Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer consultant not involved in the process, said "It's a prudent move for them. Downsizing and relocating to a space that is still prominent but not overly ostentatious and burdened by expenses is fundamental for their survival." MGM vacated its namesake tower on August 19, 2011. The studio's official motto, ""Ars Gratia Artis"", is a Latin phrase meaning "Art for art's sake". It was chosen by Howard Dietz, the studio's chief publicist. The studio's logo is a roaring lion surrounded by a ring of film inscribed with the studio's motto. The logo, which features Leo the Lion, was created by Dietz
Dei Gratia Regina Dei Gratia Regina Dei Gratia Regina (often abbreviated to D. G. Regina and seen as D·G·REGINA) is a Latin title meaning By the Grace of God, Queen. The male equivalent is Dei Gratia Rex meaning By the Grace of God, King. This phrase appears on the obverse of many coins, for example Canadian coins. A similar phrase, "D.G.R.S.", meaning "Dei Gratia Regina Sveciæ" ("By the Grace of God, Queen of Sweden"), appeared on some Swedish coins. "D. G. REG. F. D." ("Dei gratia regina fidei defensor") appears on some British coins. Pre-1918 coins of the Austrian Empire that showed the