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'''Trivia:'''  
'''Trivia:'''  
* John Lasseter, former CEO of [[Pixar Animation Studios]], created Tex who is THX's mascot. He also provides Tex's vocal effects.  
* John Lasseter, former CEO of [[Pixar Animation Studios]], created and voiced the character Tex, who has become the company's mascot.
* According to the commentary on the ''Toy Story Deluxe CAV LaserDisc Edition'', there was difficulty fitting this trailer onto said disc. Therefore, the FBI warnings had to be shortened in order to for the trailer to fit onto the disc.<ref>https://groups.google.com/g/alt.video.laserdisc/c/6k6llEpUQ9I/m/FDny1fPsKZsJ</ref>
* According to the commentary on the ''Toy Story Deluxe CAV LaserDisc Edition'', there was difficulty fitting this trailer onto said disc. Therefore, the FBI warnings had to be shortened in order to for the trailer to fit onto the disc.<ref>https://groups.google.com/g/alt.video.laserdisc/c/6k6llEpUQ9I/m/FDny1fPsKZsJ</ref>


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* The original film print of the trailer was produced in full matte; however, it would be cropped when projected and is present in digital versions of the trailer. A clip of the full matte version was seen in ''Star Wars: The Magic and the Mystery''.  
* The original film print of the trailer was produced in full matte; however, it would be cropped when projected and is present in digital versions of the trailer. A clip of the full matte version was seen in ''Star Wars: The Magic and the Mystery''.  
* There is an extended version in which after Tex drills something, he starts to saw and then hits something and yells "Ow!" (implying that he hurt himself), 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 ''Lucasfilm THX Surround EX Demonstration Disc'', with these selections implying this was meant for Dolby Digital Surround EX releases, hence the nickname, "Tex EX".
* There is an extended version in which after Tex drills something, he starts to saw and then hits something and yells "Ow!" (implying that he hurt himself), 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 ''Lucasfilm THX Surround EX Demonstration Disc'', with these selections implying this was meant for Dolby Digital Surround EX releases (with this getting the nickname "Tex EX" as a result).
* On the THX Vimeo page and DVD releases starting in 2005 such as ''Toy Story 2 Special Edition'', the logo was remastered slightly. As a result, the black screen that reads "The Audience is Listening" is replaced with the THX website URL, and the "LUCASFILM LTD." and "SOUND SYSTEM" text are absent.. This version also appears on ''Cars'', except here, the screen that reads "The Audience is Listening" is intact. On that same DVD, bits of the "SOUND SYSTEM" text can be seen as this screen falls.
* On the THX Vimeo page and DVD releases starting in 2005 such as ''Toy Story 2 Special Edition'', the logo was remastered slightly. As a result, the black screen that reads "The Audience is Listening" is replaced with the THX website URL, and the "LUCASFILM LTD." and "SOUND SYSTEM" text are absent.. This version also appears on ''Cars'', except here, the screen that reads "The Audience is Listening" is intact. On that same DVD, bits of the "SOUND SYSTEM" text can be seen as this screen falls.
* 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 for Optimal Video and Audio Performance" message appears prior to the THX logo appearing. The DTS and standard Dolby Laserdiscs of ''Toy Story'' just use the "Broadway" trailer. On the DVDs of ''Toy Story'' (the 2000/2001 releases), ''A Bug's Life'' (the 2003 release) and the Pixar employees only ''Made in Point Richmond'' DVD, as well as the discs from the second and third editions of ''DVD Demystified'', the version shown is recycled from the LaserDisc version, except the [ LASER I/ DISC ] bit is blacked out.
* 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 for Optimal Video and Audio Performance" message appears prior to the THX logo appearing. The DTS and standard Dolby Laserdiscs of ''Toy Story'' just use the "Broadway" trailer. On the DVDs of ''Toy Story'' (the 2000/2001 releases), ''A Bug's Life'' (the 2003 release) and the Pixar employees only ''Made in Point Richmond'' DVD, as well as the discs from the second and third editions of ''DVD Demystified'', the version shown is recycled from the LaserDisc version, except the [ LASER I/ DISC ] bit is blacked out.
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'''Music/Sound Variants:'''
'''Music/Sound Variants:'''
* On the LaserDisc version (on the analog left (commentary) track), the first second of the Deep Note is cut.<!--However, the first second could possibly be in the Toy Story CAV LaserDisc's Dolby Digital (AC-3) (analog right) soundtrack--> However, when this version was re-used for the 2000-2003 DVD version, this bit of the Deep Note was put back in.
* On the LaserDisc version (on the analog left track), the first second of the Deep Note is cut.<!--However, the first second could possibly be in the Toy Story CAV LaserDisc's Dolby soundtrack--> However, when this version was re-used for the 2000-2003 DVD version, this bit of the Deep Note was put back in.
* On the DVD that came with the first edition of ''DVD Demystified'', some of the audio channels were switched around.
* On the DVD that came with the first edition of ''DVD Demystified'', some of the audio channels were switched around.


