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'''Music/Sounds:''' A synthesized crescendo sound effect known as the "Deep Note". It starts off with a group of 30 descending synthesized voices reminiscent of the sound of an airplane flying. Each voice moves slowly and randomly in a frequency sweep between 200hz and 400hz. This part of the Deep Note then repeats, and eventually, the voices proceed to their target notes, a drastic change of three octaves. The lower notes grow deeper, and the higher voices grow more shrill, becoming an ascending dramatic sound until the sounds stop in one pitch. Three voices are heard per note, slightly detuned. Two more voices are heard in the bass. It was coded by James Andy Moorer.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A synthesized crescendo sound effect known as the "Deep Note". It starts off with a group of 30 descending synthesized voices reminiscent of the sound of an airplane flying. Each voice moves slowly and randomly in a frequency sweep between 200hz and 400hz. This part of the Deep Note then repeats, and eventually, the voices proceed to their target notes, a drastic change of three octaves. The lower notes grow deeper, and the higher voices grow more shrill, becoming an ascending dramatic sound until the sounds stop in one pitch. Three voices are heard per note, slightly detuned. Two more voices are heard in the bass. It was coded by James Andy Moorer.


'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. This was only used on the theatrical premiere of ''Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi'' in theaters located in Dallas (the GCC Northpark and UA Prestonwood Creek) and Hollywood (the Avco Center), and was never used on THX-certified video releases. That said, it can be seen on select Demo DVDs and at THX's official website (plus their official Vimeo and YouTube). The alternate variant appears on one of the ''Return of the Jedi'' featurettes made exclusively for the ''Star Wars Trilogy: The Definitive Collection'' LaserDisc set.
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. This was only used on the theatrical premiere of ''Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi'' in theaters located in Dallas and Hollywood, and was never used on THX-certified video releases. That said, it can be seen on select Demo DVDs and at THX's official website (plus their official Vimeo and YouTube). The alternate variant appears on one of the ''Return of the Jedi'' featurettes made exclusively for the ''Star Wars Trilogy: The Definitive Collection'' LaserDisc set.


'''Editor's Note:''' The introduction of the infamous THX logo. It's a simple effort, but nonetheless a very effective one as well, mostly thanks to its musical soundtrack, the Deep Note. It is probably one of the most infamous movie sound marks in history, thanks to its often frightening nature for younger viewers.
''Legacy:''' The introduction of the infamous THX logo. It's a simple effort, but nonetheless a very effective one as well, mostly thanks to its musical soundtrack, the Deep Note. It is probably one of the most infamous movie sound marks in history, thanks to its often frightening nature for younger viewers.


===2nd Trailer (Late 1983-October 24, 2006, March 19, 2010-September 17, 2012)===
===2nd Trailer (Late 1983-October 24, 2006, March 19, 2010-September 17, 2012)===
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*** However, the Japanese audio track features the VHS pitch of the Deep Note (E key).
*** However, the Japanese audio track features the VHS pitch of the Deep Note (E key).


