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|image=Print THX logo.png
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|founded=May 25, 1983 ({{age|1983|5|25}} years ago)
|founded=May 25, 1983 ({{age|1983|5|25}} years ago)
|parent={{w|Lucasfilm Ltd.}} (1983-2002)<br>{{w|Creative Technology}} (2002-2016)<br>{{w|Razer Inc.}} (2016–present)
|parent=[[Lucasfilm Ltd.]] (1983-2002)<br>{{w|Creative Technology}} (2002-2016)<br>{{w|Razer Inc.}} (2016–present)
|founder={{unbulleted list
|founder={{unbulleted list
|{{w|George Lucas}}
|{{w|George Lucas}}
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|Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h44m54s059.png|3rd Trailer (Cimarron) (May 20, 1988-2002)
|Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h44m54s059.png|3rd Trailer (Cimarron) (May 20, 1988-2002)
|THX_Grand_Flat.png|4th Trailer (Grand) (June 11, 1993-1997, July 30, 2002)
|THX_Grand_Flat.png|4th Trailer (Grand) (June 11, 1993-1997, July 30, 2002)
|Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h46m17s138.png|5th Trailer (Simpsons) (April 14, 1994-1997, 2001-2004)
|Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h46m17s138.png|5th Trailer (Simpsons) (April 14, 1994, 1994-1997, 2001-2004)
|Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h46m38s856.png|6th Trailer (Tex) (July 3, 1996-November 7, 2006)
|Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h46m38s856.png|6th Trailer (Tex) (July 3, 1996-November 7, 2006)
|Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h47m12s075.png|7th Trailer (Tex 2: Moo Can) (November 26, 1997-August 31, 2007, 2009)
|Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h47m12s075.png|7th Trailer (Tex 2: Moo Can) (November 26, 1997-August 31, 2007, 2009)
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===1st Trailer (Wings) (May 25, 1983)===
===1st Trailer (Wings) (May 25, 1983)===
<tabber>
Images=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h48m41s229.png|The logo as it appears on The THX Ultimate Demo Disc, the THX website from 2003-2009 and the official THX YouTube channel
File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h48m41s229.png|The logo as it appears on The THX Ultimate Demo Disc, the THX website from 2003-2009 and the official THX YouTube channel
File:Movie Television - THX Sound System 10th Anniversary - 1993 0-27 screenshot.png|"Enhanced" variant from 1993
File:Movie Television - THX Sound System 10th Anniversary - 1993 0-27 screenshot.png|"Enhanced" variant from 1993
</gallery>
</gallery>
|-|
Videos=
{{YouTube|id=mk2l2j8brJQ}}
{{YouTube|id=mk2l2j8brJQ}}
</tabber>


'''Trailer:''' We start with a black screen before the following white text fades in: "'''For the past 35 years, motion picture loudspeaker systems have not changed...'''" Later it fades out, and another white text appears reading "'''Lucasfilm Ltd. and this theatre are pleased to introduce a new motion picture sound system.'''" That text fades out, and after a few seconds, the letters "THX", underlined and which have the slightly taller "T" stem extend over the other two letters, appear in a glassy {{color|lightskyblue|sky blue}} color. The color fades in majestically with "LUCASFILM LTD." above it and "SOUND SYSTEM" below it, both in small text. It stays on screen for about 10 seconds, then slowly fades out with the text above and below the logo.
'''Trailer:''' We start with a black screen before the following white text fades in: "'''For the past 35 years, motion picture loudspeaker systems have not changed...'''" Later it fades out, and another white text appears reading "'''Lucasfilm Ltd. and this theatre are pleased to introduce a new motion picture sound system.'''" That text fades out, and after a few seconds, the letters "THX", underlined and which have the slightly taller "T" stem extend over the other two letters, appear in a glassy {{color|lightskyblue|sky blue}} color. The color fades in majestically with "LUCASFILM LTD." above it and "SOUND SYSTEM" below it, both in small text. It stays on screen for about 10 seconds, then slowly fades out with the text above and below the logo.


'''Trivia:''' The names for some of the early THX trailers given by Lucasfilm, Ltd. derive from the earliest Oscar-winning pictures, like ''Wings'', ''Cavalcade'', and ''Cimarron''.
'''Trivia:''' The names for some of the early THX trailers given by Lucasfilm derive from the earliest Oscar-winning pictures, like ''Wings'', ''Cavalcade'', and ''Cimarron''.


'''Variant:''' The logo was slightly desaturated for THX's 10th anniversary.
'''Variant:''' In a ''Movie Television'' report on THX's 10th anniversary, the trailer was in black & white.


'''Technique:''' 2D animation.
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.
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===2nd Trailer (Broadway) (Late 1983-October 24, 2006, March 19, 2010-September 17, 2012)===
===2nd Trailer (Broadway) (Late 1983-October 24, 2006, March 19, 2010-September 17, 2012)===
<tabber>
Images=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h43m29s692.png|The logo as it appears on The THX Ultimate Demo Disc
File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h43m29s692.png|The logo as it appears on The THX Ultimate Demo Disc
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File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-26-22h35m51s549.jpg|Digitally Mastered (16:9)
File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-26-22h35m51s549.jpg|Digitally Mastered (16:9)
File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-27-00h08m58s990.jpg|Digitally Mastered (4:3)
File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-27-00h08m58s990.jpg|Digitally Mastered (4:3)
File:GW231H131.jpg|Lucasfilm LTD
File:GW231H131.jpg|Lucasfilm Ltd.
THX(Broadway, Spanish, 1997).jpg|Rare Spanish localized variant
THX(Broadway, Spanish, 1997).jpg|Rare Spanish localized variant
File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h22m52s297.png|HD Remaster
File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h22m52s297.png|HD Remaster
</gallery>
</gallery>
|-|
Videos=
{{YouTube|id=lFzYoZnApCk|id2=F8VdDvCZmLQ|id3=bzTHf4lf6Mk|id4=RPRqx5D4chA|id5=FLMLPuO_H8w|id6=xh-NuuIi_ts|id7=4aVMG4OBQog|id8=kJfoT01rzWQ|id9=JjyGQggQF6I|id10=MPh1t3YCMOI|id11=mdIXF89g4qI}}
{{YouTube|id=lFzYoZnApCk|id2=F8VdDvCZmLQ|id3=bzTHf4lf6Mk|id4=RPRqx5D4chA|id5=FLMLPuO_H8w|id6=xh-NuuIi_ts|id7=4aVMG4OBQog|id8=kJfoT01rzWQ|id9=JjyGQggQF6I|id10=MPh1t3YCMOI|id11=mdIXF89g4qI}}
</tabber>


