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I went through the openings of several MGM films, at least the ones I can find online and George's logo didn't seem to appear until April. Tanner was seemingly used in tandem with George even into this logo's debut.
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===Background===
===Background===
'''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 Corporation]], 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). [[Loews Theatres|Marcus Loew]], a theater magnate who had been seeking products 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 Corporation]], 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). [[Loews Theatres|Marcus Loew]], a theater magnate who had been seeking products for his ever-expanding collective of nickelodeons, vaudeville houses, and movie palaces, acquired Metro Pictures in 1920.


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.
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.


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]], which Parretti attempted to buy but failed due to French governmental concerns over his business background). 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 Group Corporation|Sony]]'s American branch bought the company.
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]], which Parretti attempted to buy but failed due to French governmental concerns over his business background). 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 Group Corporation|Sony]]'s American branch bought the company.
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'''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.
'''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 until the 1950s, as well as on various films as late as 1984.
<p>'''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.</p>


'''Variant:'''
<b>Variant:</b>
*A sepia variant exists.
*A sepia variant exists.
* On ''Cleopatra'', the logo reads "DISTRIBUTED BY Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer DISTRIBUTING CORP".
*On ''Cleopatra'', the logo reads "DISTRIBUTED BY Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer DISTRIBUTING CORP".


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.
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'''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
'''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';" href="Goldwyn Pictures"><i><b>Goldwyn</b></i></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 Art Deco-esque font.
<p />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';" /><i><b>Goldwyn</b></i>" 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.
<p>'''Trivia:''' Slats was born at the Dublin Zoo on March 20, 1919, and was originally named "Cairbre". He died in 1936.</p>


'''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.
<p><b>Variant:</b> 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.</p>


'''Technique:''' Live-action footage, which differs depending on the film.
<b>Technique:</b> Live-action footage, which differs depending on the film.


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


'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
* 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 instead.
*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 instead.
* It may have also been seen on some original prints of ''London After Midnight'', ''Lady Of The Night'', and ''Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ'', respectively.
*It may have also been seen on some original prints of ''London After Midnight'', ''Lady Of The Night'', and ''Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ'', respectively.


===2nd Logo (October 1, 1927-September 27, 1928)===
===2nd Logo (October 1, 1927-September 27, 1928)===
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'''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.


'''Technique:''' None.
<b>Technique:</b> None.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The only films this is known to appear on were silent, so either silence or the opening theme of the film.
<p><b>Music/Sounds:</b> The only films this is known to appear on were silent, so either silence or the opening theme of the film.</p>


'''Availability:''' 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.
'''Availability:''' 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.
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* Until 1934, the filmstrip from the first logo was reused.
*Until 1934, the filmstrip from the first logo was reused.
* 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.
* Some films in the early 1930s would feature 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.
*Some films in the early 1930s would feature 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.
* In Turner's colorized versions, the ribboning is in a {{color|#E5890A|brownish-gold}} color, the wreath is {{color|green}}, and the mask is {{color|red}}.
*In Turner's colorized versions, the ribboning is in a {{color|#E5890A|brownish-gold}} color, the wreath is {{color|green}}, and the mask is {{color|red}}.
* There's another color variant, like the aforementioned logo, but with the marquee in {{color|red}}.
* There's another color variant, like the aforementioned logo, but with the marquee in {{color|red}}.
* There's another colorized variant of the 1938 version, with the ribboning in either {{color|#E5890A|brownish-gold}}, {{color|#FFD93D|pastel yellow}}, {{color|#F2D64A|goldenrod}}, or silver.
* There's another colorized variant of the 1938 version, with the ribboning in either {{color|#E5890A|brownish-gold}}, {{color|#FFD93D|pastel yellow}}, {{color|#F2D64A|goldenrod}}, or silver.
* 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 ''Edward, My Son'', ''The Great Sinner'', ''Any Number Can Play'', ''Scene of the Crime'', ''Madame Bovary'', ''The Doctor and the Girl'', ''Border Incident'', ''Adam's Rib'', ''Intruder in the Dust'', and ''Tension''.
<li>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 <i>Edward, My Son</i>, <i>The Great Sinner</i>, ''Any Number Can Play'', <i>Scene of the Crime</i>, ''Madame Bovary'', <i>The Doctor and the Girl</i>, <i>Border Incident</i>, <i>Adam's Rib</i>, ''Intruder in the Dust'', and ''Tension''.</li>
* 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".
*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''  (1935), ''A Tale of Two Cities''  (1935), ''Fury'' (1936) and ''San Francisco'' (1936). On the latter film, the company name and the marquee below the ribboning, wreath and the drama mask are invisible.
*This has appeared superimposed over scenes on trailers of 1930s films such as ''Mutiny on the Bounty''  (1935), ''A Tale of Two Cities''  (1935), ''Fury'' (1936) and ''San Francisco'' (1936). On the latter film, the company name and the marquee below the ribboning, wreath and the drama mask are invisible.
* 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.
*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 until the 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.
* In 1931, the ending title has been changed. The "{{font|Times New Roman|''The End''}}" text has now been larger, and the pseudo logo now appears smaller and is outlined in white.
*In 1931, the ending title has been changed. The "{{font|Times New Roman|''The End''}}" text has now been larger, and the pseudo logo now appears smaller and is outlined in white.
* From late 1938 to 1941, the closing logo features the reclining lion carving on a white (later grey) marble background, with "{{font|Goudy Old Style|THE END}}" in black, and a pseudo logo in the same color is below. Starting in 1939, the font was changed, and "{{font|Monotype Corsiva|The End}}" text appears in script font, and appears in white along with the pseudo logo in the same color.
*From late 1938 to 1941, the closing logo features the reclining lion carving on a white (later grey) marble background, with "{{font|Goudy Old Style|THE END}}" in black, and a pseudo logo in the same color is below. Starting in 1939, the font was changed, and "{{font|Monotype Corsiva|The End}}" text appears in script font, and appears in white along with the pseudo logo in the same color.
* In 1942, during the WWII-era, the "{{font|Monotype Corsiva|The End}}" words were moved to the top of the screen and the pseudo logo was moved to the bottom to give the space for the following advertisement:
*In 1942, during the WWII-era, the "{{font|Monotype Corsiva|The End}}" words were moved to the top of the screen and the pseudo logo was moved to the bottom to give the space for the following advertisement:
<center>
<center>
"AMERICA NEEDS YOUR MONEY<br>
"AMERICA NEEDS YOUR MONEY
BUY DEFENSE BONDS AND STAMPS<br>
BUY DEFENSE BONDS AND STAMPS<br />
EVERY PAY DAY"
EVERY PAY DAY"
</center><br>
</center><br />
This was used as the basis for the 1st [[MGM Cartoons]] logo.<br>
<p>This was used as the basis for the 1st [[MGM Cartoons]] logo.<br /></p>


* Starting in 1949, the "MADE IN HOLLYWOOD, U.S.A. by {{font|Times New Roman|Metro}}-{{font|Monotype Corsiva|G}}{{font|Times New Roman|''oldwyn''}}-{{font|Times New Roman|Mayer}}" phrase is shown. In 1952, the end title card fades in first, then the title of the movie and the same phrase fades in between top and bottom below, respectively.
<ul><li>Starting in 1949, the "MADE IN HOLLYWOOD, U.S.A. by {{font|Times New Roman|Metro}}-{{font|Monotype Corsiva|G}}{{font|Times New Roman|''oldwyn''}}-{{font|Times New Roman|Mayer}}" phrase is shown. In 1952, the end title card fades in first, then the title of the movie and the same phrase fades in between top and bottom below, respectively.</li>
* On some films, such as ''Red-Headed Woman'' (1932), ''Maytime'' (1937), ''Topper'' (1937), and ''Rosalie'' (1937), the "THE END" text is only shown. Also, the MGM pseudo logo is absent, like the 1st [[MGM Cartoons]] logo.
<li>On some films, such as ''Red-Headed Woman'' (1932), <i>Maytime</i> (1937), ''Topper'' (1937), and ''Rosalie'' (1937), the "THE END" text is only shown. Also, the MGM pseudo logo is absent, like the 1st [[MGM Cartoons]] logo.</li></ul>


'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.
<p><b>Technique:</b> Live-action footage.</p>


'''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.
<p>'''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.</p>


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''  
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''  
* 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.
*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.
* 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 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'' (1937) and ''The Philadelphia Story'' (1940)). A new performance of Waxman's fanfare is included on {{w|Michael Feinstein}}'s ''{{w|The M.G.M. Album}}'' (2008). 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'' (1937) and ''The Philadelphia Story'' (1940)). A new performance of Waxman's fanfare is included on {{w|Michael Feinstein}}'s ''{{w|The M.G.M. Album}}'' (2008). 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 aforementioned Dutch 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.
* The original print of ''Freaks'' (1932) uses the early roar from the 1928 version instead of the 1932 panther's roar for an unknown reason.
*The original print of ''Freaks'' (1932) uses the early roar from the 1928 version instead of the 1932 panther's roar for an unknown reason.


