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This was used as the basis for the 1st [[MGM Cartoons]] logo.<br> | This was used as the basis for the 1st [[MGM Cartoons]] logo.<br> | ||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
* On some films, such as ''Red-Headed Woman'' | * On some films, such as ''Red-Headed Woman'', ''Maytime'' (1937), ''Topper'', and ''Rosalie'' (1937), the "THE END" text is only shown. Also, the MGM pseudo logo is absent, like the 1st [[MGM Cartoons]] logo. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage, with the elements surrounding Jackie being a printed graphic composited over the footage. | '''Technique:''' Live-action footage, with the elements surrounding Jackie being a printed graphic composited over the footage. | ||
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'''Audio:''' Jackie roaring; there are several variants. From 1928 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. | '''Audio:''' Jackie roaring; there are several variants. From 1928 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. | ||
'''Audio Trivia:''' Jackie roaring at the beginning of ''White Shadows in the South Seas'' | '''Audio Trivia:''' Jackie roaring at the beginning of ''White Shadows in the South Seas'' marks the first time audiences ever heard an MGM lion, as it was the studio's first film with a pre-recorded soundtrack. | ||
'''Audio Variants:''' | '''Audio 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'' | * In the 1930s, a light fanfare composed by LeRoy Shield played under Jackie's roaring, chiefly at the beginning of films from Hal Roach Studios. In the 1940s, there was a more majestic fanfare composed by Franz Waxman, with Jackie roaring on some films (such as ''A Day at the Races'' and ''The Philadelphia Story''). 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. | ||
* On the 1993-1998 [[MGM/UA Home Video]] logo, Jackie roars with Tanner's roar instead of his own roaring sound. | * On 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'' | * The original print of ''Freaks'' uses the early roar from the 1928 version instead of the 1932 panther's roar for an unknown reason. | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on films of the era, such as ''Freaks'' | '''Availability:''' Seen on films of the era, such as ''Freaks'', ''Grand Hotel'', ''Manhattan Melodrama'', ''The Thin Man'' films from 1934 to 1947, ''The Girl From Missouri'', ''Riptide'', ''A Night at the Opera'', ''Fury'' (1936), ''Libeled Lady'', ''Camille'' (1936), ''Romeo and Juliet'' (1936), ''The Good Earth'', ''Captains Courageous'', ''Topper'', ''A Day at the Races'', the ''Andy Hardy'' films from 1937 to 1946, ''The Wizard of Oz'' (1939), ''Goodbye, Mr. Chips'' (1939), ''Ninotchka'', ''The Philadelphia Story'', ''Ziegfeld Girl'', ''Mrs. Miniver'', ''Gaslight'', ''The Asphalt Jungle'', ''The Bad and the Beautiful'', ''Pat and Mike'', as well as the 1930s ''The Captain and the Kids'' cartoons. | ||
* The color variant is not as easy to find, 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'' | * The color variant is not as easy to find, 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'', ''David Copperfield'' (1935) (intact on the Russian channels for the former as well as 2000's local stations airings for the latter), ''Libeled Lady'', ''Camille'' (1936) and ''A Christmas Carol'' (1938) (intact on the Canadian [[YTV|YTV]]'s airing). | ||
* This logo may plaster Slats on current prints of silent films such as ''The Navigator'', ''Greed'', ''Lady of the Night'', ''Go West'', ''Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ'', ''Torrent'', ''The Scarlet Letter'' (1926), ''Flesh and the Devil'' and ''The Unknown''; 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 such as ''The Navigator'', ''Greed'', ''Lady of the Night'', ''Go West'', ''Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ'', ''Torrent'', ''The Scarlet Letter'' (1926), ''Flesh and the Devil'' and ''The Unknown''; 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''. | ||
* The copyright notice variant of this logo was also seen at the start of a June 28, 2024 airing of ''The Little Rascals'' short "School's Out" on MeTV | * The copyright notice variant of this logo was also seen at the start of a June 28, 2024 airing of ''The Little Rascals'' short "School's Out" on MeTV. | ||
'''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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'''Audio:''' A cougar's roar, which was also used for Jackie in the 1932 variant of the 3rd logo. Some films would only have the opening theme by itself or with Telly's roar. | '''Audio:''' A cougar's roar, which was also used for Jackie in the 1932 variant of the 3rd logo. Some films would only have the opening theme by itself or with Telly's roar. | ||