'''Trailer:''' On a black background, we see a {{color|blue}} outline of a rectangle. The {{color|gray}} text "'''The Audience is Listening'''" (in the Archive Modern II Open font) fades inside the outline, then fades out. A few seconds later, the THX logo in {{color|silver}} appears, The blue rectangle outline fades out, and
'''Trailer:''' On a black background, we see a {{color|blue}} outline of a rectangle. The {{color|gray}} text "'''The Audience is Listening'''" (in the Archive Modern II Open font) fades inside the outline, then fades out. A few seconds later, the THX logo in {{color|silver}} appears, The blue rectangle outline fades out, and
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SOUND SYSTEM
SOUND SYSTEM
</center>
</center>
appears (in the Futura font) above and below, respectively. The THX logo shines.
appear (in the Futura font) above and below, respectively. The THX logo shines.


'''Variants:''' Throughout the years, this trailer had many different variants:
'''Variants:''' Throughout the years, this trailer had many different variants:
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===3rd Trailer (Cimarron) (May 20, 1988-2002)===
===3rd Trailer (Cimarron) (May 20, 1988-2002)===
<tabber>
Images=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h44m54s059.png|The logo as it appears on The THX Ultimate Demo Disc
File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h44m54s059.png|The logo as it appears on The THX Ultimate Demo Disc
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THX - Cimarron (LaserDisc).png|LaserDisc
THX - Cimarron (LaserDisc).png|LaserDisc
</gallery>
</gallery>
|-|
Videos=
{{YouTube|id2=TijRr2m4MaM|id3=4XVo-xEMX-Y|id=w8kiqFnglsg|id4=8oigkytTjNw}}
{{YouTube|id2=TijRr2m4MaM|id3=4XVo-xEMX-Y|id=w8kiqFnglsg|id4=8oigkytTjNw}}


'''Note:''' The trailer in the third video starts at 0:31.
'''Note:''' The trailer in the third video starts at 0:31.
</tabber>


'''Trailer:''' On a black background, a small, white-outlined box containing a {{color|gray}} gradient background appears in the center of the screen. Then, the hand of a conductor, holding a baton, moves up in the box. The hand flicks the baton, blasting out a {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} "hyperspace" far larger than the box that slowly turns {{color|red}}. Once it fully changes color, a 3D THX logo zooms towards the viewer, against a {{color|firebrick|dark red}} abyss. Text reading "'''The Audience is Listening'''" then fades in, in the same font and color used in "Broadway"; followed by a subtitle reading "'''Lucasfilm Ltd. Sound System'''", along with a copyright notice at the bottom right of the screen.
'''Trailer:''' On a black background, a small, white-outlined box containing a {{color|gray}} gradient background appears in the center of the screen. Then, the hand of a conductor, holding a baton, moves up in the box. The hand flicks the baton, blasting out a {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} "hyperspace" far larger than the box that slowly turns {{color|red}}. Once it fully changes color, a 3D THX logo zooms towards the viewer, against a {{color|firebrick|dark red}} abyss. Text reading "'''The Audience is Listening'''" then fades in, in the same font and color used in "Broadway"; followed by a subtitle reading "'''Lucasfilm Ltd. Sound System'''", along with a copyright notice at the bottom right of the screen.
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===4th Trailer (Grand) (June 11, 1993-1997, July 30, 2002)===
===4th Trailer (Grand) (June 11, 1993-1997, July 30, 2002)===
<tabber>
Images=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
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
File:Vlcsnap-2022-03-29-16h05m22s487.png|The logo as it appears on Lucasfilm THX Trailers: The Audience is Listening on DVD and the THX website from 2003-2009
File:Vlcsnap-2022-03-29-16h05m22s487.png|The logo as it appears on Lucasfilm THX Trailers: The Audience is Listening on DVD and the THX website from 2003-2009
File:Vlcsnap-2022-05-04-00h24m44s539.jpg|The logo as it appears on the discs from the second and third editions of DVD Demystified and THX Trailers DVD (France)
File:Vlcsnap-2022-05-04-00h24m44s539.jpg|The logo as it appears on the discs from the second and third editions of DVD Demystified and THX Trailers DVD (France)
File:Bild16.jpg|DVD and Dell
File:Bild16.jpg|DVD/Dell
File:THX Grand Flat.png|Flat version of the logo
File:THX Grand Flat.png|Flat version of the logo
</gallery>
</gallery>
|-|
Videos=
{{YouTube|id=bRLgS0I_sbI|id2=2sJYPlo7sjY|id3=u9idIJ_LMn0|id4=2rIK0l0lAIg|id5=wdq59Lc-HhM|id6=6mCdafzNSQRc}}
{{YouTube|id=bRLgS0I_sbI|id2=2sJYPlo7sjY|id3=u9idIJ_LMn0|id4=2rIK0l0lAIg|id5=wdq59Lc-HhM|id6=6mCdafzNSQRc}}
</tabber>


'''Trailer''': On a black background, we see some white text that reads "This auditorium is equipped with a THX sound system." A few seconds later, the background turns into a {{color|firebrick|dark red}} cloudy background. We see some white text that reads "The Audience Is Listening." After that, the red-black background slowly turns {{color|mediumblue|dark blue}}, somewhat similar to the previous background. Seconds after, a light with lens flares moves upward and a 90° turned THX logo rotates to its front in a {{color|blue}} gradient background, with "LUCASFILM LTD" over and "SOUND SYSTEM" below.
'''Trailer''': On a black background, we see some white text that reads "This auditorium is equipped with a THX sound system." A few seconds later, the background turns into a {{color|firebrick|dark red}} cloudy background. We see some white text that reads "The Audience Is Listening." After that, the red-black background slowly turns {{color|mediumblue|dark blue}}, somewhat similar to the previous background. Seconds after, a light with lens flares moves upward and a 90° turned THX logo rotates to its front in a {{color|blue}} gradient background, with "LUCASFILM LTD" over and "SOUND SYSTEM" below.
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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-certified 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 "Stand Alone" 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-certified 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.