'''Availability:'''
'''Availability:'''  
* Seen on films of the era, such as ''Freaks'' (1932), ''Grand Hotel'' (1932), ''Manhattan Melodrama'' (1934), ''The Thin Man'' films from 1934 to 1947, ''The Girl From Missouri'' (1934), ''Riptide'' (1934), ''A Night at the Opera'' (1935), ''Fury'' (1936), ''Libeled Lady'' (1936), ''Camille'' (1936), ''Romeo and Juliet'' (1936), ''The Good Earth'' (1937), ''Captains Courageous'' (1937), ''Topper'' (1937), ''A Day at the Races'' (1937), the ''Andy Hardy'' films from 1937 to 1946, ''The Wizard of Oz'' (1939), ''Goodbye, Mr. Chips'' (1939), ''Ninotchka'' (1939), ''The Philadelphia Story'' (1940), ''Ziegfeld Girl'' (1941), ''Mrs. Miniver'' (1942), ''Gaslight'' (1944), ''The Asphalt Jungle'' (1950), ''The Bad and the Beautiful'' (1952), ''Pat and Mike'' (1952), as well as the 1930s ''The Captain and the Kids'' cartoons.  
*Seen on films of the era, such as ''Freaks'' (1932), ''Grand Hotel'' (1932), ''Manhattan Melodrama'' (1934), ''The Thin Man'' films from 1934 to 1947, ''The Girl From Missouri'' (1934), ''Riptide'' (1934), ''A Night at the Opera'' (1935), ''Fury'' (1936), ''Libeled Lady'' (1936), ''Camille'' (1936), ''Romeo and Juliet'' (1936), ''The Good Earth'' (1937), ''Captains Courageous'' (1937), ''Topper'' (1937), ''A Day at the Races'' (1937), the ''Andy Hardy'' films from 1937 to 1946, ''The Wizard of Oz'' (1939), ''Goodbye, Mr. Chips'' (1939), ''Ninotchka'' (1939), ''The Philadelphia Story'' (1940), ''Ziegfeld Girl'' (1941), ''Mrs. Miniver'' (1942), ''Gaslight'' (1944), ''The Asphalt Jungle'' (1950), ''The Bad and the Beautiful'' (1952), ''Pat and Mike'' (1952), as well as the 1930s ''The Captain and the Kids'' cartoons.
* 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), as well as colorized version of ''The Thin Man'' (1934), ''David Copperfield'' (1935) (intact on the Russian channels for the former as well as 2000's local stations airings for the latter), ''Libeled Lady'' (1936), ''Camille'' (1936) and ''A Christmas Carol'' (1938) (intact on the Canadian [[YTV|YTV]]'s airing). Also, this might be seen on some variant recreations of these colorized versions of said films.
*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), as well as colorized version of ''The Thin Man'' (1934), ''David Copperfield'' (1935) (intact on the Russian channels for the former as well as 2000's local stations airings for the latter), ''Libeled Lady'' (1936), ''Camille'' (1936) and ''A Christmas Carol'' (1938) (intact on the Canadian [[YTV]]'s airing). Also, this might be seen on some variant recreations of these colorized versions of said films.
* 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 in ''Our Dancing Daughters''.
*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 in ''Our Dancing Daughters''.
* In later years, clips from this logo were reused for 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 few 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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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* A longer version of this logo 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:''' Live-action footage.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Just Coffee's roar.
<p><b>Music/Sounds:</b> Just Coffee's roar.</p>


'''Availability:'''  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.
<p>'''Availability:'''  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.</p>


===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. He is the one of the three-strip Technicolor lions. 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.
'''Logo:''' A new lion named "Tanner" appears in this MGM logo. He is the one of the three-strip Technicolor lions. 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 a few Three Stooges shorts such as "Hold That Lion!" (1947). His roar was also frequently used as a sound effect in some MGM cartoons of the time.
<p><b>Trivia:</b> In addition to this logo, Tanner also appeared in a few Three Stooges shorts such as "Hold That Lion!" (1947). His roar was also frequently used as a sound effect in some MGM cartoons of the time.</p>


'''Variants:'''
<p><b>Variants:</b></p>
* 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.
<ul><li>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.</li>
* 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 ''Neptune's Daughter'', ''In the Good Old Summertime'', ''Challenge to Lassie'' and ''On the Town''.
<li>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 <i>Neptune's Daughter</i>, ''In the Good Old Summertime'', ''Challenge to Lassie'' and <i>On the Town</i>.</li>
* A Cinecolor variant exists on ''Gallant Bess'', in which the logo is darker and most of the yellows look faded.
<li>A Cinecolor variant exists on ''Gallant Bess'', in which the logo is darker and most of the yellows look faded.</li>
* 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.
<li>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.</li>
* On ''My Grandfather's Clock'', the logo has a slight red tint.
<li>On ''My Grandfather's Clock'', the logo has a slight red tint.</li></ul>


'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.
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'''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:''' 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 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 "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 [[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.
*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:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
* Seen on color live-action films such as ''Lassie Come Home'' (1943), ''Meet Me in St. Louis'' (1944), ''National Velvet'' (1944), ''Good News'' (1947), ''On the Town'' (1949), ''An American in Paris'' (1951), ''Quo Vadis'' (1951), ''Singin' in the Rain'' (1952), short subjects, FitzPatrick's Traveltalks travelogues ''Cherry Blossom Time In Japan'' (1936), ''Rocky Mountain Grandeur'' (1937), ''Hong Kong: The Hub of the Orient'' (1937), ''Java Journey'' (1938), ''Paris On Parade'' (1938), ''Sitka and Juneau'' (1940), ''Cavalcade of San Francisco'' (1940), ''‎Over the Andes'' (1943), ''Colorful Colorado'' (1944) and ''‎‎Monumental Utah'' (1944), several musicals and animated features from MGM's "Golden Age", the 1939's ''Pete Smith Speciality'' "Marine Circus" on TCM (but not on the Warner Archive DVD nor Blu-ray releases), and ''Two Hearts in Wax Time'' (1935). Its first feature film appearance after four years later was ''Sweethearts'' (1938), and the last few films to use this were ''The Band Wagon'', ''Latin Lovers'', and ''Give a Girl a Break''.
*Seen on color live-action films such as ''Lassie Come Home'' (1943), ''Meet Me in St. Louis'' (1944), ''National Velvet'' (1944), ''Good News'' (1947), ''On the Town'' (1949), ''An American in Paris'' (1951), ''Quo Vadis'' (1951), ''Singin' in the Rain'' (1952), short subjects, FitzPatrick's Traveltalks travelogues ''Cherry Blossom Time In Japan'' (1936), ''Rocky Mountain Grandeur'' (1937), ''Hong Kong: The Hub of the Orient'' (1937), ''Java Journey'' (1938), ''Paris On Parade'' (1938), ''Sitka and Juneau'' (1940), ''Cavalcade of San Francisco'' (1940), ''‎Over the Andes'' (1943), ''Colorful Colorado'' (1944) and ''‎‎Monumental Utah'' (1944), several musicals and animated features from MGM's "Golden Age", the 1939's ''Pete Smith Speciality'' "Marine Circus" on TCM (but not on the Warner Archive DVD nor Blu-ray releases), and ''Two Hearts in Wax Time'' (1935). Its first feature film appearance after four years later was ''Sweethearts'' (1938), and 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'' (1934), as well as on the travelogues ''Holland in Tulip Time'' (its first appearance until 1938), ''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'' (1934), as well as on the travelogues ''Holland in Tulip Time'' (its first appearance until 1938), ''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 (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.
*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 watching ''Tom and Jerry'' may consider Tanner a favorite. However, he has gain some notoriety for frightening younger viewers, mainly towards those that grew up watching MGM cartoons.
'''Legacy:''' As one of the more iconic lions, those who grew up watching ''Tom and Jerry'' may consider Tanner a favorite. However, he has gain some notoriety for frightening younger viewers, mainly towards those that grew up watching MGM cartoons.
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'''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 respective 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:''' Live-action footage.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the third and sixth logos.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the third and sixth logos.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' ''The Long, Long Trailer'' and ''Forever Darling'' have Tanner with Jackie's roar.
<p><b>Music/Sounds Variant:</b> ''The Long, Long Trailer'' and <i>Forever Darling</i> have Tanner with Jackie's roar.</p>


