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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:''' A printed graphic with Numa | '''Technique:''' A printed graphic with Numa being a live-action photograph. | ||
'''Audio:''' The only films this is known to appear on were silent, so either none or the opening theme of the film. | '''Audio:''' The only films this is known to appear on were silent, so either none or the opening theme of the film. | ||
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'''Technique:''' Live-action footage, with the elements surrounding either lion being a printed graphic composited over the footage. | '''Technique:''' Live-action footage, with the elements surrounding either lion being a printed graphic composited over the footage. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' Jackie or Tanner roaring depending on the film. | ||
'''Audio Variant:''' ''The Long, Long Trailer'' and ''Forever Darling'' have Tanner with Jackie's roar. | '''Audio Variant:''' ''The Long, Long Trailer'' and ''Forever Darling'' have Tanner with Jackie's roar. | ||
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* 1960-1987: Leo roars only twice. | * 1960-1987: Leo roars only twice. | ||
* There are a few variations seen on some movies with the roar. Some have Tanner's first and second roar, while a few others have that reversed. | * There are a few variations seen on some movies with the roar. Some have Tanner's first and second roar, while a few others have that reversed. | ||
* Starting with ''Poltergeist'' (released on June 4, 1982), | * Starting with ''Poltergeist'' (released on June 4, 1982), a new roar track for Leo was introduced, recorded and mixed by Mark Mangini. Leo's roar track is now a synthesized one, which sounded more polished in theaters featuring Dolby/THX sound systems. Movie trailers continued to use the 1960 roar. | ||
* Around 1985, the final part for the roar 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. | * Around 1985, the final part for the roar was changed, ending with a growl (which appeared on ''Year of the Dragon'', while a few films such as ''To Live and Die in L.A.'' and ''9 1/2 Weeks'' used the 1982 track). This version would be used concurrently with the 1982 roar until around 1987-1988. | ||
* ''Brainstorm'' has an edited 1982 roar. The first roar is the last roar repeated two times, and the last roar is the first. | * ''Brainstorm'' has an edited 1982 roar. The first roar is the last roar repeated two times, and the last roar is the first. | ||
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'''Visuals:''' Same as the 9th logo, but most of the logo is now colored in gold instead of white | '''Visuals:''' Same as the 9th logo, but most of the logo is now colored in gold instead of white. The mask also appears in a darker {{color|darkred|red}} color. Leo roars twice as usual, sometimes once. | ||
'''Trivia:''' The design of the filmstrip was first introduced in 1982 as the corporate logo for its then-parent MGM/UA Entertainment Co., and was used for the 1982-1993 [[MGM Home Entertainment|MGM/UA Home Video]] logo. Also, the filmstrip would remain golden going forward. | '''Trivia:''' The design of the filmstrip was first introduced in 1982 as the corporate logo for its then-parent MGM/UA Entertainment Co., and was used for the 1982-1993 [[MGM Home Entertainment|MGM/UA Home Video]] logo. Also, the filmstrip would remain golden going forward. | ||
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* Current 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 releases of ''Octopussy'' and ''A View to a Kill'' when the audio commentary is turned on. | * Current 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 releases 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 | * On trailers and TV spots up to the late 1980s-early 1990s, 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. | ||
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'''Visuals:''' Same as the | '''Visuals:''' Same as the previous logo, but with several enhancements: the text, ribbons and mask, along with its wreath, are now all in a lighter, more metallic shade of {{color|gold}}; the URL now reads "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM.COM'''}}"; and the footage of Leo has been digitally enhanced. | ||
'''Trivia:''' This was actually based on the print logo that was used by MGM Home Entertainment and MGM DVD, as seen on VHS and DVD covers and other 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 from a negative master of the 1958 film ''Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'', as the original | '''Trivia:''' This was actually based on the print logo that was used by MGM Home Entertainment and MGM DVD, as seen on VHS and DVD covers and other 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 from a negative master of the 1958 film ''Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'', as the original 1956 negative 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 can be found [https://garycoates.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/logo-history-restoration-article.pdf here]. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* A | * A three-roar variant exists, 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, likely due to MGM no longer releasing their own films (outside some regions) after their emergence from bankruptcy. This version 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, likely due to MGM no longer releasing their own films (outside some regions) after their emergence from bankruptcy. This version 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''. | ||
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*'''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 | *'''1981-1982:''' Copyright © by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Film Co. (MGM Studios and MGM Grand 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) | ||
*'''1986-1987:''' Copyright © by MGM Entertainment Co. (MGM split from United Artists when Ted Turner purchased the studio and then sold the remnants of MGM/UA back to Kerkorian) | *'''1986-1987:''' Copyright © by MGM Entertainment Co. (MGM split from United Artists when Ted Turner purchased the studio and then sold the remnants of MGM/UA back to Kerkorian) | ||