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<u>Background</u>: THX is a motion picture quality certification system (despite being branded as a "sound system" until 1997) founded by Tomlinson Holman and George Lucas in 1982 (in turn was then-owned by Lucasfilm Ltd. until June 2002, when spun-off in its present-day company - THX Ltd.), named after the first film Lucas directed, THX 1138. The first THX film was 1983's hit movie Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. THX officially stands for "'''T'''omlinson '''H'''olman's e'''X'''periment". THX certifies fine-tuned home theater equipment, TiVo DVRs, and some PCs. They have previously certified physical media such as VHS, LaserDisc, DVD and Blu-ray (and HD-DVD; Brave Story only) films from major studios, as well as video games. Previously owned by sound card manufacturer Creative Labs, THX was acquired by gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer (which acquired the developers of the Ouya game console) on October 17, 2016.
<u>Background</u>: THX is a motion picture quality certification system (despite being branded as a "sound system" until 1997) founded by Tomlinson Holman and George Lucas in 1982 (in turn was then-owned by Lucasfilm Ltd. until June 2002, when spun-off in its present-day company - THX Ltd.), named after the first film Lucas directed, THX 1138. The first THX film was 1983's hit movie ''Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi''. THX officially stands for "'''T'''omlinson '''H'''olman's e'''X'''periment". THX certifies fine-tuned home theater equipment, TiVo DVRs, and some PCs. They have previously certified physical media such as VHS, LaserDisc, DVD and Blu-ray (and HD-DVD; ''Brave Story'' only) films from major studios, as well as video games. Previously owned by sound card manufacturer Creative Labs, THX was acquired by gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer (which acquired the developers of the Ouya game console) on October 17, 2016.


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Trailer: We start with a black screen before the following white text fades in: "For the past 35 years, motion picture loudspeaker systems have not changed..." Later it fades out and new white text appears reading "Lucasfilm Ltd. and this theatre are pleased to introduce a new motion picture sound system." That text fades out and we wait for a while and the letters "THX", underlined and which have the slightly taller "T" stem extend over the other two letters, appear in a glassy sky blue color. The color fades in majestically with "LUCASFILM LTD." above it and "SOUND SYSTEM" below it, both in small text. It stays on screen for about 10 seconds, then slowly fades out with the text above and below the logo.
Trailer: We start with a black screen before the following white text fades in: "For the past 35 years, motion picture loudspeaker systems have not changed..." Later it fades out and new white text appears reading "Lucasfilm Ltd. and this theatre are pleased to introduce a new motion picture sound system." That text fades out and we wait for a while and the letters "THX", underlined and which have the slightly taller "T" stem extend over the other two letters, appear in a glassy sky blue color. The color fades in majestically with "LUCASFILM LTD." above it and "SOUND SYSTEM" below it, both in small text. It stays on screen for about 10 seconds, then slowly fades out with the text above and below the logo.


Trivia: The nicknames for some of the early THX trailers given by Lucasfilm, Ltd. derive from the earliest Oscar-winning pictures, like Wings, Cavalcade, and Cimarron.
Trivia: The nicknames for some of the early THX trailers given by Lucasfilm, Ltd. derive from the earliest Oscar-winning pictures, like ''Wings'', ''Cavalcade'', and ''Cimarron''.


FX/SFX: The text and THX logo fading-in and out.
FX/SFX: The text and THX logo fading-in and out.
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Music/Sounds: A synthesized crescendo sound effect known as "Deep Note". It starts off with a group of 30 descending synthesized voices reminiscent of the sound of an airplane flying. Each voice moves slowly and randomly in a frequency sweep between 200hz and 400hz. This part of the Deep Note then repeats, and eventually, the voices proceed to their target notes, a drastic change of three octaves. The lower notes grow deeper, and the higher voices grow more shrill, becoming an ascending dramatic sound until the sounds stop in one pitch. Three voices are heard per note, slightly detuned. Two more voices are heard in the bass. It was coded by James Andy Moorer. The version available online (via THX) has a noticeable audio dropout at 0:23.
Music/Sounds: A synthesized crescendo sound effect known as "Deep Note". It starts off with a group of 30 descending synthesized voices reminiscent of the sound of an airplane flying. Each voice moves slowly and randomly in a frequency sweep between 200hz and 400hz. This part of the Deep Note then repeats, and eventually, the voices proceed to their target notes, a drastic change of three octaves. The lower notes grow deeper, and the higher voices grow more shrill, becoming an ascending dramatic sound until the sounds stop in one pitch. Three voices are heard per note, slightly detuned. Two more voices are heard in the bass. It was coded by James Andy Moorer. The version available online (via THX) has a noticeable audio dropout at 0:23.


Availability: Extinct. This was only used in the theatrical premiere of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi in theaters located in Dallas and Hollywood, and was never used on THX-certified video releases. That said, it can be seen on select Demo DVDs and at THX's official website (plus Vimeo and YouTube).
Availability: Extinct. This was only used in the theatrical premiere of ''Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi'' in theaters located in Dallas and Hollywood, and was never used on THX-certified video releases. That said, it can be seen on select Demo DVDs and at THX's official website (plus Vimeo and YouTube).


Editor's Note: The introduction of the infamous THX logo. It's a simple effort, but nonetheless a very effective one as well, mostly thanks to its musical soundtrack, the Deep Note. It is probably one of the most infamous movie sound marks in history, thanks to its often frightening nature for younger viewers.
Editor's Note: The introduction of the infamous THX logo. It's a simple effort, but nonetheless a very effective one as well, mostly thanks to its musical soundtrack, the Deep Note. It is probably one of the most infamous movie sound marks in history, thanks to its often frightening nature for younger viewers.
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*For the Dell PC's THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc, "The Audience is Listening" tagline is replaced with "Your Dell PC is THX Certified". "Dell" is in its usual font. "SOUND SYSTEM" is replaced with "BEST PICTURE. BEST SOUND." Afterward, the URL www.thx.com is seen with the trademark and a disclaimer at the bottom.
*For the Dell PC's THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc, "The Audience is Listening" tagline is replaced with "Your Dell PC is THX Certified". "Dell" is in its usual font. "SOUND SYSTEM" is replaced with "BEST PICTURE. BEST SOUND." Afterward, the URL www.thx.com is seen with the trademark and a disclaimer at the bottom.
*2010: The trailer is remastered, or recreated, in high definition. The blue rectangle is wider and glows, "The Audience Is Listening" text is in a white Imprint shadow font and the THX logo glows and shines slowly. Below is a THX Ltd. copyright notice.
*2010: The trailer is remastered, or recreated, in high definition. The blue rectangle is wider and glows, "The Audience Is Listening" text is in a white Imprint shadow font and the THX logo glows and shines slowly. Below is a THX Ltd. copyright notice.
*2010 A: "The Audience is Listening" text is replaced with "Digitally mastered for superior sound and picture quality," in the same Arial font (a la 1995 B). Debuted on home entertainment releases starting with Star Wars: The Original Trilogy Blu-ray.
*2010 A: "The Audience is Listening" text is replaced with "Digitally mastered for superior sound and picture quality," in the same Arial font (a la 1995 B). Debuted on home entertainment releases starting with ''Star Wars: The Original Trilogy'' Blu-ray.
*On the Apollo 13 DTS LaserDisc, the Deep Note on the THX LaserDisc logo is the -1.5 pitch Deep Note like the DVD/Tex.
*On the ''Apollo 13'' DTS LaserDisc, the Deep Note on the THX LaserDisc logo is the -1.5 pitch Deep Note like the DVD/Tex.
*On some LaserDisc prints of the Stargate widescreen AC-3 release and Species, the Deep Note on the THX LaserDisc logo is a short version of the 1983 Deep Note (blending in with the fade-out of Dolby Ghost Train), though other prints use the +2 pitch Deep Note.
*On some LaserDisc prints of the ''Stargate'' widescreen AC-3 release and ''Species'', the Deep Note on the THX LaserDisc logo is a short version of the 1983 Deep Note (blending in with the fade-out of Dolby Ghost Train), though other prints use the +2 pitch Deep Note.
*On the 1994 LaserDisc of Night of the Living Dead, the Elite Entertainment logo fades to the THX LaserDisc logo.
*On the 1994 LaserDisc of ''Night of the Living Dead'', the Elite Entertainment logo fades to the THX LaserDisc logo.


