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'''Variants''': Throughout the years, this trailer had many different variants: | '''Variants''': Throughout the years, this trailer had many different variants: | ||
*1995 A: The audio was remixed digitally in Dolby Digital and | *1995 A: The audio was remixed digitally in [[Dolby|Dolby Digital]], [[DTS]], and [[Sony Dynamic Digital Sound|SDDS]] with then-new technology. (the latter system even having a special end variant) | ||
*1995 B: Probably the most recognizable THX trailer variant. It was exclusive to home video releases and revised a bit more. The gray text reading "The Audience is Listening" is replaced with "Digitally Mastered for Optimal Video and Audio Performance" in a rounded Arial Light font in white and arranged in the center of the outline. That text appears longer than the regular version, and "DIGITALLY" appears above the THX logo and "MASTERED" appears below that logo. Those texts fade in with the THX logo instead of appearing after the blue outline disappears, and they sparkle while the THX logo shines. | *1995 B: Probably the most recognizable THX trailer variant. It was exclusive to home video releases and revised a bit more. The gray text reading "The Audience is Listening" is replaced with "Digitally Mastered for Optimal Video and Audio Performance" in a rounded Arial Light font in white and arranged in the center of the outline. That text appears longer than the regular version, and "DIGITALLY" appears above the THX logo and "MASTERED" appears below that logo. Those texts fade in with the THX logo instead of appearing after the blue outline disappears, and they sparkle while the THX logo shines. | ||
*1995 C: Both the audio and the trailer is shorter than the standard 1983-1997 theatrical version. The audio (in this, and both 1995 A & B variants) is also in +2 higher (on VHS & LD; +3 on PAL releases), or -1.5 lower on DVDs. | *1995 C: Both the audio and the trailer is shorter than the standard 1983-1997 theatrical version. The audio (in this, and both 1995 A & B variants) is also in +2 higher (on VHS & LD; +3 on PAL releases), or -1.5 lower on DVDs. | ||
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'''Variants''': | '''Variants''': | ||
*The | *The 2002 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. | ||
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===5th Trailer (April 14, 1994 [ | ===5th Trailer (April 14, 1994 [original episode airdate], 1996-1997; 2001-2004)=== | ||
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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 is very rare and 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 starting in 1996 and demo discs of the time. (remixed in the three major digital audio formats no less!) The variant is very rare and 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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'''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 the DVDs of Toy Story (the | *On the DVDs of Toy Story (the 2000/2001 releases) 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 Disc 2 of the North American release of Finding Nemo. | *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. | ||
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'''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. | ||
'''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 actually 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. Mixes of the logo exist in all three digital sound formats. See "Trailer" for the rest. | ||
'''Availability''': Might have been common in THX theaters during its heyday, but it can be found on | '''Availability''': Might have been common in THX theaters during its heyday, but it can be found on most Pixar movies on DVD such as ''Toy Story'' (the 2000 ''Ultimate Toy Box'' release and international releases of the ''10th Anniversary Edition''), ''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. According to the THX Ultimate Demo Disc, this trailer was made for the film ''Independence Day''. 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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'''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. Like the previous two logos, prints existed in all three digital sound formats. | ||
'''Music/Sound Variant''': On some releases (like the aforementioned ''Monsters, Inc'' VHS and the version on the ''Made in Point Richmond'' DVD, the only widescreen appearance of this 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 ''Monsters, Inc'' VHS and the version on the ''Made in Point Richmond'' DVD, the only widescreen appearance of this 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''. | '''Availability''': Seen in THX-certified theaters for some time, though for how long remains a mystery. It debuted before ''Alien Resurrection''. The Lucasfilm byline variant can be seen on various THX-certified DVDs from 2000 to 2005, mostly on films from Pixar (such as ''Toy Story 2'' (the 2000 Ultimate Toy Box release), ''Monsters, Inc.'', ''Toy Story 10th Anniversary Edition (North American release)'', Toy Story 2 Special Edition (international releases) and ''Finding Nemo'' (disc 1) and Fox (such as ''Speed 2'' and ''The Day The Earth Stood Still''), as well as THX Demo discs, and even the VHS of ''Monsters, Inc.'', although Disney Channel's original print of the film plastered this with the VHS version of Broadway instead, possibly due to time compression. The remastered variant without a Lucasfilm byline debuted on ''Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume Two'' on December 5, 2005. 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. It was also seen on the French PAL DVD release of ''The Transporter''. | ||
'''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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*On the DVD release of ''Terminator 2'', the metallic rectangle with the T2 logo carved out appears, zooming toward us. Then, the rectangle gets shot into pieces by the T-800, 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" (a 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'', the metallic rectangle with the T2 logo carved out appears, zooming toward us. Then, the rectangle gets shot into pieces by the T-800, 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" (a 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 into 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 into 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. | *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. --> | ||
'''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'', ''From Hell'', ''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 MLB 08: The Show and ''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). 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'', ''Rec'', ''Boxers'' and ''Pan's Labyrinth''. | '''Availability''': Seen on several THX DVDs such as ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' (debut), ''Alien Quadrilogy'', ''From Hell'', ''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 MLB 08: The Show and ''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). 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''. | ||
'''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''': 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. Also used on the Monster Music DVD of ''3 Doors Down Away from the Sun'' as well as the French DVD | '''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 releases of ''Land of the Dead'' and ''Mr and Mrs. Smith''. 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 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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'''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'', the French DVD release of Abandonnée and whenever you start up a THX-Certified TiVo. | '''Availability''': Can be seen on ''THX Demo Disc II'', ''MLB 07: The Show'', the French DVD release of ''Abandonnée'', and whenever you start up a THX-Certified TiVo. | ||
'''Editor's Note''': This trailer is one of the more simpler trailers compared to most of the others on this page. | '''Editor's Note''': This trailer is one of the more simpler trailers compared to most of the others on this page. | ||
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===17th Trailer (November 24, 2010-October 16, 2012)=== | ===17th Trailer (November 24 or December 10, 2010-October 16, 2012)=== | ||
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