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===Background===
===Background===
'''THX''' is a motion picture quality certification system (despite being branded as a "sound system" until 1997) founded by Tomlinson Holman and George Lucas in 1982 (in turn was then-owned by [[Lucasfilm Ltd.]] until June 2002, when spun-off in its present-day company - THX Ltd.), named after the first film Lucas directed, '''''THX''' 1138''. The first THX film was 1983's hit movie ''Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi''. THX officially stands for "'''T'''omlinson '''H'''olman's e'''X'''periment". THX certifies fine-tuned home theater equipment, TiVo DVRs, and some PCs. They have previously certified physical media such as VHS, LaserDisc, DVD and Blu-ray (and HD-DVD; [[THX#14th Trailer_(June 9-November 23, 2006)|''Brave Story'']] in Japan and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp2Ov3TDzBs ''Pan's Labyrinth''] in [[THX (France)|France]] only) until around late 2012, as well as [[THX Certified Games|video games]] until 2010. In 2006, THX ran a contest for fans of the logos to create their own. You can see the winners of that contest [[THX "Make Your Own Trailer" Contest Entries|here]]. Previously owned by sound card manufacturer Creative Technology, THX was acquired by gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer on October 17, 2016.
'''THX''' is a motion picture quality certification system (despite being branded as a "sound system" until 1997) founded by Tomlinson Holman and George Lucas in 1982 (in turn was then-owned by [[Lucasfilm Ltd.]] until June 2002, when spun-off as its present-day company - THX Ltd.), named after the first film Lucas directed, '''''THX''' 1138''. The first THX film was 1983's hit movie ''Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi''. THX officially stands for "'''T'''omlinson '''H'''olman's e'''X'''periment". THX certifies fine-tuned home theater equipment, TiVo DVRs, and some PCs. They have previously certified physical media such as VHS, LaserDisc, DVD and Blu-ray (and HD-DVD; [[THX#14th Trailer_(June 9-November 23, 2006)|''Brave Story'']] in Japan and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp2Ov3TDzBs ''Pan's Labyrinth''] in [[THX (France)|France]] only) until around late 2012, as well as [[THX Certified Games|video games]] until 2010. In 2006, THX ran a contest for fans of the logos to create their own. You can see the winners of that contest [[THX "Make Your Own Trailer" Contest Entries|here]]. Previously owned by sound card manufacturer Creative Technology, THX was acquired by gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer on October 17, 2016.


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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. This only appeared on the theatrical premiere of ''Return of the Jedi'' at theaters in Dallas and Hollywood, and was never used on THX-certified video releases. However, it can still 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 only appeared on the theatrical premiere of ''Return of the Jedi'' at theaters in Dallas and Hollywood, and was never used on THX-certified video releases. However, it can still 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.


'''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.
'''Legacy:''' The introduction of the infamous THX logo. It is probably one of the most infamous movie sound marks in history, thanks to its often frightening nature for younger viewers.


===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)===
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* On LaserDisc releases starting with [https://youtu.be/8dSIcaKa5Ek?t=74 ''Highlander: Director's Cut''], the hyperspeed boost is removed. The text "Mastered and duplicated for optimal video and audio performance" fades in on the dark red abyss, which transitions to the THX logo zooming in. Once it's finished zooming, the THX LaserDisc logo from "Broadway" fades and zooms inside the {{color|silver}} outlined rectangle. The THX LaserDisc logo and the {{color|silver}} outlined rectangle shine. This was used until 1999.
* On LaserDisc releases starting with [https://youtu.be/8dSIcaKa5Ek?t=74 ''Highlander: Director's Cut''], the hyperspeed boost is removed. The text "Mastered and duplicated for optimal video and audio performance" fades in on the dark red abyss, which transitions to the THX logo zooming in. Once it's finished zooming, the THX LaserDisc logo from "Broadway" fades and zooms inside the {{color|silver}} outlined rectangle. The THX LaserDisc logo and the {{color|silver}} outlined rectangle shine. This was used until 1999.


'''Technique:''' CGI, mixed with live-action for the hand, done by Industrial Light and Magic using Alias Research.
'''Technique:''' CGI, mixed with live action for the hand, done by Industrial Light and Magic using Alias Research.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Music/Sounds:'''
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* 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.


'''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.
'''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.


===4th Trailer (Grand) (June 11, 1993-1997, July 30, 2002)===
===4th Trailer (Grand) (June 11, 1993-1997, July 30, 2002)===
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'''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.
'''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.


===5th Trailer (Simpsons) (April 14, 1994, late 1994-1997, 2001-2004)===
===5th Trailer (Simpsons) (April 14, 1994, late 1994-1997, 2001-2004)===
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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 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 1981 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),  who, presumably hard of hearing, 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 ''Siskel & Ebert'' [later ''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 (Grampa) 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 1981 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 Grampa (voiced by Dan Castellaneta) who, presumably hard of hearing, 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. The colors in the trailer are also more vivid, and the animation is more detailed and less plastic. 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. The colors in the trailer are also more vivid, and the animation is more detailed and less plastic. Despite now being an official trailer, this version retains the legally distinct logo from the original scene.
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'''Technique:''' Cel animation from [[Film Roman]], with [[Anivision]] helping with the reanimated variant.
'''Technique:''' Cel animation from [[Film Roman]], with [[Anivision]] helping with the reanimated variant.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The atmosphere, Grandpa's dialogue, and the Deep Note. In the original scene, car horns are heard before the Deep Note.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The atmosphere, Grampa's dialogue, and the Deep Note. In the original scene, car horns are heard before the Deep Note.