FX/SFX: See variants above.
FX/SFX: See variants above.
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*On THX-certified PAL releases (namely UK VHS tapes, but also including video CDs using THX-Certified masters from PAL VHS tapes), the VHS variant is at a higher pitch (+3, at an F note).
*On THX-certified PAL releases (namely UK VHS tapes, but also including video CDs using THX-Certified masters from PAL VHS tapes), the VHS variant is at a higher pitch (+3, at an F note).
*The HD version, or "Broadway Classic (Restored)," has the remastered Deep Note used in the "Science of Sensation" logo.
*The HD version, or "Broadway Classic (Restored)," has the remastered Deep Note used in the "Science of Sensation" logo.


Availability: Very common during its usage.
Availability: Very common during its usage.


*The original theatrical variant is ultra-rare and hasn't been used in theaters in a long time; it appeared on the 1990 THX Wow! LaserDisc, which was a sound test disc that predated the THX certification process and one that is very difficult to find.
*The original theatrical variant is ultra-rare and hasn't been used in theaters in a long time; it appeared on the 1990 ''THX Wow!'' LaserDisc, which was a sound test disc that predated the THX certification process and one that is very difficult to find.
*The 1995 variant is arguably the most common THX trailer made. It appears on THX-certified DVDs and VHS tapes from various distributors from 1995 to 2006, most notably Disney, Fox, Universal, Sony, Paramount, mini-majors such as MGM, and even on some releases from Anchor Bay, Republic Pictures and Pioneer/Geneon.
*The 1995 variant is arguably the most common THX trailer made. It appears on THX-certified DVDs and VHS tapes from various distributors from 1995 to 2006, most notably Disney, Fox, Universal, Sony, Paramount, mini-majors such as MGM, and even on some releases from Anchor Bay, Republic Pictures and Pioneer/Geneon.
**On Disney releases, this was first used on LaserDisc with the May 1994 LD release of the 1993 film of The Three Musketeers, and on an animated film for the first time that September with Aladdin. On VHS, it debuted with the Masterpiece Collection edition of Bambi, which used the Digitally Mastered variant. The Masterpiece Collection edition of Fun & Fancy Free was the first to use the Lucasfilm Ltd. variant, which all Disney tapes would use until around late 2001, and then alternating with the Digitally Mastered variant until early 2003. As a result, the 2002 VHS release of Atlantis: The Lost Empire uses the standard logo, but Spanish-translated releases have the Lucasfilm Ltd. variant instead, likely because that particular copy was released in mid-late 2001; the American copy was to have that particular THX logo but was delayed to 2002, so the previews and THX logo were updated. It was also seen with the -1.5 lower pitch on Disney DVDs from 1999 to 2005 or 2006 (beginning with Pinocchio) and made a surprise appearance on April 16, 2011, Starz airing of Toy Story 3 (or 2). The VHS variant of the standard logo made a surprise appearance on Disney Channel airings of Monsters, Inc. prior to October 2008. The Lucasfilm Ltd. variant also makes a surprise appearance on the 1998 Japanese VHS of The Little Mermaid. The last Disney VHS to use this logo was the 2004 Special Edition release of Aladdin, however the logo appears on the packaging and tape of the 2005 Special Edition release of Bambi; but not on the movie itself.
**On Disney releases, this was first used on LaserDisc with the May 1994 LD release of the 1993 film of ''The Three Musketeers'', and on an animated film for the first time that September with ''Aladdin''. On VHS, it debuted with the Masterpiece Collection edition of ''Bambi'', which used the Digitally Mastered variant. The Masterpiece Collection edition of ''Fun & Fancy Free'' was the first to use the Lucasfilm Ltd. variant, which all Disney tapes would use until around late 2001, and then alternating with the Digitally Mastered variant until early 2003. As a result, the 2002 VHS release of ''Atlantis: The Lost Empire'' uses the standard logo, but Spanish-translated releases have the Lucasfilm Ltd. variant instead, likely because that particular copy was released in mid-late 2001; the American copy was to have that particular THX logo but was delayed to 2002, so the previews and THX logo were updated. It was also seen with the -1.5 lower pitch on Disney DVDs from 1999 to 2005 or 2006 (beginning with ''Pinocchio'') and made a surprise appearance on an April 16, 2011, Starz airing of ''Toy Story 3'' (or ''2''). The VHS variant of the standard logo made a surprise appearance on Disney Channel airings of ''Monsters, Inc.'' prior to October 2008. The Lucasfilm Ltd. variant also makes a surprise appearance on the 1998 Japanese VHS of ''The Little Mermaid''. The last Disney VHS to use this logo was the 2004 Special Edition release of ''Aladdin''; however, the logo appears on the packaging and tape of the 2005 Special Edition release of ''Bambi'', but not on the movie itself.
*The LaserDisc variant is uncommon; the LaserDiscs they were recorded on are uncommon nowadays. It can be found on select LaserDisc releases from 1993-2000, starting with The Abyss, followed by Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Aladdin, The Little Rascals, Casper, Speed, and Braveheart. Starting in 1996 with Twister, the 3rd logo would be used for releases from Fox (though there were a few exceptions such as Alien: Resurrection), Universal, Paramount, and Warner Bros., whereas Disney/Touchstone/Miramax/Hollywood, and Columbia continued usage of the Broadway trailer on releases such as The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Men In Black, and The Rock. The last LaserDiscs with this logo would be Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and a re-release of the original Star Wars Trilogy's Special Edition, both released in 2000 in Japan only.
*The LaserDisc variant is uncommon; the LaserDiscs they were recorded on are uncommon nowadays. It can be found on select LaserDisc releases from 1993-2000, starting with ''The Abyss'', followed by ''Terminator 2: Judgement Day'', ''Aladdin'', ''The Little Rascals'', ''Casper'', ''Speed'', and ''Braveheart''. Starting in 1996 with ''Twister'', the 3rd logo would be used for releases from Fox (though there were a few exceptions such as ''Alien: Resurrection''), Universal, Paramount, and Warner Bros., whereas Disney/Touchstone/Miramax/Hollywood, and Columbia continued usage of the Broadway trailer on releases such as ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'', ''Men In Black'', and ''The Rock''. The last LaserDiscs with this logo would be ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' and a re-release of the original ''Star Wars Trilogy's Special Edition'', both released in 2000 in Japan only.
*Some tapes and DVDs don't have this logo on the cover or tape but feature it on the movie itself, and vice versa.
*Some tapes and DVDs don't have this logo on the cover or tape but feature it on the movie itself, and vice versa.
*The "restored" variant debuted on Blu-ray with Star Wars: The Original Trilogy and on DVD with the 2012 re-release of Titanic, before being moved to the beginning with the Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures Blu-ray. Also available online.
*The "restored" variant debuted on Blu-ray with ''Star Wars: The Original Trilogy'' and on DVD with the 2012 re-release of ''Titanic'', before being moved to the beginning with the ''Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures'' Blu-ray. Also available online.
*The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc.
*The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc.
*This THX trailer premiered on the second THX-certified feature, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
*This THX trailer premiered on the second THX-certified feature, ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom''.
*The DVD variant was also seen on the Pioneer DVD releases of Akira and Tenchi Muyo In Love (The LaserDisc variant also appears on the LaserDisc release of the latter), among other anime titles. The latter title is the first ever DVD to feature this variant, released in December 1996 for Japan only. In the U.S., the DVD variant debuted with Twister on March 24, 1997.
*The DVD variant was also seen on the Pioneer DVD releases of ''Akira'' and ''Tenchi Muyo In Love'' (The LaserDisc variant also appears on the LaserDisc release of the latter), among other anime titles. The latter title is the first ever DVD to feature this variant, released in December 1996 for Japan only. In the U.S., the DVD variant debuted with ''Twister'' on March 24, 1997.
*The PAL variant of the VHS variant is extremely rare; it can be found on the UK VHS of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and the Indonesian VCD of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: Special Edition. It may have appeared on other PAL tapes and/or VCDs as well but these are unconfirmed.
*The PAL variant of the VHS variant is extremely rare; it can be found on the UK VHS of ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' and the Indonesian VCD of ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: Special Edition''. It may have appeared on other PAL tapes and/or VCDs as well but these are unconfirmed.
*The remastered version can be seen before every showing of Aerosmith's Deuces are Wild concert residency.
*The remastered version can be seen before every showing of Aerosmith's ''Deuces are Wild'' concert residency.
 