'''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.
'''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 (Simpsons) (April 14, 1994, 1994-1997, 2001-2004)===
===5th Trailer (Simpsons) (April 14, 1994, 1994-1997, 2001-2004)===
<tabber>
Images=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:THX Parody (The Simpsons, 1994).png|The original parody from "Burns' Heir"
File:THX Parody (The Simpsons, 1994).png|The original parody from "Burns' Heir"
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File:Vlcsnap-2022-01-11-01h15m09s143.png|The open matte version as it appears on the Lucasfilm THX Trailers: The Audience is Listening on DVD
File:Vlcsnap-2022-01-11-01h15m09s143.png|The open matte version as it appears on the Lucasfilm THX Trailers: The Audience is Listening on DVD
</gallery>
</gallery>
|-|
Videos=
{{YouTube|id=j1ZV-zVVnok|id2=nu0R96OZy6w}}
{{YouTube|id=j1ZV-zVVnok|id2=nu0R96OZy6w}}


<center>'''Note:''' ''The video on the left is the original parody from the ''Simpsons'' episode "Burns' Heir." The video on the right is the official reanimated version of the trailer.''</center>
<center>'''Note:''' ''The video on the left is the original parody from the ''Simpsons'' episode "Burns' Heir." The video on the right is the official reanimated version of the trailer.''</center>
</tabber>


'''Trailer:''' We start in front of the fictional Springfield Aztec Theatre, complete with a film marquee with the text "SISKEL & EBERT: THE MOVIE" on it, with "TWO THUMBS UP" - SISKEL & EBERT" below it (a reference to the show ''At the Movies'', hosted by movie critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert). We then cut to many ''Simpsons'' characters appearing in theater seats, including Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Abe (Grandpa) Simpson. The light dims and then brightens a bit. Then we cut to the movie screen, then a white screen with "THX" on it (not the same as the other trailers, obviously to avoid being sued) appears, with "SOUND SYSTEM" and "THE AUDIENCE IS LISTENING" under it. The Deep Note shakes the theater/cinema, as we see several moviegoers including Hans Moleman coil back in their seats, chaos then ensues, with Hans Moleman's glasses breaking, the man beside him having his teeth shatter in a close-up shot, an exit sign exploding, the ceiling beginning to crumble and fall, and a man's head exploding (a reference to the horror film ''Scanners''). After the chaos, we cut back to the screen as the audience cheers for the logo. The theatre screen fades to black and we then cut to Grandpa (voiced by Dan Castellaneta), presumably hard of hearing, who yells "Turn it up! TURN IT UP!".
'''Trailer:''' We start in front of the fictional Springfield Aztec Theatre, complete with a film marquee with the text "SISKEL & EBERT: THE MOVIE" on it, with "TWO THUMBS UP" - SISKEL & EBERT" below it (a reference to the show ''At the Movies'', hosted by movie critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert). We then cut to many ''Simpsons'' characters appearing in theater seats, including Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Abe (Grandpa) Simpson. The light dims and then brightens a bit. Then we cut to the movie screen, then a white screen with "THX" on it (not the same as the other trailers, obviously to avoid being sued) appears, with "SOUND SYSTEM" and "THE AUDIENCE IS LISTENING" under it. The Deep Note shakes the theater/cinema, as we see several moviegoers including Hans Moleman coil back in their seats, chaos then ensues, with Hans Moleman's glasses breaking, the man beside him having his teeth shatter in a close-up shot, an exit sign exploding, the ceiling beginning to crumble and fall, and a man's head exploding (a reference to the horror film ''Scanners''). After the chaos, we cut back to the screen as the audience cheers for the logo. The theatre screen fades to black and we then cut to Grandpa (voiced by Dan Castellaneta), presumably hard of hearing, who yells "Turn it up! TURN IT UP!".
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===6th Trailer (Tex) (July 3, 1996-November 7, 2006)===
===6th Trailer (Tex) (July 3, 1996-November 7, 2006)===
<tabber>
Images=
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h46m38s856.png|The logo as it appears on The THX Ultimate Demo Disc
File:Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h46m38s856.png|The logo as it appears on The THX Ultimate Demo Disc
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File:Tex - THX.jpeg|Promotional Image from Variety magazine
File:Tex - THX.jpeg|Promotional Image from Variety magazine
</gallery>
</gallery>
|-|
Videos=
{{YouTube|id=PgZfQMmaR8g|id2=Y26tnj97XwQ|id3=8BTeDQxnkTI|id4=9QAUfr_L6TM|id5=T6jjOkUriSA|id6=T0fsXpXxgks|id7=dHS2RdHC1Fk|id8=XXeWHvF8HPw}}
{{YouTube|id=PgZfQMmaR8g|id2=Y26tnj97XwQ|id3=8BTeDQxnkTI|id4=9QAUfr_L6TM|id5=T6jjOkUriSA|id6=T0fsXpXxgks|id7=dHS2RdHC1Fk|id8=XXeWHvF8HPw}}
</tabber>


