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'''Trailer''': The THX logo fades in as it usually would. All of a sudden, the logo sputters and then breaks down as if due to an electrical failure. A light is switched on as a robot named Tex rolls in from off-camera. Tex opens a panel on the "X", grabs a rocket pack, and flies off-screen, pulling out a hammer just before he goes off-screen, muttering "Oh, George..." (referring to George Lucas). Tex hammers at something on the right side of the screen, drills at something on the left side, and then flies over to the T and moves a large switch. The switch causes the logo to re-activate and complete its usual sequence with the "LUCASFILM LTD." and "SOUND SYSTEM" text. Tex realizes the door in the "X" is still open and kicks the logo, which shuts the door, causing a black screen to fall reading "The Audience Is Listening". | '''Trailer''': The THX logo fades in as it usually would. All of a sudden, the logo sputters and then breaks down as if due to an electrical failure. A light is switched on as a robot named Tex rolls in from off-camera. Tex opens a panel on the "X", grabs a rocket pack, and flies off-screen, pulling out a hammer just before he goes off-screen, muttering "Oh, George..." (referring to George Lucas). Tex hammers at something on the right side of the screen, drills at something on the left side, and then flies over to the T and moves a large switch. The switch causes the logo to re-activate and complete its usual sequence with the "LUCASFILM LTD." and "SOUND SYSTEM" text. Tex realizes the door in the "X" is still open and kicks the logo, which shuts the door, causing a black screen to fall reading "The Audience Is Listening". | ||
'''Trivia''': John Lasseter, former CEO of | '''Trivia''': John Lasseter, former CEO of [[Pixar Animation Studios]], created Tex who is THX's mascot. | ||
'''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. | *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. | ||
*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. | *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 actually | '''Music/Sounds''': The Deep Note in -1.5 lower pitch (from the Broadway DVD variant, though it actually 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-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. | '''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. | ||