Editor's Note: This trailer's rendition of the Deep Note, cited as "the most awesome, powerful, and terrifying audio trademark in the film industry" by No Film School, is frequently referenced and parodied for its capability to be perceived as loud and menacing. This is an aural illusion; the spectrum of frequencies used in the sound, which Gary Rydstrom says makes it "just feel loud", are of sufficient volume for theaters.
Editor's Note: This trailer's rendition of the Deep Note, cited as "the most awesome, powerful, and terrifying audio trademark in the film industry" by No Film School, is frequently referenced and parodied for its capability to be perceived as loud and menacing. This is an aural illusion; the spectrum of frequencies used in the sound, which Gary Rydstrom says makes it "just feel loud", are of sufficient volume for theaters.
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*This trailer was remixed in Dolby Digital in 1995. This variant had slight changes. At the start, text fades in reading "Dolby Digital sound in a THX Theatre," and in the end the Recorded in Dolby Digital logo was added at the left-bottom of the screen.
*This trailer was remixed in Dolby Digital in 1995. This variant had slight changes. At the start, text fades in reading "Dolby Digital sound in a THX Theatre," and in the end the Recorded in Dolby Digital logo was added at the left-bottom of the screen.
*On LaserDisc releases starting with Twister, the words "Mastered and duplicated for optimal video and audio performance" fades with the red dots. Then, it fades to the 3D THX logo. Once it's finished zooming, the THX LaserDisc logo from "Broadway" fades and zooms inside the silver outlined rectangle. The THX LaserDisc logo and the silver outlined rectangle shine. This was used until 1999.
*On LaserDisc releases starting with ''Twister'', the words "Mastered and duplicated for optimal video and audio performance" fades with the red dots. Then, it fades to the 3D THX logo. Once it's finished zooming, the THX LaserDisc logo from "Broadway" fades and zooms inside the silver outlined rectangle. The THX LaserDisc logo and the silver outlined rectangle shine. This was used until 1999.


FX/SFX: A conductor flicks a baton which triggers a hyperspeed boost, finishing in an abyss with the THX logo moving past the screen. This is CGI, mixed with live-action with the hand, done by Industrial Light and Magic.
FX/SFX: A conductor flicks a baton which triggers a hyperspeed boost, finishing in an abyss with the THX logo moving past the screen. This is CGI, mixed with live-action with the hand, done by Industrial Light and Magic.
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Music/Sounds:
Music/Sounds:
*On early prints, an orchestra warms up, then a big descending synth note followed by an orchestra crescendo. When the THX logo appears the descending synth is played again, followed by a rising string note for the THX logo, representing the Deep Note.
*On early prints, an orchestra warms up, then a big descending synth note followed by an orchestra crescendo. When the THX logo appears the descending synth is played again, followed by a rising string note for the THX logo, representing the Deep Note.
*After some theatres complained about the above music messing up their speakers, it was replaced with a new orchestral piece done by James Horner. We hear an orchestra warm-up at the start, then a rousing orchestral cue with some whistling sounds (not in the original version of WOW! except for the 2002 & Vimeo releases), and then a beautiful composition of twinkles and ascending notes when the THX logo appears (representing the Deep Note). A whoosh is heard as the THX logo zooms in (not in the original version of WOW!), followed by twinkles. This music debuted in the Cimarron trailer shown at the end of the THX WOW! (1990) LaserDisc.
*After some theatres complained about the above music messing up their speakers, it was replaced with a new orchestral piece done by James Horner. We hear an orchestra warm-up at the start, then a rousing orchestral cue with some whistling sounds (not in the original version of ''WOW!'' except for the 2002 & Vimeo releases), and then a beautiful composition of twinkles and ascending notes when the THX logo appears (representing the Deep Note). A whoosh is heard as the THX logo zooms in (not in the original version of ''WOW!''), followed by twinkles. This music debuted in the Cimarron trailer shown at the end of the ''THX WOW!'' (1990) LaserDisc.
*The LaserDisc variant has thunder and a shorter version of the Dolby remix music and sounds.
*The LaserDisc variant has thunder and a shorter version of the Dolby remix music and sounds.


Availability: This became the first alternate THX trailer to be used in 1988, beginning with the original theatrical release of Willow in THX theaters. The original version is completely extinct and long out of print as it was recalled due to complaints of the soundtrack breaking speaker drivers from theater owners, and may only survive in the hands of a few home projectionists. The second version is only available on THX-demo discs, though it's claimed to be on the 2000 special edition DVD of Twister (the DTS release, that is). The Dolby Digital variant was seen in THX theaters from 1995-2000. The LaserDisc variant can be seen on LaserDiscs from 1996-1999 such as Saving Private Ryan, Volcano, Independence Day, and others (namely Fox flicks). It was also seen on LaserDiscs from Paramount, Universal, and other major film companies, except for Disney/Touchstone/Hollywood/Miramax, Columbia, and some Fox releases which used the Broadway trailer instead. Warner Bros. would also use this logo for LaserDiscs, but only for the Twister LD release.
Availability: This became the first alternate THX trailer to be used in 1988, beginning with the original theatrical release of ''Willow'' in THX theaters. The original version is completely extinct and long out of print as it was recalled due to complaints of the soundtrack breaking speaker drivers from theater owners, and may only survive in the hands of a few home projectionists. The second version is only available on THX-demo discs, though it's claimed to be on the 2000 special edition DVD of ''Twister'' (the DTS release, that is). The Dolby Digital variant was seen in THX theaters from 1995-2000. The LaserDisc variant can be seen on LaserDiscs from 1996-1999 such as ''Saving Private Ryan'', ''Volcano'', ''Independence Day'', and others (namely Fox flicks). It was also seen on LaserDiscs from Paramount, Universal, and other major film companies, except for Disney/Touchstone/Hollywood/Miramax, Columbia, and some Fox releases which used the Broadway trailer instead. Warner Bros. would also use this logo for LaserDiscs, but only for the ''Twister'' LD release.


Editor's Note: This is one of two logos that used a theme other than the original Deep Note (At least speculated to be the case for the 1990 revision only), the other being "Grand" (the 4th logo). It proved to be unpopular among viewers. Andy Moorer, in an interview with Twenty Thousand Hertz, recalled that "Nobody liked [the sounds], nobody remembered them".
Editor's Note: This is one of two logos that used a theme other than the original Deep Note (At least speculated to be the case for the 1990 revision only), the other being "Grand" (the 4th logo). It proved to be unpopular among viewers. Andy Moorer, in an interview with Twenty Thousand Hertz, recalled that "Nobody liked [the sounds], nobody remembered them".
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Variants:
Variants:
*The 2001 Fox Five-Star Collection DVD of Speed replaces "The Audience Is Listening" text with "Best Picture. Best Sound. You're watching a THX Certified Feature." and "SOUND SYSTEM" with "BEST PICTURE. BEST SOUND." appearing below the logo at the end.
*The 2001 Fox Five-Star Collection DVD of ''Speed'' replaces "The Audience Is Listening" text with "Best Picture. Best Sound. You're watching a THX Certified Feature." and "SOUND SYSTEM" with "BEST PICTURE. BEST SOUND." appearing below the logo at the end.
*The Dell PC DVD version replaces "The Audience Is Listening" with "Your Dell PC is THX Certified." and "SOUND SYSTEM" with "BEST PICTURE. BEST SOUND." "Dell" is in its usual font and the www.thx.com URL appears at the end with a copyright notice.
*The Dell PC DVD version replaces "The Audience Is Listening" with "Your Dell PC is THX Certified." and "SOUND SYSTEM" with "BEST PICTURE. BEST SOUND." "Dell" is in its usual font and the www.thx.com URL appears at the end with a copyright notice.
*On The THX Ultimate Demo Disc (the THX Ultra 2 and THX Story featurettes), a digital 4:3 version of this trailer can be spotted.
*On ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'' (the ''THX Ultra 2'' and ''THX Story'' featurettes), a digital 4:3 version of this trailer can be spotted.
*A prototype version exists, in which the text is set in a different font written in all capital letters. "The Audience is Listening" is also punctuated with an ellipsis, unlike the final version. The cloudy background appears very choppy and incomplete and the THX logo at the end appears to be the print version of the time in silver, likely a placeholder until the CGI animation of the logo was complete. This version can be also briefly glimpsed in the THX Story featurette seen on the aforementioned demo disc.
*A prototype version exists, in which the text is set in a different font written in all capital letters. "The Audience is Listening" is also punctuated with an ellipsis, unlike the final version. The cloudy background appears very choppy and incomplete and the THX logo at the end appears to be the print version of the time in silver, likely a placeholder until the CGI animation of the logo was complete. This version can be also briefly glimpsed in the ''THX Story'' featurette seen on the aforementioned demo disc.


