marquee from the last two logos is seen below.
 
'''Trivia:''' Jackie was born in 1915, and was nicknamed "Leo the Lucky" because he survived several accidents, including two trainwrecks, an earthquake, and an explosion inside the studio. He retired in 1931 and was given to the Philadelphia Zoo, and died in February 1935 from heart problems. His hide is currently on display at the McPherson Museum in McPherson, Kansas.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* Prior to 1934, the filmstrip from the previous logo was reused.
* Prior to 1934, the filmstrip from the previous logo was reused.
* Up until 1932, there was also an extended version where Jackie roars three times, then he looks away and turns back to the camera before it fades out.
* Until 1932, there was also an extended version where Jackie roars three times, then he looks away and turns back to the camera before it fades out.
* This logo would sometimes appear in sepia.
* This logo would sometimes appear in sepia.
* In occasional colorized versions of the logo, the ribboning is in a brownish-gold color, the wreath is {{color|green}}, and the mask is {{color|red}}. Also, the NRA (National Recovery Administration, a New Deal agency that existed between 1933 and 1935) logo appears on the left side, below the marquee.
* For certain colorized versions, the ribboning is in a brownish-gold color, the wreath is {{color|green}}, and the mask is {{color|red}}. Also, the logo of the National Recovery Administration (NRA), a New Deal agency that existed between 1933 and 1935, appears on the left side, below the marquee.
* There's another color variant, like the previously mentioned logo, but with the marquee in {{color|red}}.
* There's another color variant, like the aforementioned logo, but with the marquee in {{color|red}}.
* In 1949 during MGM's 25th anniversary, a "Silver Anniversary" variant was used. There is a fancy napkin that has "MGM" in a ribbon at the top-right, and text that reads "A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Silver Anniversary Picture" in the center in the Commercial Script font. Jackie precedes this. Seen on ''Scene of the Crime'', ''The Doctor and the Girl'', and ''Adam's Rib''.
* In 1949, during MGM's 25th anniversary, an additional "Silver Anniversary" variant was used alongside the Jackie logo. There is a fancy napkin that has "MGM" in a ribbon at the top-right, and text reading "A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Silver Anniversary Picture" in the center (in the Commercial Script font). Seen on ''Scene of the Crime'', ''The Doctor and the Girl'', and ''Adam's Rib''.
* There is a variant where the logo is redrawn, Jackie has a black shadow over him, and there is copyright information around the logo. This was seen on the ''Our Gang'' shorts "Teacher's Pet", "School's Out", and "Love Business", as well as the Laurel & Hardy short "Another Fine Mess".
* There is a variant where the logo is redrawn, Jackie has a shadow, and there is copyright information around the logo. This was seen on the ''Our Gang'' shorts "Teacher's Pet", "School's Out" and "Love Business", as well as the Laurel & Hardy short "Another Fine Mess".
* This has appeared superimposed over scenes on trailers of 1930s films, such as ''Mutiny on the Bounty'', ''Fury'', and ''San Francisco''.
* This has appeared superimposed over scenes on trailers of 1930s films such as ''Mutiny on the Bounty'', ''Fury'' and ''San Francisco''.
* On a Netherlands print of ''Dood Water (''translated as ''Dead Water,'' 1934), the logo looks entirely redrawn with the mask also being slightly different, too.
* On a Dutch print of ''Dood Water'' (translated as ''Dead Water'', 1934), the logo looks entirely redrawn with the mask also being slightly different as well.


'''Closing Variant:''' After the MGM merger, a variant of the Metro-Goldwyn Pictures closing logo, with the appropriate addendum, was used on the studio's end cards from 1924-1950s.
'''Closing Variant:''' After the MGM merger, a variant of the Metro-Goldwyn Pictures closing logo, with the appropriate addendum, was used on the studio's end cards from 1924 until the 1950s.


'''Technique:''' The live-action lion footage.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Jackie roaring. The roar always varied. From 1929-1930, Jackie's actual roar was used. From 1930-1932, starting with the film ''Paid'', a panther's roar was used. From 1932-1953, another roar was used, which would also be used for the 4th logo. For silent films, it's the music's intro only without Jackie roaring.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Jackie roaring; the roar always varied. From 1929 to 1930, Jackie's actual roar was used. From 1930 to 1932, starting with the film ''Paid'', a panther's roar was used. From 1932 to 1953, another roar was used, which would also be used for the 4th logo. For silent films, it's the music's intro only without Jackie roaring.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''  
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''  
* Many early sound movies made in 1929-1930, such as ''The Broadway Melody'', ''The Single Standard'', ''They Learned About Women'', and ''The Big House'', have this logo without the roar, even though the movies themselves have sound.
* Many early sound films made in 1929 and 1930, such as ''The Broadway Melody'', ''The Single Standard'', ''They Learned About Women'', and ''The Big House'', have this logo without the roar, even though the films themselves have sound.
* The earlier variants of the logo have at least three different roar variations, some more often than the others.
* Earlier variants of the logo have at least three different roar variations, some more often than the others.
* In the 1930s, a light fanfare composed by LeRoy Shield played under Jackie's roaring, chiefly at the beginning of the Hal Roach Studios output. In the 1940s, there was a more majestic fanfare composed by Franz Waxman, with Jackie roaring on some films (such as ''A Day at the Races'' and ''The Philadelphia Story''). None for the mid to later years, as some had the intro music from any film playing with Jackie roaring.
* In the 1930s, a light fanfare composed by LeRoy Shield played under Jackie's roaring, chiefly at the beginning of films from Hal Roach Studios. In the 1940s, there was a more majestic fanfare composed by Franz Waxman, with Jackie roaring on some films (such as ''A Day at the Races'' and ''The Philadelphia Story''). None for the mid-to-later years, as some had the intro music from any film playing with Jackie roaring.
* On Flip the Frog cartoons, the different fanfares were heard without Jackie's roaring. Starting in late 1932, a new roar was added.
* On Flip the Frog cartoons, the different fanfares were heard without Jackie's roaring. Starting in late 1932, a new roar was added.
* The Super 8mm version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' used Tanner's roar.
* The Super 8mm version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' used Tanner's roar.
* In the 1993-1998 MGM/UA Home Video logo, Jackie roars with Tanner's roar instead of his own roaring sound.
* In the 1993-1998 MGM/UA Home Video logo, Jackie roars with Tanner's roar instead of his own roaring sound.
* The Netherlands print of ''Dead Water'' uses the panther roar from the 1930 version instead of the standard 1932 roar for an unknown reason.
* The aforementioned Dutch print of ''Dead Water'' uses the panther roar from the 1930 version instead of the standard 1932 roar for an unknown reason.


'''Availability:''' Common.  
'''Availability:''' Common.
* Seen on films of the era such as ''The Wizard of Oz'', ''The Asphalt Jungle'', and the 1930s ''The Captain and the Kids'' cartoons.  
* Seen on films of the era, such as ''The Wizard of Oz'', ''The Asphalt Jungle'', and the 1930s ''The Captain and the Kids'' cartoons.  
* The color variant is quite rare. This is because colorized versions are hardly ever shown on TV or on video; it is seen on the colorized version of ''Babes in Toyland'' (1934).  
* The color variant is quite rare, as colorized versions are hardly ever shown on TV or on video. It is, however, seen on the colorized version of ''Babes in Toyland'' (1934).  
* This logo may plaster Slats on current prints of silent films like ''Greed'', ''Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ'', and ''Flesh and the Devil''; his first appearance as the full-time MGM lion was before ''White Shadow of the Seven Seas''.  
* This logo may plaster Slats on current prints of silent films like ''Greed'', ''Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ'' and ''Flesh and the Devil''; his first appearance as the full-time MGM lion was before ''White Shadow of the Seven Seas''.  
* In later years, clips from this logo were recycled and applied as filmstrip images for the CGI filmstrip animation on the 1993-1998 MGM/UA Home Video logo.
* In later years, clips from this logo were reused for the 1993-1998 MGM/UA Home Video logo.
* It was also seen on the reconstructed Turner Classic Movies version of ''London After Midnight.''  
* It was also seen on the reconstructed Turner Classic Movies version of ''London After Midnight.''  
* The last films to use this logo were ''The Affairs of Dobie Gillis'', ''Big Leaguer'', ''The Actress'' and ''Main Street to Broadway''.
* The last few films to use this logo were ''The Affairs of Dobie Gillis'', ''Big Leaguer'', ''The Actress'', and ''Main Street to Broadway''.


