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'''Editor's Note:''' This is one of two logos that used a theme other than the original Deep Note, the other being "Grand" (the 4th logo). It proved to be unpopular among viewers. Andy Moorer, in an interview with Twenty Thousand Hertz, recalled that "Nobody liked [the sounds], nobody remembered them".<ref>Twenty Thousand Hertz, June 2018 (part 1 and part 2)</ref> The original version is infamous for both the reason it was recalled and for its extreme rarity. Various reconstructions have been made, and some audio had resurfaced, but no one was exactly sure what the original version sounded like beyond a general idea until video footage of the logo was uploaded in mid-February 2022. Nonetheless, this logo boasts some very impressive CGI for the time, and it's otherwise a very nicely done effort. | '''Editor's Note:''' This is one of two logos that used a theme other than the original Deep Note, the other being "Grand" (the 4th logo). It proved to be unpopular among viewers. Andy Moorer, in an interview with Twenty Thousand Hertz, recalled that "Nobody liked [the sounds], nobody remembered them".<ref>Twenty Thousand Hertz, June 2018 (part 1 and part 2)</ref> The original version is infamous for both the reason it was recalled and for its extreme rarity. Various reconstructions have been made, and some audio had resurfaced, but no one was exactly sure what the original version sounded like beyond a general idea until video footage of the logo was uploaded in mid-February 2022. Nonetheless, this logo boasts some very impressive CGI for the time, and it's otherwise a very nicely done effort. | ||
===4th Trailer (June 11, 1993-July 30, 2002)=== | ===4th Trailer (June 11, 1993-1997, July 30, 2002)=== | ||
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File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h45m56s705.png|The logo as it appears on The THX Ultimate Demo Disc | File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h45m56s705.png|The logo as it appears on The THX Ultimate Demo Disc | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Some chimes and wind howling. When the background opens, wind whistles, then various ascending notes and sounds, until a ''Star Wars'' laser-gun sound and a whooshing sound occurs as the THX logo appears and ends with a choir-like version of the Deep Note. The sound for this trailer was apparently created at Skywalker Sound and, according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'', designed by David Slusser and Marco d'Ambrosio. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Some chimes and wind howling. When the background opens, wind whistles, then various ascending notes and sounds, until a ''Star Wars'' laser-gun sound and a whooshing sound occurs as the THX logo appears and ends with a choir-like version of the Deep Note. The sound for this trailer was apparently created at Skywalker Sound and, according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'', designed by David Slusser and Marco d'Ambrosio. | ||
'''Availability:''' Rare. Alongside [[DTS]]'s first trailer, this debuted on the original theatrical release of ''Jurassic Park'' (according to the 1998 Lucasfilm THX "The Audience is Listening on DVD" disc and the THX Ultimate Demo Disc), and then it was seen in all THX theaters from 1993 until 1997, as well as online, on the DVDs that came with second-edition and third-edition copies of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor and on the 2002 Fox Five-Star Collection DVD release of ''Speed''. The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the ''THX Picture and Sound Optimizer'' disc. The DTS version is all but extinct, only being used on early DTS films such as the aforementioned ''Jurassic Park''; and it took until May | '''Availability:''' Rare. Alongside [[DTS]]'s first trailer, this debuted on the original theatrical release of ''Jurassic Park'' (according to the 1998 Lucasfilm THX "The Audience is Listening on DVD" disc and the THX Ultimate Demo Disc), and then it was seen in all THX theaters from 1993 until 1997, as well as online, on the DVDs that came with second-edition and third-edition copies of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor and on the 2002 Fox Five-Star Collection DVD release of ''Speed''. The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the ''THX Picture and Sound Optimizer'' disc. The DTS version is all but extinct, only being used on early DTS films such as the aforementioned ''Jurassic Park''; and it took until May 2022 for this variant to be discovered. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' The cloudy red background looks quite dated for the time, which is in sharp contrast to the beautiful silver CGI of the THX logo's grand appearance. | '''Editor's Note:''' The cloudy red background looks quite dated for the time, which is in sharp contrast to the beautiful silver CGI of the THX logo's grand appearance. | ||
===5th Trailer ( | ===5th Trailer (1994-1997; 2001-2004)=== | ||
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File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h46m17s138.png|The logo as it appears on The THX Ultimate Demo Disc | File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h46m17s138.png|The logo as it appears on The THX Ultimate Demo Disc | ||
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'''Editor's Note:''' This logo has a dark atmosphere, but also has very incredible CGI all around and helps assert THX's power as a brand. | '''Editor's Note:''' This logo has a dark atmosphere, but also has very incredible CGI all around and helps assert THX's power as a brand. | ||
=== 10th Trailer (November 2, 2001- | === 10th Trailer (November 2, 2001 (unused), May 2006-late 2007)=== | ||
[[File:GW344H194.png|center|400px|The logo]] | [[File:GW344H194.png|center|400px|The logo]] | ||
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'''Editor's Note:''' Another humorous effort from THX. | '''Editor's Note:''' Another humorous effort from THX. | ||
===11th Trailer ( | ===11th Trailer (October 7, 2003-2004)=== | ||
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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 | '''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 than 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 than a year, this trailer was quite unique compared to other THX trailers, featuring clips and sound effects from various movies. | ||
===12th Trailer ( | ===12th Trailer (May 11, 2005-August 2, 2007)=== | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' The audio used in this trailer made an appearance in a parody in ''Over the Hedge''. (the glimmer is heard briefly, if you listen closely.) | '''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' The audio used in this trailer made an appearance in a parody in ''Over the Hedge''. (the glimmer is heard briefly, if you listen closely.) | ||