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* In late 2005,  the "LUCASFILM" text was removed due to reflecting the 2002 split from Lucasfilm as mentioned above; a '''www.thx.com''' web address and copyright info now appear at the end of the trailer in place of the Digitally Mastered message.
* In late 2005,  the "LUCASFILM" text was removed due to reflecting the 2002 split from Lucasfilm as mentioned above; a '''www.thx.com''' web address and copyright info now appear at the end of the trailer in place of the Digitally Mastered message.
* There is an early variant where the THX web address is absent.
* There is an early variant where the THX web address is absent.
* For the 2.35:1 version of this trailer, the glass pieces look more stretched out.
* For the scope version of this trailer, the glass pieces look more stretched out.
* On the DVD release of ''Terminator 2'', a metallic rectangle with the T2 logo carved out appears from the Time Sphere, zooming toward us. Then, the rectangle gets shot into pieces by the T-800 with the shotgun, as seen on the reflection. The pieces then turn into liquid metal like the T-1000 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" (à la Broadway '95) are replaced with "CERTIFIED," and the www.thx.com URL with a copyright notice appears; which served as the basis of Cavalcade. It appears on the Ultimate, eXtreme, initial Blu-ray, and Skynet editions of this film, but not the 2015 remastered or 4K Blu-ray releases.
* On the DVD release of ''Terminator 2'', a metallic rectangle with the T2 logo carved out appears from the Time Sphere, zooming toward us. Then, the rectangle gets shot into pieces by the T-800 with the shotgun, as seen on the reflection. The pieces then turn into liquid metal like the T-1000 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" (à la Broadway '95) are replaced with "CERTIFIED," and the www.thx.com URL with a copyright notice appears; which served as the basis of Cavalcade. It appears on the Ultimate, eXtreme, initial Blu-ray, and Skynet editions of this film, but not the 2015 remastered or 4K Blu-ray releases.
* 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. ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'' also has the framing of 1.85:1. In the intro to the menu, it has a 1.77:1 aspect ratio.
* 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. ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'' also has the framing of 1.85:1. In the intro to the menu, it has a 1.77:1 aspect ratio.
* Full-frame versions of the logo are known to exist but '''only''' on DVDs; it has '''never''' been used on VHS.<!-- That means you, fake 1998 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang vandals. -->
* 4:3 versions of the logo are known to exist but '''only''' on DVDs; it has '''never''' been used on VHS.<!-- That means you, fake 1998 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang vandals. -->


'''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:''' Common. First seen in most THX theaters starting in June 2001. Seen on several THX DVDs such as ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace,'' ''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones,'' ''Alien Quadrilogy'', ''From Hell'', ''Re-Animator'', ''The Incredibles'', ''Bayside Shakedown 2'', ''THX 1138'' (fittingly enough), the ''Star Wars Trilogy'' 2004 DVDs, and ''X-Men 1.5''; in THX theaters, and on the video games NBA 09: The Inside, MLB 08: The Show and ''MLB 09: The Show''. It's also the intro to the menu of ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. The final appearance of the Lucasfilm byline variant was ''Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume One'', released on March 22, 2005, and the remastered variant with the THX website URL but no Lucasfilm byline appears on the French DVD releases of ''Ghost Rider'', ''Abandonnée'' (along with the 13th trailer), ''Rec'', ''Boxers'' and ''Pan's Labyrinth (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)'' (including the HD-DVD). Don't expect this to appear on the bonus "original theatrical version" <!--I put it in quotes since the bonus discs themselves were heavily criticized for using the laserdisc transfers!--> discs to the 2006 separate re-releases of the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy (to which it would later be released as a box set in 2008), despite the 'THX Optimizer' option being featured in the set-up menu.
'''Availability:''' Common. First seen in most THX theaters starting in June 2001. Seen on several THX DVDs such as ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace,'' ''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones,'' ''Alien Quadrilogy'', ''From Hell'', ''Re-Animator'', ''The Incredibles'', ''Bayside Shakedown 2'', ''THX 1138'' (fittingly enough), the ''Star Wars Trilogy'' 2004 DVDs, and ''X-Men 1.5''; in THX theaters, and on the video games NBA 09: The Inside, MLB 08: The Show and ''MLB 09: The Show''. It's also the intro to the menu of ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. The final appearance of the Lucasfilm byline variant was ''Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume One'', released on March 22, 2005, and the remastered variant with the THX website URL but no Lucasfilm byline appears on the French DVD releases of ''Ghost Rider'', ''Abandonnée'' (along with the 13th trailer), ''Rec'', ''Boxers'' and ''Pan's Labyrinth (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)'' (including the HD-DVD). Don't expect this to appear on the theatrical edition discs to the 2006/08 releases of the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy, despite the 'THX Optimizer' option being featured in the set-up menu.