'''Availability:''' Very common as a whole, though it varies by variant. This debuted on an unknown film in late 1983 (most likely in Dallas, as after ''Return of the Jedi'' finished its run at the Avco Center no THX-certified screenings took place in Los Angeles until ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'' the next year, which, along with both Wings and Cimarron premiering before Lucasfilm features, would explain why some believe it premiered there), and was last seen on the ''Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures'' Blu-ray.<!--If Temple of Doom is restored as premiere, please attach a source indicating it as such-->
'''Availability:''' Very common as a whole, though it varies by variant. This debuted on an unknown film in late 1983, and was last seen on the ''Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures'' Blu-ray.<!--If Temple of Doom is restored as premiere, please attach a source indicating it as such-->
* The original theatrical variant is very hard to come by, but it appears on the 1990 ''THX Wow!'' LaserDisc, which was a sound test disc that predated the THX certification process and one that is difficult to find; as well as its 2002 reissue on ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'' DVD.
* The original theatrical variant is very hard to come by, but it appears on the 1990 ''THX Wow!'' LaserDisc, which was a sound test disc that predated the THX certification process and one that is difficult to find; as well as its 2002 reissue on ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'' DVD.
* The 1995 variant is arguably the most common THX trailer made. It appears on THX-certified DVDs and VHS tapes from various distributors from 1995 to 2006, as well as the Lucasfilm THX Theatrical Trailers: The Audience is Listening DVD, and on the DVD that came with the first edition of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor.
* The 1995 variant is arguably the most common THX trailer made. It appears on THX-certified DVDs and VHS tapes from various distributors from 1995 to 2006, as well as the Lucasfilm THX Theatrical Trailers: The Audience is Listening DVD, and on the DVD that came with the first edition of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor.
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* It is unknown if this appears on the Disney-distributed Spanish DVD release of ''Princess Mononoke'', considering that the print logo was spotted on packaging.
* It is unknown if this appears on the Disney-distributed Spanish DVD release of ''Princess Mononoke'', considering that the print logo was spotted on packaging.


'''Editor's Note:''' This trailer's rendition of the Deep Note, cited as "the most awesome, powerful, and terrifying audio trademark in the film industry" by No Film School, is frequently referenced and parodied for its capability to be perceived as loud and menacing. This is an aural illusion; the spectrum of frequencies used in the sound, which Gary Rydstrom says makes it "just feel loud", are of sufficient volume for theaters.
'''Legacy:''' This trailer's rendition of the Deep Note, cited as "the most awesome, powerful, and terrifying audio trademark in the film industry" by No Film School, is frequently referenced and parodied for its capability to be perceived as loud and menacing. This is an aural illusion; the spectrum of frequencies used in the sound, which Gary Rydstrom says makes it "just feel loud", are of sufficient volume for theaters.


<ref>No Film School, May 2018, updated in October 2018</ref>
<ref>No Film School, May 2018, updated in October 2018</ref>
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'''FX/SFX:''' A conductor flicks a baton which triggers a hyperspeed boost, finishing in an abyss with the THX logo moving past the screen. This is CGI, mixed with live-action with the hand, done by Industrial Light and Magic using Alias Research.
'''FX/SFX:''' A conductor flicks a baton which triggers a hyperspeed boost, finishing in an abyss with the THX logo moving past the screen. This is CGI, mixed with live-action with the hand, done by Industrial Light and Magic using Alias Research.


