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<u>Logo:</u> TBA
'''Logo:''' TBA


<u>FX/SFX:</u> TBA
'''FX/SFX:''' TBA


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> TBA
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA


<u>Availability:</u> TBA
'''Availability:''' TBA


==Goldwyn Pictures Corporation==
==Goldwyn Pictures Corporation==
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "The Silent/Quiet Lion", "The First Lion"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Silent/Quiet Lion", "The First Lion"


<u>Logo:</u> We see the original lion, name unknown, nicknamed "Leo" by Samuel Goldwyn, in the circle of a ribbon-like filmstrips which has two filmstrips flowing out the bottom side, which looks like it's in twos. Underneath the circle is a Greek drama mask. A wreath surrounds it. The circle has the phrase "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">ARS GRATIA ARTIS</span>" [Latin for "Art for Art's Sake"] inscribed at the top, and at the bottom is a marquee that reads "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">A GOLDWYN PICTURE</span>". On the left side is the word "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>", and the right "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>". The lion moves his head left to right throughout and does not roar, due to movies being silent at the time of this logos creation.
'''Logo:''' We see the original lion, name unknown, nicknamed "Leo" by Samuel Goldwyn, in the circle of a ribbon-like filmstrips which has two filmstrips flowing out the bottom side, which looks like it's in twos. Underneath the circle is a Greek drama mask. A wreath surrounds it. The circle has the phrase "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">ARS GRATIA ARTIS</span>" [Latin for "Art for Art's Sake"] inscribed at the top, and at the bottom is a marquee that reads "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">A GOLDWYN PICTURE</span>". On the left side is the word "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>", and the right "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>". The lion moves his head left to right throughout and does not roar, due to movies being silent at the time of this logos creation.


<u>Trivia:</u> The logo was designed by Howard Dietz, an advertising man and then-recent graduate of Columbia University, who would go on to hold many offices at MGM.
'''Trivia:''' The logo was designed by Howard Dietz, an advertising man and then-recent graduate of Columbia University, who would go on to hold many offices at MGM.


<u>Variant:</u> There was a sepia variant of the logo.
'''Variant:''' There was a sepia variant of the logo.


<u>Closing Variant:</u> Somewhere on the screen during the closing credits, we can see the small Goldwyn Pictures print logo, which consists of a lion statue resting on top of a pedestal reading "GOLDWYN PICTURES". We see a lion on a pedestal at the left-bottom of the screen, The film's chapter name is written at the center.
'''Closing Variant:''' Somewhere on the screen during the closing credits, we can see the small Goldwyn Pictures print logo, which consists of a lion statue resting on top of a pedestal reading "GOLDWYN PICTURES". We see a lion on a pedestal at the left-bottom of the screen, The film's chapter name is written at the center.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> The lion's head moving. Still in closing variants.
'''FX/SFX:''' The lion's head moving. Still in closing variants.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> None. However, there was a fanfare that was used in one of the films.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None. However, there was a fanfare that was used in one of the films.


<u>Availability:</u> One of the rarest logos ever, as many films by this company, Metro Pictures, and Louis B. Mayer Pictures were destroyed in the 1967 MGM vault fire. Can be seen on early Goldwyn Pictures movies, especially on Silent Sunday Nights on Turner Classic Movies.
'''Availability:''' One of the rarest logos ever, as many films by this company, Metro Pictures, and Louis B. Mayer Pictures were destroyed in the 1967 MGM vault fire. Can be seen on early Goldwyn Pictures movies, especially on Silent Sunday Nights on Turner Classic Movies.


===2nd Logo (December 1920)===
===2nd Logo (December 1920)===
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<u>Nickname:</u> "The Still Lion", "The Painted/Strange Lion"
'''Nickname:''' "The Still Lion", "The Painted/Strange Lion"


<u>Logo:</u> A still painting of a lion (name unknown) in a traditional looking MGM logo, but the film ribbon and drama mask can barely be seen. The words "TRADE" and "MARK" still appear on either side of the lion. Instead of the usual marquee, the words "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">A Goldwyn Picture</span>" appear above the lion in Old English font.
'''Logo:''' A still painting of a lion (name unknown) in a traditional looking MGM logo, but the film ribbon and drama mask can barely be seen. The words "TRADE" and "MARK" still appear on either side of the lion. Instead of the usual marquee, the words "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">A Goldwyn Picture</span>" appear above the lion in Old English font.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> The film's opening fanfare.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The film's opening fanfare.


<u>Availability:</u> Ultra rare. Only known to appear on ''What Happened to Rosa''. Also appears early on in the 1993 documentary ''Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic''.
'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. Only known to appear on ''What Happened to Rosa''. Also appears early on in the 1993 documentary ''Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic''.


===3rd Logo (1923-1924)===
===3rd Logo (1923-1924)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "The Silent/Quiet Lion II", "The Slightly Roaring Lion"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Silent/Quiet Lion II", "The Slightly Roaring Lion"


<u>Logo:</u> The ribboning and the marquee look the same as the first one, but with a different lion. The logo begins with the lion (name unknown, possibly Slats?) staring to one side, then immediately skips after a second to the lion staring at the other side, then it skips to the lion looking down, turning his head, and looks at the camera. After that, he roars a bit. After a second, it skips to the lion looking directly at the camera.
'''Logo:''' The ribboning and the marquee look the same as the first one, but with a different lion. The logo begins with the lion (name unknown, possibly Slats?) staring to one side, then immediately skips after a second to the lion staring at the other side, then it skips to the lion looking down, turning his head, and looks at the camera. After that, he roars a bit. After a second, it skips to the lion looking directly at the camera.


<u>Variants:</u> There is also a sepia-toned version. A rare variant of this logo was spotted on a 2011 CBS Sunday morning news broadcast. It shows a image of the lion, but his position is different and he's staring at the camera. It is unknown what movie used this variant.
'''Variants:''' There is also a sepia-toned version. A rare variant of this logo was spotted on a 2011 CBS Sunday morning news broadcast. It shows a image of the lion, but his position is different and he's staring at the camera. It is unknown what movie used this variant.


<u>FX/SFX</u>: The lion moving.
'''FX/SFX''': The lion moving.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


<u>Availability:</u> Ultra rare. This, however, appeared on ''Wild Oranges''. Retained on TCM's Silent Sunday Nights.
'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. This, however, appeared on ''Wild Oranges''. Retained on TCM's Silent Sunday Nights.


==Louis B. Mayer Pictures Corporation==
==Louis B. Mayer Pictures Corporation==
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<u>Logo:</u> We See an Eagle incased in a ring. The words "Louis B. Mayer" are on the top, while "Pictures" is on the bottom.
'''Logo:''' We See an Eagle incased in a ring. The words "Louis B. Mayer" are on the top, while "Pictures" is on the bottom.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> TBA
'''FX/SFX:''' TBA


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Most Likley none
'''Music/Sounds:''' Most Likley none


<u>Availability:</u> Rare.
'''Availability:''' Rare.


==Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation==
==Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation==
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "The Marquee", "The Lion Statue"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Marquee", "The Lion Statue"


<u>Logo:</u> On a black background, there is 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", on 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, there is 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", on 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.


<u>Trivia:</u> This logo was used during the MGM era from the 1920s-1950s, with the appropriate addendum.
'''Trivia:''' This logo was used during the MGM era from the 1920s-1950s, with the appropriate addendum.


<u>Variant:</u> The logo has been seen in sepia.
'''Variant:''' The logo has been seen in sepia.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> The closing theme.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme.


<u>Availability:</u> Very rare. It's occasionally seen on films aired on Silent Sunday Nights on TCM. It has been seen on ''Greed''.
'''Availability:''' Very rare. It's occasionally seen on films aired on Silent Sunday Nights on TCM. It has been seen on ''Greed''.


==Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc.==
==Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc.==
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "The Silent/Quiet Lion III", "Slats the Lion", "1st MGM Lion", "MGM Marquee"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Silent/Quiet Lion III", "Slats the Lion", "1st MGM Lion", "MGM Marquee"


<u>Logo:</u> We have a new lion named "Slats" inside a newly redone film-like ribboning logo. Slats moves his head from right to left and then looks at the camera, and later looks around. The words "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>" and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>" are surrounding the circle containing Slats. Below the logo is a marquee that reads
'''Logo:''' We have a new lion named "Slats" inside a newly redone film-like ribboning logo. Slats moves his head from right to left and then looks at the camera, and later looks around. The words "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>" and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>" are surrounding the circle containing Slats. Below the logo is a marquee that reads
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''Metro'''</span>{{font color|white|----------------}}<br /><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''Goldwyn'''''</span><br />{{font color|white|----------------}}Mayer</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''Metro'''</span>{{font color|white|----------------}}<br /><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''Goldwyn'''''</span><br />{{font color|white|----------------}}Mayer</div>
On top of the circle, the phrase "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">ARS GRATIA ARTIS</span>" is inscribed.
On top of the circle, the phrase "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">ARS GRATIA ARTIS</span>" is inscribed.


<u>Trivia:</u> Slats was born at the Dublin Zoo on March 20, 1919 and was originally named "Cairbre." He died in 1936.
'''Trivia:''' Slats was born at the Dublin Zoo on March 20, 1919 and was originally named "Cairbre." He died in 1936.


<u>Variant:</u> Slats appears to move differently on every film in which he makes an appearance.
'''Variant:''' Slats appears to move differently on every film in which he makes an appearance.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Slats turning his head.
'''FX/SFX:''' Slats turning his head.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> None or the movie's intro.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the movie's intro.


<u>Availability:</u> Very rare. 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 other MGM films have Slats replaced by Jackie.
'''Availability:''' Very rare. 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 other MGM films have Slats replaced by Jackie.


===2nd Logo (July 31, 1928-October 13, 1953)===
===2nd Logo (July 31, 1928-October 13, 1953)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "Jackie the Lion", "1st Roaring Lion", "2nd MGM Lion" , "MGM Marquee II"
'''Nicknames:''' "Jackie the Lion", "1st Roaring Lion", "2nd MGM Lion" , "MGM Marquee II"


<u>Logo:</u> A new MGM lion named "Jackie" appears in a slightly re-done film-like ribboning logo. Jackie roars three times and then looks at his trainer. The marquee "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''Metro'''</span>-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''Goldwyn'''''</span>-Mayer" is seen below, the Latin phrase is inscribed on the circle, and the words "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>" on the left and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>" on the right outside of the circle.
'''Logo:''' A new MGM lion named "Jackie" appears in a slightly re-done film-like ribboning logo. Jackie roars three times and then looks at his trainer. The marquee "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''Metro'''</span>-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''Goldwyn'''''</span>-Mayer" is seen below, the Latin phrase is inscribed on the circle, and the words "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>" on the left and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>" on the right outside of the circle.


<u>Trivia:</u> Jackie was born in 1915. He was nicknamed "Leo the Lucky" because he survived several accidents, including two train wrecks, an earthquake, and an explosion inside the studio. He retired in 1931 to the Philadelphia Zoo, and died in February 1935 of heart problems. His hide is currently on display at the McPherson Museum in McPherson, Kansas.
'''Trivia:''' Jackie was born in 1915. He was nicknamed "Leo the Lucky" because he survived several accidents, including two train wrecks, an earthquake, and an explosion inside the studio. He retired in 1931 to the Philadelphia Zoo, and died in February 1935 of heart problems. His hide is currently on display at the McPherson Museum in McPherson, Kansas.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''


* Up 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.
* Up 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.
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*This has appeared superimposed over scenes on trailers of 1930s films, such as ''Mutiny on the Bounty'', ''Fury'', and ''San Francisco''.
*This has appeared superimposed over scenes on trailers of 1930s films, such as ''Mutiny on the Bounty'', ''Fury'', and ''San Francisco''.


<u>Closing Variant:</u> 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 1924-1950s.
'''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 1924-1950s.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Jackie roaring and turning his head.
'''FX/SFX:''' Jackie roaring and turning his head.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Jackie roaring. The roar always varied. From 1929-1930, Jackie's actual roar was used. From 1930-1932, starting with the film ''Paid'', a panther's roar was used. From 1932-1953, 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.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Jackie roaring. The roar always varied. From 1929-1930, Jackie's actual roar was used. From 1930-1932, starting with the film ''Paid'', a panther's roar was used. From 1932-1953, 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.


<u>Music/Sounds Variants:</u>
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''