'''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 a {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} background as a {{color|red}} 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", bumps the "H" out of the way, 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 as the background fades back to black. Tex realizes the hatch in the "X" is still open and kicks the logo, which shuts the door. A black screen falls, 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 a {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} background as a {{color|red}} 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", bumps the "H" out of the way, 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 as the background fades back to black. Tex realizes the hatch in the "X" is still open and kicks the logo, which shuts the door. A black screen falls, reading "The Audience Is Listening".
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'''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. A clip of the full matte version was seen in ''Star Wars: The Magic and the Mystery''.  
* 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. A clip of the full matte version was seen in ''Star Wars: The Magic and the Mystery''.  
* 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'', the French-exclusive ''Les Années Laser THX Trailers'' DVD, and the ''Lucasfilm THX Surround EX Demonstration Disc'', with these selections implying this was meant for Dolby Digital Surround EX releases.
* There is a slightly 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'', the French-exclusive ''Les Années Laser THX Trailers'' DVD, and the ''Lucasfilm THX Surround EX Demonstration Disc'', with these selections implying this was meant for Dolby Digital Surround EX releases.
* On the THX Vimeo page and DVD releases starting in 2005 such as ''Toy Story 2 Special Edition'', the logo was remastered slightly. As a result, the black screen that reads "The Audience is Listening" is replaced with the THX website URL, and the "LUCASFILM LTD." and "SOUND SYSTEM" text are absent.. This version also appears on ''Cars'', except here, the screen that reads "The Audience is Listening" is intact. On that same DVD, bits of the "SOUND SYSTEM" text can be seen as this screen falls.
* On the THX Vimeo page and DVD releases starting in 2005 such as ''Toy Story 2 Special Edition'', the logo was remastered slightly. As a result, the black screen that reads "The Audience is Listening" is replaced with the THX website URL, and the "LUCASFILM LTD." and "SOUND SYSTEM" text are absent.
**This version also appears on ''Cars'', except here, the screen that reads "The Audience is Listening" is intact. On that same DVD, bits of the "SOUND SYSTEM" text can be seen as this screen falls.
* On the ''Toy Story'' CAV LaserDisc, the only LD release to use this trailer, [ LASER I/ DISC ] from the Broadway LaserDisc trailer shines under THX. The "Mastered and Duplicated for Optimal Video and Audio Performance" message appears prior to the THX logo appearing. The DTS and standard Dolby Laserdiscs of ''Toy Story'' just use the "Broadway" trailer. On the DVDs of ''Toy Story'' (the 2000/2001 releases), ''A Bug's Life'' (the 2003 release) and the Pixar employees only ''Made in Point Richmond'' DVD, as well as the discs from the second and third editions of ''DVD Demystified'', the version shown is recycled from the LaserDisc version, except the [ LASER I/ DISC ] bit is blacked out.
* On the ''Toy Story'' CAV LaserDisc, the only LD release to use this trailer, [ LASER I/ DISC ] from the Broadway LaserDisc trailer shines under THX. The "Mastered and Duplicated for Optimal Video and Audio Performance" message appears prior to the THX logo appearing. The DTS and standard Dolby Laserdiscs of ''Toy Story'' just use the "Broadway" trailer. On the DVDs of ''Toy Story'' (the 2000/2001 releases), ''A Bug's Life'' (the 2003 release) and the Pixar employees only ''Made in Point Richmond'' DVD, as well as the discs from the second and third editions of ''DVD Demystified'', the version shown is recycled from the LaserDisc version, except the [ LASER I/ DISC ] bit is blacked out.
* On the ''THX Picture and Sound Optimizer'' disc, the "SOUND SYSTEM" text isn't present and the "The Audience Is Listening" text is replaced with "Best Picture. Best Sound."
* On the ''THX Picture and Sound Optimizer'' disc, the "SOUND SYSTEM" text isn't present and the "The Audience Is Listening" text is replaced with "Best Picture. Best Sound."
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===7th Trailer (Tex 2: Moo Can) (November 26, 1997-August 31, 2007, 2009)===
===7th Trailer (Tex 2: Moo Can) (November 26, 1997-August 31, 2007, 2009)===
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'''Trailer:''' We see a {{color|gray}}, lifeless THX logo. Tex the robot, from the previous trailer, drops down from the top of the screen, and shows us a cow-in-a-can toy. He flips it over, but the mooing sound is very faint, and he shrugs. He flies to the THX logo in the background, opens the same hatch in the "X" as his previous trailer, and then pulls out a cable from it. He then returns with the can and holds the cable up with his opposite hand, revealing it to have a plug, and plugs it into the can. Tex flips the can again and we hear more realistic mooing sounds, as the THX logo turns {{color|silver}} and starts to rise up from the middle of the screen to its usual position nearly at the top and shines. Tex smiles and nods when suddenly the THX logo begins to rumble and shake, as if we hear a stampede of cows. Tex sees this, jumps back in surprise, and he nervously flies off with the can and the plug. The cable causes the logo to jolt to its left side for a moment before the plug disconnects from the can, putting the logo back to its normal position. The cable is pulled back into the logo, the hatch closes, and like the last trailer, the black screen with the text "The Audience is Listening" and a copyright info under it falls to the screen, as we hear one last moo.
'''Trailer:''' We see a {{color|gray}}, lifeless THX logo. Tex the robot, from the previous trailer, drops down from the top of the screen, and shows us a cow-in-a-can toy. He flips it over, but the mooing sound is very faint, and he shrugs. He flies to the THX logo in the background, opens the same hatch in the "X" as his previous trailer, and then pulls out a cable from it. He then returns with the can and holds the cable up with his opposite hand, revealing it to have a plug, and plugs it into the can. Tex flips the can again and we hear more realistic mooing sounds, as the THX logo turns {{color|silver}} and starts to rise up from the middle of the screen to its usual position nearly at the top and shines. Tex smiles and nods when suddenly the THX logo begins to rumble and shake, as if we hear a stampede of cows. Tex sees this, jumps back in surprise, and he nervously flies off with the can and the plug. The cable causes the logo to jolt to its left side for a moment before the plug disconnects from the can, putting the logo back to its normal position. The cable is pulled back into the logo, the hatch closes, and like the last trailer, the black screen with the text "The Audience is Listening" and a copyright info under it falls to the screen, as we hear one last moo.
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===8th Trailer (Broadway 2000) (May 19, 1999-October 21, 2003)===
===8th Trailer (Broadway 2000) (May 19, 1999-October 21, 2003)===
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'''Trailer:''' We see a pitch-black screen (à la the 1983 "Broadway" trailer), then we see the text "Let's see it in" appearing in separate words zooming in the center of the screen. Then we see the THX logo with the Lucasfilm Ltd. notice at the top of THX. The logo shines and we fade-out.
'''Trailer:''' We see a pitch-black screen (à la the 1983 "Broadway" trailer), then we see the text "Let's see it in" appearing in separate words zooming in the center of the screen. Then we see the THX logo with the Lucasfilm Ltd. notice at the top of THX. The logo shines and we fade-out.
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===9th Trailer (Cavalcade) (August 29, 2000, May 25, 2001-May 19, 2009)===
===9th Trailer (Cavalcade) (August 29, 2000, May 25, 2001-May 19, 2009)===
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{{YouTube|id=_s-6pSdoctI|id2=Ag5H0D-FSXg|id3=nO0BFM-ZOrk|id4=Ui8k1Ao8q50}}
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'''Trailer:''' In a darkly-lit environment, we zoom in toward a glassy {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} sphere, which has clouds rolling and lightning flickering. As the environment illuminates, we see that the sphere is barely hovering over a textured {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} floor. Suddenly, the sphere shatters, and the sky is revealed to contain several rolling {{color|gray}} clouds. The glass then liquefies and gathers in the center. Some lightning strikes it and forms a {{color|silver}} THX logo. If you look closely while the logo forms, you can see rain pouring down. Then, the environment fades to black as "LUCASFILM", spaced out to fit the width of the THX logo, fades in on top of it and a shimmering {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} rectangle (the same one from "Broadway") is drawn clockwise around the logo (like a laser). The logo fades out as the text "Digitally Mastered for Optimal Audio and Video Performance" (à la Broadway) fades in.