'''Music/Sounds:''' [http://www.film-tech.com/ubb/f1/t007116.html According to Brad Miller, a Film-Tech forum administrator who used to be a projectionist], one of two pieces were used at first, depending on the film format:
'''Music/Sounds:'''
* 35mm: The appearance of the box is accompanied by the sound of an orchestra warming up, which fades out as the conductor's hand appears. Once it flicks the baton, a booming, descending synth note accompanies the hyperspeed boost, overlapped by an orchestra crescendo as it reaches its peak. When the THX logo appears in the abyss, the descending synth is played again with less distortion. An ascending string note slowly becomes prominent as the THX logo appears before it replaces the synth note entirely as it reaches its peak, representing the Deep Note. Twinkling sounds play as the "'''The Audience is Listening'''" text appears, and echo until the end of the trailer. This early audio was recalled due to its potential to break underpowered theater speakers (some theaters reportedly still retained this variant well into the mid-'90s, however) and thus replaced with what can be read below.
* 1988-1990: The appearance of the box is accompanied by the sound of an orchestra warming up, which fades out as the conductor's hand appears. Once it flicks the baton, a booming, descending synth note accompanies the hyperspeed boost, overlapped by an orchestra crescendo as it reaches its peak. When the THX logo appears in the abyss, the descending synth is played again with less distortion. An ascending string note slowly becomes prominent as the THX logo appears before it replaces the synth note entirely as it reaches its peak, representing the Deep Note. Twinkling sounds play as the "'''The Audience is Listening'''" text appears, and echo until the end of the trailer. This early audio was recalled due to its potential to break underpowered theater speakers and thus replaced with what can be read below.
* 70mm: A new orchestral piece composed by James Horner (who also composed the score for ''Willow'', where this trailer premiered). The trailer still begins with an orchestra warming up, but the loud descending note following the conductor flicking his baton is replaced with a rousing orchestral cue; whistling sounds accompany the hyperspeed boost as the cue reaches a crescendo before abruptly fading out (not in the original version of ''WOW!'' except for the 2002 & Vimeo releases). As the THX logo appears, a slightly quieter series of ascending string notes is heard, representing the Deep Note; a "whoosh" accompanies the THX logo zooming in. Wind chimes, played in the same pitch as the string notes that preceded it, accompany the appearance of the "'''The Audience is Listening'''" text. Eventually expanded to 35mm as well due to the aforementioned speaker problems.
* 1990-2002: A new orchestral piece composed by James Horner. The trailer still begins with an orchestra warming up, but the loud descending note following the conductor flicking his baton is replaced with a rousing orchestral cue; whistling sounds accompany the hyperspeed boost as the cue reaches a crescendo before abruptly fading out (not in the original version of ''WOW!'' except for the 2002 & Vimeo releases). As the THX logo appears, a slightly quieter series of ascending string notes is heard, representing the Deep Note; a "whoosh" accompanies the THX logo zooming in. Wind chimes, played in the same pitch as the string notes that preceded it, accompany the appearance of the "'''The Audience is Listening'''" text.  
** A prototype appears on the LaserDisc, ''THX WOW!''. The music on this release seems to be unfinished, as the whistling sounds at the start are absent, as is the "whoosh" that accompanies the THX logo zooming in.  
** This music variant debuted on the LaserDisc, ''THX WOW!''. The music on this release seems to be unfinished, as the whistling sounds at the start are absent, as is the "whoosh" that accompanies the THX logo zooming in.  
** The LaserDisc variant also starts with a thunderclap, transitioning into the ascending string notes from the 70mm music variant.
** The LaserDisc variant also starts with a thunderclap, transitioning into the ascending string notes from the 1990 music variant.


'''Availability:''' Rare. This became the first alternate THX trailer to be used in 1988, beginning with the original theatrical release of ''Willow'' in THX theaters.
'''Availability:''' Rare. This became the first alternate THX trailer to be used in 1988, beginning with the original theatrical release of ''Willow'' in THX theaters.
* The 35mm version is extinct as it was recalled due to the soundtrack's potential to break theater speakers, and only survives in the hands of a few home projectionists. Footage of the logo in action, seen before a British theatrical showing of ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'', was discovered in mid-February 2022.
* The original version is extinct as it was recalled due to the soundtrack's potential to break theater speakers, and only survives in the hands of a few home projectionists. Footage of the logo in action, seen before a British theatrical showing of ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'', was discovered in mid-February 2022.
* The 70mm version is only available on THX demo discs.
* The second version is only available on THX demo discs.
* The Dolby Digital variant was seen in THX theaters from 1995-2000.  
* The Dolby Digital variant was seen in THX theaters from 1995-2000.  
* The LaserDisc variant can be seen on LaserDiscs from 1996-1999 such as ''The Blues Brothers'', ''Volcano'', ''Independence Day'', and others (namely [[20th Century Studios|Fox]], [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]], and [[Universal Pictures|Universal]] flicks).
* The LaserDisc variant can be seen on LaserDiscs from 1996-1999 such as ''The Blues Brothers'', ''Volcano'', ''Independence Day'', and others (namely [[20th Century Studios|Fox]], [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]], and [[Universal Pictures|Universal]] flicks).
* It was also seen on LaserDiscs from other major film companies, except for Disney's labels, [[Columbia Pictures|Columbia]] (except for the 1998 LD release of ''Close Encounters of the Third Kind'', which uses this logo) and some Fox releases which used the Broadway trailer instead. [[Warner Bros. Pictures|Warner Bros.]] would also use this logo for LaserDiscs, but only for the ''Twister'' LD release. The last release that used this trailer was ''Tenchi Muyo in Love 2: Distant Thoughts,'' released August 25, 1999.
* It was also seen on LaserDiscs from other major film companies, except for Disney's labels, [[Columbia Pictures|Columbia]] (except for the 1998 LD release of ''Close Encounters of the Third Kind'', which uses this logo) and some Fox releases which used the Broadway trailer instead. [[Warner Bros. Pictures|Warner Bros.]] would also use this logo for LaserDiscs, but only for the ''Twister'' LD release. The last release that used this trailer was ''Tenchi Muyo in Love 2: Distant Thoughts,'' released August 25, 1999.