'''Availability:''' This was originally a gag scene from ''The Simpsons'' episode "Burns' Heir" (which originally aired on April 14, 1994), but THX executives liked the parody so much that they asked to use the scene as an official trailer.
'''Availability:''' This was originally a gag scene from ''The Simpsons'' episode "Burns' Heir" (which originally aired on April 14, 1994), but THX executives liked the parody so much that they asked to use the scene as an official trailer.
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**Additionally, the reanimated version can be found as a special feature on disc 1 of ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fifth Season'' DVD boxset since "Burns' Heir" is a season five episode.
**Additionally, the reanimated version can be found as a special feature on disc 1 of ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fifth Season'' DVD boxset since "Burns' Heir" is a season five episode.
*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.
*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.
'''Legacy:''' It's quite telling how THX liked this gag so much they turned it into an actual trailer.


===6th Trailer (Tex) (July 3, 1996-November 7, 2006)===
===6th Trailer (Tex) (July 3, 1996-November 7, 2006)===
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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".


'''Trivia:'''  
'''Trivia:''' John Lasseter, then-CEO of [[Pixar Animation Studios]], created and voiced the character Tex, who has become the company's mascot.
* John Lasseter, former CEO of [[Pixar Animation Studios]], created and voiced the character Tex, who has become the company's mascot.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
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'''Technique:''' CGI by [[Pixar Animation Studios]].
'''Technique:''' CGI by [[Pixar Animation Studios]].


'''Music/Sounds:''' The Deep Note in -1.5 lower pitch (from the Broadway DVD variant), Tex's dialogue, and sounds corresponding to the animation. Sound design by Gary Rydstrom, according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. Mixes of the logo exist in all three digital sound formats. See "Trailer" for the rest.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The Deep Note in -1.5 lower pitch (from the Broadway DVD variant), Tex's dialogue, and sounds corresponding to the animation. Sound design was done by Gary Rydstrom, according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. Mixes of the logo exist in all three digital sound formats. See "Trailer" for the rest.


'''Music/Sound Variants:'''
'''Music/Sound Variants:'''
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'''Availability:''' Might have been common in THX-certified 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. 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-certified 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. 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''.
'''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 (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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* On the ''THX Theatrical Trailers: The Audience is Listening'' and the French-exclusive ''Les Années Laser THX Trailers'' DVDs, as the tagline cuts to black, a piece of text "www.thx.com" appears fading in and out. It was apparently the same one used in all of the trailers featured in the ''THX Picture and Sound Optimizer'' disc albeit the copyright info being blacked out.
* On the ''THX Theatrical Trailers: The Audience is Listening'' and the French-exclusive ''Les Années Laser THX Trailers'' DVDs, as the tagline cuts to black, a piece of text "www.thx.com" appears fading in and out. It was apparently the same one used in all of the trailers featured in the ''THX Picture and Sound Optimizer'' disc albeit the copyright info being blacked out.


'''Technique:''' CGI, like before, this was done by Pixar.
'''Technique:''' CGI; like before, this was done by Pixar.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the previous trailer, except the Deep Note is replaced by cows mooing it (if you really listen carefully, a high-pitched voice is heard towards the end of the mooing, which sounds like someone yelling "STOP!" before the sound of rumbling and cracking). The sound design is by Gary Rydstrom and Marco d'Ambrosio (who did the cow chord) according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. A variant of the Monster THX logo (website intro only) uses some electrical sounds from the ''Terminator 2'' THX trailer, of which Gary Rydstrom also did the sound design. Like the previous two logos, prints existed in all three digital sound formats.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the previous trailer, except the Deep Note is replaced by cows mooing it (if you really listen carefully, a high-pitched voice is heard towards the end of the mooing, which sounds like someone yelling "STOP!" before the sound of rumbling and cracking). The sound design is by Gary Rydstrom and Marco d'Ambrosio (who did the cow chord) according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. A variant of the Monster THX logo (website intro only) uses some electrical sounds from the ''Terminator 2'' THX trailer, of which Gary Rydstrom also did the sound design. Like the previous two logos, prints existed in all three digital sound formats.
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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. This was also 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. This was also 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)''.  
'''Legacy:''' Like the last logo, this is another funny and nicely animated THX effort.


===8th Trailer (Broadway 2000) (May 19, 1999-October 21, 2003)===
===8th Trailer (Broadway 2000) (May 19, 1999-October 21, 2003)===
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'''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)''.
'''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.