'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''
* Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the films ''Ride, Vaquero!'' and ''Torch Song'', and ending with ''The Rack''.
*Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the films ''Ride, Vaquero!'' and ''Torch Song'', and ending with ''The Rack''.
* The version with Jackie first appeared on ''Half a Hero'', released on September 4, 1953, and can also be seen on ''Blackboard Jungle'', as well as ''The M-G-M Parade'' on TCM.
*The version with Jackie first appeared on ''Half a Hero'', released on September 4, 1953, and can also be seen on ''Blackboard Jungle'', as well as ''The M-G-M Parade'' on TCM.


===8th Logo (July 17, 1956-February 27, 1959)===
===8th Logo (April 26, 1956-February 27, 1959)===
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* This logo would appear on either a {{color|blue}} or black background.
*This logo would appear on either a {{color|blue}} or black background.
* There is also a black & white variant.
<li>There is also a black & white variant.</li>


'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.
<p>'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.</p>


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


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' 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.
<b>Music/Sounds Variant:</b> 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:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
* Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the film ''High Society'' (released on July 17, 1956).
* Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the film <i>The Swan</i> (released on April 26, 1956).<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer_films_(1950–1959)</ref>
* This also surprisingly appeared on the aforementioned ''First Man Into Space'' (1959) and on ''Any Number Can Win'' (1963), respectively.
*This also surprisingly appeared on the aforementioned ''First Man Into Space'' (1959) and on ''Any Number Can Win'' (1963), respectively.


===9th Logo (September 6, 1957-July 10, 1987)===
===9th Logo (September 6, 1957-July 10, 1987)===
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'''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.
** This marks the start of a definitive design for the logo, as it would only receive minimal changes in the following decades.
**This marks the start of a definitive design for the logo, as it would only receive minimal changes in the following decades.


'''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.
* 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.
<li>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.</li>
* 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).
*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 <i>O.C. and Stiggs</i> (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.
<li>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.</li>
* On DVD releases of ''Teen Wolf'', the fade-in is cut off and the logo starts at the first roar.
<li>On DVD releases of <i>Teen Wolf</i>, the fade-in is cut off and the logo starts at the first roar.</li>
* 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.
<li>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. <i>The Beastmaster</i> only showed the logo.</li>


'''Technique:''' Live-action footage.
<p><b>Technique:</b> Live-action footage.</p>


'''Music/Sounds:''' Some movies would only have Leo's roar. Other movies would have the music's intro with the roar.
<b>Music/Sounds:</b> 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 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.
<p>'''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.</p>


* 1957-1961: Leo roars three times.
<ul><li>1957-1961: Leo roars three times.</li>
* 1960-1987: Leo roars only twice.
<li> 1960-1987: Leo roars only twice.</li>
* 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.
<li> 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.</li>
* 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.
<li>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.</li>
* 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.
<li>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.</li>
* ''Brainstorm'' has an edited 1982 roar. The first roar is the last roar repeated two times, and the last roar is the first.
<li>''Brainstorm'' has an edited 1982 roar. The first roar is the last roar repeated two times, and the last roar is the first.</li>
* ''Reckless'' has the growls heard between the roars muted out.
<li>''Reckless'' has the growls heard between the roars muted out.</li>
* 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.
<li> 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.</li>
* The 1994 Laserdisc release of ''Poltergeist'' uses the 1994 roar track.
<li>The 1994 Laserdisc release of ''Poltergeist'' uses the 1994 roar track.</li>
* 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.
<li>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.</li></ul>


'''Availability:''' Was used for almost three decades.
'''Availability:''' 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'' (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 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.
* One of the last films to use the 1960-1982 version before the name change to MGM/UA Entertainment Co. was the 1983 television premiere of the 1936 adaptation of ''Show Boat''. It is preserved on the 1990 MGM/UA Home Video release.
*One of the last films to use the 1960-1982 version before the name change to MGM/UA Entertainment Co. was the 1983 television premiere of the 1936 adaptation of ''Show Boat''. It is preserved on the 1990 MGM/UA Home Video release.
* Also, the 1960-1982 version was plastered over with the 1983-1986 version on ''Two Weeks in Another Town'' on an international TCM airing.
*Also, the 1960-1982 version was plastered over with the 1983-1986 version on ''Two Weeks in Another Town'' on an international TCM airing.
* This appeared on original theatrical prints of ''Where the River Runs Black'', but video releases replaced it with the 11th logo.
*This appeared on original theatrical prints of ''Where the River Runs Black'', but video releases replaced it with the 11th logo.
* This logo remains intact on the Shout! Factory Blu-rays of ''To Live and Die in L.A.'' and ''Poltergeist II: The Other Side''.
*This logo remains intact on the Shout! Factory Blu-rays of ''To Live and Die in L.A.'' and ''Poltergeist II: The Other Side''.
* Older VHS releases of ''Running Scared'' used this logo.
* Older VHS releases of ''Running Scared'' used this logo.
* 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''.
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'''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 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.
*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:'''  
* A variant has the background color {{color|teal|teal-green}}, the lion drawing is now white and bigger, and "'''MGM'''" is smaller.
*A variant has the background color {{color|teal|teal-green}}, the lion drawing is now white and bigger, and "<b>MGM</b>" is smaller.
* On trailers for the studio's films that were released by United Artists, an inverted version of the logo appears above the 1976 United Artists logo, with the text "An '''MGM''' Presentation" next to it.
<li>On trailers for the studio's films that were released by United Artists, an inverted version of the logo appears above the 1976 United Artists logo, with the text "An '''MGM''' Presentation" next to it.</li>


'''Technique:''' None.
<p>'''Technique:''' None.</p>


'''Music/Sounds:''' None, but on ''2001: A Space Odyssey'', the film's opening theme plays over the logo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None, but on ''2001: A Space Odyssey'', the film's opening theme plays over the logo.


'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
* 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.
*It was seen only on two films: ''The Subject Was Roses'', which has the logo intact on its Warner Archive DVD-R release, and <i>2001: A Space Odyssey</i>, 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.


'''Legacy:''' It's seen as an oddity compared to other MGM logos; the print logo would remain in use elsewhere for many years after.
'''Legacy:''' It's seen as an oddity compared to other MGM logos; the print logo would remain in use elsewhere for many years after.
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* 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.
* 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 some prints and 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 some prints and 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 <i>Leviathan</i> (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 ending 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: 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.
*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.
<li>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.</li>
* 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.
* Some films that used the 2001 version of the logo, such as ''Wicker Park'', ''Good Boy!'', and ''Bulletproof Monk'', have the URL off-center.
*Some films that used the 2001 version of the logo, such as ''Wicker Park'', ''Good Boy!'', and ''Bulletproof Monk'', have the URL off-center.
* The Tubi print of ''The Last Man On Earth'' starts with a somewhat cheaply edited black-and-white version of the 2001 logo.  
* The Tubi print of <i>The Last Man On Earth</i> starts with a somewhat cheaply edited black-and-white version of the 2001 logo.