'''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.
'''Legacy:''' 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, 1993-1997, July 30, 2002)===
===4th Trailer (June 11, 1993-1997, July 30, 2002)===
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'''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.
'''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.
'''Legacy:''' 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 (April 14, 1994-1997; 2001-2004)===
===5th Trailer (April 14, 1994-1997; 2001-2004)===
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'''Availability:''' This was originally a gag scene from ''The Simpsons'' episode "Burns' Heir" (which premiered on April 14, 1994), but THX themselves liked the parody so much that the scene was reanimated into an official trailer. It debuted in theaters starting in 1994, and also appeared on demo discs of the time. (remixed in the three major digital audio formats no less) The variant 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''. This trailer was originally released in Dolby A, but it was later released as a single inventory print with Dolby Digital, DTS and SDDS in 1996.
'''Availability:''' This was originally a gag scene from ''The Simpsons'' episode "Burns' Heir" (which premiered on April 14, 1994), but THX themselves liked the parody so much that the scene was reanimated into an official trailer. It debuted in theaters starting in 1994, and also appeared on demo discs of the time. (remixed in the three major digital audio formats no less) The variant 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''. This trailer was originally released in Dolby A, but it was later released as a single inventory print with Dolby Digital, DTS and SDDS in 1996.


'''Editor's Note:''' It's quite telling how THX liked this gag so much they turned it into an actual logo.
'''Legacy:''' It's quite telling how THX liked this gag so much they turned it into an actual logo.


===6th Trailer (July 3, 1996-November 7, 2006)===
===6th Trailer (July 3, 1996-November 7, 2006)===
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'''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'', ''A Bug's Life'', ''Toy Story 2'', and ''Cars'' (the last THX-certified Disney DVD as no other format of ''Cars'' uses THX); as well as some THX demo DVDs and the DVDs that come with all three editions of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor. Seen online as well. According to the THX Ultimate Demo Disc, the 1998 "The Audience is Listening on DVD" disc and the insert on the THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc, this trailer was released in time for the film ''Independence Day''.
'''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'', ''A Bug's Life'', ''Toy Story 2'', and ''Cars'' (the last THX-certified Disney DVD as no other format of ''Cars'' uses THX); as well as some THX demo DVDs and the DVDs that come with all three editions of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor. Seen online as well. According to the THX Ultimate Demo Disc, the 1998 "The Audience is Listening on DVD" disc and the insert on the THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc, this trailer was released in time for the film ''Independence Day''.


'''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.
'''Legacy:''' This logo boasts very nice CGI for the time as well as a humorous and friendly atmosphere compared to other THX logos.