', ''Hallelujah'', ''Marianne'', ''The Unholy Night'', ''The Thirteenth Chair'', ''Untamed'', ''It's a Great Life'', ''Navy Blues'', ''Devil-May-Care'', ''Their Own Desire'', ''The Bishop Murder Case'', ''They Learned About Women'', ''The Ship from Shanghai'', ''Not So Dumb'', ''Anna Christie'', ''Chasing Rainbows'', ''Lord Byron of Broadway'', ''A Lady to Love'', ''Montana Moon'', ''Free and Easy'', ''The Divorcee'', ''Redemption'', ''The Big House'', ''The Lady of Scandal'', ''The Sins of the Children'', ''The Unholy Three'' (1930), ''Our Blushing Brides'', ''Call of the Flesh'', ''Romance'', ''Doughboys'', ''Madam Satan'', ''Those Three French Girls'', ''War Nurse'', ''Min and Bill'', ''Passion Flower'' and ''New Moon'', have this logo without the roar, even though the movies themselves have sound.
', ''Hallelujah'', ''Marianne'', ''The Unholy Night'', ''The Thirteenth Chair'', ''Untamed'', ''It's a Great Life'', ''Navy Blues'', ''Devil-May-Care'', ''Their Own Desire'', ''The Bishop Murder Case'', ''They Learned About Women'', ''The Ship from Shanghai'', ''Not So Dumb'', ''Anna Christie'', ''Chasing Rainbows'', ''Lord Byron of Broadway'', ''A Lady to Love'', ''Montana Moon'', ''Free and Easy'', ''The Divorcee'', ''Redemption'', ''The Big House'', ''The Lady of Scandal'', ''The Sins of the Children'', ''The Unholy Three'' (1930), ''Our Blushing Brides'', ''Call of the Flesh'', ''Romance'', ''Doughboys'', ''Madam Satan'', ''Those Three French Girls'', ''War Nurse'', ''Min and Bill'', ''Passion Flower'' and ''New Moon'', have this logo without the roar, even though the movies themselves have sound.
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ie roars with Tanner's roar instead of his own roaring sound.
ie roars with Tanner's roar instead of his own roaring sound.


<u>Availability:</u> Com
'''Availability:''' Com
on. Seen on films of the era such as ''The Wizard of Oz'', and the 1930s ''The Captain and the Kids''  
on. Seen on films of the era such as ''The Wizard of Oz'', and the 1930s ''The Captain and the Kids''  


<u>Availability:</u> Common. Seen on films of the era such as ''The Wizard of Oz'', and the 1930s ''The Captain and the Kids'' cartoons. The color variant is quite rare, as colorized versions are hardly ever revived on TV or video; it is seen on the colorized version of ''Babes in Toyland'' (1934). This logo may plaster Slats on current prints of old 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 before ''White Shadow of the Seven Seas''. In later years, clips from this logo were recycled and applied as filmstrip images for the CGI filmstrip animation on the 1993-1998 MGM/UA Home Video logo. The last films to use this logo were ''The Affairs of Dobie Gillis'', ''Big Leaguer'', ''The Actress'' and ''Main Street to Broadway''.
'''Availability:''' Common. Seen on films of the era such as ''The Wizard of Oz'', and the 1930s ''The Captain and the Kids'' cartoons. The color variant is quite rare, as colorized versions are hardly ever revived on TV or video; it is seen on the colorized version of ''Babes in Toyland'' (1934). This logo may plaster Slats on current prints of old 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 before ''White Shadow of the Seven Seas''. In later years, clips from this logo were recycled and applied as filmstrip images for the CGI filmstrip animation on the 1993-1998 MGM/UA Home Video logo. The last films to use this logo were ''The Affairs of Dobie Gillis'', ''Big Leaguer'', ''The Actress'' and ''Main Street to Broadway''.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> 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.
'''Editor's Note:''' 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.


===3rd Logo (October 1, 1927-September 27, 1928)===
===3rd Logo (October 1, 1927-September 27, 1928)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "3rd MGM Lion", "The Unknown Lion
'''Nicknames:''' "3rd MGM Lion", "The Unknown Lion


<u>Logo:</u> It's nearly the same as before, but the ribboning is slightly re-done and a different lion (name unknown) appears here. The usual MGM marquee is seen below. The ribboning is white, the wreath is {{Font color|gold|yellow}}, the mask is {{Font color|red|red}}, and the marquee is {{Font color|green|green}}.
'''Logo:''' It's nearly the same as before, but the ribboning is slightly re-done and a different lion (name unknown) appears here. The usual MGM marquee is seen below. The ribboning is white, the wreath is {{Font color|gold|yellow}}, the mask is {{Font color|red|red}}, and the marquee is {{Font color|green|green}}.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> TBA
'''FX/SFX:''' TBA


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> The only movies this is known to appear on were silent, so the logo either has silence or the movie's intro music.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The only movies this is known to appear on were silent, so the logo either has silence or the movie's intro music.


<u>Availability:</u> This logo was used on early color silent films. It appeared on ''The Heart of General Robert E. Lee'', which is currently being restored by the Library of Congress. It is also said to appear on a film entitled ''Buffalo Bill's Last Fight''. The logo should be retained if either film is shown on TCM.
'''Availability:''' This logo was used on early color silent films. It appeared on ''The Heart of General Robert E. Lee'', which is currently being restored by the Library of Congress. It is also said to appear on a film entitled ''Buffalo Bill's Last Fight''. The logo should be retained if either film is shown on TCM.


===4th Logo (November 2, 1928-October 15, 1932)===
===4th Logo (November 2, 1928-October 15, 1932)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "Telly the Lion", "4th MGM Lion", "2nd Roaring Lion" , "MGM Marquee III"
'''Nicknames:''' "Telly the Lion", "4th MGM Lion", "2nd Roaring Lion" , "MGM Marquee III"


<u>Logo:</u> Another lion named "Telly" appears in a new re-drawn film-like ribboning of the MGM logo. He is the first of the two two-strip Technicolor lions. Telly appears with a long snarl with two roaring sound effects. The usual MGM marquee is seen below. Everything but the lion is in a green hue.
'''Logo:''' Another lion named "Telly" appears in a new re-drawn film-like ribboning of the MGM logo. He is the first of the two two-strip Technicolor lions. Telly appears with a long snarl with two roaring sound effects. The usual MGM marquee is seen below. Everything but the lion is in a green hue.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''


*While the logo was made in color, there is also a black and white version on The Mysterious Island. The movie was originally shot in color, but only a black and white version survived.
*While the logo was made in color, there is also a black and white version on The Mysterious Island. The movie was originally shot in color, but only a black and white version survived.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Telly snarling.
'''FX/SFX:''' Telly snarling.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Jackie's roar. Some movies would only have the music's intro or the music and Telly's roar.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Jackie's roar. Some movies would only have the music's intro or the music and Telly's roar.


<u>Music/Sounds/Variants:</u> On ''Crazy House'' (1930), the logo has no sound.
'''Music/Sounds/Variants:''' On ''Crazy House'' (1930), the logo has no sound.


<u>Availability:</u> Rare. Seen on live-action color films such as ''The Viking'' (1928), ''The Mysterious Island'' (1929), and ''Crazy House'' (1930), as well as color short films like ''Kiddie Revue'' (1930) and ''Over the Counter'' (1932).
'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on live-action color films such as ''The Viking'' (1928), ''The Mysterious Island'' (1929), and ''Crazy House'' (1930), as well as color short films like ''Kiddie Revue'' (1930) and ''Over the Counter'' (1932).