'''Audio Variant:''' On ''Crazy House'' | '''Audio Variant:''' On ''Crazy House'', the logo is silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on color films such as ''The Viking'' | '''Availability:''' Seen on color films such as ''The Viking'', ''The Mysterious Island'', ''The Rogue Song'', and ''Crazy House'', as well as color shorts like ''Kiddie Revue'' and ''Over the Counter''. | ||
===5th Logo (February 4, 1932-May 25, 1935)=== | ===5th Logo (February 4, 1932-May 25, 1935)=== | ||
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'''Visuals:''' A new lion named "Tanner" appears in this 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. | '''Visuals:''' A new lion named "Tanner" appears in this 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. | ||
'''Trivia:''' In addition to this logo, Tanner also appeared in a few Three Stooges shorts such as | '''Trivia:''' In addition to this logo, Tanner also appeared in a few Three Stooges shorts such as ''Hold That Lion!''. His roar was also frequently used as a sound effect in some MGM cartoons of the time. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
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* On ''La Fiesta de Santa Barbara'', after Tanner's first roar, the roar track pauses until Tanner roars the second time, which resumes his roar track with just a growl. | * On ''La Fiesta de Santa Barbara'', after Tanner's first roar, the roar track pauses until Tanner roars the second time, which resumes his roar track with just a growl. | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on color live-action films such as ''Lassie Come Home'' | '''Availability:''' Seen on color live-action films such as ''Lassie Come Home'', ''Meet Me in St. Louis'', ''National Velvet'', ''Good News'', ''On the Town'', ''An American in Paris'', ''Quo Vadis'', ''Singin' in the Rain'', short subjects, FitzPatrick's Traveltalks travelogues ''Cherry Blossom Time In Japan'', ''Rocky Mountain Grandeur'', ''Hong Kong: The Hub of the Orient'', ''Java Journey'', ''Paris On Parade'', ''Sitka and Juneau'', ''Cavalcade of San Francisco'', ''Over the Andes'', ''Colorful Colorado'' and ''Monumental Utah'', 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''. Its first feature film appearance after four years later was ''Sweethearts'', and the last few films to use this were ''The Naked Spur'', ''The Band Wagon'', ''Latin Lovers'', and ''Give a Girl a Break''. | ||
* The long version is seen on ''Star Night at the Cocoanut Grove'' | * The long version is seen on ''Star Night at the Cocoanut Grove'', 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 logo was also seen 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 logo was also seen 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. | ||
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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. | ||
* A B&W variant also exists, which can be seen on some B&W films, such as ''The Fastest Gun Alive'' | * A B&W variant also exists, which can be seen on some B&W films, such as ''The Fastest Gun Alive'', among others. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage. Unlike previous and future MGM logos, the graphic surrounding the lion is actually a physical cutout as evidenced by the behind-the-scenes photos. | '''Technique:''' Live-action footage. Unlike previous and future MGM logos, the graphic surrounding the lion is actually a physical cutout as evidenced by the behind-the-scenes photos. | ||
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'''Audio:''' Tanner's re-dubbed roar or Tanner's roar with the music's intro. | '''Audio:''' Tanner's re-dubbed roar or Tanner's roar with the music's intro. | ||
'''Audio Variant:''' A slightly different tone of Tanner's roar with an extra growl was heard twice on ''Barnacle Bill'' | '''Audio Variant:''' A slightly different tone of Tanner's roar with an extra growl was heard twice on ''Barnacle Bill'' and ''First Man Into Space'' with the synced roar that was used for the next logo. | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the film ''The Swan'' (released on April 26, 1956).<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer_films_(1950–1959)</ref> | '''Availability:''' Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the film ''The Swan'' (released on April 26, 1956).<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer_films_(1950–1959)</ref> | ||
* This is also seen on the aforementioned ''First Man Into Space'' | * This is also seen on the aforementioned ''First Man Into Space'' and on ''Any Number Can Win'', respectively. | ||