'''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.
'''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.
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'''Logo:''' Another lion named "Telly" appears in a newly redrawn film-like ribboning of the MGM logo. He is the first of the two two-strip Technicolor lions. Telly first stares on camera for several seconds and then roars with a long snarl and two roaring sound effects. The usual MGM marquee is seen below. Everything but the lion is in a green hue (which is probably due to the two-strip Technicolor process).
 
'''Logo:''' Another lion named "Telly" appears in a newly redrawn film-like ribboning. He is the first of the two two-strip Technicolor lions. Telly first stares on camera for several seconds and then roars with a long snarl and two roaring sound effects. The usual MGM marquee is seen below. Everything but the lion is in a green hue (which is probably due to the two-strip Technicolor process).


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* While the logo was made in color, there is also a black and white version on ''The Mysterious Island''. The movie was originally shot in color, but only a black and white version has survived.
* While the logo was made in color, a black and white version exists. Said variant was seen on ''The Mysterious Island'', which was originally shot in color, but only a black and white version has survived.
* Sometimes, the logo is darker than usual due to film distortion.
* Sometimes, the logo appears darker than usual due to film distortion.


'''Technique:''' The live-action lion footage.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A cougar's roar, which was also used for Jackie in the 1932 variant of the previous logo. Some movies would only have the music's intro or the music and Telly's roar.  
'''Music/Sounds:''' A cougar's roar, which was also used for Jackie in the 1932 variant of the 3rd logo. Some films would only have the opening theme by itself or with Telly's roar.


'''Music/Sounds/Variants:''' On ''Crazy House'' (1930), the logo has no sound.
'''Music/Sounds/Variants:''' On ''Crazy House'' (1930), the logo has no sound.


'''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 color films such as ''The Viking'' (1928), ''The Mysterious Island'' (1929), and ''Crazy House'' (1930), as well as color shorts like ''Kiddie Revue'' (1930) and ''Over the Counter'' (1932).


'''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.
'''Legacy:''' Telly is usually considered one of the scariest MGM lions, along with Coffee and Tanner, mainly because of the poor lighting that was used during filming (which unintentionally makes him look menacing), in addition to Telly staring right at the camera while barely moving.


===5th Logo (February 4, 1933-May 25, 1935)===
===5th Logo (February 4, 1933-May 25, 1935)===
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'''Logo:''' Another two-strip Technicolor lion by the name of "Coffee" appears in a slightly redrawn film-like ribboning and mask of the MGM logo. Coffee snarls by looking down and then roaring. The Latin phrase is still shown inscribed on the circle. "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>" and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>" appear on different sides. The usual MGM marquee is seen below. The ribboning and wreath are white, and the mask is {{color|red}}.
 
'''Logo:''' Another two-strip Technicolor lion named "Coffee" appears in a slightly redrawn film-like ribboning, with the mask redrawn as well. Coffee snarls while looking down and then roars. The Latin phrase is still shown inscribed on the circle. "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>" and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>" appear on different sides. The usual MGM marquee is seen below. The ribboning and wreath are white, and the mask is {{color|red}}.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* There is also a longer version of this logo, which only appeared on ''Wild People''.
* A longer version of this logo only appeared on ''Wild People''.
* A B&W variant exists on prints in said colors.
* A B&W variant exists on prints in said colors.


'''Technique:''' The live-action lion footage.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Just Coffee's roar.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Just Coffee's roar.
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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 MGM lion considered scary. This is due to the rough audio quality of the roars and the menacing look of Coffee.
'''Legacy:''' Coffee is another MGM lion often considered scary, due to the rough audio quality of the roars and his overall menacing look.


===6th Logo (September 18, 1934-December 3, 1953)===
===6th Logo (September 18, 1934-December 3, 1953)===
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'''Logo:''' A new lion named "Tanner" appears in this MGM logo. The Latin phrase on the circle is {{color|red}}, the words "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>" and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>" are {{color|gold|yellow}}, the {{color|red}} mask and the ribboning are redrawn slightly with {{color|orange}} accents on certain parts of the filmstrip ribbons. The wreath is {{color|gold|yellow}} and on the MGM marquee, the letters "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''M'''</span>", "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''G'''''</span>", and "M" are {{color|red}}, with the remainder of the letters in {{color|gold|yellow}}. Tanner roars three times in this one.


'''Trivia:''' Aside from appearing in this logo, Tanner also appeared in the Three Stooges short "Hold That Lion!" (1947). His roar was also frequently used as a sound effect in MGM's cartoons at the time.
'''Logo:''' A new lion named "Tanner" appears in this MGM logo. The Latin phrase on the circle is {{color|red}}, the words "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>" and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>" are {{color|gold|yellow}}, and the {{color|red}} mask and the ribboning are redrawn slightly with {{color|orange}} accents on certain parts of the filmstrip ribbons. The wreath is {{color|gold|yellow}} and on the MGM marquee, the letters "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''M'''</span>", "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''G'''''</span>", and "M" are {{color|red}}, with the remainder of the letters in {{color|gold|yellow}}. Tanner roars three times in this one.
 
'''Trivia:''' In addition to this logo, Tanner also appeared in the Three Stooges short "Hold That Lion!" (1947). His roar was also frequently used as a sound effect in some MGM cartoons of the time.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* There is a longer version of this logo. Tanner would growl first, then roar three times, then Tanner would look at the camera while tilting his head, and would growl again, and the final roar with a gasp-like sound and a growl at the end.
* A longer version of this logo exists in which Tanner would growl first, roar three times, look at the camera while tilting his head, and growl again, with the final roar accompanied by a gasp-like sound and a growl at the end.
* The Silver Anniversary variant for this logo is basically the same as the version seen on Jackie's, but it's in color with Tanner preceding it. Seen on ''In the Good Old Summertime'', ''Challenge to Lassie'', and ''On the Town''.
* The Silver Anniversary variant for this logo is basically the same as the version seen on Jackie's, but it's in color with Tanner preceding it. Seen on ''In the Good Old Summertime'', ''Challenge to Lassie'' and ''On the Town''.
* A Cinecolor variant exists on ''Gallant Bess''. The logo is darker and most of the yellow color looks faded.
* A Cinecolor variant exists on ''Gallant Bess'', in which the logo is darker and most of the yellows look faded.
* This logo strangely appeared in black & white and with Jackie's roar due to a plastering error on a TCM Australia airing of ''The Hucksters''. Current prints of said film have Jackie.
* This logo strangely appeared in black & white and with Jackie's roar on a TCM Australia airing of ''The Hucksters'' due to a plastering error. Current prints of said film have Jackie instead.
* On ''My Grandfather's Clock'', the logo has a bit of a red hue.
* On ''My Grandfather's Clock'', the logo has a slight red tint.