=== 7th Trailer (November 26, 1997-August 31, 2007, 2009)===
=== 7th Trailer (November 26, 1997-August 31, 2007, 2009)===
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'''Availability:''' Uncommon. 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'', ''Monsters, Inc.'', ''Toy Story 10th Anniversary Edition'', and ''Finding Nemo'') and Fox (such as ''Speed 2'' and ''The Day The Earth Stood Still''), as well as THX Demo discs, the DVDs that came with second-edition and third-edition copies of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor, 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 in the US on ''Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume Two'' on December 6, 2005. (internationally, it debuted on ''Toy Story 2 Special Edition'' on November 28, 2005) A variant is also on the ''Lair'' video game for PS3. Seen online as well. 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 (2 disc) Ultimate Edition DVD release of ''The Transporter (Le Transporteur)'' and the Japanese DVD releases of ''Waterboys (ウォーターボーイズ)'', ''Check it Out, Yo!! (チェケラッチョ!!)'', and ''Swing Girls (スウィングガールズ)''.  
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. 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'', ''Monsters, Inc.'', ''Toy Story 10th Anniversary Edition'', and ''Finding Nemo'') and Fox (such as ''Speed 2'' and ''The Day The Earth Stood Still''), as well as THX Demo discs, the DVDs that came with second-edition and third-edition copies of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor, 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 in the US on ''Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume Two'' on December 6, 2005. (internationally, it debuted on ''Toy Story 2 Special Edition'' on November 28, 2005) A variant is also on the ''Lair'' video game for PS3. Seen online as well. 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 (2 disc) Ultimate Edition DVD release of ''The Transporter (Le Transporteur)'' and the Japanese DVD releases of ''Waterboys (ウォーターボーイズ)'', ''Check it Out, Yo!! (チェケラッチョ!!)'', and ''Swing Girls (スウィングガールズ)''.  


'''Editor's Note:''' Like the last logo, this is another funny and nicely animated THX effort.
'''Legacy:''' Like the last logo, this is another funny and nicely animated THX effort.


===8th Trailer (May 19, 1999-October 21, 2003)===
===8th Trailer (May 19, 1999-October 21, 2003)===
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'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen in THX theaters at the time. Although the THX Ultimate Demo Disc claims the trailer debuted in late 1999, this trailer did indeed debut on ''Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace'' in May 1999. This also appears on ''The Adventures of Indiana Jones'' (2003 release only), ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'' and the ''Lucasfilm THX Surround EX Demonstration Disc''. Don't expect this to be seen on any Disney DVDs, however.
'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen in THX theaters at the time. Although the THX Ultimate Demo Disc claims the trailer debuted in late 1999, this trailer did indeed debut on ''Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace'' in May 1999. This also appears on ''The Adventures of Indiana Jones'' (2003 release only), ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'' and the ''Lucasfilm THX Surround EX Demonstration Disc''. Don't expect this to be seen on any Disney DVDs, however.
'''Editor's Note:''' This trailer is somewhat simple and bland compared to most of the other trailers on this page.


===9th Trailer (August 29, 2000, May 25, 2001-May 19, 2009)===
===9th Trailer (August 29, 2000, May 25, 2001-May 19, 2009)===
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'''Availability:''' Common. First seen in most THX theaters starting on May 25, 2001 with its debut being on ''Pearl Harbor''.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020802072052/http://marcoco.com:80/index2.html</ref> Seen on several THX DVDs such as ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace,'' ''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones,'' ''Alien Quadrilogy'', ''From Hell'', ''Re-Animator'', ''The Incredibles'', ''Bayside Shakedown 2'', ''THX 1138'' (fittingly enough), the ''Star Wars Trilogy'' 2004 DVD set, and ''X-Men 1.5''; in THX theaters, and on the video games ''NBA 09: The Inside'', ''MLB 08: The Show'', and ''MLB 09: The Show''. It's also the intro to the menu of ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. 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 (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)'' (including the HD-DVD). Don't expect this to appear on the theatrical edition discs to the 2006/08 releases of the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy, despite the 'THX Optimizer' option being featured in the set-up menu.
'''Availability:''' Common. First seen in most THX theaters starting on May 25, 2001 with its debut being on ''Pearl Harbor''.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020802072052/http://marcoco.com:80/index2.html</ref> Seen on several THX DVDs such as ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace,'' ''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones,'' ''Alien Quadrilogy'', ''From Hell'', ''Re-Animator'', ''The Incredibles'', ''Bayside Shakedown 2'', ''THX 1138'' (fittingly enough), the ''Star Wars Trilogy'' 2004 DVD set, and ''X-Men 1.5''; in THX theaters, and on the video games ''NBA 09: The Inside'', ''MLB 08: The Show'', and ''MLB 09: The Show''. It's also the intro to the menu of ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. 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 (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)'' (including the HD-DVD). Don't expect this to appear on the theatrical edition discs to the 2006/08 releases of the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy, despite the 'THX Optimizer' option being featured in the set-up menu.