* It was also seen on a January 20, 1996 airing of ''Designing Woman'' | * It was also seen on a January 20, 1996 airing of ''Designing Woman'' on [[BBC Two|BBC2]]. | ||
===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. He also appeared in several films, such as ''King of Kings'' | * 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. He also appeared in several films, such as ''King of Kings'', ''The Lion'', ''Zebra in the Kitchen'', ''Fluffy'', and ''Napoleon and Samantha'', as well a Dreyfus Corporation commercial in 1961, which is shown [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIBItnXC_Gg here]. | ||
* 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. | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* 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 1987 U.S. VHS release of ''Where the River Runs Black'' | * An early version of the 1986 logo also exists, which can be found on some prints and the 1987 U.S. VHS release of ''Where the River Runs Black'', 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 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. | * 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 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 appearances on ''The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold'' and ''WarGames: The Dead Code''. | ||
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* 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 1980s-early 1990s, the 1960 roar is used, though some use the 1982 roar. | * 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'' | * 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''. | ||
* 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'' | * 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'', the 1995 roar is used on the 1986 logo. | ||
* On ''Windtalkers'' and the 2007 "Family Fun Edition" DVD release of ''The Pebble and the Penguin'', the 1994 roar is used on the 2001 logo. | * On ''Windtalkers'' and the 2007 "Family Fun Edition" DVD release of ''The Pebble and the Penguin'', the 1994 roar is used on the 2001 logo. | ||
* A syndicated airing of an unknown MGM movie and current prints of ''Sweet Land'' have the 2001 logo with the 2008 roar track. The closing of the latter film also utilizes the second roar from the 2008 roar track rather than the first. | * A syndicated airing of an unknown MGM movie and current prints of ''Sweet Land'' have the 2001 logo with the 2008 roar track. The closing of the latter film also utilizes the second roar from the 2008 roar track rather than the first. | ||
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* The bylineless logo with the 1994 roar can be found on original prints of ''The Pebble and the Penguin'' (U.S. prints), ''Fluke'', ''Species'', and ''Get Shorty'', as well as on ''Red Corner''. | * The bylineless logo with the 1994 roar can be found on original prints of ''The Pebble and the Penguin'' (U.S. 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 releases of the latter. | * The 1999 75th Anniversary version is seen on ''The Thomas Crown Affair'' (1999) 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 releases of the latter. | ||
* The silent version is seen at the end of network prints of ''Topkapi'' | * The silent version is seen at the end of network prints of ''Topkapi''. | ||
* This logo 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 logo 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''. | ||
* The logo is also seen on the U.S. release of the Russian movie ''12'' | * The logo is also seen on the U.S. release of the Russian movie ''12''. This was done as a legacy credit due to MGM owning the rights to ''12 Angry Men'', which the film was based off of. | ||
* 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'' | * 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''. | ||
* 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 | * 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. | ||
** 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 was however restored on the 2013 Fox and 2019 Disney Blu-ray releases, as well as the streaming version on Disney+. | ** It was however restored on the 2013 Fox and 2019 Disney Blu-ray releases, as well as the streaming version on Disney+. | ||
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* Despite being retired, this logo made an appearance on ''Licorice Pizza'', released on November 26, 2021. | * 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''). | ||
* It precedes the Universal Pictures logo on current overseas prints of ''Conan the Destroyer'', and the United Artists logo on the Kino Lorber Blu-ray release of ''Fistful of Dollars'' (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'' | |||