'''Trailer:''' In a darkly-lit environment, we zoom in toward a glassy {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} sphere, which has clouds rolling and lightning flickering. As the environment illuminates, we see that the sphere is barely hovering over a textured {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} floor. Suddenly, the sphere shatters, and the sky is revealed to contain several rolling {{color|gray}} clouds. The glass then liquefies and gathers in the center. Some lightning strikes it and forms a {{color|silver}} THX logo. If you look closely while the logo forms, you can see rain pouring down. Then, the environment fades to black as "LUCASFILM", spaced out to fit the width of the THX logo, fades in on top of it and a shimmering {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} rectangle (the same one from "Broadway") is drawn clockwise around the logo (like a laser). The logo fades out as the text "Digitally Mastered for Optimal Audio and Video Performance" (à la Broadway) fades in.
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===10th Trailer (Bounty) (October 7, 2003-2004)===
===10th Trailer (Bounty) (October 7, 2003-2004)===
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'''Trailer:''' On a black background, we see out-of-focus movie clips on a THX logo. Some of these clips include ''Star Wars: Episode I'', ''Alien'' and ''Jurassic Park''. The logo then starts to shine as the {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} outline from the Broadway trailer appears around the screen and the words "CERTIFIED CINEMA" appear under the THX logo. Everything except the {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} outline fades out and is replaced by the THX website URL on the top, copyright notices on the bottom and the phrase "20 Years of Making Great Movies Come Alive."
'''Trailer:''' On a black background, we see out-of-focus movie clips on a THX logo. Some of these clips include ''Star Wars: Episode I'', ''Alien'' and ''Jurassic Park''. The logo then starts to shine as the {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} outline from the Broadway trailer appears around the screen and the words "CERTIFIED CINEMA" appear under the THX logo. Everything except the {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} outline fades out and is replaced by the THX website URL on the top, copyright notices on the bottom and the phrase "20 Years of Making Great Movies Come Alive."
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===11th Trailer (Science) (May 11, 2005-August 2, 2007)===
===11th Trailer (Science) (May 11, 2005-August 2, 2007)===
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'''Trailer:''' We first see a pitch-black screen, but then we see the words "THE SCIENCE OF SENSATION" (in capital letters) coming at us each two words at a time (like the "Broadway 2000" trailer) and as a {{color|darkviolet|purple}} flare appears under the 'O', the words suddenly fade out by spreading apart. Then, the THX logo and the text "CERTIFIED CINEMA" appears, with a faint shine where the 'O' used to be. The logo shines with a flare coming down on the "T". WWW.THX.COM and the copyright at the bottom appear.
'''Trailer:''' We first see a pitch-black screen, but then we see the words "THE SCIENCE OF SENSATION" (in capital letters) coming at us each two words at a time (like the "Broadway 2000" trailer) and as a {{color|darkviolet|purple}} flare appears under the 'O', the words suddenly fade out by spreading apart. Then, the THX logo and the text "CERTIFIED CINEMA" appears, with a faint shine where the 'O' used to be. The logo shines with a flare coming down on the "T". WWW.THX.COM and the copyright at the bottom appear.
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===12th Trailer (Ziegfeld) (May 26, 2006-August 10, 2008)===
===12th Trailer (Ziegfeld) (May 26, 2006-August 10, 2008)===
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'''Trailer:''' On a black background, we see the metallic outlines of the THX logo fade in. Then the shiny {{color|silver}} color fades inside the THX logo. The THX logo glows and makes a big shine with some sparkles. Then below the THX logo is the disclaimer: "THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All Rights Reserved."
'''Trailer:''' On a black background, we see the metallic outlines of the THX logo fade in. Then the shiny {{color|silver}} color fades inside the THX logo. The THX logo glows and makes a big shine with some sparkles. Then below the THX logo is the disclaimer: "THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All Rights Reserved."
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=== 13th Trailer (Shrek) (May 2006, May 18, 2007)===
=== 13th Trailer (Shrek) (May 2006, May 18, 2007)===
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'''Trailer:''' The THX logo starts up like any other, but just as the Deep Note is about to get loud, the logo suddenly crashes down revealing Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) and Donkey (voiced by Eddie Murphy) creating the Deep Note with many instruments. The two realise they've been exposed, before looking at each other and smiling awkwardly as they raise the logo (apparently made out of wood) back up. The Deep Note starts again (albeit less loud than before) and the logo shimmers in {{color|limegreen|green}} from left to right. While the Deep Note is playing, Donkey comes out and plays the kazoo over the last few seconds. Shrek whispers at him, and the two walk off-screen. The screen fades to black as the words "illuminate your senses" fade in on the top and shine, a smaller THX Certified Cinema logo in the middle, and copyright info on the bottom.
'''Trailer:''' The THX logo starts up like any other, but just as the Deep Note is about to get loud, the logo suddenly crashes down revealing Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) and Donkey (voiced by Eddie Murphy) creating the Deep Note with many instruments. The two realise they've been exposed, before looking at each other and smiling awkwardly as they raise the logo (apparently made out of wood) back up. The Deep Note starts again (albeit less loud than before) and the logo shimmers in {{color|limegreen|green}} from left to right. While the Deep Note is playing, Donkey comes out and plays the kazoo over the last few seconds. Shrek whispers at him, and the two walk off-screen. The screen fades to black as the words "illuminate your senses" fade in on the top and shine, a smaller THX Certified Cinema logo in the middle, and copyright info on the bottom.
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===14th Trailer (Tex 3: Action) (June 9, 2006-2007)=== <!-- Could be later. -->
===14th Trailer (Tex 3: Action) (June 9, 2006-2007)=== <!-- Could be later. -->
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'''Trailer:''' On a gray background, we see a clapperboard on screen. The clapperboard claps and then disappears off-screen. The camera then zooms out and turns, revealing the background to be a gray BMW car with the iconic "kidney grille". Tex flies on-screen and stops in front of the car, giving a "stop" signal. Tex mutters "Uh oh..." then tries to fly away but ends up getting sucked into the car. He gets flung around the car's engine uncontrollably and is eventually able to stop and regain his balance. He then looks up and sees part of the engine spraying. After spraying for a few seconds, it explodes, and Tex gets covered in black ash. Another part of the engine then pushes Tex up, and he gets chased by another explosion. He manages to escape from the car just in time, but then he loses control and hits the THX logo off-screen. He then stands back up, shakes his arms and foot, looks back at the THX logo, and does a "Ta-dah!" pose. A copyright notice fades in and out on the bottom right.
'''Trailer:''' On a gray background, we see a clapperboard on screen. The clapperboard claps and then disappears off-screen. The camera then zooms out and turns, revealing the background to be a gray BMW car with the iconic "kidney grille". Tex flies on-screen and stops in front of the car, giving a "stop" signal. Tex mutters "Uh oh..." then tries to fly away but ends up getting sucked into the car. He gets flung around the car's engine uncontrollably and is eventually able to stop and regain his balance. He then looks up and sees part of the engine spraying. After spraying for a few seconds, it explodes, and Tex gets covered in black ash. Another part of the engine then pushes Tex up, and he gets chased by another explosion. He manages to escape from the car just in time, but then he loses control and hits the THX logo off-screen. He then stands back up, shakes his arms and foot, looks back at the THX logo, and does a "Ta-dah!" pose. A copyright notice fades in and out on the bottom right.
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'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A guy saying "And...action!" when the clapperboard is on-screen, Tex's voice, some car sounds, and other sound effects, and the -1.5/low-pitched Deep Note from before.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A man saying "And...action!" when the clapperboard is on-screen, Tex's voice, some car sounds, and other sound effects, and the -1.5/low-pitched Deep Note from before.