===5th Logo (1932-May 25, 1935)===
===5th Logo (1932-May 25, 1935)===
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<u>Nickname:</u> "Coffee the Lion", "5th MGM Lion", "3rd Roaring Lion" , "MGM Marquee IV"
'''Nickname:''' "Coffee the Lion", "5th MGM Lion", "3rd Roaring Lion" , "MGM Marquee IV"


<u>Logo:</u> Another two-strip Technicolor lion by the name of "Coffee" appears in a slightly re-drawn film-like ribboning and mask of the MGM logo. Coffee snarls by looking down and later roars. The Latin phrase is still shown inscribed on the circle. "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>" and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>" appear on different sides. The usual MGM marquee is seen below. The ribboning and wreath are white, and the mask is {{Font color|red|red}}.
'''Logo:''' Another two-strip Technicolor lion by the name of "Coffee" appears in a slightly re-drawn film-like ribboning and mask of the MGM logo. Coffee snarls by looking down and later roars. The Latin phrase is still shown inscribed on the circle. "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>" and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>" appear on different sides. The usual MGM marquee is seen below. The ribboning and wreath are white, and the mask is {{Font color|red|red}}.


<u>Variant:</u> There is also a longer version of this logo, as well as B&W versions. Sometimes (due to film deterioration), the logo itself might be closer or further away than usually intended.
'''Variant:''' There is also a longer version of this logo, as well as B&W versions. Sometimes (due to film deterioration), the logo itself might be closer or further away than usually intended.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> The snarling and roaring. The extended version has extra snarling and a brief third roar.
'''FX/SFX:''' The snarling and roaring. The extended version has extra snarling and a brief third roar.


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


<u>Availability:</u> Uncommon. Seen on several of MGM's short subjects in color and animated cartoons of this era by Harman-Ising on TCM and ''The MGM Show'' on Boomerang. Also seen on films such as ''Roast Beef'' and ''Movies and Wild People''.
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Seen on several of MGM's short subjects in color and animated cartoons of this era by Harman-Ising on TCM and ''The MGM Show'' on Boomerang. Also seen on films such as ''Roast Beef'' and ''Movies and Wild People''.


===6th Logo (September 18, 1934-December 3, 1953)===
===6th Logo (September 18, 1934-December 3, 1953)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "Tanner the Lion", "The Angry Lion", "6th MGM Lion" , "MGM Marquee V"
'''Nicknames:''' "Tanner the Lion", "The Angry Lion", "6th MGM Lion" , "MGM Marquee V"


<u>Logo:</u> A new lion named "Tanner" appears in this MGM logo. The Latin phrase on the circle is {{Font color|red|red}}, the words "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>" and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>" are {{Font color|gold|yellow}}, the {{Font color|red|red}} mask and the ribboning are re-drawn slightly with {{Font color|orange|orange}} accents on certain parts of the filmstrip ribbons. The wreath is {{Font 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 {{Font color|red|red}}, with the remainder of the letters in {{Font color|gold|yellow}}. Tanner roars three times in this one.
'''Logo:''' A new lion named "Tanner" appears in this MGM logo. The Latin phrase on the circle is {{Font color|red|red}}, the words "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE</span>" and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MARK</span>" are {{Font color|gold|yellow}}, the {{Font color|red|red}} mask and the ribboning are re-drawn slightly with {{Font color|orange|orange}} accents on certain parts of the filmstrip ribbons. The wreath is {{Font 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 {{Font color|red|red}}, with the remainder of the letters in {{Font color|gold|yellow}}. Tanner roars three times in this one.


<u>Trivia:</u> Aside from appearing in this logo, Tanner also appeared in the Three Stooges short "Hold That Lion!" (1947). His roar was also frequently used as a sound effect in MGM's cartoons at the time.
'''Trivia:''' Aside from appearing in this logo, Tanner also appeared in the Three Stooges short "Hold That Lion!" (1947). His roar was also frequently used as a sound effect in MGM's cartoons at the time.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''


*There is a longer version of this logo. Tanner would growl first, then roar three times, then Tanner would look at the camera while tilting his head, and would growl again, and the final roar with a gasp-like sound and a growl at the end.
*There is a longer version of this logo. Tanner would growl first, then roar three times, then Tanner would look at the camera while tilting his head, and would growl again, and the final roar with a gasp-like sound and a growl at the end.
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* This logo strangely appeared in black & white and with Jackie's roar due to a plastering error on a TCM Australia airing of ''The Hucksters''. Current prints of said film have Jackie.
* This logo strangely appeared in black & white and with Jackie's roar due to a plastering error on a TCM Australia airing of ''The Hucksters''. Current prints of said film have Jackie.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Tanner roaring.
'''FX/SFX:''' Tanner roaring.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Some movies would feature Tanner's roar or Coffee's roar on animated features by MGM. 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 movies would feature Tanner's roar or Coffee's roar on animated features by MGM. Other live-action films would have the music's intro with Tanner roaring. For the long version, it's just Tanner roaring.


<u>Availability:</u> Common. Seen on all color live-action films such as ''Quo Vadis'', short subjects, and animated features by MGM's "Golden Age", with the last films to use this being ''The Band Wagon'', ''Latin Lovers'', and ''Give a Girl a Break''. The long version is seen on ''Star Night at the Cocoanut Grove'', as well as the travelogues ''Holland in Tulip Time'', ''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''.
'''Availability:''' Common. Seen on all color live-action films such as ''Quo Vadis'', short subjects, and animated features by MGM's "Golden Age", with the last films to use this being ''The Band Wagon'', ''Latin Lovers'', and ''Give a Girl a Break''. The long version is seen on ''Star Night at the Cocoanut Grove'', as well as the travelogues ''Holland in Tulip Time'', ''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''.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> In terms of popularity, Tanner is pretty much tied with Jackie. In particular, those who grew up on ''Tom and Jerry'' consider him a favorite.
'''Editor's Note:''' In terms of popularity, Tanner is pretty much tied with Jackie. In particular, those who grew up on ''Tom and Jerry'' consider him a favorite.


===7th Logo (July 17, 1953-November 2, 1956)===
===7th Logo (July 17, 1953-November 2, 1956)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "Jackie the Lion II", "Tanner the Lion II" , "MGM Marquee VI"
'''Nicknames:''' "Jackie the Lion II", "Tanner the Lion II" , "MGM Marquee VI"


<u>Logo:</u> This time, the MGM marquee has been permanently dropped and the name "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''Metro'''</span>-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''Goldwyn'''''</span>-Mayer" has been placed on top of the logo, minus the hyphens (-) in between the names. Jackie appears on black & white films and Tanner on color films. Also, a Registered trademark symbol is added underneath the left side of the filmstrip.
'''Logo:''' This time, the MGM marquee has been permanently dropped and the name "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''Metro'''</span>-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''Goldwyn'''''</span>-Mayer" has been placed on top of the logo, minus the hyphens (-) in between the names. Jackie appears on black & white films and Tanner on color films. Also, a Registered trademark symbol is added underneath the left side of the filmstrip.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''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.
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*Tanner was used for a 3D version which appeared on films such as ''Kiss Me Kate''.
*Tanner was used for a 3D version which appeared on films such as ''Kiss Me Kate''.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Jackie and Tanner roaring.
'''FX/SFX:''' Jackie and Tanner roaring.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Same as the 2nd, 4th, and 6th logos.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2nd, 4th, and 6th logos.