'''Technique:''' The live-action lion footage.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Some movies would feature Tanner's roar or Coffee's roar on animated features by MGM. Other live-action films would have the music's intro with Tanner roaring. For the long version, it's just Tanner roaring.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Some films would feature Tanner's roar, while animated features would use Coffee's. Other live-action films would have the music's intro with Tanner roaring. For the long version, it's just Tanner roaring.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
* On "Happy Harmonies" cartoons, as well as ''An Optical Poem'', the logo has Coffee's roar track. On the first roar for Tanner, it's Coffee's second roar, followed by the third roar, and the final roar is Coffee's growl.
* On "Happy Harmonies" cartoons, as well as on ''An Optical Poem'', the logo has Coffee's roar track. On the first roar for Tanner, it's Coffee's second roar, followed by the third roar, with the final roar being Coffee's growl.
* On a December 15, 1989 [[Rede Globo]] airing of ''Gone with the Wind'', the 1982 roar track, which was first used for the ninth logo, was used in PAL tone.
* On a [[Rede Globo]] airing of ''Gone with the Wind'' from December 15, 1989, the 1982 roar track, which was first used for the ninth logo, was used, albeit slightly pitched up.


'''Availability:''' Common.  
'''Availability:''' Common.  
* Seen on all color live-action films such as ''Quo Vadis'', ''Singin' in the Rain'', short subjects, FitzPatrick's Traveltalks travelogues ''Rocky Mountain Grandeur'' (1937), ''Java Journey'' (1938), ''Sitka and Juneau'' (1940), ''Cavalcade of San Francisco'' (1940), ''Glimpses of Florida'' (1941), ''Chile: Land of Charm'' (1937), ''Rio de Janeiro: City Of Splendor'' (1936), ''Historic Mexico City'' (1935), ''Honolulu, Paradise Of The Pacific'' (1935), ''Cherry Blossom Time In Japan'' (1936), and ''Paris On Parade'' (1938) on Warner Archive's ''FitzPatrick Traveltalks: Volume 1'' and ''FitzPatrick Traveltalks: Volume 2'' DVD release and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) airing, and classic MGM musicals and animated features by MGM's "Golden Age", with the last films to use this being ''The Band Wagon'', ''Latin Lovers'', and ''Give a Girl a Break''.  
* Seen on color live-action films such as ''Quo Vadis'', ''Singin' in the Rain'', short subjects, FitzPatrick's Traveltalks travelogues ''Rocky Mountain Grandeur'' (1937), ''Java Journey'' (1938), ''Sitka and Juneau'' (1940), ''Cavalcade of San Francisco'' (1940), ''Glimpses of Florida'' (1941), ''Chile: Land of Charm'' (1937), ''Rio de Janeiro: City Of Splendor'' (1936), ''Historic Mexico City'' (1935), ''Honolulu, Paradise Of The Pacific'' (1935), ''Cherry Blossom Time In Japan'' (1936), and ''Paris On Parade'' (1938) on Warner Archive's ''FitzPatrick Traveltalks: Volume 1'' and ''FitzPatrick Traveltalks: Volume 2'' DVD release and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) airing, and several musicals and animated features from MGM's "Golden Age". The last few films to use this were ''The Band Wagon'', ''Latin Lovers'', and ''Give a Girl a Break''.
* 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 on 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.
* This strangely appeared with the 1982 roar tracks in PAL tone on a Rede Globo airing of ''Gone with the Wind'' from December 15, 1989, even though the aforementioned film doesn't use this logo at all.
* This strangely appeared with the 1982 roar tracks (albeit higher pitched) on the aforementioned Rede Globo airing of ''Gone with the Wind'', even though that film doesn't use this logo at all.


'''Legacy:''' As one of the more iconic lions, those who grew up on ''Tom and Jerry'' may 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:''' As one of the more iconic lions, those who grew up watching ''Tom and Jerry'' may consider Tanner 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 may frighten younger viewers.


===7th Logo (July 15, 1953-November 2, 1956)===
===7th Logo (July 15, 1953-November 2, 1956)===
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'''Logo:''' This time, the MGM marquee has been permanently dropped and the name "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''Metro'''</span>-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''Goldwyn'''''</span>-Mayer" has been placed on top of the logo and is slightly arched, minus the hyphens (-) in between the names. Jackie appears on black & white films and Tanner on color films. Also, a registered trademark symbol is added underneath the left side of the filmstrip.
'''Logo:''' This time, the MGM marquee below the logo has been permanently dropped, and the name "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''Metro'''</span>-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''Goldwyn'''''</span>-Mayer" has been placed on top of the logo and is slightly arched, minus the hyphens (-) in between the names. Jackie appears on black & white films and Tanner on color films. Also, a registered trademark symbol is added underneath the left side of the filmstrip.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* There is a short version of Jackie with the last two roars.
* There is a short version of Jackie with the last two roars.
* For the Tanner version, there are two versions. One has the ribbons in {{color|silver|silver}} and the other in {{color|gold}}.
* For the Tanner version, there are two versions. One has the ribbons in {{color|silver|silver}} and the other in {{color|gold}}.
* Another version appears with the {{color|gold}} ribbon Tanner variant with copyright info on either side.
* Another version appears with the {{color|gold}} ribbon Tanner variant with copyright info on either side.
* Tanner was used for a 3D version that appeared on films such as ''Kiss Me Kate''.
* Tanner was used for a 3D version that appeared on films such as ''Kiss Me Kate''.
* A CinemaScope variant exists. After the logo fades out, we see the golden text "IN '''CINEMASCOPE'''", with "'''CINEMASCOPE'''" in its corporate font, similar to the one used by 20th Century Fox, all on a black background.
* A CinemaScope variant exists. After the logo fades out, we see the golden text "IN '''CINEMASCOPE'''", with "'''CINEMASCOPE'''" in its respective font, similar to the one used by 20th Century Fox, all on a black background.


'''Technique:''' The live-action lion footage.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 3rd and 6th logos.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 3rd and 6th logos.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' Two films, ''The Long, Long Trailer'' and ''Forever Darling'', have Tanner with Jackie's roar.
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' ''The Long, Long Trailer'' and ''Forever Darling'' have Tanner with Jackie's roar.


'''Availability:''' Uncommon.
'''Availability:''' Uncommon.
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'''Logo:''' A new lion by the name of George appears in the studio's logo. The ribboning in the logo looks more stretched out than in the earlier versions. The {{color|red}} mask below looks redrawn and the wreath looks more stretched out below. The color of the letters "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''M'''</span>", "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''G''''''</span>", and "M" are still {{color|red}}, but look faded. A registered trademark symbol has been added. The first version has the lion looking at the camera, then he turns away and starts roaring. Then he would later look back at the camera and roar again and snarl. The other would have the lion look at the camera first, then would roar while looking up and snarl at the end.
'''Logo:''' A new lion named George appears in the studio's logo. The ribboning is more stretched out than in the earlier versions. The {{color|red}} mask appears redrawn and the wreath looks more stretched out below. The color of the letters "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''M'''</span>", "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''G''''''</span>", and "M" are still {{color|red}}, but look faded. A registered trademark symbol has been added. The first version has the lion looking at the camera, then he turns away and starts roaring. Then he would later look back at the camera and roar again and snarl. The other would have the lion look at the camera first, then would roar while looking up and snarl at the end.


'''Trivia:'''  Actual footage from this logo's production, dated June 24, 1955, has been preserved and can be seen on the Widescreen Museum website.
'''Trivia:'''  Actual footage from this logo's production, dated June 24, 1955, has been preserved and can be seen on the Widescreen Museum website.
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* There is also a black & white variant.
* There is also a black & white variant.