'''Closing Variants:'''
<p><b>Closing Variants:</b></p>
* Very early in its run, on ''Solarbabies'' and ''Dead of Winter'', it used the MGM Entertainment Co. closing from the 9th logo.
<li>Very early in its run, on <i>Solarbabies</i> and <i>Dead of Winter</i>, it used the MGM Entertainment Co. closing from the 9th logo.</li>
* There's a white outline MGM print logo that would have the movie title (mainly James Bond movies), and would have the word "FROM" (for MGM releases) or "DISTRIBUTED BY" (for UA releases) below the title above the logo. In the late 80s-early 90s, three versions of the print logo were used: a standard version, another which was more outlined (seen on ''Poltergeist III'' and ''Masquerade''), and another with inverted colors. Below the logo would be a byline stating "An MGM/UA Communications company", then later "A Metro Goldwyn Mayer Communications company". Starting in the mid to late 90s, it would say "DISTRIBUTED BY MGM/UA DISTRIBUTION CO.", then later "DISTRIBUTED BY MGM DISTRIBUTION CO." Sometimes, the late 90s variant can be seen at the end of theatrical prints of 2006-2008 [[The Weinstein Company]]/[[Dimension Films]] movies.
*There's a white outline MGM print logo that would have the movie title (mainly James Bond movies), and would have the word "FROM" (for MGM releases) or "DISTRIBUTED BY" (for UA releases) below the title above the logo. In the late 80s-early 90s, three versions of the print logo were used: a standard version, another which was more outlined (seen on ''Poltergeist III'' and <i>Masquerade</i>), and another with inverted colors. Below the logo would be a byline stating "An MGM/UA Communications company", then later "A Metro Goldwyn Mayer Communications company". Starting in the mid to late 90s, it would say "DISTRIBUTED BY MGM/UA DISTRIBUTION CO.", then later "DISTRIBUTED BY MGM DISTRIBUTION CO." Sometimes, the late 90s variant can be seen at the end of theatrical prints of 2006-2008 [[The Weinstein Company]]/[[Dimension Films]] movies.
* Another closing variant used on reprints of older films from the company would cut out the print logo originally used and would instead carry a short version of the MGM logo.
*Another closing variant used on reprints of older films from the company would cut out the print logo originally used and would instead carry a short version of the MGM logo.
* There is a short black-and-white version of the 1995 logo that's seen after any classic MGM-owned movie in black & white, such as those by United Artists and Samuel Goldwyn Productions. Other releases, like the 2001 print of ''Some Like it Hot'', use the regular color version instead.  
*There is a short black-and-white version of the 1995 logo that's seen after any classic MGM-owned movie in black & white, such as those by United Artists and Samuel Goldwyn Productions. Other releases, like the 2001 print of ''Some Like it Hot'', use the regular color version instead.
* Strangely, on digital prints and the [[Shout! Factory]] Blu-ray release of ''Tank Girl'', the closing variant is presented in 1.85:1, despite the opening variant and the entire film being presented in 2.35:1.
*Strangely, on digital prints and the [[Shout! Factory]] Blu-ray release of ''Tank Girl'', the closing variant is presented in 1.85:1, despite the opening variant and the entire film being presented in 2.35:1.