<u>Availability:</u> Uncommon. Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the films ''Ride, Vaquero!'' and ''Torch Song''. 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. It was last seen on ''The Rack''.
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the films ''Ride, Vaquero!'' and ''Torch Song''. 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. It was last seen on ''The Rack''.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> Obviously made for widescreen. The 3D version looks incorrectly aligned upon close inspection, as Tanner, who remains in 2D, appears to be in front of the ribboning instead of the other way around. In any case, this looks to be the start of a well-established design for the MGM logo as a whole; though the ribboning isn't gold yet, and the older lions are still in use, everything else is right in place.
'''Editor's Note:''' Obviously made for widescreen. The 3D version looks incorrectly aligned upon close inspection, as Tanner, who remains in 2D, appears to be in front of the ribboning instead of the other way around. In any case, this looks to be the start of a well-established design for the MGM logo as a whole; though the ribboning isn't gold yet, and the older lions are still in use, everything else is right in place.


===8th Logo (July 17, 1956-1958, March 19, 1963)===
===8th Logo (July 17, 1956-1958, March 19, 1963)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "George the Lion", "Brief Mane", "7th MGM Lion" , "MGM Marquee VII"
'''Nicknames:''' "George the Lion", "Brief Mane", "7th MGM Lion" , "MGM Marquee VII"


<u>Logo:</u> A new lion by the name of George appears in the studio's logo. The ribboning in the logo looks more stretched out than the earlier versions. The {{Font color|red|red}} mask below looks re-drawn and the wreath looks more stretched out below. The color of the letters "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''M'''</span>", "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''G''''''</span>", and "M" are still {{Font color|red|red}}, but look faded. A registered trademark symbol has been added. The first version has the lion looking at the camera, then he turns away and starts roaring. Then he would later look back at the camera and roar again and snarl. The other would have the lion look at the camera first, then would roar while looking up and snarl at the end.
'''Logo:''' A new lion by the name of George appears in the studio's logo. The ribboning in the logo looks more stretched out than the earlier versions. The {{Font color|red|red}} mask below looks re-drawn and the wreath looks more stretched out below. The color of the letters "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''M'''</span>", "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''''G''''''</span>", and "M" are still {{Font color|red|red}}, but look faded. A registered trademark symbol has been added. The first version has the lion looking at the camera, then he turns away and starts roaring. Then he would later look back at the camera and roar again and snarl. The other would have the lion look at the camera first, then would roar while looking up and snarl at the end.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''


*This logo would appear on either a {{Font color|blue|blue}} or black background.
*This logo would appear on either a {{Font color|blue|blue}} or black background.
*There is also a black & white variant.
*There is also a black & white variant.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> The lion roaring and snarling.
'''FX/SFX:''' The lion roaring and snarling.


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


<u>Availability:</u> Uncommon. Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the film ''High Society''. This logo surprisingly showed up on the 1963 film ''Any Number Can Win''.
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Seen on MGM films during this era, starting with the film ''High Society''. This logo surprisingly showed up on the 1963 film ''Any Number Can Win''.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> Actual footage from this logo's production, dated June 24, 1955, has been preserved and can be seen in the Widescreen Museum. George isn't as well known as the other lions, due to his very brief tenure as the MGM lion.
'''Editor's Note:''' Actual footage from this logo's production, dated June 24, 1955, has been preserved and can be seen in the Widescreen Museum. George isn't as well known as the other lions, due to his very brief tenure as the MGM lion.


===9th Logo (July 18, 1957-July 10, 1987)===
===9th Logo (July 18, 1957-July 10, 1987)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "Leo the Lion", "8th MGM Lion" , "MGM Marquee VIII" , "MGM/UA Marquee" , "MGM Marquee IX"
'''Nicknames:''' "Leo the Lion", "8th MGM Lion" , "MGM Marquee VIII" , "MGM/UA Marquee" , "MGM Marquee IX"


<u>Logo:</u> A new lion appears, named Leo. The script "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Metro Goldwyn Mayer</span>" is in a new font. The wreath and the mask are redrawn once again, and the ribboning on the sides is stretched out even more. Leo roars at first, then turns his head to his right. He would roar again for the second time and look away, and would do the same thing on his third roar and would look away for the final time.
'''Logo:''' A new lion appears, named Leo. The script "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Metro Goldwyn Mayer</span>" is in a new font. The wreath and the mask are redrawn once again, and the ribboning on the sides is stretched out even more. Leo roars at first, then turns his head to his right. He would roar again for the second time and look away, and would do the same thing on his third roar and would look away for the final time.


<u>Trivia:</u>
'''Trivia:'''


*Leo was born at the Royal Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem, Netherlands.
*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 because he was the youngest at the time when he was filmed.
*The reason why his mane is shorter compared to all the other lions is because he was the youngest at the time when he was filmed.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''


*There is also a black & white variant.
*There is also a black & white variant.
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*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.
*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.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Leo roaring.
'''FX/SFX:''' Leo roaring.


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


<u>Music/Sounds Variants:</u> Tanner's roar was used from 1957-1982. The sound used is Tanner's first roar. Though for the three-roar variant, the first roar is Tanner's second roar.
'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' Tanner's roar was used from 1957-1982. The sound used is Tanner's first roar. Though for the three-roar variant, the first roar is Tanner's second roar.


*1957-1961: Leo roars three times.
*1957-1961: Leo roars three times.
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*TubiTV's print of ''Gorgo'' blends the 1957 and 1995 roars for some reason. Since the 1995 variation had only two roars, the second roar is used at both the beginning and the end.
*TubiTV's print of ''Gorgo'' blends the 1957 and 1995 roars for some reason. Since the 1995 variation had only two roars, the second roar is used at both the beginning and the end.


<u>Availability:</u> Common. Lived for 30 years.
'''Availability:''' Common. Lived for 30 years.


*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.
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*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''.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> One of the most popular logos to exist. In fact, Leo is the most famous out of all the MGM lions.
'''Editor's Note:''' One of the most popular logos to exist. In fact, Leo is the most famous out of all the MGM lions.