'''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.
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===15th Trailer (Amazing Life) (November 28, 2007-May 22, 2012)===
===15th Trailer (Amazing Life) (November 28, 2007-May 22, 2012)===
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'''Trailer:''' We start out with an octagon shape figure rising out of a {{color|silver}} surface (à la a ripple effect), and forms into another figure, which looks like petals from a flower (in fact is a {{color|steelblue|blue}} passion flower) because we're looking at it from the top. Inside the "flower" is a crown shape figure that has wings on top of it, slowly spinning around, producing the held organ note sound, as we zoom in on it. Then, the scene changes. We now see another set of wings that also spin around, but faster. A ring is spinning around with it and goes down towards the bottom of the screen, producing the buzzer. And the scene changes again. The same set of wings from the first scene is shown, once again spinning slowly, with shades seen on the left side of the screen. As the scene changes again, a tulip is seen zooming in towards us as it opens up its front, producing the deep brass sound. Then we zoom in on a mushroom as it bumps up a bit and makes drum beats. Then a set of butterflies fly by (with some stopping in the front center of the screen), producing some flapping sound, we see the flowerhead-like plant with dragonfly wings as petals, it pushes one-by-one clockwise, making dolphin chirping sounds, then we see a lotus seed head opening and closing its holes as it makes a melody played on a glockenspiel. Intact with the drumbeats of the jingle, we see a variety of mushrooms as they "beat" and bump up the drumbeats, and then the scene changes to swirly-like circles that vibrate, as we zoom from one to another, making the bass horn stab. We zoom into another tulip, making another deep brass sound, and suddenly, we fly over all of the above-mentioned items. As the camera tilts toward the front and zooms back, we see that the plant-covered structure is actually the THX logo. The plants then retract back, revealing the silver color of the logo; this version looks slightly (but also noticeably) different than the other trailers of the past. The logo zooms back as the copyright info fades in on the bottom.
'''Trailer:''' We start out with an octagon shape figure rising out of a {{color|silver}} surface (à la a ripple effect), and forms into another figure, which looks like petals from a flower (in fact is a {{color|steelblue|blue}} passion flower) because we're looking at it from the top. Inside the "flower" is a crown shape figure that has wings on top of it, slowly spinning around, producing the held organ note sound, as we zoom in on it. Then, the scene changes. We now see another set of wings that also spin around, but faster. A ring is spinning around with it and goes down towards the bottom of the screen, producing the buzzer. And the scene changes again. The same set of wings from the first scene is shown, once again spinning slowly, with shades seen on the left side of the screen. As the scene changes again, a tulip is seen zooming in towards us as it opens up its front, producing the deep brass sound. Then we zoom in on a mushroom as it bumps up a bit and makes drum beats. Then a set of butterflies fly by (with some stopping in the front center of the screen), producing some flapping sound, we see the flowerhead-like plant with dragonfly wings as petals, it pushes one-by-one clockwise, making dolphin chirping sounds, then we see a lotus seed head opening and closing its holes as it makes a melody played on a glockenspiel. Intact with the drumbeats of the jingle, we see a variety of mushrooms as they "beat" and bump up the drumbeats, and then the scene changes to swirly-like circles that vibrate, as we zoom from one to another, making the bass horn stab. We zoom into another tulip, making another deep brass sound, and suddenly, we fly over all of the above-mentioned items. As the camera tilts toward the front and zooms back, we see that the plant-covered structure is actually the THX logo. The plants then retract back, revealing the silver color of the logo; this version looks slightly (but also noticeably) different than the other trailers of the past. The logo zooms back as the copyright info fades in on the bottom.
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===16th Trailer (Horton) (December 2007)===
===16th Trailer (Horton) (December 2007)===
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'''Trailer:''' On a black background, we see this odd speck that talks in a familiar voice to Horton (from ''Horton Hears a Who''; voiced by Jim Carrey). It turns out to be Mayor Ned McDodd (voiced by Steve Carell), the mayor of Whoville, trying to hear him.
'''Trailer:''' On a black background, we see this odd speck that talks in a familiar voice to Horton (from ''Horton Hears a Who''; voiced by Jim Carrey). It turns out to be Mayor Ned McDodd (voiced by Steve Carell), the mayor of Whoville, trying to hear him.