'''Technique:''' Live-action footage for the normal variant, 2D animation for the sparkles on the Diamond Jubilee variant, and computer effects for the additional text on the other anniversary variants.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage for the normal variant, 2D animation for the sparkles on the Diamond Jubilee variant, and computer effects for the additional text on the other anniversary variants.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Leo's roar, which would change throughout the years.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Leo's roar, which would change throughout the years.  
* 1984-1988: The 1982 roar.
*1984-1988: The 1982 roar.
* 1986-1994: The 1985 roar.
*1986-1994: The 1985 roar.
* 1994-October 20, 1995, 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 ''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:'''  
* A silent variant of the short version has been spotted.
*A silent variant of the short version has been spotted.
* On current prints and the DVD of ''Solarbabies'', the 1985 roar is used on the 2001 logo. This occurrence also happened on foreign prints of ''Year of the Dragon'' (which MGM inherited from PolyGram Filmed Entertainment along with other Dino De Laurentiis productions from the time period) and current prints of ''A Dry White Season'' and ''The Meteor Man''.
*On current prints and the DVD of ''Solarbabies'', the 1985 roar is used on the 2001 logo. This occurrence also happened on foreign prints of ''Year of the Dragon'' (which MGM inherited from PolyGram Filmed Entertainment along with other Dino De Laurentiis productions from the time period) and current prints of ''A Dry White Season'' and ''The Meteor Man''.
* Recent prints of ''Yentl'' have the 2001 logo with the 1982 roar, probably because the opening theme was used with the roar (some prints have the 1982 and 1985 roars combined). This also happens on the 2006 Ultimate Edition DVD of ''Octopussy'' and ''A View to a Kill'' when the audio commentary is turned on.
*Recent prints of ''Yentl'' have the 2001 logo with the 1982 roar, probably because the opening theme was used with the roar (some prints have the 1982 and 1985 roars combined). This also happens on the 2006 Ultimate Edition DVD of ''Octopussy'' and ''A View to a Kill'' when the audio commentary is turned on.
* On the MGM Home Entertainment DVD release of ''Mr. Saturday Night'', the theatrical trailer on the disc has the logo with the 1982 roar. On that trailer, it also erases any Columbia references.
* On the MGM Home Entertainment DVD release of ''Mr. Saturday Night'', the theatrical trailer on the disc has the logo with the 1982 roar. On that trailer, it also erases any Columbia references.
* On trailers and TV spots up to the late 80s-early 90s, the 1960 roar is used, though some use the 1982 roar.
*On trailers and TV spots up to the late 80s-early 90s, the 1960 roar is used, though some use the 1982 roar.
* One variant of the Diamond Jubilee logo has the 1960 and 1982 MGM lion roars combined. This is seen on ''2010: The Year We Make Contact'' (1984).
*One variant of the Diamond Jubilee logo has the 1960 and 1982 MGM lion roars combined. This is seen on ''2010: The Year We Make Contact'' (1984).
* On ''Garbo Talks'', the warped version of the 1982 roar is used.
* On ''Garbo Talks'', the warped version of the 1982 roar is used.
* On current prints of ''Red Dawn'' (1984), the 1995 roar is used on the Diamond Jubilee logo.
*On current prints of ''Red Dawn'' (1984), the 1995 roar is used on the Diamond Jubilee logo.
* One Russian dubbed print of ''Red Dawn'' (1984) combines the 1982 and 1995 roars.
*One Russian dubbed print of ''Red Dawn'' (1984) combines the 1982 and 1995 roars.
* On the TV movie ''Rocky Marciano'', as well as digital prints of ''Rain Man''<!-- may appear on earlier prints or is the 1994 roar? --> and the 4K Blu-ray release of ''Thelma and Louise'' (1991), the 1995 roar is used on the 1986 logo.
* On the TV movie ''Rocky Marciano'', as well as digital prints of ''Rain Man''<!-- may appear on earlier prints or is the 1994 roar? --> and the 4K Blu-ray release of ''Thelma and Louise'' (1991), the 1995 roar is used on the 1986 logo.
* On ''Windtalkers'' and the 2007 "Family Fun Edition" DVD of ''The Pebble and the Penguin'', the 1994 roar is used on the 2001 logo.
* On ''Windtalkers'' and the 2007 "Family Fun Edition" DVD of ''The Pebble and the Penguin'', the 1994 roar is used on the 2001 logo.
* A syndicated airing of an unknown MGM movie had the 2001 logo with the 2008 roar track.
* A syndicated airing of an unknown MGM movie had the 2001 logo with the 2008 roar track.
* ''Bandits'', ''Walking Tall'', ''De-Lovely,'' ''Wicker Park'', ''A Guy Thing'', and the 2004 VHS of ''Uptown Girls'' have a low-pitched 1995 roar on the 2001 logo.
*''Bandits'', ''Walking Tall'', ''De-Lovely,'' ''Wicker Park'', ''A Guy Thing'', and the 2004 VHS of ''Uptown Girls'' have a low-pitched 1995 roar on the 2001 logo.
* 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:'''
'''Availability:'''  
* The 2001 website variant plasters both previous logos and numerous logos from other companies.
*The 2001 website variant plasters both previous logos and numerous logos from other companies.
* 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 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 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 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!''.
*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.
** Current prints of most of these films may have this logo intact or plastered with newer versions.
* 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 release), ''A Fish Called Wanda'' (also on the Arrow Video Blu-ray release), ''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 release), ''A Fish Called Wanda'' (also on the Arrow Video Blu-ray release), ''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 also 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 also 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 and Olive Films Blu-ray releases, and Vudu print of ''Fatal Instinct'', as well as the Scream Factory Blu-ray release of ''The Vagrant'', the Criterion Blu-ray release of ''A Dry White Season,'' and Vudu prints of ''Thelma and Louise'' and ''CrissCross''.
*It is also seen on the MGM DVD and Olive Films Blu-ray releases, and Vudu print of ''Fatal Instinct'', as well as the Scream Factory Blu-ray release of ''The Vagrant'', the Criterion Blu-ray release of ''A Dry White Season,'' and Vudu prints of ''Thelma and Louise'' and ''CrissCross''.
* 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 also strangely takes the place of the 1998 MGM Home Entertainment logo on VHS releases like the 1999 VHS of ''Black Caesar'', the 1998 VHS release 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 also strangely takes the place of the 1998 MGM Home Entertainment logo on VHS releases like the 1999 VHS of ''Black Caesar'', the 1998 VHS release 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 (similarly 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'' (1971) from [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment|Warner Home Video]] also has the Diamond Jubilee variant preceding the 1982 United Artists logo, with a text notice reading "United Artists Presents" appearing in between.
* The Japanese-subtitled Laserdisc release of ''Diamonds Are Forever'' (1971) from [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment|Warner Home Video]] also 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 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 release), ''That's Entertainment III'', and (surprisingly) the Live Entertainment VHS, Laserdisc, and DVD releases of ''Stargate'' (the Artisan and Lionsgate Ultimate Edition DVD releases use the Artisan logo instead).
*The 1994 version is seen on ''Clean Slate'', ''Blown Away'' (restored on digital prints and possibly the Kino Lorber Blu-ray release), ''That's Entertainment III'', and (surprisingly) the Live Entertainment VHS, Laserdisc, and DVD releases of ''Stargate'' (the Artisan and Lionsgate Ultimate Edition DVD releases use the Artisan logo instead).
* The bylineless logo with the 1994 roar also appeared on original prints of ''The Pebble and the Penguin'' (US prints), ''Fluke'', ''Species'', and ''Get Shorty'', as well as on ''Red Corner''.
*The bylineless logo with the 1994 roar also 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).
**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''; 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.
*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 DVD releases from them.
**Again, see the MGM/UA Home Video and MGM Home Entertainment tapes, along with some early DVD releases from them.
* The silent version is seen at the end of network prints of ''Topkapi'' (1964).
*The silent version is seen at the end of network prints of ''Topkapi'' (1964).
* This also 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 also 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''.
* However, it also doesn't appear on ''Red Dragon'' or ''Nanny McPhee'' (despite being credited); the Universal Pictures logo puts in a solo appearance on each instead.
* However, it also 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 made its last theatrical appearance on ''Igor'' (released on September 19, 2008), and its last overall appearances were 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).
*It made its last theatrical appearance on ''Igor'' (released on September 19, 2008), and its last overall appearances were 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 RCA/Columbia video release of ''Willow'', as well as the 1996 Columbia/TriStar Family Collection video release, also retains the bylineless version of this logo with the 1982 roar, as do older cable prints, preceded by the Universal Pay Television logo.
*Interestingly, the 1988 RCA/Columbia video release of ''Willow'', as well as the 1996 Columbia/TriStar Family Collection video release, also 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.
**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+.
**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 also appears at the start of some early Sony Blu-ray releases, in addition to some early Fox Blu-ray releases of catalog titles, including ''The Man with No Name Trilogy'' box set, and the 2013 German Tobis Home Entertainment Blu-ray release of ''For a Few Dollars More''.
*The 2001 variant also appears at the start of some early Sony Blu-ray releases, in addition to some early Fox Blu-ray releases of catalog titles, including ''The Man with No Name Trilogy'' box set, and the 2013 German Tobis Home Entertainment Blu-ray release 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).
**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.
* The 2001 version can also be seen on DVD acquisitions from [[MGM Home Entertainment]] such as the US DVD releases of ''Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids'' and ''Stellaluna'' (current prints of both don't have it, as the former is owned by [[Nelvana Enterprises|Nelvana]] worldwide, while [[FilmRise]] owns distribution rights to the latter) and the original 2003 US VHS/DVD releases of the ''DIC Movie Toons'' series of made-for-TV movies.
*The 2001 version can also be seen on DVD acquisitions from [[MGM Home Entertainment]] such as the US DVD releases of ''Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids'' and ''Stellaluna'' (current prints of both don't have it, as the former is owned by [[Nelvana Enterprises|Nelvana]] worldwide, while [[FilmRise]] owns distribution rights to the latter) and the original 2003 US VHS/DVD releases of the ''DIC Movie Toons'' series of made-for-TV movies.
* The bylineless version also made a surprise appearance on an NBC airing of ''Inherit the Wind'' (1999) from May 28, 2000.
* The bylineless version also made a surprise appearance on an NBC airing of ''Inherit the Wind'' (1999) from May 28, 2000.
* 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).
*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'' also retain this logo.
**Current prints of ''Who's Your Caddy'' also retain this logo.
* It was 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 the US, it was released by [[Republic Pictures]] through [[New Line Cinema]]).
* It was 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 the US, it was released by [[Republic Pictures]] through [[New Line Cinema]]).
* The 2001 version is also even present on [[The Criterion Collection]] releases, such as the 2012 Criterion Blu-ray releases 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 also even present on [[The Criterion Collection]] releases, such as the 2012 Criterion Blu-ray releases 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 also appears at the start and end of a November 10, 2022 UK airing of ''Countess Dracula'' (1971) on LEGEND as well.
*The 2001 version also appears at the start and end of a November 10, 2022 UK airing of ''Countess Dracula'' (1971) on LEGEND as well.
* The 2001 version also appears at the start of the Capelight Pictures Blu-ray release of ''Red River'' (1948), before the 2001 United Artists logo as well.
*The 2001 version also appears at the start of the Capelight Pictures Blu-ray release of ''Red River'' (1948), before the 2001 United Artists logo as well.
* The bylineless 1986 logo also appears at the start of the 4K Blu-ray release of ''Thelma and Louise'' (1991), albeit with the 1995 roar.
*The bylineless 1986 logo also appears at the start of the 4K Blu-ray release of ''Thelma and Louise'' (1991), albeit with the 1995 roar.


'''Legacy:''' This logo and the 9th logo are well-known due to their longevity. However, the 2001 website variant's omnipresence and plastering have earned it some despise.
'''Legacy:''' This logo and the 9th logo are well-known due to their longevity. However, the 2001 website variant's omnipresence and plastering have earned it some despise.
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'''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.]
'''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:'''  
* A longer variant exists that's basically a 3-lion roar restoration, but was never used.
*A longer variant exists that's basically a 3-lion roar restoration, but was never used.
* For the closing variant and on 2009 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, but is still 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 <i>G.I. Joe: Retaliation</i>. 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 <i>The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo</i>.


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


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Music/Sounds:'''  
* October 31, 2008-February 6, 2009: A new roar sound bite that also has elements of the 1995 MGM lion roar and is more powerful than its predecessor, once again mixed by Mark Mangini. Reportedly, this new sound bite was made because the recent ones did not have the lion roaring thrice like the longer version, though the two-roar version was used on all the movies that preceded it. This was also used on the trailers for ''Fame'' and ''Hot Tub Time Machine''.
*October 31, 2008-February 6, 2009: A new roar sound bite that also has elements of the 1995 MGM lion roar and is more powerful than its predecessor, once again mixed by Mark Mangini. Reportedly, this new sound bite was made because the recent ones did not have the lion roaring thrice like the longer version, though the two-roar version was used on all the movies that preceded it. This was also used on the trailers for ''Fame'' and ''Hot Tub Time Machine''.
* June 12, 2009-March 16, 2012: The 1995 lion roar is used.
*June 12, 2009-March 16, 2012: The 1995 lion roar is used.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' The roar track is muted on ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo''.
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' The roar track is muted on ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo''.


