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MGM Lion footprints in Hollywood

For nearly 90 years, Leo the roaring lion has roared at the start of all MGM films. On Wednesday, he visited the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood to celebrate MGM's 90th anniversary.

For nearly 90 years, Leo the roaring lion has roared at the start of all MGM films. On Wednesday, he visited the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood to celebrate MGM’s 90th anniversary.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

‘Leo The Lion’ makes an appearance at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Wednesday.

TCL Chinese Theatre

“Leo The Lion” is accompanied by his handler, Steve Martin. Instructions were given to photographers not to yell, use flash photography or make sudden movements.   (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Gary Barber

Actor Sylvester Stallone, left, watches as Gary Barber, chairman and chief executive of MGM, makes a cement imprint commemorating the company’s 90th year in the entertainment industry at TCL Chinese Theatre.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Leo the Lion

“Leo The Lion” prepares to place his front paws into the cement.   (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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The fresh paw imprint by “Leo The Lion” in cement at TCL Chinese Theatre. For safety, an electric wire was placed between the group of photographers present for the event and the lion.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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