'''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.


=== 10th Trailer (November 2, 2001 (unused), May 2006?-November 13, 2007?)===
=== 10th Trailer (November 2, 2001 (unused), May 2006)===
[[File:GW344H194.png|center|400px|The logo]]
[[File:GW344H194.png|center|400px|The logo]]
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'''Trivia:'''  
'''Trivia:'''  
* The "LUCASFILM" byline is visible for a split second when Shrek lift up the THX logo. This is an editing mistake that made it to the final trailer, as this trailer was supposed to premiere with ''Shrek'' back in 2001, when THX was still part of Lucasfilm.
* The "LUCASFILM" byline is visible for a split second when Shrek lift up the THX logo. This is an editing mistake that made it to the final trailer, as this trailer was supposed to premiere with ''Shrek'' back in 2001, when THX was still part of Lucasfilm.
* Donkey's "Uh-oh..." was actually reused from the first film in the scene when he realises he ran out of fairy dust while trying to escape the guards after they exiled his former owner.
* Donkey's "Uh-oh..." is taken from an early part of the film where he escapes from guards.


'''FX/SFX:''' The trailer itself, and the animation involving Shrek and Donkey. Animated at [[Pacific Data Images]]/[[DreamWorks Animation]] using Alias Wavefront Maya, of course.
'''FX/SFX:''' The trailer itself, and the animation involving Shrek and Donkey. Animated at [[Pacific Data Images]]/[[DreamWorks Animation]] using Alias Wavefront Maya, of course.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The Deep Note (the descending part at first with it falling over), the instruments, and the dialogue. Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy reprise their roles as Shrek and Donkey from the film, respectively.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The Deep Note (the descending part at first with it falling over), the instruments, and the dialogue. Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy reprise their roles as Shrek and Donkey from the film, respectively.


'''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 date being the same day ''Monsters, Inc.'' opened), but it eventually debuted in 2006 to promote ''Shrek the Third''. It was once available on the official THX website between May 2006-February 2016 and was later uploaded on THX's YouTube channel on January 8, 2016.
'''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 date being the same day ''Monsters, Inc.'' opened), but it eventually debuted in 2006 online.<!--Extra verification for Shrek 3 promotion needed--> It was later uploaded to the company's YouTube channel.


'''Editor's Note:''' Another humorous effort from THX.
'''Editor's Note:''' Another humorous effort from THX.
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'''Editor's Note:''' Even if it didn't last for more than a year, this trailer was quite unique compared to other THX trailers, featuring clips and sound effects from various movies.
'''Editor's Note:''' Even if it didn't last for more than a year, this trailer was quite unique compared to other THX trailers, featuring clips and sound effects from various movies.


===12th Trailer (May 19, 2005?, August 25, 2005-August 2, 2007)===
===12th Trailer (May 11, 2005 - August 2, 2007)===
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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.