'''Availability:'''
'''Availability:'''
* This logo is found on all MGM releases from this period, starting with ''Quantum of Solace'' and ending with ''21 Jump Street''.
<ul><li>This logo is found on all MGM releases from this period, starting with ''Quantum of Solace'' and ending with ''21 Jump Street''.</li>
* Other movies with this logo include ''Valkyrie'', ''The Pink Panther 2'', ''The Taking of Pelham 123'', ''Fame'', ''Hot Tub Time Machine'' and ''Zookeeper''.
<li>Other movies with this logo include ''Valkyrie'', ''The Pink Panther 2'', ''The Taking of Pelham 123'', ''Fame'', ''Hot Tub Time Machine'' and ''Zookeeper''.</li>
* Despite being retired, this logo recently made a surprise appearance on ''Licorice Pizza'', released on November 26, 2021.
<li>Despite being retired, this logo recently made a surprise appearance on ''Licorice Pizza'', released on November 26, 2021.</li>
* Also, some movies owned by MGM when aired on cable and pay-TV, and some home media releases may plaster or precede older logos with this (one example being the 2016 Olive Films Blu-ray of ''Mannequin'').
<li>Also, some movies owned by MGM when aired on cable and pay-TV, and some home media releases may plaster or precede older logos with this (one example being the 2016 Olive Films Blu-ray of ''Mannequin'').</li>
* On the non-US version of ''Valkyrie'', it follows the 1994 20th Century Fox logo.
<li>On the non-US version of ''Valkyrie'', it follows the 1994 20th Century Fox logo.</li>
* It precedes the Universal Pictures logo on current overseas prints of ''Conan the Destroyer'' (1984) and the UA Ovoid on the Kino Lorber Blu-ray release of ''Fistful of Dollars'' (1964), though in the latter case it's not attached to the actual feature, only directly preceding it according to a playlist file.
<li> It precedes the Universal Pictures logo on current overseas prints of ''Conan the Destroyer'' (1984) and the UA Ovoid on the Kino Lorber Blu-ray release of ''Fistful of Dollars'' (1964), though in the latter case it's not attached to the actual feature, only directly preceding it according to a playlist file.</li>
* Also appears on video games such as ''James Bond 007: Blood Stone'', and ''Goldeneye 007 (2010)''.
<li> Also appears on video games such as ''James Bond 007: Blood Stone'', and ''Goldeneye 007 (2010)''.</li>
* It also makes a surprise appearance on the YouTube Movies print of ''The Usual Suspects'' (1995).
<li>It also makes a surprise appearance on the YouTube Movies print of ''The Usual Suspects'' (1995).</li></ul>


===13th Logo (August 8, 2012-October 8, 2021)===
===13th Logo (August 8, 2012-October 8, 2021)===
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'''Trivia:'''
'''Trivia:'''
* This is the first animated logo from the company.
* This is the first animated logo from the company.
* The logo was designed by LA-based graphic design company Shine. On March 20, 2020, MGM's social banner on the studio's social pages changed to a frame-by-frame picture of Leo's footage.
*The logo was designed by LA-based graphic design company Shine. On March 20, 2020, MGM's social banner on the studio's social pages changed to a frame-by-frame picture of Leo's footage.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* A still version exists, which can be seen at the end of films.
*A still version exists, which can be seen at the end of films.
* On the game ''007 Legends'' and the film ''Skyfall'', the logo is darker and appears more golden. The flickers of light at the beginning are not seen.
*On the game ''007 Legends'' and the film ''Skyfall'', the logo is darker and appears more golden. The flickers of light at the beginning are not seen.
* A short version exists. This can be seen on ''Hope Springs'' and at the end of some newer prints of older films released by Orion Pictures and United Artists. It also made a surprise appearance at the end of ''Spectre''.
<li>A short version exists. This can be seen on <i>Hope Springs</i> and at the end of some newer prints of older films released by Orion Pictures and United Artists. It also made a surprise appearance at the end of <i>Spectre</i>.</li>
* On some films, the movement of Leo's eye varies. Sometimes it looks straight at the camera, and other times it moves as if Leo was looking around, either once or twice.
<li>On some films, the movement of Leo's eye varies. Sometimes it looks straight at the camera, and other times it moves as if Leo was looking around, either once or twice.</li>


'''Technique:''' Live-action footage for Leo, and CGI for all other elements.
<p>'''Technique:''' Live-action footage for Leo, and CGI for all other elements.</p>


'''Music/Sounds:''' The 1995 roar is used, along with whooshes throughout the animation and the sound of a running film projector before the lion roars. The noise dies down after the first roar. There is also an extra growling sound added after the second roar.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The 1995 roar is used, along with whooshes throughout the animation and the sound of a running film projector before the lion roars. The noise dies down after the first roar. There is also an extra growling sound added after the second roar.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
* None for the still closing variant.
*None for the still closing variant.
* On the ''Skyfall'' teaser trailer, there is a shortened version of the 1995 roar.
*On the ''Skyfall'' teaser trailer, there is a shortened version of the 1995 roar.
* The version seen on Shine's website has the standard 1995 roar without any additional sound effects.
* The version seen on Shine's website has the standard 1995 roar without any additional sound effects.
* ''The Hobbit'' movies, ''G.I. Joe: Retaliation'' and ''22 Jump Street'' have the opening theme of the film without the whooshes and projector sounds, just the roaring. ''Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters'', ''Spectre'', and ''Me Before You'' have the opening theme of the movie with the whooshes and projector sounds and roaring.
*''The Hobbit'' movies, ''G.I. Joe: Retaliation'' and ''22 Jump Street'' have the opening theme of the film without the whooshes and projector sounds, just the roaring. ''Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters'', ''Spectre'', and ''Me Before You'' have the opening theme of the movie with the whooshes and projector sounds and roaring.
* ''G.I. Joe: Retaliation'' also has the 2008 roar track.
*''G.I. Joe: Retaliation'' also has the 2008 roar track.
* A strange reverse plaster with the 1982 MGM/UA Home Video fanfare was found on the Brazilian Portuguese dub of ''Exterminator 2'' (1984).  
*A strange reverse plaster with the 1982 MGM/UA Home Video fanfare was found on the Brazilian Portuguese dub of ''Exterminator 2'' (1984).


'''Availability:'''
'''Availability:'''  
* It can be seen on every MGM film from 2012 until 2021, starting with ''Hope Springs'' (albeit a shortened version) and ending with some select prints of ''No Time to Die'' (2021).
* It can be seen on every MGM film from 2012 until 2021, starting with ''Hope Springs'' (albeit a shortened version) and ending with some select prints of ''No Time to Die'' (2021).
* A shorter version of the logo actually first appeared on the teaser trailer for said film, while the full version of the logo was first seen on ''Skyfall''.
* A shorter version of the logo actually first appeared on the teaser trailer for said film, while the full version of the logo was first seen on ''Skyfall''.
** It can also be found on the MGM 90th Anniversary trailer promo, and on Shine's website.
**It can also be found on the MGM 90th Anniversary trailer promo, and on Shine's website.
* This also appears in some current prints of films, such as the remastered Blu-ray releases of ''The Terminator'' and the original ''RoboCop'' before the Orion logo, on the 2016 remastered Blu-ray release of ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'' before the UA Ovoid, various 4K Blu-ray releases such as ''Rain Man'' and ''Motel Hell'', and some later digital and TV prints of films such as ''The Evictors'', ''Rocky Mountain Express'', ''Jeepers Creepers'', and ''The Call of the Wild'' (1976); among other examples.
*This also appears in some current prints of films, such as the remastered Blu-ray releases of ''The Terminator'' and the original ''RoboCop'' before the Orion logo, on the 2016 remastered Blu-ray release of ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'' before the UA Ovoid, various 4K Blu-ray releases such as ''Rain Man'' and ''Motel Hell'', and some later digital and TV prints of films such as ''The Evictors'', ''Rocky Mountain Express'', ''Jeepers Creepers'', and ''The Call of the Wild'' (1976); among other examples.
* It also makes a surprise appearance on current digital prints of ''Masters of the Universe'' and ''Invaders from Mars'' followed by the [[Cannon Films]] logo.
* It also makes a surprise appearance on current digital prints of ''Masters of the Universe'' and ''Invaders from Mars'' followed by the [[Cannon Films]] logo.
* It also appears on the documentary ''Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of James Bond''.
*It also appears on the documentary ''Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of James Bond''.
* When the next logo debuted with ''Respect'', a short transitional period began between the logos.
* When the next logo debuted with ''Respect'', a short transitional period began between the logos.
** It appeared at the end of ''Candyman'' (2021) and ''No Time to Die'' (the next logo is used on some select and digital/home media prints; but all theatrical prints (plus the home media releases of the common international print) have this logo at the end instead).
**It appeared at the end of ''Candyman'' (2021) and ''No Time to Die'' (the next logo is used on some select and digital/home media prints; but all theatrical prints (plus the home media releases of the common international print) have this logo at the end instead).