FX/SFX: The background changing, the texts fading, and "THX" moving. The visuals were created by Industrial Light and Magic (like the previous logo) according to The THX Ultimate Demo Disc.
FX/SFX: The background changing, the texts fading, and "THX" moving. The visuals were created by Industrial Light and Magic (like the previous logo) according to The THX Ultimate Demo Disc.


Music/Sounds: Some chimes and wind howling. When the background opens, wind whistles, then various ascending notes and sounds, until a Star Wars laser-gun sound and a whooshing sound occur as the THX logo appears and ends with a choir-like version of the Deep Note. The sound for this trailer was apparently created at Skywalker Sound and, according to The THX Ultimate Demo Disc, designed by David Slusser and Marco d'Ambrosio.
Music/Sounds: Some chimes and wind howling. When the background opens, wind whistles, then various ascending notes and sounds, until a ''Star Wars'' laser-gun sound and a whooshing sound occur as the THX logo appears and ends with a choir-like version of the Deep Note. The sound for this trailer was apparently created at Skywalker Sound and, according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'', designed by David Slusser and Marco d'Ambrosio.


Availability: Rare. Alongside DTS's first trailer, this debuted on the original theatrical release of Jurassic Park, and then it was seen in all THX theaters from 1993 until 1997, as well as online and on the 2001 Fox Five-Star Collection DVD release of Speed. The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc.
Availability: Rare. Alongside DTS's first trailer, this debuted on the original theatrical release of ''Jurassic Park'', and then it was seen in all THX theaters from 1993 until 1997, as well as online and on the 2001 Fox Five-Star Collection DVD release of ''Speed''. The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the ''THX Picture and Sound Optimizer'' disc.


Editor's Note: The cloudy red background looks quite dated for the time, which is in sharp contrast to the beautiful silver CGI of the THX's logo's grand appearance (pun intended).
Editor's Note: The cloudy red background looks quite dated for the time, which is in sharp contrast to the beautiful silver CGI of the THX's logo's grand appearance (pun intended).
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'''NOTE: The video on the left is the trailer as it originally appeared in the Simpsons episode "Burns' Heir." The video on the right is the reanimated version of the trailer.'''
'''NOTE: The video on the left is the trailer as it originally appeared in the ''Simpsons'' episode "Burns' Heir." The video on the right is the reanimated version of the trailer.'''


Nicknames: "The Simpsons", "Burns' Heir"
Nicknames: "''The Simpsons''", "Burns' Heir"


Trailer: We see a film marquee with the text "SISKEL & EBERT: THE MOVIE" on it, with "TWO THUMBS UP" - SISKEL & EBERT" below it. This is a reference to the show At The Movies, hosted by movie critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. We then cut to many Simpsons characters appearing in theater seats. The light dims and then brightens a bit. Then we cut to the movie screen, then a white screen with "THX" on it (not the same as the other trailers, obviously to avoid being sued) appears, with "SOUND SYSTEM" and "THE AUDIENCE IS LISTENING" under it. The sound shakes the theater/cinema, propelling people backward, breaking glasses and teeth, crumbling the ceiling and blowing up an exit sign and even a man's head. After the chaos ensues, we cut back to the screen as the audience cheers for the logo. We then cut to Grandpa, presumably deaf, who yells "Turn it up! TURN IT UP!".
Trailer: We see a film marquee with the text "SISKEL & EBERT: THE MOVIE" on it, with "TWO THUMBS UP" - SISKEL & EBERT" below it. This is a reference to the show ''At The Movies'', hosted by movie critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. We then cut to many ''Simpsons'' characters appearing in theater seats. The light dims and then brightens a bit. Then we cut to the movie screen, then a white screen with "THX" on it (not the same as the other trailers, obviously to avoid being sued) appears, with "SOUND SYSTEM" and "THE AUDIENCE IS LISTENING" under it. The sound shakes the theater/cinema, propelling people backward, breaking glasses and teeth, crumbling the ceiling and blowing up an exit sign and even a man's head. After the chaos ensues, we cut back to the screen as the audience cheers for the logo. We then cut to Grandpa, presumably deaf, who yells "Turn it up! TURN IT UP!".


Variant: The reanimated variant was shown where we see the Broadway rectangle, then it fades to the theater sign and the scene proceeds as normal, but a bit slower to fit in with the full version of the Deep Note.
Variant: The reanimated variant was shown where we see the Broadway rectangle, then it fades to the theater sign and the scene proceeds as normal, but a bit slower to fit in with the full version of the Deep Note.
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Music/Sounds: The atmosphere, dialogue, and the Deep Note.
Music/Sounds: The atmosphere, dialogue, and the Deep Note.


Availability: This was originally a gag scene from The Simpsons episode "Burns' Heir", but THX themselves liked the parody so much that the scene was reanimated into a legitimate trailer. Likely found in theaters and demo discs of the time. The variant can be found as a special feature on The Simpsons: The Complete Fifth Season DVD boxset (since "Burns' Heir" is a season five episode) and The THX Ultimate Demo Disc.
Availability: This was originally a gag scene from ''The Simpsons'' episode "Burns' Heir", but THX themselves liked the parody so much that the scene was reanimated into a legitimate trailer. Likely found in theaters and demo discs of the time. The variant can be found as a special feature on ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fifth Season'' DVD boxset (since "Burns' Heir" is a season five episode) and ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''.


Editor's Note: It's quite telling how THX liked this gag so much they turned it into an actual logo.
Editor's Note: It's quite telling how THX liked this gag so much they turned it into an actual logo.
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*On DVD or LaserDisc releases, the message from the Laserdisc variant of Broadway (see above) "Mastered and Duplicated for Optimal Audio and Video Performance" appears without the blue rectangle outline. Then, the animation plays as usual.
*On DVD or LaserDisc releases, the message from the Laserdisc variant of Broadway (see above) "Mastered and Duplicated for Optimal Audio and Video Performance" appears without the blue rectangle outline. Then, the animation plays as usual.
*Between 1996 and 1997, the "sound system" title appears under THX (as well as Lucasfilm Ltd. on the top). After 1997 the "sound system" name was removed.
*Between 1996 and 1997, the "sound system" title appears under THX (as well as Lucasfilm Ltd. on the top). After 1997 the "sound system" name was removed.
*There is an extended version in which after Tex drills something, he starts to saw and then hits a hard object and yells "Ow", muttering afterward. The rest of the trailer plays like normal. This only appears on Fox Demo Disc #1, disc 2 of the North American DVD release of Finding Nemo and the Canadian exclusive "Lucasfilm THX Surround EX DVD".
*There is an extended version in which after Tex drills something, he starts to saw and then hits a hard object and yells "Ow", muttering afterward. The rest of the trailer plays like normal. This only appears on ''Fox Demo Disc #1'', disc 2 of the North American DVD release of ''Finding Nemo'' and the Canadian exclusive "Lucasfilm THX Surround EX DVD".
*On the THX Vimeo page and DVD releases such as Toy Story 2 Special Edition, the black screen that reads "The Audience is Listening." is replaced with the THX website URL. The "LUCASFILM LTD." and "SOUND SYSTEM" text are absent.
*On the THX Vimeo page and DVD releases such as ''Toy Story 2 Special Edition'', the black screen that reads "The Audience is Listening." is replaced with the THX website URL. The "LUCASFILM LTD." and "SOUND SYSTEM" text are absent.
*On the Toy Story CAV laserdisc, the only LD release to use this trailer, [ LASER I/ DISC ] from the Broadway Laserdisc trailer shines under THX. The "Mastered and Duplicated" message appears prior to THX appearing. The DTS and standard Dolby Laserdiscs of Toy Story just use the "Broadway" trailer.
*On the ''Toy Story'' CAV laserdisc, the only LD release to use this trailer, [ LASER I/ DISC ] from the Broadway Laserdisc trailer shines under THX. The "Mastered and Duplicated" message appears prior to THX appearing. The DTS and standard Dolby Laserdiscs of ''Toy Story'' just use the "Broadway" trailer.
*A "Dell PC" version exists.
*A "Dell PC" version exists.
*A full matte version appeared on the 1997 FOX documentary for "Star Wars: The Magic and the Mystery", along with a brief appearance of Cimarron.
*A full matte version appeared on the 1997 FOX documentary for "Star Wars: The Magic and the Mystery", along with a brief appearance of Cimarron.