'''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.
'''Legacy:''' 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 (unused), May 2006)===
=== 10th Trailer (November 2, 2001 (unused), May 2006)===
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. It was not seen on the original theatrical release of ''Shrek'' because of the feud between DreamWorks and Disney at the time (the debut date given reflects the scuttle bug that it was supposed to premiere before ''Monsters, Inc.'' before Disney threatened to blacklist THX over the trailer, most likely due to ''Shrek''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s DVD release date being the same day ''Monsters, Inc.'' opened), but it eventually debuted in 2006 online.<!--Extra verification for Shrek 3 promotion needed--> It was later uploaded to the company's YouTube channel.
'''Availability:''' Extinct. It was not seen on the original theatrical release of ''Shrek'' because of the feud between DreamWorks and Disney at the time (the debut date given reflects the scuttle bug that it was supposed to premiere before ''Monsters, Inc.'' before Disney threatened to blacklist THX over the trailer, most likely due to ''Shrek''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s DVD release date being the same day ''Monsters, Inc.'' opened), but it eventually debuted in 2006 online.<!--Extra verification for Shrek 3 promotion needed--> It was later uploaded to the company's YouTube channel.
'''Editor's Note:''' Another humorous effort from THX.


===11th Trailer (October 7, 2003-2004)===
===11th Trailer (October 7, 2003-2004)===
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'''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 than a year, this trailer was quite unique compared to other THX trailers, featuring clips and sound effects from various movies.
'''Legacy:''' 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 (May 11, 2005-August 2, 2007)===
===12th Trailer (May 11, 2005-August 2, 2007)===
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'''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 some 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''.
'''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 some 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.
'''Legacy:''' 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 (May 26, 2006-August 10, 2008)===
===13th Trailer (May 26, 2006-August 10, 2008)===
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'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be seen on ''THX Demo Disc II'', in HD on the games ''NBA 08'' and ''MLB 07: The Show'' (PS2 and PS3), ''The Bourne Conspiracy'', and whenever you start up a THX-Certified TiVo. The alternate HD variant seen on a promotional disc on the HD-DVD side for the French HD-DVD release of ''Pan's Labyrinth (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)'' (also in SD on the DVD side), the Japanese DVD of [https://youtu.be/BDchaG0jJDM ''I Just Didn't Do It''] (それでもボクはやってない), and the French (2-disc) DVD of ''Hot Fuzz''.
'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be seen on ''THX Demo Disc II'', in HD on the games ''NBA 08'' and ''MLB 07: The Show'' (PS2 and PS3), ''The Bourne Conspiracy'', and whenever you start up a THX-Certified TiVo. The alternate HD variant seen on a promotional disc on the HD-DVD side for the French HD-DVD release of ''Pan's Labyrinth (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)'' (also in SD on the DVD side), the Japanese DVD of [https://youtu.be/BDchaG0jJDM ''I Just Didn't Do It''] (それでもボクはやってない), and the French (2-disc) DVD of ''Hot Fuzz''.
'''Editor's Note:''' This trailer is one of the simpler trailers compared to most of the others on this page.