===14th Logo (March 8, 2021-)===
===14th Logo (March 8, 2021-)===
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, a golden, rounded square passes by, bringing in a bright light. Another square passes while we zoom out through another to reveal we were inside the golden filmstrip ribbon. The ribbon zooms out and settles in place, this time reading "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">ART FOR ART'S SAKE</span>" (the English translation of the usual "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">ARS GRATIA ARTIS</span>") written in MGM's custom typeface (named Metro Mayer Serif). A bright light is seen filtering out of the words in the ribbon, filling it with gold. By the time the light fades away from the right, the ribbon gains an extremely shiny metallic luster, and the English translation changes back to its familiar Latin version. The ribbons on either side of the circle unfurl into their familiar form as Leo (now an updated, photorealistic CGI rendering of him, based on the 1957 footage) fades in and roars. The mask (once again redesigned, with a solid mouth this time) and leaf-like design around it grow and fade from the darkness, and the company name zooms out (just like the previous logo) and shines on top of the ribbon, with "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{color|gold|TRADE MARK}}</span>" fading in shortly after. The entire logo has a subtle, faint golden shine all around it.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, a golden, rounded square passes by, bringing in a bright light. Another square passes while we zoom out through another to reveal we were inside the golden filmstrip ribbon. The ribbon zooms out and settles in place, this time reading "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">ART FOR ART'S SAKE</span>" (the English translation of the usual "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">ARS GRATIA ARTIS</span>") written in MGM's custom typeface (named Metro Mayer Serif). A bright light is seen filtering out of the words in the ribbon, filling it with gold. By the time the light fades away from the right, the ribbon gains an extremely shiny metallic luster, and the English translation changes back to its familiar Latin version. The ribbons on either side of the circle unfurl into their familiar form as Leo (now an updated, photorealistic CGI rendering of him, based on the 1957 footage) fades in and roars. The mask (once again redesigned, with a solid mouth this time) and leaf-like design around it grow and fade from the darkness, and the company name zooms out (just like the previous logo) and shines on top of the ribbon, with "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{color|gold|TRADE MARK}}</span>" fading in shortly after. The entire logo has a subtle, faint golden shine all around it.


'''Trivia:'''  
'''Trivia:'''
* This was designed by Baked Studios and was originally made in 2019, two years before the logo's proper debut. It was originally scheduled to premiere on ''No Time to Die'' when it had its original November 2019 release date. However, due to the film getting delayed multiple times until October 2021 due to the production troubles caused by the [[wikipedia:COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19 pandemic]], this logo ended up making its debut online in March 2021 instead. Just like the previous logo, a frame-by-frame picture of Leo's footage is used as the profile banner on MGM's social pages.
*This was designed by Baked Studios and was originally made in 2019, two years before the logo's proper debut. It was originally scheduled to premiere on ''No Time to Die'' when it had its original November 2019 release date. However, due to the film getting delayed multiple times until October 2021 due to the production troubles caused by the [[Wikipedia:COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19 pandemic]], this logo ended up making its debut online in March 2021 instead. Just like the previous logo, a frame-by-frame picture of Leo's footage is used as the profile banner on MGM's social pages.
* Mentioned above, this logo was first uploaded to MGM's official YouTube channel on March 8, 2021.
*Mentioned above, this logo was first uploaded to MGM's official YouTube channel on March 8, 2021.
* Alongside this logo, a new monogram wordmark was introduced, using the logo's classic font instead of serif lettering.
* Alongside this logo, a new monogram wordmark was introduced, using the logo's classic font instead of serif lettering.
* The logo was shortlisted at the 2021 Clio Entertainment Awards, but it didn't win.
*The logo was shortlisted at the 2021 Clio Entertainment Awards, but it didn't win.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* At the end of the logo, as part of the brand evolution video, when the logo fades out, the first letter in each of the three words in the company's name are formed together to make the "MGM" brand wordmark with the words "ART FOR ART'S SAKE" on the top and "BRAND EVOLUTION" on the bottom appearing after the wordmark is formed.
*At the end of the logo, as part of the brand evolution video, when the logo fades out, the first letter in each of the three words in the company's name are formed together to make the "MGM" brand wordmark with the words "ART FOR ART'S SAKE" on the top and "BRAND EVOLUTION" on the bottom appearing after the wordmark is formed.
* A short version exists starting when Leo appears. The golden filmstrip ribbon forms a lot faster, the company name zooms out faster, and Leo roars once in this variation. This can be seen at the beginning of MGM's clips, trailers, and compilation videos on their official YouTube channel. This was also used as the basis of the [[MGM Television]] logo.
*A short version exists starting when Leo appears. The golden filmstrip ribbon forms a lot faster, the company name zooms out faster, and Leo roars once in this variation. This can be seen at the beginning of MGM's clips, trailers, and compilation videos on their official YouTube channel. This was also used as the basis of the [[MGM Television]] logo.
* Sometimes, the logo starts at the point where the filmstrip ribbon zooms out, skipping the part with the golden rounded squares.
<li>Sometimes, the logo starts at the point where the filmstrip ribbon zooms out, skipping the part with the golden rounded squares.</li>
* For the closing variant, the corporate version of the logo is used; except on ''Surrounded'' where it's just a still shot of the finished logo.
<li>For the closing variant, the corporate version of the logo is used; except on <i>Surrounded</i> where it's just a still shot of the finished logo.</li>
* To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ''007'' franchise, MGM made a special variant for the occasion. When Leo starts to roar, the logo zooms out to the left, while the text appears earlier and zooms out at a slower rate. As on the right, we see the words "60 YEARS OF BOND" (with the "60" being seen on top in large font, while "YEARS OF BOND" is seen below in much smaller letters). On the 6, we see the older 007 logo fade in number by number, and then when the gun fades in, the tip of the gun appears from the left of the "0", creating the 60 Years of Bond logo. Just like the regular logo, this was made by Baked Studios.
*To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ''007'' franchise, MGM made a special variant for the occasion. When Leo starts to roar, the logo zooms out to the left, while the text appears earlier and zooms out at a slower rate. As on the right, we see the words "60 YEARS OF BOND" (with the "60" being seen on top in large font, while "YEARS OF BOND" is seen below in much smaller letters). On the 6, we see the older 007 logo fade in number by number, and then when the gun fades in, the tip of the gun appears from the left of the "0", creating the 60 Years of Bond logo. Just like the regular logo, this was made by Baked Studios.
* On Screenpix On Demand's print of the 1953 film ''A Day to Remember'', the logo, in color is cut short; before the second 1995 roar plays, it cuts to the film's original [[The Rank Organisation|J. Arthur Rank Organisation]] logo in black and white.
*On Screenpix On Demand's print of the 1953 film ''A Day to Remember'', the logo, in color is cut short; before the second 1995 roar plays, it cuts to the film's original [[The Rank Organisation|J. Arthur Rank Organisation]] logo in black and white.