FX/SFX: Nice CGI for 1996, which was done at Pixar Animation Studios.
FX/SFX: Nice CGI for 1996, which was done at Pixar Animation Studios.
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Music/Sounds: The Deep Note in -1.5 lower pitch (from the Broadway DVD variant), Tex's dialogue, and sounds corresponding to the animation. The sound design is by Gary Rydstrom, according to The THX Ultimate Demo Disc. See "Trailer" for the rest.
Music/Sounds: The Deep Note in -1.5 lower pitch (from the Broadway DVD variant), Tex's dialogue, and sounds corresponding to the animation. The sound design is by Gary Rydstrom, according to The THX Ultimate Demo Disc. See "Trailer" for the rest.


Availability: Might have been common in THX theaters during its heyday, such as its debut on Independence Day, <!-- Some sources may indicate it may have debuted even earlier with Toy Story, but verification is needed on that. -->but it can be found on some Pixar movies on DVD such as Cars (the last THX-certified Disney DVD so far as the Blu-ray and VHS of Cars don't use THX, and don’t expect it on the original DVD release of The Incredibles, it uses the “Cavalcade” trailer), and some THX demo DVDs. Seen online as well. The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc. The home video ("Mastered and Duplicated" tagline variant) appears in the Pixar employees only "Made in Point Richmond" DVD.
Availability: Might have been common in THX theaters during its heyday, such as its debut on ''Independence Day'', <!-- Some sources may indicate it may have debuted even earlier with Toy Story, but verification is needed on that. -->but it can be found on some Pixar movies on DVD such as ''Cars'' (the last THX-certified Disney DVD so far as the Blu-ray and VHS of ''Cars'' don't use THX, and don’t expect it on the original DVD release of ''The Incredibles'', which uses the “Cavalcade” trailer), and some THX demo DVDs. Seen online as well. The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc. The home video ("Mastered and Duplicated" tagline variant) appears in the Pixar employees only "Made in Point Richmond" DVD.


Editor's Note: This logo boasts very nice CGI for the time as well as a humorous and friendly atmosphere compared to other THX logos.
Editor's Note: This logo boasts very nice CGI for the time as well as a humorous and friendly atmosphere compared to other THX logos.
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Nicknames: "Tex 2: Moo Can", "Tex 2", "Moo Can", "Cow", "Tex Strikes Again"
Nicknames: "Tex 2: Moo Can", "Tex 2", "Moo Can", "Cow", "Tex Strikes Again"


Trailer: We see a gray, lifeless THX logo. Tex the robot, from the previous trailer, drops down from the top of the screen. He has a can in his hand which has a picture of a cow on a field and says "moo" (which is in a bubble cloud, as if the cow were saying it), and he holds it closer to show us. He flips it over, realizing the can is empty, and shrugs. He flies to the THX logo in the background, opens a hatch in the X, and then pulls out a cable from it. He then returns with the "moo can" and holds the cable up with his opposite hand, revealing it to have a plug, and plugs it into the can. Tex looks around for a few seconds as we hear the sound of cows mooing. Then, the THX logo turns silver and starts to rise up from the middle of the screen to its usual position nearly at the top and shines. Tex smiles and nods seemingly in accomplishment when suddenly the THX logo begins to rumble and shake. Tex sees this, jumps back in surprise, and he nervously flies off with the can and the plug. The THX logo jolts to its left side for a moment before going back to its normal position. The cable is pulled back into the logo, the hatch closes, and like the last trailer, the black screen with the text "The Audience is Listening" falls to the screen.
Trailer: We see a gray, lifeless THX logo. Tex the robot, from the previous trailer, drops down from the top of the screen. He has a can in his hand which has a picture of a cow on a field and says "moo" (which is in a bubble cloud, as if the cow were saying it), and he holds it closer to show us. He flips it over, realizing the can is empty, and shrugs. He flies to the THX logo in the background, opens a hatch in the X, and then pulls out a cable from it. He then returns with the "moo can" and holds the cable up with his opposite hand, revealing it to have a plug, and plugs it into the can. Tex looks around for a few seconds as we hear the sound of cows mooing. Then, the THX logo turns silver and starts to rise up from the middle of the screen to its usual position nearly at the top and shines. Tex smiles and nods seemingly in accomplishment when suddenly the THX logo begins to rumble and shake. Tex sees this, jumps back in surprise, and he nervously flies off with the can and the plug. The THX logo jolts to its left side for a moment before going back to its normal position. The cable is pulled back into the logo, the hatch closes, and like the last trailer, the black screen with the text "The Audience is Listening" falls to the screen.
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*In 2009, when Monster joined THX, the trailer became slightly updated. When Tex gets the cord, the camera zooms in to reveal a Monster HDMI cable. When he plugs it in, the graphics on the moo can change it into a Monster Moo Can. "Monster" in 3-D font fades and slides up to the top at the same time as the THX logo. When the THX logo rumbles, the Monster logo rumbles and the black screen shows the THX Monster logo in white and the THX Monster trademark in white.
*In 2009, when Monster joined THX, the trailer became slightly updated. When Tex gets the cord, the camera zooms in to reveal a Monster HDMI cable. When he plugs it in, the graphics on the moo can change it into a Monster Moo Can. "Monster" in 3-D font fades and slides up to the top at the same time as the THX logo. When the THX logo rumbles, the Monster logo rumbles and the black screen shows the THX Monster logo in white and the THX Monster trademark in white.
*A "Dell PC" version exists.
*A "Dell PC" version exists.
*The video game Lair for PS3 uses the same variant from 2005 until the logo finishes, the creatures from the game run under the URL for THX (www.THX.com). The last "Moo" sound can still be heard.
*The video game ''Lair'' for PS3 uses the same variant from 2005 until the logo finishes, the creatures from the game run under the URL for THX (www.THX.com). The last "Moo" sound can still be heard.
*A full-screen version exists (the entire trailer is letterboxed except for the tagline card "The Best Sound, The Best Picture. You're Watching a THX Certified Feature." is in fullscreen, this is only used for both the US VHS and the United Kingdom (Region 2) DVD release for Monsters, Inc.
*A full-screen version exists (the entire trailer is letterboxed except for the tagline card "The Best Sound, The Best Picture. You're Watching a THX Certified Feature." is in fullscreen, this is only used for both the US VHS and the United Kingdom (Region 2) DVD release for ''Monsters, Inc.''
 


FX/SFX: More great animation from Pixar.
FX/SFX: More great animation from Pixar.


Music/Sounds: Same as the previous trailer, except the Deep Note is replaced by cows mooing it (if you really listen carefully, a high pitched voice is heard towards the end of the mooing, which sounds like someone yelling "STOP!" before the sound of rumbling and cracking). The sound design is by Gary Rydstrom and Marco d'Ambrosio (who did the cow chord) according to The THX Ultimate Demo Disc. A variant of the Monster THX logo (website intro only) uses some electrical sounds from the Terminator 2 THX trailer, of which Gary Rydstrom also did the sound design.
Music/Sounds: Same as the previous trailer, except the Deep Note is replaced by cows mooing it (if you really listen carefully, a high pitched voice is heard towards the end of the mooing, which sounds like someone yelling "STOP!" before the sound of rumbling and cracking). The sound design is by Gary Rydstrom and Marco d'Ambrosio (who did the cow chord) according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. A variant of the Monster THX logo (website intro only) uses some electrical sounds from the ''Terminator 2'' THX trailer, of which Gary Rydstrom also did the sound design.