===14th Trailer (June 9, 2006-2007)=== <!-- Could be later. -->
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'''Availability:''' Rare due to its short lifespan. Seen on THX-certified DVD players in some cars, and seen in theaters during this time period; it's said to have premiered before ''Cars''. This was spotted on the 2006 DVD of ''District B13'' and ''THX Demo Disc II'', as well as the 2006 Japanese releases of ''Brave Story'' on DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray.
'''Availability:''' Rare due to its short lifespan. Seen on THX-certified DVD players in some cars, and seen in theaters during this time period; it's said to have premiered before ''Cars''. This was spotted on the 2006 DVD of ''District B13'' and ''THX Demo Disc II'', as well as the 2006 Japanese releases of ''Brave Story'' on DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray.


'''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.
'''Legacy:''' 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 28, 2007-May 22, 2012)===
===15th Trailer (November 28, 2007-May 22, 2012)===
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'''Availability:''' Common. Seen in most THX theaters starting in late November 2007, and THX DVDs/Blu-rays from 2008-2012 such as ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'', ''The Magic Hour'' (ザ・マジックアワー) (Japan only), ''Largo Winch'' (France only), ''Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection'' (2008 reprints of the 2003 DVDs originally containing Broadway 2000, as well as the first home release to feature this trailer), and the 2008 BD of ''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull''. On ''Avatar'', ''Red Tails'', and ''Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy'' (Blu-ray only), it appears at the end. Available online as well.
'''Availability:''' Common. Seen in most THX theaters starting in late November 2007, and THX DVDs/Blu-rays from 2008-2012 such as ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'', ''The Magic Hour'' (ザ・マジックアワー) (Japan only), ''Largo Winch'' (France only), ''Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection'' (2008 reprints of the 2003 DVDs originally containing Broadway 2000, as well as the first home release to feature this trailer), and the 2008 BD of ''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull''. On ''Avatar'', ''Red Tails'', and ''Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy'' (Blu-ray only), it appears at the end. Available online as well.


'''Editor's Note:''' A creative and beautiful effort from THX, thanks to the animation and the music.
'''Legacy:''' A creative and beautiful effort from THX, thanks to the animation and the music.


===16th Trailer (December 2007)===
===16th Trailer (December 2007)===
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. It was a prototype logo that was found on THX's website for a short time.
'''Availability:''' Extinct. It was a prototype logo that was found on THX's website for a short time.
'''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 4, 2015-2019)===
===19th Trailer (April 4, 2015-2019)===
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'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Debuted online. Most likely seen in theaters, though it might have possibly been retired. The normal 30-second variant has been reported to have been seen on ''Terminator Genisys''. The Razer variant was only seen as a promotional video on Vimeo titled "THX Is Evolving". The 60-second variant is extinct and was only used in the Warren chain of cinemas.
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Debuted online. Most likely seen in theaters, though it might have possibly been retired. The normal 30-second variant has been reported to have been seen on ''Terminator Genisys''. The Razer variant was only seen as a promotional video on Vimeo titled "THX Is Evolving". The 60-second variant is extinct and was only used in the Warren chain of cinemas.


'''Editor's Note:''' The logo gained infamy for the much louder Deep Note, and thus is sometimes thought to be the scariest THX trailer of them all due to this (especially the Warren Cinemas variant).
'''Legacy:''' The logo gained infamy for the much louder Deep Note, and thus is sometimes thought to be the scariest THX trailer of them all due to this (especially the Warren Cinemas variant).


===20th Trailer (2015-2018)===
===20th Trailer (2015-2018)===
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'''Availability:''' Current. Debuted on THX's YouTube and Twitter pages, and also appears in THX-certified theaters such as the THX Ultimate Cinema.
'''Availability:''' Current. Debuted on THX's YouTube and Twitter pages, and also appears in THX-certified theaters such as the THX Ultimate Cinema.


'''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.
'''Legacy:''' 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 (June 25, 2020-)===
===22nd Trailer (June 25, 2020-)===
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'''Availability:''' Current. Premiered on THX's YouTube channel, used as a demo of THX's Spatial Audio technology.
'''Availability:''' Current. Premiered on THX's YouTube channel, used as a demo of THX's Spatial Audio technology.
'''Editor's Note:''' A very good use of THX Spatial Audio.


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