'''Technique:''' The live-action lion footage.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Tanner's re-dubbed roar or Tanner's roar with the music's intro.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Tanner's re-dubbed roar or Tanner's roar with the music's intro.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' A slightly different tone of Tanner's roar with an extra growl was heard 2 times, on the 1957 film "Barnacle Bill" and on the 1959 British-American film "''First Man into Space''" that has the synced roar that was used on the 9th logo.
'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' A slightly different tone of Tanner's roar with an extra growl was heard twice on ''Barnacle Bill'' (1957) and ''First Man Into Space'' (1959), with the synced roar that was used for the next logo.


'''Availability:''' Uncommon.
'''Availability:''' Uncommon.
* Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the film ''High Society''.
* Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the film ''High Society'' (released on July 17, 1956).
* 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 also surprisingly appeared on the aforementioned ''First Man Into Space'' and on ''Any Number Can Win'' (1963).


===9th Logo (September 6, 1957-July 10, 1987)===
===9th Logo (September 6, 1957-July 10, 1987)===
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'''Logo:''' A new lion appears, named Leo. The script "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Metro Goldwyn Mayer</span>" is in a new font. The wreath and the mask are redrawn once again, and the ribboning on the sides is stretched out even more. Leo roars at first, then turns his head to his right. He would roar again for the second time and look away, and would do the same thing on his third roar and would look away for the final time.
'''Logo:''' A new lion appears, named Leo. The script "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Metro Goldwyn Mayer</span>" is in a new font. The wreath and the mask are redrawn once again, and the ribboning on the sides is stretched out even more. Leo roars at first, then turns his head to his right. He would roar again for the second time and look away, and would do the same thing on his third roar and would look away for the final time.


'''Trivia:'''
'''Trivia:''' Leo was born at the Royal Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem, Netherlands. The reason why his mane is shorter compared to all the other lions is that he was the youngest at the time when he was filmed.
* Leo was born at the Royal Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem, Netherlands.
* The reason why his mane is shorter compared to all the other lions is that he was the youngest at the time when he was filmed.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* A black & white variant appears on earlier films of the era.
* A black & white variant appears on earlier films of the era.
* By the 1970s, the logo looks a little more enhanced.
* By the 1970s, the logo looks a little more enhanced.
* From May 23, 1974 to July 4, 1975, a special variant was used to commemorate MGM's 50th anniversary. At the top, "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''Metro Goldwyn Mayer'''}}}}", in the same font as the 1957 logo, is in {{color|gold|yellowish-gold}}, and the wreath is slightly thinner. Inside the circle is the phrase "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''BEGINNING OUR NEXT 50 YEARS...'''}}}}", with "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''B'''}}" a bit bigger and stretched vertically, also in {{color|gold|yellowish-gold}} as Leo roars. There would be a crossfade between the phrase and Leo. Instead of "{{Font|Times New Roman|TRADE MARK}}" seen on the sides of the circle, "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''GOLDEN'''}}}}" is seen on the left and "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''ANNIVERSARY'''}}}}" is seen on the right in the same color. Leo would roar again two more times.
* May 23, 1974-July 4, 1975: A special variant was used to commemorate MGM's 50th anniversary. At the top, "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''Metro Goldwyn Mayer'''}}}}", in the same font as the 1957 logo, is in {{color|gold|yellowish-gold}}, and the wreath is slightly thinner. Inside the circle is the phrase "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''BEGINNING OUR NEXT 50 YEARS...'''}}}}", with "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''B'''}}" a bit bigger and stretched vertically, also in {{color|gold|yellowish-gold}} as Leo roars. There would be a crossfade between the phrase and Leo. Instead of "{{Font|Times New Roman|TRADE MARK}}" seen on the sides of the circle, "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''GOLDEN'''}}}}" is seen on the left and "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''ANNIVERSARY'''}}}}" is seen on the right in the same color. Leo would roar again two more times.
* From 1983-February 21, 1986 and July 10, 1987, the marquee name was altered to read "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MGM/UA Entertainment Co.</span>", following their acquisition of United Artists in 1981, with all text (apart from the initials and Latin phrase) rendered in {{color|orange}}. Everything else remains the same. Also, on UA releases of the era, this logo preceded the United Artists on-screen text. Starting with the release of ''Dream Lover'' on February 28, 1986, it reverted back to the name "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer</span>". However, the MGM/UA variant appeared on the 1987 film ''O.C. and Stiggs''. The film was originally made in 1985 but was shelved for two years.
* 1983-February 21, 1986, July 10, 1987: The marquee name was altered to read "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MGM/UA Entertainment Co.</span>", following their acquisition of United Artists in 1981, with all text (apart from the initials and Latin phrase) rendered in {{color|orange}}. Everything else remains the same. Also, on UA releases of the era, this logo preceded the United Artists on-screen text. Starting with the release of ''Dream Lover'' on February 28, 1986, it reverted back to the name "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer</span>". However, the MGM/UA variant appeared on the 1987 film ''O.C. and Stiggs'' (which was originally made in 1985, but was shelved for two years).
* On several home media releases from the 1980s, the logo (especially the MGM/UA Entertainment Co. version) has the sides cut off and is more zoomed in. This is due to the pan and scan nature of the releases.
* On several home media releases from the 1980s, the logo (especially the MGM/UA Entertainment Co. version) has the sides cut off and is more zoomed in. This is due to the pan-and-scan nature of the releases.
* On DVD releases of ''Teen Wolf'', the fade-in is cut off and the logo starts at the first roar.
* On DVD releases of ''Teen Wolf'', the fade-in is cut off and the logo starts at the first roar.
* Closing: At the end of every MGM/UA release, the movie's title would often appear above, with text below reading "DISTRIBUTED BY" or "FROM" with the MGM/UA Entertainment Co. or MGM Entertainment Co. print logo below. ''The Beastmaster'' only showed the logo.
* Closing: At the end of every MGM/UA release, the movie's title would often appear above, with text below reading "DISTRIBUTED BY" or "FROM" with the MGM/UA Entertainment Co. or MGM Entertainment Co. print logo below. ''The Beastmaster'' only showed the logo.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Some movies would only have Leo's roar. Other movies would have the music's intro with the roar.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Some movies would only have Leo's roar. Other movies would have the music's intro with the roar.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' Tanner's roar was used from 1957-1982. The sound used is Tanner's first roar, repeated twice; for Leo's second roar, Tanner's first roar is used without the growl. For the three-roar variant, the first roar is Tanner's second roar.
'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' Tanner's roar was used from 1957 to 1982. The sound used is Tanner's first roar, repeated twice; for Leo's second roar, Tanner's first roar is used without the growl. For the three-roar variant, the first roar is Tanner's second roar.