Music/Sound Variant: On some releases (like the aforementioned full-screen variant), the logo is slightly louder, and more mooing sounds are added in, and the moo noise heard at the end is heard later.
Music/Sound Variant: On some releases (like the aforementioned full-screen variant), the logo is slightly louder, and more mooing sounds are added in, and the moo noise heard at the end is heard later.


Availability: Seen in THX-certified theaters for some time, though for how long remains a mystery. It debuted before Alien Resurrection. Can be seen on Pixar DVDs (such as Monsters, Inc., Toy Story 10th Anniversary Edition, and Finding Nemo disc 1), Fox films (such as Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume 2, Speed 2, and The Day The Earth Stood Still), THX Demo discs, and even the VHS of Monsters, Inc. although Disney Channel's original print of the film weirdly plastered this with the VHS version of Broadway instead, possibly due to time compression. A variant is also on the Lair video game for PS3. Seen online as well. The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc. This trailer also appears in the Pixar employees only "Made in Point Richmond" DVD along with the Tex logo.
Availability: Seen in THX-certified theaters for some time, though for how long remains a mystery. It debuted before Alien Resurrection. Can be seen on Pixar DVDs (such as ''Monsters, Inc.'', ''Toy Story 10th Anniversary Edition'', and ''Finding Nemo'' disc 1), Fox films (such as ''Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume 2'', ''Speed 2'', and ''The Day The Earth Stood Still''), THX Demo discs, and even the VHS of ''Monsters, Inc.'' although Disney Channel's original print of the film weirdly plastered this with the VHS version of Broadway instead, possibly due to time compression. A variant is also on the ''Lair'' video game for PS3. Seen online as well. The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the ''THX Picture and Sound Optimizer'' disc. This trailer also appears in the Pixar employees only "Made in Point Richmond" DVD along with the Tex logo.


Editor's Note: As the last logo, this is another funny and nicely-animated THX effort.
Editor's Note: As the last logo, this is another funny and nicely-animated THX effort.
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Music/Sounds: A shorter version of the Deep Note that begins right before the rapid pitch change. However, new voices are added to the Deep Note and drown out most of the original voices except for the lower ones.
Music/Sounds: A shorter version of the Deep Note that begins right before the rapid pitch change. However, new voices are added to the Deep Note and drown out most of the original voices except for the lower ones.


Availability: Seen in THX theaters of the time. Appears on The Adventures of Indiana Jones (2003 box set), The THX Ultimate Demo Disc, and the Canadian exclusive "Lucasfilm THX Surround EX DVD". Debuted on Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (with Dolby Digital's "Aurora") in theaters. Don't expect this to be seen on any Disney DVDs however.
Availability: Seen in THX theaters of the time. Appears on ''The Adventures of Indiana Jones'' (2003 box set), ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'', and the Canadian exclusive "Lucasfilm THX Surround EX DVD". Debuted on ''Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' (with Dolby Digital's "Aurora") in theaters. Don't expect this to be seen on any Disney DVDs, however.


Editor's Note: A somewhat simple and bland effort compared to the other logos on this page.
Editor's Note: A somewhat simple and bland effort compared to the other logos on this page.
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*There is an early variant where the THX web address is absent.
*There is an early variant where the THX web address is absent.
*On some releases, after the THX logo fades out, the text "Digitally Mastered for Optimal Audio and Video Performance" (from the Broadway trailer) appears in the blue line. At one point from 2001 (when Lucasfilm still owned it), "Lucasfilm Ltd." was seen (exactly the way it was in the 1995 Broadway variant) above the THX logo.
*On some releases, after the THX logo fades out, the text "Digitally Mastered for Optimal Audio and Video Performance" (from the Broadway trailer) appears in the blue line. At one point from 2001 (when Lucasfilm still owned it), "Lucasfilm Ltd." was seen (exactly the way it was in the 1995 Broadway variant) above the THX logo.
*On the DVD release of Terminator 2, the metallic rectangle with the T2 logo carved out appears, zooming toward us. Then, the rectangle gets blown by T-800 with the shotgun, as seen on the reflection. Pieces turn into T-1000 liquid metal and form the THX logo. After that, the THX logo fades out, and then it contains a message reading "The Best Sound, The Best Picture. You're Watching a THX Certified Feature" appears one by one as each text fades out before the other. Also, the Deep Note in this variant (the Terminator 2 variant) is the same as the Broadway 2000 version. This is also on the Blu-ray releases with some differences: the THX logo fades into the standard logo, the "DIGITALLY" and "MASTERED" (a la Broadway '95) are replaced with "CERTIFIED," and the www.thx.com URL with a copyright notice appears. This is the basis of Cavalcade. It appears on the Ultimate, eXtreme, initial Blu-ray, and Skynet editions of this film, but not the 4K Blu-ray release.
*On the DVD release of ''Terminator 2'', the metallic rectangle with the T2 logo carved out appears, zooming toward us. Then, the rectangle gets blown by T-800 with the shotgun, as seen on the reflection. Pieces turn into T-1000 liquid metal and form the THX logo. After that, the THX logo fades out, and then it contains a message reading "The Best Sound, The Best Picture. You're Watching a THX Certified Feature" appears one by one as each text fades out before the other. Also, the Deep Note in this variant (the ''Terminator 2'' variant) is the same as the Broadway 2000 version. This is also on the Blu-ray releases with some differences: the THX logo fades into the standard logo, the "DIGITALLY" and "MASTERED" (a la Broadway '95) are replaced with "CERTIFIED," and the www.thx.com URL with a copyright notice appears. This is the basis of Cavalcade. It appears on the Ultimate, eXtreme, initial Blu-ray, and Skynet editions of this film, but not the 4K Blu-ray release.
*On the DVDs of The Final Countdown, Fox Demo Disc #1, and The THX Ultimate Demo Disc, the logo fades out before we get to the "Digitally Mastered for Optimal Audio and Video Performance" text.
*On the DVDs of ''The Final Countdown'', ''Fox Demo Disc #1'', and ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'', the logo fades out before we get to the "Digitally Mastered for Optimal Audio and Video Performance" text.
 


FX/SFX: The sphere, as well as it shattering, the thunder, the shards liquefying and merging, the blue box is drawn, and the text fading. Just top-notch CGI all around.
FX/SFX: The sphere, as well as it shattering, the thunder, the shards liquefying and merging, the blue box is drawn, and the text fading. Just top-notch CGI all around.
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Music/Sounds Variant: In the T2 variant, music from Terminator 2 is heard which fades into the Deep Note used in Broadway 2000; the sound design and mix are by Gary Rydstrom at Skywalker Sound according to the credits of the T2 Ultimate Edition DVD.
Music/Sounds Variant: In the T2 variant, music from Terminator 2 is heard which fades into the Deep Note used in Broadway 2000; the sound design and mix are by Gary Rydstrom at Skywalker Sound according to the credits of the T2 Ultimate Edition DVD.


Availability: Seen on several THX DVDs such as Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (debut), Alien Quadrilogy, Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume One, From Hell, The Incredibles, Bayside Shakedown 2, THX 1138 (fittingly enough), the Star Wars Trilogy 2004 DVDs, Fox Demo Disc #1, and X-Men 1.5; in THX theaters, and on the video game MLB 09: The Show. It's also the intro to the menu of The THX Ultimate Demo Disc. Its first theatrical appearance was before Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (which it is on that film's DVD as well).  
Availability: Seen on several THX DVDs such as ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' (debut), ''Alien Quadrilogy'', ''Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume One'', ''From Hell'', ''The Incredibles'', ''Bayside Shakedown 2'', ''THX 1138'' (fittingly enough), the ''Star Wars Trilogy'' 2004 DVDs, ''Fox Demo Disc #1'', and ''X-Men 1.5''; in THX theaters, and on the video game ''MLB 09: The Show''. It's also the intro to the menu of ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. Its first theatrical appearance was before ''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'' (and is found on that film's DVD as well).  


Editor's Note: This logo has a dark atmosphere, but also has very incredible CGI all around.
Editor's Note: This logo has a dark atmosphere, but also has very incredible CGI all around.
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Music/Sounds: The Deep Note (the descending part at first with it falling over), the instruments, and the dialogue.
Music/Sounds: The Deep Note (the descending part at first with it falling over), the instruments, and the dialogue.


