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* Older VHS releases of ''Running Scared'' also retain this logo. | * Older VHS releases of ''Running Scared'' also retain this logo. | ||
* The Golden Anniversary version is seen on films such as ''That's Entertainment!'', ''Mr. Ricco'', and U.S. prints of ''The Wind and the Lion''. | * The Golden Anniversary version is seen on films such as ''That's Entertainment!'', ''Mr. Ricco'', and U.S. prints of ''The Wind and the Lion''. | ||
** It also makes | ** It also makes an appearance after the [[Sony Pictures Classics]] logo on the 2006 [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] DVD release of ''The Passenger''. | ||
'''Legacy:''' It's seen as one of MGM's most iconic logos, with Leo considered the most famous out of all the MGM lions. | '''Legacy:''' It's seen as one of MGM's most iconic logos, with Leo considered the most famous out of all the MGM lions. | ||
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* June 22, 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. | * June 22, 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 can be found on some prints and the U.S. 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 can be found on some prints and the U.S. 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 | * 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 an appearance on the original VHS release of ''Leviathan'' (another version has the bylineless logo). Films with this byline are generally preceded by the MGM/UA Communications logo. | ||
* November 26, 1986-2001, 2006, 2008: The logo is bylineless. Despite general use ending around 2001, it made | * November 26, 1986-2001, 2006, 2008: The logo is bylineless. Despite general use ending around 2001, it made 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. | * 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. | ||
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'''Availability:''' Seen on all MGM releases from this period, starting with ''Quantum of Solace'' and ending with ''21 Jump Street''. | '''Availability:''' Seen on all MGM releases from this period, starting with ''Quantum of Solace'' and ending with ''21 Jump Street''. | ||
* Other movies with this logo include ''Valkyrie'', ''The Pink Panther 2'', ''The Taking of Pelham 123'', ''Fame'', ''Hot Tub Time Machine'' and ''Zookeeper''. | * Other movies with this logo include ''Valkyrie'', ''The Pink Panther 2'', ''The Taking of Pelham 123'', ''Fame'', ''Hot Tub Time Machine'' and ''Zookeeper''. | ||
* Despite being retired, this logo made | * Despite being retired, this logo made an appearance on ''Licorice Pizza'', released on November 26, 2021. | ||
* 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 release of ''Mannequin''). | * 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 release of ''Mannequin''). | ||
* On non-U.S. prints of ''Valkyrie'', this logo follows the 1994 20th Century Fox logo. | * On non-U.S. prints of ''Valkyrie'', this logo follows the 1994 20th Century Fox logo. | ||
* 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) (however, for the latter film, it's not attached to the actual feature, only directly preceding it according to a playlist file). | * 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) (however, for the latter film, it's not attached to the actual feature, only directly preceding it according to a playlist file). | ||
* It can also be found on video games such as ''James Bond 007: Blood Stone'' and ''Goldeneye 007 (2010)''. | * It can also be found on video games such as ''James Bond 007: Blood Stone'' and ''Goldeneye 007 (2010)''. | ||
* It also makes | * It also makes an appearance on the YouTube Movies print of ''The Usual Suspects'' (1995). | ||
* The logo with the 2008 roar track can also be found at the start and end of ''Cop'' (1988) on the 2018 Blu-ray release thereof from NSM Records. | * The logo with the 2008 roar track can also be found at the start and end of ''Cop'' (1988) on the 2018 Blu-ray release thereof from NSM Records. | ||