* 1957-1961: Leo roars three times.
* 1957-1961: Leo roars three times.
* 1960-1987: Leo roars only twice.
* 1960-1987: Leo roars only twice.
* There are a few variations seen on some movies with the roar. Some have Tanner's first and second roar, while a few others have that reversed.
* There are a few variations seen on some movies with the roar. Some have Tanner's first and second roar, while a few others have that reversed.
* Starting with ''Poltergeist'', released on June 4, 1982, there is a new roar track for Leo, recorded and mixed by Mark Mangini. Leo's roar track becomes a synthesized one, which sounded more polished in theaters featuring Dolby/THX sound systems. Movie trailers continued to use the 1960 roar.
* Starting with ''Poltergeist'' (released on June 4, 1982), there is a new roar track for Leo, recorded and mixed by Mark Mangini. Leo's roar track is now a synthesized one, which sounded more polished in theaters featuring Dolby/THX sound systems. Movie trailers continued to use the 1960 roar.
* Around 1985, the final part for the roar changes, ending with a growl (which appeared on ''Year of the Dragon'', while a few films such as ''To Live and Die in L.A.'' and ''9 1/2 Weeks'' used the 1982 track). This version would be used concurrently with the 1982 roar until around 1987-1988.
* Around 1985, the final part for the roar was changed, ending with a growl (which appeared on ''Year of the Dragon'', while a few films such as ''To Live and Die in L.A.'' and ''9 1/2 Weeks'' used the 1982 track). This version would be used concurrently with the 1982 roar until around 1987-1988.
* ''Brainstorm'' has an edited 1982 roar. The first roar is the last roar repeated two times, and the last roar is the first.
* ''Brainstorm'' has an edited 1982 roar. The first roar is the last roar repeated two times, and the last roar is the first.
* ''Reckless'' has the growls heard between the roars muted out.
* ''Reckless'' has the growls heard between the roars muted out.
* On the DVD of ''The Beastmaster'' and the Shout! Factory Blu-rays of ''Poltergeist II: The Other Side'' and ''To Live and Die in L.A.,'' it uses the 1995 roar. 2.0 audio tracks of the latter two films have their original roar tracks.
* The DVD release of ''The Beastmaster'' and the Shout! Factory Blu-rays of ''Poltergeist II: The Other Side'' and ''To Live and Die in L.A.'' use the 1995 roar. 2.0 audio tracks of the latter two films have their original roar tracks.
* On the 1994 Laserdisc release of ''Poltergeist'', the 1994 roar track is used.
* The 1994 Laserdisc release of ''Poltergeist'' uses the 1994 roar track.
* The VCI Blu-ray and streaming prints of ''Gorgo'' blends the 1957 and 1995 roars, probably due to sloppy plastering. Since the 1995 variation had only two roars, the second roar is used at both the beginning and the end.
* The VCI Blu-ray and streaming prints of ''Gorgo'' blend the 1957 and 1995 roars, possibly due to sloppy plastering. Since the 1995 variation had only two roars, the second roar is used at both the beginning and the end.


'''Availability:''' Common. Was used for almost three decades.
'''Availability:''' Common. Was used for almost three decades.
* Seen on such films as ''Jailhouse Rock'', the first two ''Poltergeist'' films, ''A Christmas Story'', ''Ben Hur'', ''King of Kings'', the 1980s James Bond films ''Octopussy'' and ''A View to a Kill'', and ''Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'', among others.
* Seen on such films as ''Jailhouse Rock'', the first two ''Poltergeist'' films, ''A Christmas Story'', ''Ben Hur'', ''King of Kings'', the 1980s James Bond films ''Octopussy'' and ''A View to a Kill'', and ''Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'', among others.
* This logo debuted on ''Tip on a Dead Jockey'' and made its final appearance on ''O.C. and Stiggs''. The color version debuted on ''Les Girls''.
* This logo debuted on ''Tip on a Dead Jockey'' (released on September 6, 1957), and made its final appearance on ''O.C. and Stiggs'' (released on July 10, 1987). The color version debuted on ''Les Girls''.
* This logo also appeared on several MGM shorts such as a few Gene Deitch ''Tom and Jerry'' shorts, among others.
* This logo also appeared on several MGM shorts such as a few Gene Deitch ''Tom and Jerry'' shorts, among others.
* The logo is preserved on pre-May 9, 1986 films by MGM that are owned by Warner Bros. via Turner Entertainment Co. However, for releases from May 23, 1986-July 10, 1987 that still use the MGM/UA Entertainment Co. logo and are copyrighted by MGM Entertainment Co. (such as ''O.C. and Stiggs''), the logo may be kept on or replaced with the 2001 logo on productions copyrighted to United Artists using the MGM/UA logo. Your best bet would be to check MGM/UA Home Video releases.
* The logo is preserved on pre-May 9, 1986 films by MGM that are owned by Warner Bros. via Turner Entertainment Co. However, for releases from May 23, 1986-July 10, 1987 that still use the MGM/UA Entertainment Co. logo and are copyrighted by MGM Entertainment Co. (such as ''O.C. and Stiggs''), the logo may be kept on or replaced with the 2001 logo on productions copyrighted to United Artists using the MGM/UA logo. Your best bet would be to check MGM/UA Home Video releases.
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* The Golden Anniversary version is seen on films such as ''That's Entertainment!'', ''Mr. Ricco'', and North American prints of ''The Wind and the Lion''. It also makes a surprise appearance after the [[Sony Pictures Classics]] logo on the 2006 [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] DVD of ''The Passenger''.
* The Golden Anniversary version is seen on films such as ''That's Entertainment!'', ''Mr. Ricco'', and North American prints of ''The Wind and the Lion''. It also makes a surprise appearance after the [[Sony Pictures Classics]] logo on the 2006 [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] DVD of ''The Passenger''.


'''Legacy:''' One of the most iconic 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 for over 50 years.
'''Legacy:''' One of the most iconic 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 in the following decades.
 
=== 10th Logo (April 3-October 13, 1968)===


===10th Logo (April 3-October 13, 1968)===
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}} background, we see a {{color|gold|yellow-orange}} outlined drawing of an unknown lion's head in a circle. Below it are the letters "'''MGM'''" in {{color|gold|yellow-orange}}.
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}} background, we see a {{color|gold|yellow-orange}} outlined drawing of a lion's head in a circle. Below it are the letters "'''MGM'''" in {{color|gold|yellow-orange}}.


'''Trivia:'''  
'''Trivia:'''  
* The lion graphic was designed by design agency Lippincott, and was officially adopted as MGM's print logo on September 19, 1966 (the day the company began operating from the MGM Building in New York).
* The lion graphic was designed by design agency Lippincott, and was officially adopted as MGM's print logo on September 19, 1966 (the day the company began operating from the MGM Building in New York).
* This particular logo design remained in use long after it was retired as an opening logo. It would be used as the print logo for MGM until at least 1982. The lion graphic then became the logo for MGM Grand for many years, and later MGM Mirage. It would also be used on video covers of early MGM/CBS releases. It is currently used for the logo of MGM Resorts International.
* This particular logo design remained in use as a print logo until at least 1982, long after it was retired as an opening logo. The lion graphic then became the logo for MGM Grand for many years, and later MGM Mirage. It would also be used on video covers of early MGM/CBS releases. It is currently used for the logo of MGM Resorts International.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
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'''Availability:''' Very rare.
'''Availability:''' Very rare.
* It was seen only on two films: ''The Subject Was Roses'', which has the logo intact on its Warner Archive DVD-R release, and ''2001: A Space Odyssey'', which had the logo edited out on most TV prints, but is preserved on DVD and Blu-ray as well as some international TCM airings and the 2018 IMAX re-release.
* It was seen only on two films: ''The Subject Was Roses'', which has the logo intact on its Warner Archive DVD-R release, and ''2001: A Space Odyssey'', which had the logo edited out on most TV prints, but is preserved on DVD and Blu-ray, as well as some international TCM airings and on the 2018 IMAX re-release.
* The trailer variant can be seen on the trailers for films such as ''He Knows You're Alone'' and ''Fame'', among others.
* The trailer variant can be seen on the trailers for films such as ''He Knows You're Alone'' and ''Fame'', among others.
* 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.
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'''Logo:''' Same as the 1957 logo, but most of the logo is now colored in gold instead of white, and will remain this way from this point forward. The mask appears in a darker {{color|darkred|red}} color. Leo roars twice as usual, sometimes once.


'''Trivia:''' The design of the filmstrip was first introduced in 1982 as the corporate logo for its then-parent MGM/UA Entertainment Co., and was used in the 1982-1993 [[MGM Home Entertainment|MGM/UA Home Video]] logo.
'''Logo:''' Same as the 9th logo, but most of the logo is now colored in gold instead of white, and will remain this way from this point forward. The mask appears in a darker {{color|darkred|red}} color. Leo roars twice as usual, sometimes once.
 