Availability: Extinct. It was not seen on the original theatrical release of Shrek because of the feud between DreamWorks and Disney at the time (the debut date given reflects the scuttle bug that it was supposed to premiere before Monsters, Inc. before Disney threatened to blacklist THX over the trailer, most likely due to Shrek's DVD release being the same date as the day Monsters, Inc opened), but it eventually debuted in 2003. It was seen on an original international DVD release of Shrek and is also available on the THX website.
Availability: Extinct. It was not seen on the original theatrical release of ''Shrek'' because of the feud between DreamWorks and Disney at the time (the debut date given reflects the scuttle bug that it was supposed to premiere before ''Monsters, Inc.'' before Disney threatened to blacklist THX over the trailer, most likely due to ''Shrek''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s DVD release being the same date as the day ''Monsters, Inc.'' opened), but it eventually debuted in 2003. It was seen on an original international DVD release of ''Shrek'' and is also available on the THX website.


Editor's Note: Another humorous effort from THX.
Editor's Note: Another humorous effort from THX.
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Nickname: "Bounty"
Nickname: "Bounty"


Trailer: On a black background we see out-of-focus movie clips on a THX logo. Some of these clips include Star Wars: Episode I, Alien and Jurassic Park. The logo then starts to shine as the blue outline from the Broadway trailer appears around the screen and the words "CERTIFIED CINEMA" appear under the THX logo. Everything except the blue outline fades out and is replaced by the THX website URL on the top, copyright notices on the bottom and the phrase "20 Years of Making Great Movies Come Alive."
Trailer: On a black background we see out-of-focus movie clips on a THX logo. Some of these clips include ''Star Wars: Episode I'', ''Alien'' and ''Jurassic Park''. The logo then starts to shine as the blue outline from the Broadway trailer appears around the screen and the words "CERTIFIED CINEMA" appear under the THX logo. Everything except the blue outline fades out and is replaced by the THX website URL on the top, copyright notices on the bottom and the phrase "20 Years of Making Great Movies Come Alive."


FX/SFX: The clips playing on the THX logo, and the shining at the end.
FX/SFX: The clips playing on the THX logo, and the shining at the end.
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Music/Sounds: In this order, sound/dialogue clips from the following movies are heard:
Music/Sounds: In this order, sound/dialogue clips from the following movies are heard:


*Apocalypse Now Redux
*''Apocalypse Now Redux''
*Jurassic Park *1 *2
*''Jurassic Park'' *1 *2
*Die Hard *2
*''Die Hard'' *2
*Jurassic Park(again) *1 *2
*''Jurassic Park'' (again) *1 *2
*Nightmare on Elm Street *2 (LD)
*''Nightmare on Elm Street'' *2 (LD)
*Star Wars: Episode I *1 *2
*''Star Wars: Episode I'' *1 *2
*Fight Club *1 *2
*''Fight Club'' *1 *2
*Alien *2
*''Alien'' *2
*Star Wars: Episode I(again) *1 *2
*''Star Wars: Episode I'' (again) *1 *2
*Pulp Fiction *2 (LD)
*''Pulp Fiction'' *2 (LD)
*Back To The Future trilogy
*''Back To The Future'' trilogy
*Lord of The Rings trilogy *1
*''Lord of The Rings'' trilogy *1
*The Fast and the Furious
*''The Fast and the Furious''
*Speed *1 *2
*''Speed'' *1 *2


After this the THX Deep Note starts playing as the final sound clips play from:
After this the THX Deep Note starts playing as the final sound clips play from:


*Alien(again) *2
*''Alien'' (again) *2
*Ghost
*''Ghost''
*The Mask *2 (LD)
*''The Mask'' *2 (LD)


Sound Design was by Gary Rydstrom and Steve Boeddeker of Skywalker Sound. *1 denotes Skysound title *2 denotes THX-certified title
Sound Design was by Gary Rydstrom and Steve Boeddeker of Skywalker Sound. *1 denotes Skysound title *2 denotes THX-certified title
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Variants:
Variants:
*A 4:3 version is used on full-screen DVDs and the UK VHS of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
*A 4:3 version is used on full-screen DVDs and the UK VHS of ''Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith''.
*The UK VHS of the above simply shows "CERTIFIED" under THX.
*The UK VHS of the above simply shows "CERTIFIED" under THX.
*Certified DVDs show "CERTIFIED DVD" under THX.
*Certified DVDs show "CERTIFIED DVD" under THX.
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Music/Sounds: A remastered Deep Note, some shining sounds, and whooshes. In this remastered Deep Note, some voices are reminiscent of the newer ones from the Broadway 2000 version, and some of the voices reach their final pitches before the others do.
Music/Sounds: A remastered Deep Note, some shining sounds, and whooshes. In this remastered Deep Note, some voices are reminiscent of the newer ones from the Broadway 2000 version, and some of the voices reach their final pitches before the others do.


Availability: Can be seen on the DVDs of Titanic: Special Collector's Edition (debut), Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, and Lorelei: The Witch of The Pacific Ocean. It's also seen in some THX theaters. The VHS version is limited to the rare Revenge of the Sith UK tape.
Availability: Can be seen on the DVDs of ''Titanic: Special Collector's Edition'' (debut), ''Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'', and ''Lorelei: The Witch of The Pacific Ocean''. It's also seen in some THX theaters. The VHS version is limited to the rare ''Revenge of the Sith'' UK tape.


Editor's Note: TBA
Editor's Note: TBA
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Music/Sounds: The -1.5/low-pitched Deep Note from Tex and Broadway (DVD variant) trailers.
Music/Sounds: The -1.5/low-pitched Deep Note from Tex and Broadway (DVD variant) trailers.


Availability: Can be seen on THX Demo Disc II, MLB 07: The Show, and whenever you start up a THX-Certified TiVo.
Availability: Can be seen on ''THX Demo Disc II'', ''MLB 07: The Show'', and whenever you start up a THX-Certified TiVo.




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Music/Sounds: A guy saying "And...action!" when the clapperboard is on screen, Tex's voice, some car sounds, and other sound effects, and the -1.5/low-pitched Deep Note from before.
Music/Sounds: A guy saying "And...action!" when the clapperboard is on screen, Tex's voice, some car sounds, and other sound effects, and the -1.5/low-pitched Deep Note from before.


Availability: Seen on THX-certified DVD players in some cars. Possibly seen in theaters too; it's said to have premiered on Cars. This was spotted on the 2006 DVD of District B13.
Availability: Seen on THX-certified DVD players in some cars. Possibly seen in theaters too; it's said to have premiered on ''Cars''. This was spotted on the 2006 DVD of ''District B13''.




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Music/Sounds: A variety of instruments playing in sync with each plant, performed by Lost in the Sky. This ends with a less noisy version of the Deep Note, accompanied by the swoosh. Unlike the previous THX trailers, the music starts at the ending note (blended into the background instrumentation at first) and comes to a quick end rather than fading out smoothly. Mixed by Gary A. Rizzo at Skywalker Sound.
Music/Sounds: A variety of instruments playing in sync with each plant, performed by Lost in the Sky. This ends with a less noisy version of the Deep Note, accompanied by the swoosh. Unlike the previous THX trailers, the music starts at the ending note (blended into the background instrumentation at first) and comes to a quick end rather than fading out smoothly. Mixed by Gary A. Rizzo at Skywalker Sound.


Availability: Seen in most THX theaters, where it debuted before Enchanted, and THX DVDs/Blu-rays from 2008-2012 such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull. On Avatar, Red Tails, and Star Wars The Prequel Trilogy (Blu-ray only), it appears at the end. Available online as well.
Availability: Seen in most THX theaters, where it debuted before ''Enchanted'', and THX DVDs/Blu-rays from 2008-2012 such as ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' and ''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull''. On ''Avatar'', ''Red Tails'', and ''Star Wars The Prequel Trilogy'' (Blu-ray only), it appears at the end. Available online as well.