=== 10th Logo (April 3-October 13, 1968, 1977?-1981)===
=== 10th Logo (April 3-October 13, 1968, 1977?-1981)===
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<u>Nickname:</u> "The Stylized Lion"
'''Nickname:''' "The Stylized Lion"


<u>Logo:</u> On a {{Font color|blue|blue}} background, we see a {{Font color|gold|yellow-orange}} outlined drawing of an unknown lion's head in a circle. Below it are the letters "'''MGM'''" in {{Font color|gold|yellow-orange}}.
'''Logo:''' On a {{Font color|blue|blue}} background, we see a {{Font color|gold|yellow-orange}} outlined drawing of an unknown lion's head in a circle. Below it are the letters "'''MGM'''" in {{Font color|gold|yellow-orange}}.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''


*A rare variant has the background color {{Font color|teal|teal-green}}, the lion drawing is now white, and "'''MGM'''" is smaller.
*A rare variant has the background color {{Font color|teal|teal-green}}, the lion drawing is now white, and "'''MGM'''" is smaller.
*On trailers for the studio's films that were released by United Artists Pictures, this logo appears (in negative) above the 1976 United Artists logo. "An '''MGM''' Presentation" is next to this logo.
*On trailers for the studio's films that were released by United Artists Pictures, this logo appears (in negative) above the 1976 United Artists logo. "An '''MGM''' Presentation" is next to this logo.


<u>Trivia:</u> This particular logo design remained in use long after it was retired as an opening logo. This was used as the print logo for MGM until at least 1982. The lion graphic then became the logo for MGM Grand for many years, and later MGM Mirage. It is currently used for the logo of MGM Resorts International.
'''Trivia:''' This particular logo design remained in use long after it was retired as an opening logo. This was used as the print logo for MGM until at least 1982. The lion graphic then became the logo for MGM Grand for many years, and later MGM Mirage. It is currently used for the logo of MGM Resorts International.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> The simple fade-in and fade-out of the logo.
'''FX/SFX:''' The simple fade-in and fade-out of the logo.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> 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.


<u>Availability:</u> Very rare. 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 the 2018 IMAX re-release. This logo remained intact on video covers from early MGM/CBS releases. The trailer variant can be seen on the trailers for films such as ''He Knows You're Alone'' and ''Fame'', among others.
'''Availability:''' Very rare. 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 the 2018 IMAX re-release. This logo remained intact on video covers from early MGM/CBS releases. The trailer variant can be seen on the trailers for films such as ''He Knows You're Alone'' and ''Fame'', among others.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> Even as far as abstract logos go, the onscreen graphic feels like a wasted effort. But, at least MGM still saw fit to use it elsewhere for a long time after.
'''Editor's Note:''' Even as far as abstract logos go, the onscreen graphic feels like a wasted effort. But, at least MGM still saw fit to use it elsewhere for a long time after.


===11th Logo (May 23, 1974-July 4, 1975)===
===11th Logo (May 23, 1974-July 4, 1975)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "Leo the Lion II", "Golden Anniversary" , "MGM Marquee X" , "MGM Marquee L"
'''Nicknames:''' "Leo the Lion II", "Golden Anniversary" , "MGM Marquee X" , "MGM Marquee L"


<u>Logo:</u> Same as the 8th logo, but at the top, "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{Font color|gold|'''Metro Goldwyn Mayer'''}}</span>", in the same font as the 1957 logo, is in {{Font color|gold|yellowish-gold}}. Inside the circle is the phrase "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{Font color|gold|'''BEGINNING OUR NEXT 50 YEARS...'''}}</span>", with "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''B'''</span>" a bit bigger and stretched vertically, also in {{Font color|gold|yellowish-gold}} as Leo roars. There would be a cross fade between the phrase and Leo. Instead of "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE MARK</span>" seen on the sides of the circle, "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{Font color|gold|'''GOLDEN'''}}</span>" is seen on the left and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{Font color|gold|'''ANNIVERSARY'''}}</span>" is seen on the right in the same color. Leo would roar again two more times.
'''Logo:''' Same as the 8th logo, but at the top, "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{Font color|gold|'''Metro Goldwyn Mayer'''}}</span>", in the same font as the 1957 logo, is in {{Font color|gold|yellowish-gold}}. Inside the circle is the phrase "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{Font color|gold|'''BEGINNING OUR NEXT 50 YEARS...'''}}</span>", with "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''B'''</span>" a bit bigger and stretched vertically, also in {{Font color|gold|yellowish-gold}} as Leo roars. There would be a cross fade between the phrase and Leo. Instead of "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">TRADE MARK</span>" seen on the sides of the circle, "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{Font color|gold|'''GOLDEN'''}}</span>" is seen on the left and "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{Font color|gold|'''ANNIVERSARY'''}}</span>" is seen on the right in the same color. Leo would roar again two more times.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> The cross-fade and Leo roaring.
'''FX/SFX:''' The cross-fade and Leo roaring.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Same as the 9th logo from 1957. As a closing logo, the closing theme with the 1960 roar track was used.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 9th logo from 1957. As a closing logo, the closing theme with the 1960 roar track was used.


<u>Availability:</u> Uncommon. Seen on films such as ''That's Entertainment!'', ''Mr. Ricco'', and North American prints of ''The Wind and the Lion''. Makes a surprise appearance after the Sony Pictures Classics logo on the 2006 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVD of ''The Passenger''.
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Seen on films such as ''That's Entertainment!'', ''Mr. Ricco'', and North American prints of ''The Wind and the Lion''. Makes a surprise appearance after the Sony Pictures Classics logo on the 2006 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVD of ''The Passenger''.


===12th Logo (July 20, 1984-January 18, 1985)===
===12th Logo (July 20, 1984-January 18, 1985)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "Leo the Lion III", "Diamond Jubilee" , "MGM Marquee XI" , "MGM Marquee LX"
'''Nicknames:''' "Leo the Lion III", "Diamond Jubilee" , "MGM Marquee XI" , "MGM Marquee LX"


<u>Logo:</u> We see the 1957 MGM logo, but instead, the ribboning is in gold instead of white and will remain this way from this point forward. On top of the logo are the words "DIAMOND JUBILEE", arched in a white font. On the circle is inscribed "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">METRO GOLDWYN MAYER/UNITED ARTISTS</span>"" in {{Font color|red|red}}, instead of the usual Latin phrase. The mask is re-drawn 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 "TM", and below the logo is the phrase "SIXTY YEARS OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT" in white. Leo roars while the letters "M", "E" and "J" sparkle.
'''Logo:''' We see the 1957 MGM logo, but instead, the ribboning is in gold instead of white and will remain this way from this point forward. On top of the logo are the words "DIAMOND JUBILEE", arched in a white font. On the circle is inscribed "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">METRO GOLDWYN MAYER/UNITED ARTISTS</span>"" in {{Font color|red|red}}, instead of the usual Latin phrase. The mask is re-drawn 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 "TM", and below the logo is the phrase "SIXTY YEARS OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT" in white. Leo roars while the letters "M", "E" and "J" sparkle.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Leo roaring.
'''FX/SFX:''' Leo roaring.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> The 1982 lion roar.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The 1982 lion roar.