'''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' The audio used in this trailer made an appearance on it's well known parody featured in the film, ''Over the Hedge''. If you listen closely just as the two of the three porcupine children are about to switch the signals from the logo to a cam of Gladys' room, you can hear the sound of glittering just as the flare is about to disappear in the trailer.
'''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' The audio used in this trailer made an appearance in a parody in ''Over the Hedge''. (the glimmer is heard briefly)


'''Availability:''' Uncommon. It is unknown on which date it was first released to theaters, but it would most definitely debut on the theatrical release of ''Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith'', most likely due to it being the first film to be used on Dolby's own digital cinema projectors during its rise (especially since this film was filmed entirely using digital cameras). It can be seen on many DVD releases as well such as ''Titanic: Special Collector's Edition'', ''Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'', and the Japanese DVD of ''Lorelei: The Witch of The Pacific Ocean'' (debut). It's also seen in some THX theaters. The VHS version is limited to the rare ''Revenge of the Sith'' UK tape. Also used on the Monster Music DVDs of ''3 Doors Down Away from the Sun'' and ''Peter Cincotti: Live in New York'' as well as the French DVD releases of ''Land of the Dead,'' ''Mr. and Mrs. Smith'' and ''Sin City''. This also appears on the Monster Music SuperDisc DVDs of ''Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company'', ''A Charlie Brown Christmas: Vince Guaraldi Trio'' and ''40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas'' when you select the THX Optimizer option. This also makes a surprise appearance on the French DVD of ''Cinderella Special Edition''.
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. After the logo first appeared to THX newsletter subscribers on May 11, 2005, it officially premiered on the theatrical release of ''Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith'' due to it being an all-digital production, and seen in some theaters for a time after. It can be seen on many DVD releases as well such as ''Titanic: Special Collector's Edition'', ''Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'', and the Japanese DVD of ''Lorelei: The Witch of The Pacific Ocean'' (debut). The VHS version is limited to the rare ''Revenge of the Sith'' UK tape. Also used on the Monster Music DVDs of ''3 Doors Down Away from the Sun'' and ''Peter Cincotti: Live in New York'' as well as the French DVD releases of ''Land of the Dead,'' ''Mr. and Mrs. Smith'' and ''Sin City''. This also appears on the Monster Music SuperDisc DVDs of ''Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company'', ''A Charlie Brown Christmas: Vince Guaraldi Trio'' and ''40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas'' when you select the THX Optimizer option. This also makes a surprise appearance on the French DVD of ''Cinderella Special Edition''.


'''Editor's Note:''' On home media releases, it could catch people off-guard the first time if they were expecting the DVD version of the Broadway trailer thanks to the unsettling nature of the trailer. That said, it's one of the more unimpressive THX logos out there.
'''Editor's Note:''' On home media releases, it could catch people off-guard the first time if they were expecting the DVD version of the Broadway trailer thanks to the unsettling nature of the trailer. That said, it's one of the more unimpressive THX logos out there.
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'''Editor's Note:''' This trailer is one of the simpler trailers compared to most of the others on this page.
'''Editor's Note:''' This trailer is one of the simpler trailers compared to most of the others on this page.


===14th Trailer (June 9-November 23, 2006)=== <!-- Could be later. -->
===14th Trailer (June 9, 2006-2007)=== <!-- Could be later. -->
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'''Variants:'''  
'''Variants:'''  


* On the 2006 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05keBvsO-iY DVD] and HD-DVD of ''Brave Story'', this logo is formatted in 1.77:1, whereas the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B12froHkp1Y Blu-ray] is 1.85:1, as compared to the version in ''District B13'' and ''THX Demo Disc II'', which is 2.35:1.
* On the 2006 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05keBvsO-iY DVD] and HD-DVD of ''Brave Story'', this logo is formatted in 1.77:1, whereas the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B12froHkp1Y Blu-ray] is 1.85:1, as compared to the version in ''District B13'' and ''THX Demo Disc II'', which is scope.
* A 35mm variant exists for theaters still using 35mm projectors, mostly due to the rise of digital cinema projection the previous year.
* A 35mm variant exists for theaters still using 35mm projectors, mostly due to the rise of digital cinema projection the previous year.


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'''Editor's Note:''' A creative and beautiful effort from THX, thanks to the animation and the music.
'''Editor's Note:''' A creative and beautiful effort from THX, thanks to the animation and the music.


===16th Trailer (December 2007?-December 25, 2008?)===
===16th Trailer (2007-2008)===
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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 '''HEAR'''ING" (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.
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 '''HEAR'''ING" (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.


'''Trivia:''' Horton's line "How about this?! If I get up real close, can you read me?!" was actually re-used in the film itself.
'''Trivia:''' Horton's line "How about this?! If I get up real close, can you read me?!" was also used in the film.


'''FX/SFX:''' The characters moving, and the THX logo dropping. This is animated by [[Blue Sky Studios]] using Autodesk Maya.
'''FX/SFX:''' The characters moving, and the THX logo dropping. This is animated by [[Blue Sky Studios]] using Autodesk Maya.
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