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'''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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* It appears at the end of the Pioneer LaserDisc release of ''Platoon'' due to time constraints.
* It appears at the end of the Pioneer LaserDisc release of ''Platoon'' due to time constraints.
* The DVD variant (both 16:9 and 4:3 versions) makes a hidden appearance on the DVD release of ''Kiss the Girls'' in titles 5 and 6 respectively.
* The DVD variant (both 16:9 and 4:3 versions) makes a hidden appearance on the DVD release of ''Kiss the Girls'' in titles 5 and 6 respectively.
* Don't expect this to appear on Malaysian and Singapore VCD releases of the 2000 ''Star Wars Trilogy'' set as it goes straight to the film after the "Feature Presentation" bumper.
* 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.


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'''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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'''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.''
'''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.''
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'''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 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 any legal trouble) 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, another man 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 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 any legal trouble) 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 Moleman's glasses breaking, another man 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!".


'''Variant:''' A reanimated variant was shown where we see the Broadway rectangle, then it fades to the theater marquee and the scene proceeds as normal, but a bit slower to fit in with the full version of the Deep Note. Despite now being an official trailer, this version retains the legally distinct logo from the original scene.
'''Variant:''' A reanimated variant was shown where we see the Broadway rectangle, then it fades to the theater marquee and the scene proceeds as normal, but a bit slower to fit in with the full version of the Deep Note. Despite now being an official trailer, this version retains the legally distinct logo from the original scene.
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'''Trailer:''' The THX logo fades in as it usually would. All of a sudden, the logo sputters and then breaks down as if due to an electrical failure. A light is switched on 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 notices that 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 notices that 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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'''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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'''Music/Sounds:''' A shorter version of the Deep Note that begins right before the rapid pitch change. However, new voices are added to the Deep Note and drown out most of the original voices except for the lower ones.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A shorter version of the Deep Note that begins right before the rapid pitch change. However, new voices are added to the Deep Note and drown out most of the original voices except for the lower ones.


'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen in THX-certified 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-certified 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''.


===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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'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' In the ''T2'' variant, music from ''Terminator 2'' is heard which fades into the Deep Note used in Broadway 2000; the sound design and mix are by Gary Rydstrom at Skywalker Sound according to the credits of the ''T2 Ultimate Edition'' DVD.
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' In the ''T2'' variant, music from ''Terminator 2'' is heard which fades into the Deep Note used in Broadway 2000; the sound design and mix are by Gary Rydstrom at Skywalker Sound according to the credits of the ''T2 Ultimate Edition'' DVD.


'''Availability:''' Common. The ''T2'' version was first seen on the ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' "Ultimate Edition" DVD, released on August 29, 2000, with the regular version appearing in most THX-certified theaters starting on May 25, 2001 with ''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'', ''La Mentale'', ''36th Precinct (36 Quai des Orfèvres)'', ''The Incredibles'', ''Bayside Shakedown 2'', ''THX 1138'' (fittingly enough), the 2004 ''Star Wars Trilogy'' DVD set, and ''X-Men 1.5''; in THX-certified 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'' and ''L'Ennemi Intime'', as well as most THX certified DVDs released by Wild Side Video, and even the HD DVD release of ''Pan's Labyrinth (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)''. Don't expect this to appear on the theatrical edition discs to the 2006 releases of the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy, despite the 'THX Optimizer' option being featured in the set-up menu (though it is hidden on title 8 of the Australian version of the theatrical disc to Return of the Jedi).
'''Availability:''' Common. The ''T2'' version was first seen on the ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' "Ultimate Edition" DVD, released on August 29, 2000, with the regular version appearing in most THX-certified theaters starting on May 25, 2001 with ''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'', ''La Mentale'', ''36th Precinct (36 Quai des Orfèvres)'', ''The Incredibles'', ''Bayside Shakedown 2'', ''THX 1138'' (fittingly enough), the 2004 ''Star Wars Trilogy'' DVD set, and ''X-Men 1.5''; in THX-certified 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'' and ''L'Ennemi Intime'', as well as most THX certified DVDs released by Wild Side Video, and even the HD DVD release of ''Pan's Labyrinth (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)''.


'''Legacy:''' 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.
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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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* Certified DVDs show "CERTIFIED DVD" under THX.
* Certified DVDs show "CERTIFIED DVD" under THX.
* On some select certified games, the trailer is abridged, and "GAME" replaces "CINEMA".
* On some select certified games, the trailer is abridged, and "GAME" replaces "CINEMA".
* Despite this logo's objective, a 35mm version of the trailer was still created.
* Despite this trailer's objective, a 35mm version was still created.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
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