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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|Dolby Digital]], [[DTS]], and [[Sony Dynamic Digital Sound|SDDS]] with then-new technology | *1995 A: The audio was remixed digitally in [[Dolby|Dolby Digital]], [[DTS]], and [[Sony Dynamic Digital Sound|SDDS]] with then-new technology (with 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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*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's labels 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. It also makes a surprise appearance on a Taiwanese LaserDisc of ''True Lies'', and the 1995 Hong Kong LaserDisc of ''Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.'' | *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's labels 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. It also makes a surprise appearance on a Taiwanese LaserDisc of ''True Lies'', and the 1995 Hong Kong LaserDisc of ''Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.'' | ||
*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 on September 17, 2012. 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 and on the ''THX Calibrator'' disc. | ||
*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. It debuted with the first release of the format in the U.S., ''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 US release of this variant was on May 23, 2006 with the uncut DVD release of ''The Boondock Saints'', while the last release of this variant overall was on August 11, 2006 with the Japanese DVD of ''The Uchoten Hotel''. | *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. It debuted with the first release of the format in the U.S., ''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 US release of this variant was on May 23, 2006 with the uncut DVD release of ''The Boondock Saints'', while the last release of this variant overall was on August 11, 2006 with the Japanese DVD of ''The Uchoten Hotel''. | ||
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'''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. | '''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 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, while the VHS isn't THX- | '''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, while the VHS isn't THX-certified either); as well as some THX demo DVDs. Seen online as well. According to the THX Ultimate Demo Disc and the insert on the THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc, this trailer was released in time 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. | ||