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Nickname: "Horton"
Nickname: "Horton"


Trailer: On a black background, we see this odd speck that talks in a familiar voice to Horton (from Horton Hears a Who). It turns out to be the mayor trying to hear him. Then, the mayor says "Kinda losing you...", causing Horton to drop the THX logo, and he appears while shouting "How about this?! If I get up real close, can you read me?!" knocking the mayor off-screen, then followed by the Deep Note. Horton then turns to the audience laughing, winks, and then goes off-screen. The THX logo shines as usual. Then the screen transitions to a message reading "THE AUDIENCE IS HEARING" (spoofing the "The Audience is Listening" motto, with "HEAR" in the same font as the movie). On the side of the screen, we see the mayor peek out of the side of the screen, with his clothes blowing.
Trailer: On a black background, we see this odd speck that talks in a familiar voice to Horton (from ''Horton Hears a Who''). It turns out to be the mayor trying to hear him. Then, the mayor says "Kinda losing you...", causing Horton to drop the THX logo, and he appears while shouting "How about this?! If I get up real close, can you read me?!" knocking the mayor off-screen, then followed by the Deep Note. Horton then turns to the audience laughing, winks, and then goes off-screen. The THX logo shines as usual. Then the screen transitions to a message reading "THE AUDIENCE IS HEARING" (spoofing the "The Audience is Listening" motto, with "HEAR" in the same font as the movie). On the side of the screen, we see the mayor peek out of the side of the screen, with his clothes blowing.


FX/SFX: The characters moving, and the THX logo dropping. This is animated by Blue Sky Studios.
FX/SFX: The characters moving, and the THX logo dropping. This is animated by Blue Sky Studios.
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Music/Sounds: The characters talking, sound effects corresponding to the animation, and the Deep Note.
Music/Sounds: The characters talking, sound effects corresponding to the animation, and the Deep Note.


Availability: Extinct. It was only seen at THX theaters that showed Horton Hears a Who. Also seen on the THX website.
Availability: Extinct. It was only seen at THX theaters that showed ''Horton Hears a Who''. Also seen on the THX website.




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Nickname: "Broadway 3D"
Nickname: "Broadway 3D"


Trailer: On deep cloudy background, we see a light tunnel of many colors as well as a shadow in the distance. The shadow then emerges to reveal a silver and shining THX logo as well as a crystal blue rectangle outline from the Broadway trailers, which zoom slowly at us. A small copyright notice is seen below the THX logo.
Trailer: On a deep cloudy background, we see a light tunnel of many colors as well as a shadow in the distance. The shadow then emerges to reveal a silver and shining THX logo as well as a crystal blue rectangle outline from the Broadway trailers, which zoom slowly at us. A small copyright notice is seen below the THX logo.


FX/SFX: The colorful light tunnel, the emerging of the logo.
FX/SFX: The colorful light tunnel, the emerging of the logo.
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Music/Sounds: The 2005 Deep Note.
Music/Sounds: The 2005 Deep Note.


Availability: Can be found on the THX Calibrator disc, 3D movies in cinemas and 3D Blu-ray releases, like the 3D Blu-ray of Avatar. Said to have debuted on Tangled, though some sources contend its actual debut was before Tron: Legacy.
Availability: Can be found on the ''THX Calibrator'' disc, 3D movies in cinemas and 3D Blu-ray releases, like the 3D Blu-ray of ''Avatar''. Said to have debuted on ''Tangled'', though some sources contend its actual debut was before ''Tron: Legacy''.




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*With Razer's acquisition of THX, a few modifications were made to this trailer. First, we see the text "THX IS EVOLVING" fade in at the beginning of the logo. A few seconds later the text fades out. Another line of text fades in, this time saying "HELLO". Below is Razer's print logo. After the text fades out the trailer continues as normal until the THX logo zooms in to the screen. The text "CERTIFIED BY" wipes in above the logo. The "see you on the other side" slogan wordmark is omitted and the copyright notice fades in during the logo and not after the logo.
*With Razer's acquisition of THX, a few modifications were made to this trailer. First, we see the text "THX IS EVOLVING" fade in at the beginning of the logo. A few seconds later the text fades out. Another line of text fades in, this time saying "HELLO". Below is Razer's print logo. After the text fades out the trailer continues as normal until the THX logo zooms in to the screen. The text "CERTIFIED BY" wipes in above the logo. The "see you on the other side" slogan wordmark is omitted and the copyright notice fades in during the logo and not after the logo.
*A variant of the "CERTIFIED BY" version was spotted before every show of Beyoncé's "Formation World Tour", in a partnership with THX on providing the highest level of audio quality at concerts for the duration of the tour.
*A variant of the "CERTIFIED BY" version was spotted before every show of Beyoncé's "Formation World Tour", in a partnership with THX on providing the highest level of audio quality at concerts for the duration of the tour.


FX/SFX: The zooming in of the eclipse, done by independent Norwegian design studio Two-Shots Production (now "Vortex Film"). Extraordinary CGI.
FX/SFX: The zooming in of the eclipse, done by independent Norwegian design studio Two-Shots Production (now "Vortex Film"). Extraordinary CGI.
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Music/Sounds Variant: In the longer versions, after the synths switch back and forth between ascending and descending, the louder synths are stretched out until the final chord.
Music/Sounds Variant: In the longer versions, after the synths switch back and forth between ascending and descending, the louder synths are stretched out until the final chord.


Availability: Debuted online. Most likely seen in theaters with newer movies like Furious 7. The normal 30-second variant has been reported to have been seen on Terminator Genisys. This logo was not used on Star Wars: The Force Awakens on DVD and Blu-ray, and in fact has yet to make a confirmed appearance on any home video release at all, however it is unknown if this appears on the 4K UHD release of Alien as the THX logo has been spotted on the packaging of that release. The Razer variant was only seen as a promotional video on Vimeo titled "THX Is Evolving" (however it could possibly hint at future usage for THX-certified products). The 60-second variant is currently only used in the Warren chain of cinemas.
Availability: Debuted online. Most likely seen in theaters with newer movies like ''Furious 7''. The normal 30-second variant has been reported to have been seen on ''Terminator Genisys''. This logo was not used on ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' on DVD and Blu-ray, and in fact has yet to make a confirmed appearance on any home video release at all; however, it is unknown if this appears on the 4K UHD release of ''Alien'' as the THX logo has been spotted on the packaging of that release. The Razer variant was only seen as a promotional video on Vimeo titled "THX Is Evolving" (however, it could possibly hint at future usage for THX-certified products). The 60-second variant is currently only used in the Warren chain of cinemas.


Editor's Note: The logo gained notably for the much louder deep note, and thus is sometimes thought to be the scariest THX trailer of them all due to this (especially the Warren Cinemas variant).
Editor's Note: The logo gained notably for the much louder deep note, and thus is sometimes thought to be the scariest THX trailer of them all due to this (especially the Warren Cinemas variant).
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Trailer: On a black background, the phrase "The Audience is Listening" fades in. It disappears by sliding to the right. The background becomes a black-gray-green gradient. A black line with blue marks slides to the right of the screen and starts to gently shake. It becomes liquid and breaks up into small circles. We zoom through the liquid. Multiple grouped lines start swirling around in a circular motion, then forms into a 4-layered sphere, hence the nickname. A blue glow surrounds the sphere. It becomes liquid and opens up, revealing blue electric lines. It later explodes to fill the background with black, then zooms out in the form of the THX logo. It later fills up with metallic material, making it look normal. Some of the blue lines remain, then later disappear completely. Finally, two copyright notices appear:
Trailer: On a black background, the phrase "The Audience is Listening" fades in. It disappears by sliding to the right. The background becomes a black-gray-green gradient. A black line with blue marks slides to the right of the screen and starts to gently shake. It becomes liquid and breaks up into small circles. We zoom through the liquid. Multiple grouped lines start swirling around in a circular motion, then forms into a 4-layered sphere, hence the nickname. A blue glow surrounds the sphere. It becomes liquid and opens up, revealing blue electric lines. It later explodes to fill the background with black, then zooms out in the form of the THX logo. It later fills up with metallic material, making it look normal. Some of the blue lines remain, then later disappear completely. Finally, two copyright notices appear:
THX and the Deep Note sound are trademarks of THX Ltd. registered in certain jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
*THX and the Deep Note sound are trademarks of THX Ltd. registered in certain jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
This THX trailer is the property of THX Ltd. All rights reserved.
*This THX trailer is the property of THX Ltd. All rights reserved.


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