'''Horton:''' "Come in, Mr. Mayor. Can you hear me?"<br>
'''Horton:''' "Come in, Mr. Mayor. Can you hear me?"<br>
'''Mayor:''' "Uh-uh! Not quite!"<br>
'''Mayor:''' "Uh, not quite!"<br>
'''Horton:''' "How about now? Is this better?"<br>
'''Horton:''' "How about now? Is this better?"<br>
'''Mayor:''' "Ye-yeah... Yeah, sort of."<br>
'''Mayor:''' "Ye-yeah... Yeah, sort of."<br>
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===17th Trailer (Broadway 3D) (December 17, 2010-October 16, 2012)===
===17th Trailer (Broadway 3D) (December 17, 2010-October 16, 2012)===
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'''Trailer:''' On a deep cloudy background, we see a light tunnel of many {{color|red|r}}{{color|orange|a}}{{color|gold|i}}{{color|limegreen|n}}{{color|dodgerblue|b}}{{color|mediumslateblue|o}}{{color|mediumorchid|w}} colors as well as a shadow in the distance. The shadow then emerges to reveal a {{color|silver}} and shining THX logo as well as a {{color|royalblue|crystal blue}} rectangle outline from the Broadway trailers, which zoom slowly at us. A small copyright notice is seen below the THX logo.
'''Trailer:''' On a deep cloudy background, we see a light tunnel of many {{color|red|r}}{{color|orange|a}}{{color|gold|i}}{{color|limegreen|n}}{{color|dodgerblue|b}}{{color|mediumslateblue|o}}{{color|mediumorchid|w}} colors as well as a shadow in the distance. The shadow then emerges to reveal a {{color|silver}} and shining THX logo as well as a {{color|royalblue|crystal blue}} rectangle outline from the Broadway trailers, which zoom slowly at us. A small copyright notice is seen below the THX logo.
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===18th Trailer (Musical Wisps) (2012)===
===18th Trailer (Musical Wisps) (2012)===
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Images=
[[File:Download (1, THX).png|center|400px]]
[[File:Download (1, THX).png|center|400px]]
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Videos=
{{YouTube|id=uZBYOFrC6xI}}
{{YouTube|id=uZBYOFrC6xI}}
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} trail of light fly around. It flies to an atmosphere with a {{color|darkorchid|purple}} hue. A {{color|hotpink|pink}}, {{color|dodgerblue|blue}}, {{color|darkorchid|purple}} and {{color|limegreen|green}} trail of light follows the blue trail and flies around with it. We then see a closeup shot of the two trails of light flying. The {{color|red|r}}{{color|orange|a}}{{color|gold|i}}{{color|limegreen|n}}{{color|dodgerblue|b}}{{color|mediumslateblue|o}}{{color|orchid|w}} trail of light makes some shapes with its light, while the {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} trail flies around the shapes and makes some mini shockwaves. We then cut to a white background but is revealed to be the back of the {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} trail of light in the {{color|darkorchid|purple}} atmosphere. The {{color|red|r}}{{color|orange|a}}{{color|gold|i}}{{color|limegreen|n}}{{color|dodgerblue|b}}{{color|mediumslateblue|o}}{{color|orchid|w}} trail of light joins the {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} trail and the two trails fly towards the THX logo, which is seen in the distance. Everything is in slow motion for a split-second, and then the two trails quickly charge towards the THX logo and reveal it. This version looks noticeably different from the other trailers of the past, Due to the THX logo being noticeably thinner than normal. The THX logo shines as the two trails of light into the bottom line of the logo and causes a bright light to appear. This bright light takes up the entire screen.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} trail of light fly around. It flies to an atmosphere with a {{color|darkorchid|purple}} hue. A {{color|hotpink|pink}}, {{color|dodgerblue|blue}}, {{color|darkorchid|purple}} and {{color|limegreen|green}} trail of light follows the blue trail and flies around with it. We then see a closeup shot of the two trails of light flying. The {{color|red|r}}{{color|orange|a}}{{color|gold|i}}{{color|limegreen|n}}{{color|dodgerblue|b}}{{color|mediumslateblue|o}}{{color|orchid|w}} trail of light makes some shapes with its light, while the {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} trail flies around the shapes and makes some mini shockwaves. We then cut to a white background but is revealed to be the back of the {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} trail of light in the {{color|darkorchid|purple}} atmosphere. The {{color|red|r}}{{color|orange|a}}{{color|gold|i}}{{color|limegreen|n}}{{color|dodgerblue|b}}{{color|mediumslateblue|o}}{{color|orchid|w}} trail of light joins the {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} trail and the two trails fly towards the THX logo, which is seen in the distance. Everything is in slow motion for a split-second, and then the two trails quickly charge towards the THX logo and reveal it. This version looks noticeably different from the other trailers of the past, Due to the THX logo being noticeably thinner than normal. The THX logo shines as the two trails of light into the bottom line of the logo and causes a bright light to appear. This bright light takes up the entire screen.
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===19th Trailer (Eclipse) (April 4, 2015-2019)===
===19th Trailer (Eclipse) (April 4, 2015-2019)===
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:GW425H178.png
File:GW425H178.png
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File:GW391H185.jpg
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</gallery>
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Videos=
{{YouTube|id=sPY3Y2qhyXk|id2=2knpiDvxx5w}}
{{YouTube|id=sPY3Y2qhyXk|id2=2knpiDvxx5w}}
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{{guidance detail|reason=audio}}
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'''Trailer:''' We start off in a shooting starfield. Then, a large black eclipse fades in, glows, and spins. Then, many shiny white/black sticks and veins appear all over the eclipse, representing the iris of the human eye, and we zoom further into it as the sticks and veins move around and form in different ways. Suddenly, a large shock wave appears in the middle and we zoom through it, revealing the THX logo, which is black and has a dark shine on it. The text "see you on the other side" wipes in underneath the THX logo.
'''Trailer:''' We start off in a shooting starfield. Then, a large black eclipse fades in, glows, and spins. Then, many shiny white/black sticks and veins appear all over the eclipse, representing the iris of the human eye, and we zoom further into it as the sticks and veins move around and form in different ways. Suddenly, a large shock wave appears in the middle and we zoom through it, revealing the THX logo, which is black and has a dark shine on it. The text "see you on the other side" wipes in underneath the THX logo.
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===20th Trailer (Sphere) (2015-2018)===
===20th Trailer (Sphere) (2015-2018)===
[[File:Download (2).png|center|400px]]
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Images=
[[File:Download (2).png|center|400px|frameless]]
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Videos=
{{YouTube|id=9-UtmVaSbwA}}
{{YouTube|id=9-UtmVaSbwA}}
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'''Trailer:''' On a black background, the phrase "The Audience is Listening" fades in. It disappears by sliding to the right. The background becomes a {{color|cadetblue|bluish green}} gradient. A black line with {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} marks slides to the right of the screen and starts to gently shake. It becomes liquid and breaks up into small circles. We zoom through the liquid. Multiple grouped lines start swirling around in a circular motion, then forms into a 4-layered sphere. A {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} glow surrounds the sphere. It becomes liquid and opens up, revealing blue electric lines. It later explodes to fill the background with black, then zooms out in the form of the THX logo. It later fills up with metallic material, making it look normal. Some of the {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} lines remain, then later disappear completely. Finally, two copyright notices appear:
'''Trailer:''' On a black background, the phrase "The Audience is Listening" fades in. It disappears by sliding to the right. The background becomes a {{color|cadetblue|bluish green}} gradient. A black line with {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} marks slides to the right of the screen and starts to gently shake. It becomes liquid and breaks up into small circles. We zoom through the liquid. Multiple grouped lines start swirling around in a circular motion, then forms into a 4-layered sphere. A {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} glow surrounds the sphere. It becomes liquid and opens up, revealing blue electric lines. It later explodes to fill the background with black, then zooms out in the form of the THX logo. It later fills up with metallic material, making it look normal. Some of the {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} lines remain, then later disappear completely. Finally, two copyright notices appear:
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===21st Trailer (Genesis) (August 20, 2019-)===
===21st Trailer (Genesis) (August 20, 2019-)===
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Images=
[[File:THX_Genesis.png|center|400px]]
[[File:THX_Genesis.png|center|400px]]
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Videos=
{{YouTube|id=QYU8zydUqD8}}
{{YouTube|id=QYU8zydUqD8}}
</tabber>


