Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Other

Metro-Goldwyn Pictures
Metro and Goldwyn Pictures are acquired and merged to "Metro-Goldwyn Pictures" by Marcus Loew.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Following the merger with Louis B. Mayer Pictures, the company is from this point on named Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation.

1924–1928
Slats

This lion, Slats (Really named Cairbre), was shown at Gay's Lion Farm.

1928–1956
Jackie

1928–1932
Telly (1st Technicolor Lion)

1932–1935
Coffee (2nd Technicolor Lion)

1934–1956
Tanner (3rd Technicolor Lion)

1956–1958
George

1957–present
Leo

Leo was MGM's longest lived lion and was very infamous. The lion was used in a total of 57 years.

1957-1982, 1985-1986




1982-1985
Following MGM's merger with United Artists in 1981, the banner now reads "MGM/UA Entertainment Co."

1984 (60th anniversary)
In 1984, MGM celebrated their 60th Anniversary. The ribbons were now gold and would stay that way for the next 30 years. The banner now reads "Diamond Jubilee".

1986–2001
An combination of the 1957 and 1984 logos. The 1957 parts were used. The banner was reverted back to its original name and in gold and the mask is in a darker red color. This would be a new design that would be used forever in life of MGM.



2001–2008
A URL was added below the logo in 2001.

2008-2011
In 2008, the ribbons were remade to look metallic. The mask was a gold color as well. The URL now reads MGM.COM

2011–2012
The URL was removed in 2011.

1966–1982
This logo was nicknamed the Stylized Lion. It was used on 3 films until it was retired in 1968. Luckily, it was used as the print logo for MGM until at least 1982.