'''Byline:''' Starting in 2023, the text "AN AMAZON COMPANY" is shown in gold below the MGM logo.
'''Byline:''' Starting in 2023, the text "AN AMAZON COMPANY" is shown in gold below the MGM logo.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic orchestral 5-note fanfare and a single drum beat plays in the beginning (notably marking the first time the logo has been complimented with a proper fanfare), which ends in a somber, violin-esque descent as the 1995 roar track caps it off. Composed by Sounds Red.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic orchestral 5-note fanfare and a single drum beat plays in the beginning (notably marking the first time the logo has been complimented with a proper fanfare), which ends in a somber, violin-esque descent as the 1995 roar track caps it off. Composed by Sounds Red.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''  
* Like the previous logo, none for the still closing variant.
*Like the previous logo, none for the still closing variant.
* On some films, the opening theme plays over without the fanfare and just the roaring.
* On some films, the opening theme plays over without the fanfare and just the roaring.
* Several unused fanfares exist on Sounds Red's Vimeo, including three re-orchestrated versions of the actual fanfare. Seen [https://vimeo.com/684005376 here].
* Several unused fanfares exist on Sounds Red's Vimeo, including three re-orchestrated versions of the actual fanfare. Seen [https://vimeo.com/684005376 here].
* Some films such as ''Three Thousand Years of Longing'' and ''Creed III'' have the opening theme heard without the roaring.
* Some films such as ''Three Thousand Years of Longing'' and ''Creed III'' have the opening theme heard without the roaring.
* On the 60 Years of Bond variant, the iconic James Bond intro sound (based on the remastered version of the James Bond theme from ''Dr. No'', composed by Monty Norman and performed by the John Barry Orchestra) plays over Leo's 2nd roar after the fanfare and Leo's first roar.  The whoosh sound effects in the fanfare are removed. On ''Thirteen Lives'', only the roaring is heard alongside the movie's opening theme. On ''The Sound of 007'', the whoosh sound in the fanfare was added back and the last note of the Bond intro sound was extended, along with a drum hit alongside the guitar strum.
*On the 60 Years of Bond variant, the iconic James Bond intro sound (based on the remastered version of the James Bond theme from ''Dr. No'', composed by Monty Norman and performed by the John Barry Orchestra) plays over Leo's 2nd roar after the fanfare and Leo's first roar.  The whoosh sound effects in the fanfare are removed. On ''Thirteen Lives'', only the roaring is heard alongside the movie's opening theme. On ''The Sound of 007'', the whoosh sound in the fanfare was added back and the last note of the Bond intro sound was extended, along with a drum hit alongside the guitar strum.
* On a Screenpix print of the end of ''Space Probe Taurus'' (1965), the first half of the 1982 roar is heard.  
*On a Screenpix print of the end of ''Space Probe Taurus'' (1965), the first half of the 1982 roar is heard.


'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
* It first debuted on ''Respect'', released on August 13, 2021.
*It first debuted on ''Respect'', released on August 13, 2021.
* It later appeared at the beginning of 2021's ''Candyman'' (as a variant) while the previous logo is used at the end, and on some select prints of ''No Time to Die'' (other theatrical prints as well as a Spanish print and an Asian print use the previous logo).
* It later appeared at the beginning of 2021's ''Candyman'' (as a variant) while the previous logo is used at the end, and on some select prints of ''No Time to Die'' (other theatrical prints as well as a Spanish print and an Asian print use the previous logo).
* It also has begun to plaster some older logos up to the 2001 URL variant on new prints of older releases, such as on the Screenpix On Demand print of ''A Day to Remember'', albeit cutting off after the first roar.
*It also has begun to plaster some older logos up to the 2001 URL variant on new prints of older releases, such as on the Screenpix On Demand print of ''A Day to Remember'', albeit cutting off after the first roar.
* Furthermore, MGM posted a brand evolution video, showcasing the evolution of the three unique elements of the logo: the lion, the "ARS GRATA ARTIS" filmstrip, and the company's name style, mask, and "TRADEMARK" wording along with the registered trademark from later versions of the logo, from Slats from the first MGM logo in 1924 to the CGI Leo from the current logo, with the CGI Leo footage being sped up until it freezes on the same frame used in the print logo, before showing its logo, after each of the logo's elements are deformed, one by one, when it zooms in, which can be shown [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=escZ4PZX8BE here].
*Furthermore, MGM posted a brand evolution video, showcasing the evolution of the three unique elements of the logo: the lion, the "ARS GRATA ARTIS" filmstrip, and the company's name style, mask, and "TRADEMARK" wording along with the registered trademark from later versions of the logo, from Slats from the first MGM logo in 1924 to the CGI Leo from the current logo, with the CGI Leo footage being sped up until it freezes on the same frame used in the print logo, before showing its logo, after each of the logo's elements are deformed, one by one, when it zooms in, which can be shown [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=escZ4PZX8BE here].
* The "60 Years of Bond" variant was first posted online on January 19, 2022, with it later being seen on the limited IMAX re-release of ''No Time To Die'' two days later.
* The "60 Years of Bond" variant was first posted online on January 19, 2022, with it later being seen on the limited IMAX re-release of ''No Time To Die'' two days later.
** It also made appearances on ''Thirteen Lives'' and ''The Sound of 007'', two [[Amazon Originals|Prime Video]] originals.
**It also made appearances on ''Thirteen Lives'' and ''The Sound of 007'', two [[Amazon Originals|Prime Video]] originals.
* This also appears on a Screenpix print of ''Space Probe Taurus'' (1965) along with the 1997 Orion Pictures logo, and international remastered prints of ''The Addams Family'' (1991), where it precedes the Paramount logo at the beginning and follows it at the end.
*This also appears on a Screenpix print of ''Space Probe Taurus'' (1965) along with the 1997 Orion Pictures logo, and international remastered prints of ''The Addams Family'' (1991), where it precedes the Paramount logo at the beginning and follows it at the end.
* It also appears at the start and end of a Paramount+ streaming service print of ''Lois Gibbs and the Love Canal'' (1982).
*It also appears at the start and end of a Paramount+ streaming service print of ''Lois Gibbs and the Love Canal'' (1982).
* It also appears at the start and end of a later print of ''The Aeronauts'' on iTunes UK.
*It also appears at the start and end of a later print of ''The Aeronauts'' on iTunes UK.
* It also appears at the end of the Capelight Pictures Blu-ray release of ''Red River'' (1948).
* It also appears at the end of the Capelight Pictures Blu-ray release of ''Red River'' (1948).
* It also appears at the start and end of a Tubi streaming print of ''The Heavenly Kid'' (1985).
* It also appears at the start and end of a Tubi streaming print of ''The Heavenly Kid'' (1985).
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== Copyright Stamps==
== Copyright Stamps==
*'''1924-1938:''' Copyright © by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (or Distributing) Corporation (with the MGM secondary logo at the center). To the left of the MGM secondary logo, the text "Controlled by LOEW'S INCORPORATED" appears.
* '''1924-1938:''' Copyright © by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (or Distributing) Corporation (with the MGM secondary logo at the center). To the left of the MGM secondary logo, the text "Controlled by LOEW'S INCORPORATED" appears.
*'''1938-1960:''' Copyright © by Loew's, Incorporated. (MGM officially split from Loew's in 1959)
*'''1938-1960:''' Copyright © by Loew's, Incorporated. (MGM officially split from Loew's in 1959)
*'''1960-1980, 1992-1996:''' Copyright © by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.
* '''1960-1980, 1992-1996:''' Copyright © by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.
*'''1981-1982:''' Copyright © by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Film Co. (MGM Studios and MGM Grand divisions were split into two companies on May 30, 1980)
*'''1981-1982:''' Copyright © by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Film Co. (MGM Studios and MGM Grand divisions were split into two companies on May 30, 1980)
*'''1982-1986:''' Copyright © by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. (MGM merged with United Artists on July 28, 1981)
*'''1982-1986:''' Copyright © by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. (MGM merged with United Artists on July 28, 1981)
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==External links==
==External links==
*[[w:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on Wikipedia
*[[W:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on Wikipedia
*[[w:Lists of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films|Lists of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films by year]] on Wikipedia
*[[W:Lists of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films|Lists of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films by year]] on Wikipedia
*[https://mgm.com/ Official Website]
*[https://mgm.com/ Official Website]
*[https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?companies=co0007143&sort=release_date,asc Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on IMDb]
*[https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?companies=co0007143&sort=release_date,asc Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on IMDb]
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[[Category:Logos made by Lippincott]]
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