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The MGM logo is one we’ve all seen on screen – but do you know the history of the MGM logo? That familiar lion has made MGM one of the most recognised film studios but the design has evolved many ...

The Philadelphia Zoo, which marks the 150th anniversary of its opening Monday, has welcomed many animals to its enclosures over the years. But only one appeared on the same screen as Greta Garbo, Joan ...

On the occasion of Leo the Lion’s centennial, our film critic revisits 10 notable Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movies, from ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ to ‘Spaceballs.’ In its heyday, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) ...

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MGM, a classic Hollywood brand synonymous with "The Wizard of Oz" and Leo the roaring lion, was purchased for $8.45 billion on Wednesday by Amazon, a company currently valued at nearly $1.7 trillion.