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Well, this is going to be risky but I'm going to put end dates for all of the logos before Eclipse.
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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
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) | 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) until around late 2012, as well as video games until 2009. 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. | ||
===1st Trailer (May 25, 1983)=== | ===1st Trailer (May 25, 1983)=== | ||
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'''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. | ||
===2nd Trailer (May 23, 1984-May 23, 2006, 2010-)=== | ===2nd Trailer (May 23, 1984-May 23, 2006, 2010-September 17, 2012)=== | ||
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*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 on September 17, 2012. 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. | ||
*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 the first release of the format in that region, ''Twister'', on March 24, 1997. Early DVDs from 1997-2000 that were THX-certified play this trailer either as soon as the disc is read or right after the relevant home video logos, but before any menus. The last release of this variant was on May 23, 2006 with the uncut DVD release of ''The Boondock Saints''. | *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 the first release of the format in that region, ''Twister'', on March 24, 1997. Early DVDs from 1997-2000 that were THX-certified play this trailer either as soon as the disc is read or right after the relevant home video logos, but before any menus. The last release of this variant was on May 23, 2006 with the uncut DVD release of ''The Boondock Saints''. | ||
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'''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. | ||
===6th Trailer (July 3, 1996- )=== <!-- Could have debuted earlier on November 19, 1995 with Toy Story? Unsure if this is true or not. --> | ===6th Trailer (July 3, 1996-)=== <!-- Could have debuted earlier on November 19, 1995 with Toy Story? Unsure if this is true or not. --> | ||
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'''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. | ||
=== 7th Trailer (November 26, 1997- )=== | === 7th Trailer (November 26, 1997-August 31, 2007)=== | ||
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===9th Trailer (August 29, 2000, October 16, 2001-)=== | ===9th Trailer (August 29, 2000, October 16, 2001-March 3, 2009)=== | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': Even if it didn't last for more then 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 then a year, this trailer was quite unique compared to other THX trailers, featuring clips and sound effects from various movies. | ||
===12th Trailer (October 25, 2005- )=== | ===12th Trailer (October 25, 2005-early 2010s)=== | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': On home media releases, it could catch people off-guard the first time if they were expecting the DVD Broadway trailer thanks to the unsettling nature of the trailer, but it does have some talent put into it, unlike the next one however.... | '''Editor's Note''': On home media releases, it could catch people off-guard the first time if they were expecting the DVD Broadway trailer thanks to the unsettling nature of the trailer, but it does have some talent put into it, unlike the next one however.... | ||
===13th Trailer (2006- )=== | ===13th Trailer (2006-early 2010s)=== | ||
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===14th Trailer (June 9, 2006- )=== | ===14th Trailer (June 9, 2006-September 5, 2006)=== <!-- Could be later. --> | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': As with the 6th and 7th trailers, this is yet another humorous effort from THX. However, the way of how the car boots up and the fact that it is in close-up, it could also be jarring to viewers. | '''Editor's Note''': As with the 6th and 7th trailers, this is yet another humorous effort from THX. However, the way of how the car boots up and the fact that it is in close-up, it could also be jarring to viewers. | ||
===15th Trailer (November 21, 2007- )=== | ===15th Trailer (November 21, 2007-May 22, 2012)=== | ||
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===17th Trailer (November 24, 2010- )=== | ===17th Trailer (November 24, 2010-October 16, 2012)=== | ||
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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'' (to date, the very last certified THX home media release with logos on it). Said to have debuted on ''Tangled'', though some sources contend its actual debut was before ''Tron: Legacy''. | ||
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===19th Trailer (April 4, 2015- | ===19th Trailer (April 4, 2015-)=== | ||
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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''': | '''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''. 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 extinct and is 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). | ||
===20th Trailer (2015-)=== | ===20th Trailer (2015-late 2010s)=== | ||
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'''Variants''': At the THX Ultimate Cinema, once we see the THX logo it continues to zoom away and a blue box surrounds it, the text "ULTIMATE CINEMA" fades in, then it fades to black. | '''Variants''': At the THX Ultimate Cinema, once we see the THX logo it continues to zoom away and a blue box surrounds it, the text "ULTIMATE CINEMA" fades in, then it fades to black. | ||
'''Availability''': Brand new, debuted on THX's YouTube and Twitter pages, and | '''Availability''': Brand new, debuted on THX's YouTube and Twitter pages, and also appears in THX-certified theaters such as the THX Ultimate Cinema. | ||
'''Editor’s Note''': This is a great trailer by THX, thanks to the CGI and the references to "Amazing Life" and the appearance of Tex. | '''Editor’s Note''': This is a great trailer by THX, thanks to the CGI and the references to "Amazing Life" and the appearance of Tex. | ||