<u>Music/Sounds Variants:</u>
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''


* Several trailers use the 1960 MGM lion roar.
* Several trailers use the 1960 MGM lion roar.
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*On ''Garbo Talks'', the warped version of the 1982 roar is used.
*On ''Garbo Talks'', the warped version of the 1982 roar is used.


<u>Availability:</u> Rare. It's only seen on MGM releases of the era such as ''Red Dawn'', ''2010: The Year We Make Contact'', ''Oxford Blues'', ''Garbo Talks'', ''Mrs. Soffel'', ''Just the Way You Are'', ''Electric Dreams'', and ''That's Dancing!''. All home video releases of ''Red Dawn'' have this logo intact; however, a few recent TV and streaming prints of said film replace it with the 2012 logo. Most other films from the era that use this (aside from the former two mentioned) may be intact or plastered with newer logos. The Japanese-subtitled laser videodisc release of ''Diamonds Are Forever'' from Warner Home Video has this preceding the Turning UA logo, with a textual notice reading "United Artists Presents" appearing in between.
'''Availability:''' Rare. It's only seen on MGM releases of the era such as ''Red Dawn'', ''2010: The Year We Make Contact'', ''Oxford Blues'', ''Garbo Talks'', ''Mrs. Soffel'', ''Just the Way You Are'', ''Electric Dreams'', and ''That's Dancing!''. All home video releases of ''Red Dawn'' have this logo intact; however, a few recent TV and streaming prints of said film replace it with the 2012 logo. Most other films from the era that use this (aside from the former two mentioned) may be intact or plastered with newer logos. The Japanese-subtitled laser videodisc release of ''Diamonds Are Forever'' from Warner Home Video has this preceding the Turning UA logo, with a textual notice reading "United Artists Presents" appearing in between.


=== 13th Logo (November 26, 1986-April 28, 2009)===
=== 13th Logo (November 26, 1986-April 28, 2009)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "Leo the Lion IV", "The King of the Plasters", "Classic Lion" , "MGM Marquee XII" , "MGM Marquee LXX" , "MGM Marquee LXXV"
'''Nicknames:''' "Leo the Lion IV", "The King of the Plasters", "Classic Lion" , "MGM Marquee XII" , "MGM Marquee LXX" , "MGM Marquee LXXV"


<u>Logo:</u> The logo is the same as the 1984 logo, minus the "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">ENTERTAINMENT CO.</span>" banner beneath the {{Font color|red|red}} mask. The company name is now {{Font color|gold|golden colored}}, and will remain this way from this point forward. The mask appears in a darker {{Font color|darkred|red}} color. Leo roars twice as usual.
'''Logo:''' The logo is the same as the 1984 logo, minus the "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">ENTERTAINMENT CO.</span>" banner beneath the {{Font color|red|red}} mask. The company name is now {{Font color|gold|golden colored}}, and will remain this way from this point forward. The mask appears in a darker {{Font color|darkred|red}} color. Leo roars twice as usual.


<u>Variants:</u> There are different variants through the years:
'''Variants:''' There are different variants through the years:


*October 30, 1987-1992: There is a byline that reads "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">An MGM/UA Communications company</span>". The byline was used intermittently from late 1988-1992, mainly on trailers, thought it does make 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 "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">An MGM/UA Communications company</span>". The byline was used intermittently from late 1988-1992, mainly on trailers, thought it does make 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.
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*On some movies such as Wicker Park, Good Boy!, and Bulletproof Monk, the web address URL is off-center in the 2001 version.
*On some movies such as Wicker Park, Good Boy!, and Bulletproof Monk, the web address URL is off-center in the 2001 version.


<u>Closing Variants:</u>
'''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.
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*There is a short black & 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.
*There is a short black & 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.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Leo roaring for the normal variant, The logo moving and letters appearing on the 70th anniversary logo, and the moving, zooming, and shining.
'''FX/SFX:''' Leo roaring for the normal variant, The logo moving and letters appearing on the 70th anniversary logo, and the moving, zooming, and shining.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Leo's roar.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Leo's roar.


*1986-1988: The 1982 roar.
*1986-1988: The 1982 roar.
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*A silent variant of the short version has been spotted.
*A silent variant of the short version has been spotted.


<u>Music/Sounds Variants:</u>
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''


*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''.
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*''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.


<u>Availability:</u> Extremely common, especially the 2001 variant which is notorious for plastering numerous logos from so many other companies. Seen on all MGM releases of this era.
'''Availability:''' Extremely common, especially the 2001 variant which is notorious for plastering numerous logos from so many other companies. Seen on all MGM releases of this era.


*Its earliest-known appearance was on TV spots for ''Running Scared'' (1986), but it is currently unknown if theatrical prints used this logo, as the original U.S. VHS had the 9th logo and the UK VHS had no logo at the front of the film, while 1990s VHS reissues feature the bylineless gold-ribboned logo (in letterbox), as did a 1994 broadcast on BBC1 (cropped to 4:3).
*Its earliest-known appearance was on TV spots for ''Running Scared'' (1986), but it is currently unknown if theatrical prints used this logo, as the original U.S. VHS had the 9th logo and the UK VHS had no logo at the front of the film, while 1990s VHS reissues feature the bylineless gold-ribboned logo (in letterbox), as did a 1994 broadcast on BBC1 (cropped to 4:3).
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*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 (American rights are with Warner Bros./New Line).  
*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 (American rights are with Warner Bros./New Line).  


<u>Editor's Note:</u> Like the 9th logo, it's one of the most popular logos ever. Some people don't like the 2001 website variant of this logo, since it plasters so many older logos.
'''Editor's Note:''' Like the 9th logo, it's one of the most popular logos ever. Some people don't like the 2001 website variant of this logo, since it plasters so many older logos.


===14th Logo (November 14, 2008-March 16, 2012)===
===14th Logo (November 14, 2008-March 16, 2012)===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "Leo the Lion V", "Modern Lion" , "MGM Marquee XIII"
'''Nicknames:''' "Leo the Lion V", "Modern Lion" , "MGM Marquee XIII"


<u>Logo:</u> The text, ribbons, and mask, along with its wreath, are now all in a lighter, more metallic-looking shade of {{Font color|gold|gold}}. The web address below the lion now reads "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''MGM.COM'''</span>". Leo roars twice.
'''Logo:''' The text, ribbons, and mask, along with its wreath, are now all in a lighter, more metallic-looking shade of {{Font color|gold|gold}}. The web address below the lion now reads "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">'''MGM.COM'''</span>". Leo roars twice.


<u>Trivia:</u> This logo was actually based off the print MGM logo that's seen on the MGM Home Entertainment/MGM DVD print logos as seen on VHS and DVD covers and other MGM merchandise. The gold mask seen on this logo 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'', because 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 logo was actually based off the print MGM logo that's seen on the MGM Home Entertainment/MGM DVD print logos as seen on VHS and DVD covers and other MGM merchandise. The gold mask seen on this logo 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'', because 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.]