* 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 an appearance on the YouTube Movies print of ''The Usual Suspects'' | * It also makes an appearance on the YouTube Movies print of ''The Usual Suspects''. | ||
* The logo with the 2008 roar track can also be found at the start and end of | * The logo with the 2008 roar track can also be found at the start and end of the 2018 Blu-ray release of ''Cop''. | ||
===13th Logo (August 8, 2012-October 8, 2021) === | ===13th Logo (August 8, 2012-October 8, 2021) === | ||
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* ''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 reverse plaster with the 1982 MGM/UA Home Video fanfare was found on the Brazilian Portuguese dub of ''Exterminator 2'' | * A reverse plaster with the 1982 MGM/UA Home Video fanfare was found on the Brazilian Portuguese dub of ''Exterminator 2''. | ||
'''Availability:''' It can be seen on every MGM film from 2012 until 2021, starting with ''Hope Springs'' (albeit a shortened version) and ending with | '''Availability:''' It can be seen on every MGM film from 2012 until 2021, starting with ''Hope Springs'' (albeit a shortened version) and ending with select prints of ''No Time to Die''. | ||
* 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, seen [https://shinestudio.com/projects/project-13/ here]. | ** It can also be found on the MGM 90th Anniversary trailer promo, and on Shine's website, seen [https://shinestudio.com/projects/project-13/ here]. | ||
* This logo is also seen on 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 logo is also seen on 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 an appearance on current digital prints of ''Masters of the Universe'' and ''Invaders from Mars'' | * It also makes an appearance on current digital prints of ''Masters of the Universe'' and ''Invaders from Mars''. | ||
* It is also seen on the documentary ''Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of James Bond''. | * It is also seen on the documentary ''Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of James Bond''. | ||
* It is also preserved at the start of an Amazon Prime Video streaming print of the 2023 pilot of ''007: Road to a Million''. | * It is also preserved at the start of an Amazon Prime Video streaming print of the 2023 pilot of ''007: Road to a Million''. | ||
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** On ''Thirteen Lives'', only the roaring is heard alongside the movie's opening theme. | ** 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 re-arranged and extended, along with a drum hit alongside the guitar strum. | ** On ''The Sound of 007'', the whoosh sound in the fanfare was added back and the last note of the Bond intro sound was re-arranged and extended, along with a drum hit alongside the guitar strum. | ||
* | * At the end of a Screenpix print of ''Space Probe Taurus'', the first half of the 1982 roar is heard. | ||
* On ''Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles'', the logo is higher pitched likely due to PAL speedup since this film is Australian. | * On ''Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles'', the logo is higher pitched likely due to PAL speedup since this film is Australian. | ||
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* The "60 Years of Bond" variant was first posted online on January 19, 2022, with it later appearing 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 appearing 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. | ||
* Other plastered appearances include the Screenpix print of ''Space Probe Taurus'' | * Other plastered appearances include the Screenpix print of ''Space Probe Taurus'', international remastered prints of ''The Addams Family'' (1991), Paramount+'s print of ''Lois Gibbs and the Love Canal'', a later print of ''The Aeronauts'' on iTunes UK, the end of the Capelight Pictures Blu-ray release of ''Red River'', and at the start and end of a Tubi streaming print of ''The Heavenly Kid''. | ||
* The 100th anniversary variant made its debut on the Amazon Original film ''Road House''. | * The 100th anniversary variant made its debut on the Amazon Original film ''Road House''. | ||
* The Amazon byline variant of this logo is also seen on the Shout! Studios 4K Blu-ray release of ''UHF'' | * The Amazon byline variant of this logo is also seen on the Shout! Studios 4K Blu-ray release of ''UHF''. | ||
'''Legacy:''' Considered as a stunning update to the MGM logo for its CGI, fanfare, and use of the English "Art for Art's Sake", although the lion's CGI form was not as well-received at first. | '''Legacy:''' Considered as a stunning update to the MGM logo for its CGI, fanfare, and use of the English "Art for Art's Sake", although the lion's CGI form was not as well-received at first. | ||