'''Trivia:''' The design of the filmstrip was first introduced in 1982 as the corporate logo for its then-parent MGM/UA Entertainment Co., and was used for the 1982-1993 [[MGM Home Entertainment|MGM/UA Home Video]] logo.


'''Variants:''' There are different variants through the years:
'''Variants:'''
* July 20, 1984-January 18, 1985: 60th Anniversary logo; on top of the logo are the words "DIAMOND JUBILEE", arched in a white font. On the circle is inscribed "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">METRO GOLDWYN MAYER/UNITED ARTISTS</span>"" in {{color|red}}, instead of the usual Latin phrase. The mask is redrawn once again, with the mouth inside the mask in white, and the wreath surrounding the mask is not there. Below the mask is a ribboning banner that reads "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">ENTERTAINMENT CO.</span>" On the right side above the ribbon, there is a small trademark symbol "TM", and below the logo is the phrase "SIXTY YEARS OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT" in white. Leo roars while the letters "M", "E" and "J" sparkle.
* July 20, 1984-January 18, 1985: For the studio's 60th anniversary, the arched words "DIAMOND JUBILEE" appear in white above the logo. On the circle is inscribed "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">METRO GOLDWYN MAYER/UNITED ARTISTS</span>"" in {{color|red}}, instead of the usual Latin phrase. The mask is redrawn once again, with the mouth inside the mask in white, and the wreath surrounding the mask is not there. Below the mask is a ribboning banner that reads "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">ENTERTAINMENT CO.</span>" On the right side above the ribbon, there is a small trademark symbol, and below the logo is the phrase "SIXTY YEARS OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT" in white. Leo roars while the letters "M", "E" and "J" sparkle.
* An early version of the 1986 logo also exists which appears on a US VHS release of ''Where the River Runs Black'' (1986) where Leo is slightly off-centered.
* An early version of the 1986 logo also exists which appears on a US VHS release of ''Where the River Runs Black'' (1986) where Leo is slightly off-centered.
* October 30, 1987-1992: There is a byline that reads "{{Font|Times New Roman|An MGM/UA Communications company}}". The byline was used intermittently from late 1988-1992, mainly on trailers; however, it makes a surprise appearance on the original VHS release of ''Leviathan'' (another version has the bylineless logo). Films with this byline are generally preceded by the MGM/UA Communications logo.
* October 30, 1987-1992: There is a byline that reads "{{Font|Times New Roman|An MGM/UA Communications company}}". The byline was used intermittently from late 1988-1992, mainly on trailers. However, it makes a surprise appearance on the original VHS release of ''Leviathan'' (another version has the bylineless logo). Films with this byline are generally preceded by the MGM/UA Communications logo.
* November 26, 1986-2001, 2006, 2008: The logo is bylineless. Despite general use stopping around 2001, it made surprise appearances on ''The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold'' and ''WarGames: The Dead Code''.
* November 26, 1986-2001, 2006, 2008: The logo is bylineless. Despite general use ending around 2001, it made surprise appearances on ''The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold'' and ''WarGames: The Dead Code''.
* 1994: 70th Anniversary logo; "{{Font|Times New Roman|70th ANNIVERSARY}}" is used, and the logo is pushed up to the top. "{{Font|Times New Roman|ANNIVERSARY}}" in spaced-out letters, wipes itself on the bottom of the logo, then "{{Font|Times New Roman|70th}}" appears. Starting with this logo, the ribbons now appear in a darker golden-brown color.
* 1994: For the studio's 70th anniversary, the text "{{Font|Times New Roman|70th ANNIVERSARY}}" is used, and the logo is pushed up to the top. "{{Font|Times New Roman|ANNIVERSARY}}" in spaced-out letters, wipes itself on the bottom of the logo, then "{{Font|Times New Roman|70th}}" appears. Starting with this logo, the ribbons now appear in a darker golden-brown color.
* 1999: 75th Anniversary logo; "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''75''' A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE}}" is used. The MGM logo is once again moved up. When it begins, "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''75'''}}" zooms back and rests. "{{Font|Times New Roman|A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE}}" appears and shines. There is a version on ''The World Is Not Enough'' without the animation.
* 1999: 75th Anniversary logo; "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''75''' A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE}}" is used. The MGM logo is once again moved up. When it begins, "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''75'''}}" zooms back and rests. "{{Font|Times New Roman|A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE}}" appears and shines. There is a version on ''The World Is Not Enough'' without the animation.
* January 12, 2001-April 28, 2009: A "{{Font|Times New Roman|www.mgm.com}}" web address is added below the logo.
* January 12, 2001-April 28, 2009: A "{{Font|Times New Roman|www.mgm.com}}" web address is added below the logo.
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* 1984-1988: The 1982 roar.
* 1984-1988: The 1982 roar.
* 1986-1994: The 1985 roar.
* 1986-1994: The 1985 roar.
* 1994-October 20, 1995 and 1997: The 1982 roar, with a raspier sound. Sounds close to the 1995 roar, but not quite.
* 1994-October 20, 1995, 1997: The 1982 roar, with a raspier sound. Sounds close to the 1995 roar, but not quite.
* December 22, 1995-: Starting with the release of ''Cutthroat Island'', the 1982 lion roar track was remixed by Mark Mangini, who combined the original track with several other roaring sounds to give it more "muscle" and to accommodate 5.1 surround sound films.
* December 22, 1995-: Starting with ''Cutthroat Island'', the 1982 lion roar track was remixed by Mark Mangini, who combined the original track with several other roaring sounds to give it more "muscle" and to accommodate 5.1 surround sound films.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
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* An NBC airing of ''Inherit the Wind'' (1999) had the roar track silent, due to the generic theme playing over the logo.
* An NBC airing of ''Inherit the Wind'' (1999) had the roar track silent, due to the generic theme playing over the logo.