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''


* On the closing variant and in 2009 on cable broadcasts (otherwise the MGM Television logo), there is a bright gold logo.
* On the closing variant and in 2009 on cable broadcasts (otherwise the MGM Television logo), there is a bright gold logo.
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*Starting in 2011, the logo began appearing without the URL, this was because after their emergence from bankruptcy, MGM stopped independently releasing their films. It first appeared on ''The Cutting Edge: Fire and Ice'' in 2010. Then it 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, though it is 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. It first appeared on ''The Cutting Edge: Fire and Ice'' in 2010. Then it 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, though it is heard on the latter. The logo made its first appearance on a theatrical release of ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo''.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Leo roaring. This version was created by Pacific Title.
'''FX/SFX:''' Leo roaring. This version was created by Pacific Title.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u>
'''Music/Sounds:'''


* November 14, 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''.
* November 14, 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.


<u>Music/Sounds Variants:</u> The roar track is muted on ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo''.
'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' The roar track is muted on ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo''.


<u>Availability:</u> Common. This logo is found ''Quantum of Solace'', ''Valkyrie'', ''The Pink Panther 2'', ''The Taking of Pelham 123'', ''Fame'', ''Hot Tub Time Machine'' and ''Zookeeper''. Also, some movies owned by MGM when aired on cable and Pay TV may plaster older logos with this. On the non-US version of ''Valkyrie'', it precedes the 1994 20th Century Fox logo. On TV broadcasts of various MGM movies, the MGM Television logo is at the end. The last movie to have this logo was ''21 Jump Street''.
'''Availability:''' Common. This logo is found ''Quantum of Solace'', ''Valkyrie'', ''The Pink Panther 2'', ''The Taking of Pelham 123'', ''Fame'', ''Hot Tub Time Machine'' and ''Zookeeper''. Also, some movies owned by MGM when aired on cable and Pay TV may plaster older logos with this. On the non-US version of ''Valkyrie'', it precedes the 1994 20th Century Fox logo. On TV broadcasts of various MGM movies, the MGM Television logo is at the end. The last movie to have this logo was ''21 Jump Street''.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> The history of this updated logo's creation is actually rather interesting. Although the 2008 roar track was a wasted effort. Why even make it if they decided to stick with the 1995 roar?
'''Editor's Note:''' The history of this updated logo's creation is actually rather interesting. Although the 2008 roar track was a wasted effort. Why even make it if they decided to stick with the 1995 roar?


===15th Logo (August 8, 2012- ) ===
===15th Logo (August 8, 2012- ) ===
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<u>Nicknames:</u> "Leo the Lion VI", "Zooming Ribboning", "The Lion's Eye" , "MGM Marquee XIV"
'''Nicknames:''' "Leo the Lion VI", "Zooming Ribboning", "The Lion's Eye" , "MGM Marquee XIV"


<u>Logo:</u> On a black background, we see flickers of light. The image then pulls back to reveal that it is a pupil, an extreme close-up of Leo's eye. We then see Leo, the ribboning, mask and the words "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{Font color|gold|TRADE MARK}}</span>" on both sides (from the previous logo, all in {{Font color|gold|gold}} and metallic) ease back with the ribbons moving, as "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Metro Goldwyn Mayer</span>" appears shimmering and eases itself above the ribboning. The company name is darker and appears to have a "shining" effect applied to it. The mask is also different as well. Leo roars as this happens.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see flickers of light. The image then pulls back to reveal that it is a pupil, an extreme close-up of Leo's eye. We then see Leo, the ribboning, mask and the words "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">{{Font color|gold|TRADE MARK}}</span>" on both sides (from the previous logo, all in {{Font color|gold|gold}} and metallic) ease back with the ribbons moving, as "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Metro Goldwyn Mayer</span>" appears shimmering and eases itself above the ribboning. The company name is darker and appears to have a "shining" effect applied to it. The mask is also different as well. Leo roars as this happens.


<u>Trivia:</u> The logo was designed by LA-based graphic design company Shine.
'''Trivia:''' The logo was designed by LA-based graphic design company Shine.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''


* On the game ''007 Legends'' and ''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 ''Skyfall'', the logo is darker and appears more golden. The flickers of light at the beginning are not seen.
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*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.
*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.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> The camera zooming from Leo's eye, Leo roaring, the ribbons, and the studio name. It's all in excellent CGI.
'''FX/SFX:''' The camera zooming from Leo's eye, Leo roaring, the ribbons, and the studio name. It's all in excellent CGI.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> 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.


<u>Music Variants:</u>
'''Music Variants:'''


*On the ''Skyfall'' teaser trailer, there is a shortened version of the roar.
*On the ''Skyfall'' teaser trailer, there is a shortened version of the roar.
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*A strange reverse plaster with the MGM/UA Home Video logo was found on a Portuguese dub of ''Exterminator 2''. This can be seen here.
*A strange reverse plaster with the MGM/UA Home Video logo was found on a Portuguese dub of ''Exterminator 2''. This can be seen here.


<u>Availability:</u> Current. The logo first appeared on the teaser trailer for the James Bond film ''Skyfall'', and made its first appearance on ''Hope Springs'' (albeit in a shortened version). This also makes an appearance (in full) on ''Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of James Bond'' and the MGM 90th Anniversary trailer promo. The full version can currently be seen on Shine's website. This also appears in some current prints of films, such as the 2013 remastered Blu-ray releases of ''The Terminator'' and the original ''RoboCop'' before the Orion logo, and on the 2016 remastered Blu-ray release of ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'', before the UA Ovoid.
'''Availability:''' Current. The logo first appeared on the teaser trailer for the James Bond film ''Skyfall'', and made its first appearance on ''Hope Springs'' (albeit in a shortened version). This also makes an appearance (in full) on ''Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of James Bond'' and the MGM 90th Anniversary trailer promo. The full version can currently be seen on Shine's website. This also appears in some current prints of films, such as the 2013 remastered Blu-ray releases of ''The Terminator'' and the original ''RoboCop'' before the Orion logo, and on the 2016 remastered Blu-ray release of ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'', before the UA Ovoid.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> A great effort to modernize the MGM logo. The moving filmstrips as well as the zooming out from the eye is a great touch to actually give the MGM logo a little more substance. However, the size of the ribbon is off-putting, as Leo's head doesn't fit in the circle anymore.
'''Editor's Note:''' A great effort to modernize the MGM logo. The moving filmstrips as well as the zooming out from the eye is a great touch to actually give the MGM logo a little more substance. However, the size of the ribbon is off-putting, as Leo's head doesn't fit in the circle anymore.


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