'''Trailer:''' A large {{color|darkorchid|purple}} smoke cloud explodes on the screen, and the camera zooms out to reveal a nebula. We continue to zoom out through the space-like background as a mountain range appears below. The mountains then appear reflected in a waterdrop on a dragonfly's wings. The dragonfly beats its wings in slow-motion clearing the waterdrops, and flies through a new background, featuring some plants that appeared in the "Amazing Life" trailer. The camera dips down into a pool of water and emerges to reveal a city at night, as a helicopter flies past. The city is revealed to be inside a snowglobe on a table of various items. The camera pans back to reveal two similar tables with {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} holographic domes on them. Then, Tex appears from the left and flies to a table in the front and loads up a similar holographic dome over the table and flies off. The camera continues to zoom out, revealing that Tex is aboard a star cruiser of some sort. The ship makes a light-speed jump, and the camera pans through the space station the ship was docked at. It is then revealed that the space station is in the shape of the THX logo, which becomes a more traditional {{color|silver}} color. The space background fades to {{color|dodgerblue|blue}}, and then everything gradually fades out.
'''Trailer:''' A large {{color|darkorchid|purple}} smoke cloud explodes on the screen, and the camera zooms out to reveal a nebula. We continue to zoom out through the space-like background as a mountain range appears below. The mountains then appear reflected in a waterdrop on a dragonfly's wings. The dragonfly beats its wings in slow-motion clearing the waterdrops, and flies through a new background, featuring some plants that appeared in the "Amazing Life" trailer. The camera dips down into a pool of water and emerges to reveal a city at night, as a helicopter flies past. The city is revealed to be inside a snowglobe on a table of various items. The camera pans back to reveal two similar tables with {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} holographic domes on them. Then, Tex appears from the left and flies to a table in the front and loads up a similar holographic dome over the table and flies off. The camera continues to zoom out, revealing that Tex is aboard a star cruiser of some sort. The ship makes a light-speed jump, and the camera pans through the space station the ship was docked at. It is then revealed that the space station is in the shape of the THX logo, which becomes a more traditional {{color|silver}} color. The space background fades to {{color|dodgerblue|blue}}, and then everything gradually fades out.
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===22nd Trailer (Tex vs. the Robot) (June 25, 2020-)===
===22nd Trailer (Tex vs. the Robot) (June 25, 2020-)===
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Images=
[[File:THX_Tex_vs_the_Robot.png|center|400px]]
[[File:THX_Tex_vs_the_Robot.png|center|400px]]
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Videos=
{{YouTube|id=7P3ez0m9DAs}}
{{YouTube|id=7P3ez0m9DAs}}
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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.
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