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'''Variants''': | '''Variants''': | ||
*The original film print of the trailer was produced in full matte, however would be cropped when projected and is present in digital versions of the trailer. | *The original film print of the trailer was produced in full matte, however would be cropped when projected and is present in digital versions of the trailer. | ||
*On | *On the DVDs of Toy Story (the Gold Classic Collection version from the Toy Story 2 Pack, the version from The Ultimate Toy Box and the 2001 DVD) and A Bug's Life (the 2003 release), the message from the LaserDisc variant of Broadway (see above) "Mastered and Duplicated for Optimal Video and Audio Performance" appears without the blue rectangle outline. Then, the animation plays as usual. | ||
*After 1997, the "sound system" title under the THX logo was removed in theatrical appearances and some DVDs, though this text still appeared on | *After 1997, the "sound system" title under the THX logo was removed in theatrical appearances and some DVDs, though this text still appeared on Disc 2 of the North American release of Finding Nemo. | ||
*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 Canadian exclusive "Lucasfilm THX Surround EX DVD", with these selections implying this was meant for Dolby Digital EX releases. | *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 Canadian exclusive "Lucasfilm THX Surround EX DVD", with these selections implying this was meant for Dolby Digital EX releases. | ||
*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. | *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 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 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. | ||
*A "Dell PC" version exists. | *A "Dell PC" version exists. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds''': The Deep Note in -1.5 lower pitch (from the Broadway DVD variant, though it made its debut here), 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, though it made its debut here), 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 ''Toy Story'' (the 2000 ''Ultimate Toy Box'' release), ''A Bug's Life'' (the 2003 release), ''Toy Story 2'' (the 2005 ''Special Edition'' release, in the U.S. only; also the first to introduce the remastered variant), and ''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'' as it uses the “Cavalcade” trailer); as well as 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 ''Toy Story'' (the 2000 ''Ultimate Toy Box'' release), ''A Bug's Life'' (the 2003 release), ''Toy Story 2'' (the 2005 ''Special Edition'' release, in the U.S. only; also the first to introduce the remastered variant), and ''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 or the next logo on the original DVD release of ''The Incredibles'' as it uses the “Cavalcade” trailer); as well as 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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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 | ||
'''Availability''': Extinct. This was only seen in THX theaters in 2003 and early 2004; licensing issues have probably prevented this trailer from being used again, as THX doesn't own the rights to the clips featured | '''Availability''': Extinct. This was only seen in THX theaters in 2003 and early 2004; licensing issues have probably prevented this trailer from being used again, as THX doesn't own the rights to the clips featured. | ||
'''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. | ||
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'''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. Also used on the Monster Music DVD of ''3 Doors Down Away from the Sun'' as well as the French DVD release of ''Land of the Dead''. This also appears on the Monster Music Superdisc DVD of ''Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company'' when you select the THX Optimizer option. | '''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. Also used on the Monster Music DVD of ''3 Doors Down Away from the Sun'' as well as the French DVD release of ''Land of the Dead''. This also appears on the Monster Music Superdisc DVD of ''Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company'' when you select the THX Optimizer option. | ||
'''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. 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. | ||
===13th Trailer (2006-early 2010s)=== | ===13th Trailer (2006-early 2010s)=== | ||