'''Availability:''' Extremely common. In fact, the 2001 website variant is more common than any other variant because it plasters not only previous logos, but also numerous logos from so many other companies.
'''Availability:''' Extremely common; seen on all MGM releases of this era. In fact, the 2001 website variant is more common than any other variant because it plasters not only previous logos, but also numerous logos from other companies.
* Seen on all MGM releases of this era.
* The standard version's earliest known appearance was on TV spots for ''Running Scared'' in the spring of 1986, but it's currently unknown if theatrical prints used this logo. The original US VHS had the 9th logo and the UK VHS had no logo at all, while 1990s VHS reissues feature the bylineless gold-ribboned logo (in letterbox), as did a 1994 broadcast on BBC1 (cropped to 4:3).
* The standard version's earliest-known appearance was on TV spots for ''Running Scared'' in the spring of 1986, but it is currently unknown if theatrical prints used this logo; as the original U.S. VHS had the 9th logo and the UK VHS had no logo at the front of the film, while 1990s VHS reissues feature the bylineless gold-ribboned logo (in letterbox), as did a 1994 broadcast on BBC1 (cropped to 4:3).
* The Diamond Jubilee variant is only seen on MGM releases from 1984 and 1985, such as ''Red Dawn'', ''2010: The Year We Make Contact'', ''The Pope of Greenwich Village'', US prints of ''Oxford Blues'', ''Garbo Talks'', ''Mrs. Soffel'', ''Just the Way You Are'', US prints of ''Electric Dreams'', and ''That's Dancing!''. Current prints of most of these films may have this logo intact or plastered with newer versions.
* The Diamond Jubilee variant is only seen on MGM releases of the 1984-1985 period such as ''Red Dawn'', ''2010: The Year We Make Contact'', ''The Pope of Greenwich Village'', U.S. prints of ''Oxford Blues'', ''Garbo Talks'', ''Mrs. Soffel'', ''Just the Way You Are'', U.S. prints of ''Electric Dreams'', and ''That's Dancing!''. Current prints of most of these films may have this logo intact or plastered with newer logos.
* The MGM/UA Communications byline version was seen on the original VHS and Laserdisc releases of ''Spaceballs'' (as well as international theatrical prints), ''Overboard'', ''Poltergeist III'' (also seen on the Scream Factory Blu-ray), ''A Fish Called Wanda'' (also on the Arrow Video Blu-ray), ''Fatal Beauty'', ''Captive Hearts'', ''P.I. Private Investigations'', and ''Leviathan'' (VHS only; the Laserdisc, which is letterboxed, had the bylineless logo).
* The MGM/UA Communications byline version was seen on the original VHS and Laserdisc releases of ''Spaceballs'' (as well as international theatrical prints), ''Overboard'', ''Poltergeist III'' (also seen on the Scream Factory Blu-ray), ''A Fish Called Wanda'' (also on the Arrow Video Blu-ray), ''Fatal Beauty'', ''Captive Hearts'', ''P.I. Private Investigations'', and ''Leviathan'' (VHS only; the Laserdisc, which is letterboxed, had the bylineless logo).
* The bylineless 1986 logo is seen on the original home video prints of titles such as ''Where the River Runs Black'' (plastering the 9th logo), ''Mindgames'', ''Blue Steel'', ''Quigley Down Under'' and ''Thelma and Louise''.
* The bylineless 1986 logo is seen on the original home video prints of titles such as ''Where the River Runs Black'' (plastering the 9th logo), ''Mindgames'', ''Blue Steel'', ''Quigley Down Under'', and ''Thelma and Louise''.
* The 2001 URL variant made its debut on ''Antitrust''.
* The 2001 URL variant made its debut on ''Antitrust''.
* It is also seen on the MGM DVD, Olive Films Blu-ray, and Vudu print of ''Fatal Instinct'', as well as the Scream Factory Blu-ray of ''The Vagrant'', the Criterion Blu-ray of ''A Dry White Season,'' and Vudu prints of ''Thelma and Louise'' and ''CrissCross''.
* It is also seen on the MGM DVD, Olive Films Blu-ray, and Vudu print of ''Fatal Instinct'', as well as the Scream Factory Blu-ray of ''The Vagrant'', the Criterion Blu-ray of ''A Dry White Season,'' and Vudu prints of ''Thelma and Louise'' and ''CrissCross''.
* It also makes appearances on direct-to-video material such as ''An All Dogs Christmas Carol'', ''The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue'', and strangely takes the place of the MGM Home Entertainment logo on VHS releases like the 1999 VHS of ''Black Caesar'', the 1998 VHS of ''Napoleon'', and ''Great Balls of Fire!''
* It also appears on direct-to-video titles such as ''An All Dogs Christmas Carol'', ''The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue'', and strangely takes the place of the MGM Home Entertainment logo on VHS releases like the 1999 VHS of ''Black Caesar'', the 1998 VHS of ''Napoleon'', and ''Great Balls of Fire!''
* It also seems to have been used as a de-facto home video logo in tandem with the 1998 and 2003 MGM DVD logos, since on titles from Embassy Pictures, Orion Pictures (post-1982 library), ABC Motion Pictures, and [[IFC Films]], the logo precedes those companies' logos, in similar veins to [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]].
* It also seems to have been used as a de-facto home video logo in tandem with the 1998 and 2003 MGM DVD logos, since on titles from Embassy Pictures, Orion Pictures (post-1982 library), ABC Motion Pictures, and [[IFC Films]], the logo precedes those companies' logos (similarly to [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]]).
* The Japanese-subtitled Laserdisc release of ''Diamonds Are Forever'' from [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment|Warner Home Video]] has the Diamond Jubilee variant preceding the Turning UA logo, with a textual notice reading "United Artists Presents" appearing in between.
* The Japanese-subtitled Laserdisc release of ''Diamonds Are Forever'' from [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment|Warner Home Video]] has the Diamond Jubilee variant preceding the 1982 United Artists logo, with a text notice reading "United Artists Presents" appearing in between.
* All home video releases of ''Red Dawn'' have the Diamond Jubilee 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 the Diamond Jubilee logo intact; however, a few recent TV and streaming prints replace it with the 2012 logo.  
* The 1994 version is seen on ''Clean Slate'', ''Blown Away'' (restored on digital prints and possibly the Kino Lorber Blu-ray), ''That's Entertainment III'', and (surprisingly) the Live Entertainment VHS, Laserdisc, and DVD releases of ''Stargate'' (the Artisan and Lionsgate Ultimate Edition DVDs use the Artisan logo).
* The 1994 version is seen on ''Clean Slate'', ''Blown Away'' (restored on digital prints and possibly the Kino Lorber Blu-ray), ''That's Entertainment III'', and (surprisingly) the Live Entertainment VHS, Laserdisc, and DVD releases of ''Stargate'' (the Artisan and Lionsgate Ultimate Edition DVDs use the Artisan logo).
* The bylineless logo with the 1994 roar appeared on original prints of ''The Pebble and the Penguin'' (US prints), ''Fluke'', ''Species'', and ''Get Shorty'', as well as a surprise appearance on ''Red Corner''. It can also be found on the Vudu print of ''Snow White'' (1987).
* The bylineless logo with the 1994 roar appeared on original prints of ''The Pebble and the Penguin'' (US prints), ''Fluke'', ''Species'', and ''Get Shorty'', as well as on ''Red Corner''. It can also be found on the Vudu print of ''Snow White'' (1987).
* The 1999 75th Anniversary version is seen on ''The Thomas Crown Affair'' and pre-2006 prints of ''The World is Not Enough'', though the earlier and mid versions are usually replaced by the 2001 logo like on the Ultimate Edition DVD and Blu-ray release of the latter. Again, see the MGM/UA Home Video and MGM Home Entertainment tapes, along with some early DVDs from them.
* The 1999 75th Anniversary version is seen on ''The Thomas Crown Affair'' and pre-2006 prints of ''The World is Not Enough''; however, the earlier and mid versions are usually replaced by the 2001 logo, such as on the Ultimate Edition DVD and Blu-ray release of the latter. Again, see the MGM/UA Home Video and MGM Home Entertainment tapes, along with some early DVDs from them.
* The silent version is seen at the end of network prints of Topkapi.
* The silent version is seen at the end of network prints of ''Topkapi'' (1964).
* This replaces the 1981 [[Columbia Pictures]] logo on releases of MGM-owned Castle Rock/Nelson films such as ''When Harry Met Sally...'', ''Lord of the Flies'', ''Misery'', and ''City Slickers''.
* This replaces the 1981 [[Columbia Pictures]] logo on releases of MGM-owned Castle Rock/Nelson films such as ''When Harry Met Sally...'', ''Lord of the Flies'', ''Misery'', and ''City Slickers''.
* It doesn't appear on ''Red Dragon'' or ''Nanny McPhee'' (despite being credited); the Universal Pictures logo puts in a solo appearance on each instead.
* It doesn't appear on ''Red Dragon'' or ''Nanny McPhee'' (despite being credited); the Universal Pictures logo puts in a solo appearance on each instead.
* This logo was used on trailers on post-2008 Sony/MGM releases up to ''Zookeeper'', though it made its last theatrical appearance on ''Igor'', released on September 19, 2008, and made its last appearances on the direct-to-DVD movies ''Dead like Me: Life After Death'' and ''Legally Blondes''.
* Despite having made its last theatrical appearance on ''Igor'' (released on September 19, 2008), and made its last regular appearances on the direct-to-DVD films ''Dead Like Me: Life After Death'' and ''Legally Blondes'', this logo was used on trailers on post-2008 Sony/MGM releases until ''Zookeeper'' (2011).
* Interestingly, the 1988 video release of ''Willow'' from RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (now "Sony Pictures Home Entertainment"), as well as the 1996 Columbia/TriStar Family Collection video release, retains the bylineless logo with the 1982 roar, as do older cable prints, preceded by the Universal Pay Television logo. However, DVD releases of the film by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment from 2001 removed any evidence of MGM having released the film, and go directly to the Lucasfilm Ltd. logo; it would, however, be restored on the 2013 Fox and 2019 Disney Blu-ray releases, as well as the streaming version on Disney+.
* Interestingly, the 1988 RCA/Columbia video release of ''Willow'', as well as the 1996 Columbia/TriStar Family Collection video release, retains the bylineless version of this logo with the 1982 roar, as do older cable prints, preceded by the Universal Pay Television logo. However, DVD releases by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment from 2001 onward removed any evidence of MGM having released the film, and go directly to the Lucasfilm logo. It would, however, be restored on the 2013 Fox and 2019 Disney Blu-ray releases, as well as the streaming version on Disney+.
* 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''. It 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 Enterprises|Nelvana]] now owns the film worldwide.
* It can also be seen on the US DVD release of ''Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids'', but the Canadian release and current prints don't have it since [[Nelvana Enterprises|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 version made a surprise appearance on an NBC airing of ''Inherit the Wind'' (1999) from May 28, 2000.
* The 2001 version also appears on MGM-distributed releases of the DiC Movie Toons, like ''Groove Squad''.
* The 2001 version also appears on MGM-distributed releases of the DiC Movie Toons, like ''Groove Squad''.
* It was also seen on the theatrical releases and TV airings of ''Arthur and the Invisibles'', ''The Nanny Diaries'', ''School for Scoundrels'', ''Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker'', ''The Mist'', ''Superhero Movie'', and ''Clerks II'', but the DVD releases only have [[The Weinstein Company]] or [[Dimension Films]] logos. Current prints of ''Who's Your Caddy'' retain this logo.
* It was also seen on the theatrical releases and TV airings of ''Arthur and the Invisibles'', ''The Nanny Diaries'', ''School for Scoundrels'', ''Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker'', ''The Mist'', ''Superhero Movie'', and ''Clerks II'' (the DVD releases only have [[The Weinstein Company]] or [[Dimension Films]] logos). Current prints of ''Who's Your Caddy'' retain this logo.
* Also seen on current international prints (including a recent PRO Cinema broadcast in Romania) of ''Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time'', which was released by Vision International overseas (in America, it was released by [[Republic Pictures]] through [[New Line Cinema]]).
* It was seen on current international prints (including a recent PRO Cinema broadcast in Romania) of ''Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time'', which was released by Vision International overseas (in the US, it was released by [[Republic Pictures]] through [[New Line Cinema]]).
* 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.


