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'''Closing Variants:''' | '''Closing Variants:''' | ||
* Very early in its run, on ''Solarbabies'' and ''Dead of Winter'', it used the MGM Entertainment Co. closing from the 9th logo. | * Very early in its run, on ''Solarbabies'' and ''Dead of Winter'', it used the MGM Entertainment Co. closing from the 9th logo. | ||
* 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 | * 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 1990s, 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. | ||
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* An NBC airing of ''Inherit the Wind'' (1999) had the roar track silent, due to the generic theme playing over the logo. | * An NBC airing of ''Inherit the Wind'' (1999) had the roar track silent, due to the generic theme playing over the logo. | ||
'''Availability:''' This | '''Availability:''' This logo was used for 25 years, and is very easy to find, especially the 2001 website variant, which plasters both previous logos and numerous logos from other companies. | ||
* The Diamond Jubilee variant debuted on ''The Pope of Greenwich Village'' and made its final appearance on ''That's Dancing!''. | * The Diamond Jubilee variant debuted on ''The Pope of Greenwich Village'' and made its final appearance on ''That's Dancing!''. | ||
** Starting with ''The Aviator'', it was reverted back to the MGM/UA variant of the 1957 logo. | ** Starting with ''The Aviator'', it was reverted back to the MGM/UA variant of the 1957 logo. | ||