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. After the logo first appeared to THX newsletter subscribers on it officially premiered on the theatrical release of '' | '''Availability:''' Uncommon. After the logo first appeared to THX newsletter subscribers on May 11, 2005, it officially premiered on the theatrical release of ''Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith'' due to it being an all-digital production, and seen in some theaters for a time after. It can be seen on many DVD releases as well such as ''Titanic: Special Collector's Edition'', ''Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'', and the Japanese DVD of ''Lorelei: The Witch of The Pacific Ocean'' (debut). The VHS version is limited to the rare ''Revenge of the Sith'' UK tape. Also used on the Monster Music DVDs of ''3 Doors Down Away from the Sun'' and ''Peter Cincotti: Live in New York'' as well as the French DVD releases of ''Land of the Dead,'' ''Mr. and Mrs. Smith'' and ''Sin City''. This also appears on the Monster Music SuperDisc DVDs of ''Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company'', ''A Charlie Brown Christmas: Vince Guaraldi Trio'' and ''40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas'' when you select the THX Optimizer option. This also makes a surprise appearance on the French DVD of ''Cinderella Special Edition''. | ||
'''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. | ||
===13th Trailer ( | ===13th Trailer (May 26, 2006-August 10, 2008)=== | ||
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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 the car boots up and the close-up of the car could also be jarring to viewers. It is a shame, though, that this was short-lived. | '''Editor's Note:''' As with the 6th and 7th trailers, this is yet another humorous effort from THX. However, the way the car boots up and the close-up of the car could also be jarring to viewers. It is a shame, though, that this was short-lived. | ||
===15th Trailer (November | ===15th Trailer (November 28, 2007-May 22, 2012)=== | ||
[[File:GW327H184.png|center|400px]] | [[File:GW327H184.png|center|400px]] | ||
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'''Editor's Note:''' A creative and beautiful effort from THX, thanks to the animation and the music. | '''Editor's Note:''' A creative and beautiful effort from THX, thanks to the animation and the music. | ||
===16th Trailer ( | ===16th Trailer (2007-2008)=== | ||
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'''Availability:''' Rare. 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) and the theatrical premiere of ''Tron: Legacy''. | '''Availability:''' Rare. 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) and the theatrical premiere of ''Tron: Legacy''. | ||
===18th Trailer ( | ===18th Trailer (2012)=== | ||
[[File:Download (1, THX).png|center|400px]] | [[File:Download (1, THX).png|center|400px]] | ||
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'''Editor's Note:''' Pretty much wasted in general. This has cool animation all over, but a shame this was only a prototype. | '''Editor's Note:''' Pretty much wasted in general. This has cool animation all over, but a shame this was only a prototype. | ||
===19th Trailer (April | ===19th Trailer (April 4, 2015-2019)=== | ||
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'''Availability:''' Unknown. First seen on the Human Workshop website. It's currently unknown if this trailer has been used in other places as of this writing. | '''Availability:''' Unknown. First seen on the Human Workshop website. It's currently unknown if this trailer has been used in other places as of this writing. | ||
===21st Trailer (August | ===21st Trailer (August 20, 2019-)=== | ||
[[File:THX_Genesis.png|center|400px]] | [[File:THX_Genesis.png|center|400px]] | ||
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'''Editor’s Note:''' This is a great trailer by THX, thanks to the CGI and the references to previous trailers, such as the "Amazing Life" plants and the appearance of Tex. | '''Editor’s Note:''' This is a great trailer by THX, thanks to the CGI and the references to previous trailers, such as the "Amazing Life" plants and the appearance of Tex. | ||
===22nd Trailer ( | ===22nd Trailer (June 25, 2020-)=== | ||
[[File:THX_Tex_vs_the_Robot.png|center|400px]] | [[File:THX_Tex_vs_the_Robot.png|center|400px]] | ||
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'''Trailer:''' In a glassy room in the same spaceship from the "Genesis" trailer Tex and a drone named Bob attempt to place an orb in a socket, in front of a window with a floating THX logo in the background. When Tex tries inserting the orb the first time, the THX logo flashes a little, and the orb pops out of the socket. When Tex is distracted trying to fix a small door that has somehow opened, Bob starts playing with the orb like a basketball right before Tex tries to grab it. Tex is about to place the orb into the socket, but notices Bob is visibly sad. They compromise and Tex lets the drone slam dunk the orb into the socket, which causes the THX logo to power up and light up. Both robots move to the side as the camera zooms up to the THX logo, They then fist pump. we fade to the THX print logo, the text "SPATIAL AUDIO" fades underneath it. | '''Trailer:''' In a glassy room in the same spaceship from the "Genesis" trailer Tex and a drone named Bob attempt to place an orb in a socket, in front of a window with a floating THX logo in the background. When Tex tries inserting the orb the first time, the THX logo flashes a little, and the orb pops out of the socket. When Tex is distracted trying to fix a small door that has somehow opened, Bob starts playing with the orb like a basketball right before Tex tries to grab it. Tex is about to place the orb into the socket, but notices Bob is visibly sad. They compromise and Tex lets the drone slam dunk the orb into the socket, which causes the THX logo to power up and light up. Both robots move to the side as the camera zooms up to the THX logo, They then fist pump. we fade to the THX print logo, the text "SPATIAL AUDIO" fades underneath it. | ||
'''Variant:''' A prototype or alternate version appears on EyeBelieve's Vimeo channel. The ending of the trailer is slightly different, with the Deep Note being the | '''Variant:''' A prototype or alternate version appears on EyeBelieve's Vimeo channel. The ending of the trailer is slightly different, with the Deep Note being the 2005 remastered version instead of the low-pitched/ -1.5 Deep Note. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' Very nice CGI and very good usage of spatial audio. Animation by EyeBelieve using Autodesk Maya. | '''FX/SFX:''' Very nice CGI and very good usage of spatial audio. Animation by EyeBelieve using Autodesk Maya. | ||