'''Legacy:''' This logo and the 9th logo are well-known due to their longevity, and the golden ribboning introduced here would be used for every MGM logo afterward. However, the 2001 website variant's omnipresence and plastering has earned it some despise.
'''Legacy:''' This logo and the 9th logo are well-known due to their longevity, and the golden ribboning introduced here would be used for every MGM logo afterward. However, the 2001 website variant's omnipresence and plastering has earned it some despise.
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'''Logo:''' Almost identical to the previous logo, except with a lot of enhancements. The text, ribbons, and mask, along with its wreath, are now all in a lighter, more metallic-looking shade of {{color|gold}}. The web address below the lion now reads "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM.COM'''}}". The footage of Leo is also digitially enhanced.


'''Trivia:''' This logo was actually based on the print MGM logo that was used on the MGM Home Entertainment/MGM DVD print logos, as seen on VHS and DVD covers and other MGM merchandise. The gold mask seen on this logo looks similar to the one in the 1993 MGM/UA Home Video logo. The footage of Leo in this logo is actually taken from a negative master of the 1958 film ''Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'' because the original 1957 3-roar footage was believed to be lost. Leo was then given an HD enhancement, with his mane and ears digitally remodeled to remove film fuzz and blemishes. They were also made to overlap the film ribbons in order to give the logo more depth. More info on the project [https://garycoates.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/logo-history-restoration-article.pdf here.]
'''Logo:''' Almost identical to the previous logo, except with several enhancements. The text, ribbons and mask, along with its wreath, are now all in a lighter, more metallic shade of {{color|gold}}. The web address below now reads "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM.COM'''}}". The footage of Leo is also digitally enhanced.
 
'''Trivia:''' This was actually based on the print logo that was used on the MGM Home Entertainment/MGM DVD print logos, as seen on VHS and DVD covers and other MGM merchandise. The gold mask used here also looks similar to the one in the 1993 MGM/UA Home Video logo. The footage of Leo in this logo is actually taken from a negative master of the 1958 film ''Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'', as the original 1957 3-roar footage was believed to be lost. Leo was then given an HD enhancement, with his mane and ears digitally remodeled to remove film fuzz and blemishes. They were also made to overlap the film ribbons in order to give the logo more depth. More info on the project [https://garycoates.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/logo-history-restoration-article.pdf here.]


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* There is a longer variant that is basically a 3-lion roar restoration, though it was never used.
* A longer variant exists that's basically a 3-lion roar restoration, but was never used.
* On the closing variant and in 2009 on cable broadcasts (unless the MGM Television logo was used), the logo is a brighter gold color.
* For the closing variant and on 2009 cable broadcasts (unless the MGM Television logo was used), the logo is a brighter gold color.
* Starting in 2011, the logo began appearing without the URL. This was because, after their emergence from bankruptcy, MGM stopped independently releasing their films (outside some regions). It first appeared on ''The Cutting Edge: Fire and Ice'' in 2010. It later made an appearance on a behind-the-scenes video of ''Zookeeper'' found on the MGM website, as well as the trailers for ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'', ''21 Jump Street'' and ''G.I. Joe: Retaliation''. Oddly, the roar track is not used on the former two trailers, though it is heard on the latter. The logo made its first appearance on a theatrical release of ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo''.
* Starting in 2011, the logo began appearing without the URL. This was because, after their emergence from bankruptcy, MGM stopped independently releasing their films (outside some regions). It first appeared on ''The Cutting Edge: Fire and Ice'' in 2010. It later made an appearance on a behind-the-scenes video of ''Zookeeper'' found on the MGM website, as well as the trailers for ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'', ''21 Jump Street'' and ''G.I. Joe: Retaliation''. Oddly, the roar track is not used on the former two trailers, but is still heard on the latter. The logo made its first appearance on a theatrical release of ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo''.


'''Closing Variant:''' At the end of ''Hot Tub Time Machine'' and some catalog titles, in which the words "{{Font|Times New Roman|DISTRIBUTED BY MGM DISTRIBUTION CO.}}" appear in place of the URL. On a recent WGN airing of ''Mr. Mom'', a slightly different font is used.
'''Closing Variant:''' At the end of ''Hot Tub Time Machine'' and some catalog titles, in which the words "{{Font|Times New Roman|DISTRIBUTED BY MGM DISTRIBUTION CO.}}" appear in place of the URL. On a recent WGN airing of ''Mr. Mom'', a slightly different font is used.


'''Technique:''' The live-action lion footage. This version was created by Pacific Title.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage. This version was created by Pacific Title.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Music/Sounds:'''
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