===10th Trailer (Bounty) (October 7, 2003-2004)===
===10th Trailer (Bounty) (October 7, 2003-2004)===
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. This was only seen in THX-certified 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-certified 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.
'''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.


===11th Trailer (Science) (May 11, 2005-January 26, 2010)===
===11th Trailer (Science) (May 11, 2005-January 26, 2010)===
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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.


'''Trivia:''' This trailer was originally created for use with digital cinema projectors, not only for the use of the tagline, but also include a flare so it can immerse the viewer with a sharper and cleaner picture in the auditorium before a film would start.
'''Trivia:''' This trailer was originally created for use with digital cinema projectors, not only for the use of the tagline, but also including a flare so it can immerse the viewer with a sharper and cleaner picture in the auditorium before a film would start.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
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* Despite this trailer's objective, a 35mm version was still created.
* Despite this trailer's objective, a 35mm version was still created.


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


'''Music/Sounds:''' A remastered Deep Note, some shining sounds, and whooshes. In this remastered Deep Note, some voices are reminiscent of the newer ones from the Broadway 2000 version, and some of the voices reach their final pitches before the others do.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A remastered Deep Note, some shining sounds, and whooshes. In this remastered Deep Note, some voices are reminiscent of the newer ones from the Broadway 2000 version, and some of the voices reach their final pitches before the others do.
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*It was 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, Ong-Bak'' (2 Disc Ultimate Edition)'', Banlieue 13'' (2 Disc Ultimate Edition)'', Danny the Dog'' (2 Disc Ultimate Edition) 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.
*It was 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, Ong-Bak'' (2 Disc Ultimate Edition)'', Banlieue 13'' (2 Disc Ultimate Edition)'', Danny the Dog'' (2 Disc Ultimate Edition) 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''.
*This also makes a surprise appearance on the French DVD of ''Cinderella Special Edition''.
'''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.


===12th Trailer (Ziegfeld) (May 26, 2006-August 10, 2008)===
===12th Trailer (Ziegfeld) (May 26, 2006-August 10, 2008)===
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'''Trivia:''' The "LUCASFILM" text above the THX logo is visible for a split second when Shrek lifts it up. This is an editing mistake that made it to the final trailer, as this trailer was supposed to premiere in late 2001 when THX was still part of Lucasfilm.
'''Trivia:''' The "LUCASFILM" text above the THX logo is visible for a split second when Shrek lifts it up. This is an editing mistake that made it to the final trailer, as this trailer was supposed to premiere in late 2001 when THX was still part of Lucasfilm.


'''Technique:''' CGI animated by [[Pacific Data Images]]/[[DreamWorks Animation]], of course.
'''Technique:''' CGI by [[Pacific Data Images]]/[[DreamWorks Animation]].


'''Music/Sounds:''' The Deep Note (the descending part at first with it falling over), the instruments, Donkey saying "Uh-oh...", Shrek whispering "Donkey!", and Donkey's response: "Okay, okay! Chill, Shrek...". Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy reprise their roles as Shrek and Donkey from the film, respectively.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The Deep Note (the descending part at first with it falling over), the instruments, Donkey saying "Uh-oh...", Shrek whispering "Donkey!", and Donkey's response: "Okay, okay! Chill, Shrek...". Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy reprise their respective roles as Shrek and Donkey from the film.


'''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' Donkey's "Uh-oh..." is taken from an early part of the first ''Shrek'' film when he realizes he ran out of fairy dust while he is trying to escape Lord Farquaad's guards.
'''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' Donkey's "Uh-oh..." is taken from an early part of the first ''Shrek'' film when he realizes he ran out of fairy dust while he is trying to escape Lord Farquaad's guards.
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* A 35mm variant exists for theaters using 35mm projectors, as the digital cinematic transition was still underway at the time of the logo.
* A 35mm variant exists for theaters using 35mm projectors, as the digital cinematic transition was still underway at the time of the logo.


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


'''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.
'''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.
'''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 (Amazing Life) (November 28, 2007-May 22, 2012)===
===15th Trailer (Amazing Life) (November 28, 2007-May 22, 2012)===
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'''Variant:''' On the 2008 DVD of ''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' (and the 2008 DVD reprints of the other three ''Indiana Jones'' films), the Japanese BD of ''The Magic Hour'', and the ''Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy'', this logo is formatted in 2.35:1 as compared to most other releases (2008 BD of ''Crystal Skull'', ''Avatar'', etc.) containing the trailer in 1.78:1.
'''Variant:''' On the 2008 DVD of ''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' (and the 2008 DVD reprints of the other three ''Indiana Jones'' films), the Japanese BD of ''The Magic Hour'', and the ''Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy'', this logo is formatted in 2.35:1 as compared to most other releases (2008 BD of ''Crystal Skull'', ''Avatar'', etc.) containing the trailer in 1.78:1.


'''Technique:''' This is fantastic CGI, also animated, designed and produced by Eyestorm Productions.
'''Technique:''' CGI, animated, designed and produced by Eyestorm Productions.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A variety of instruments playing in sync with each plant, performed by Low in the Sky. This ends with a less noisy version of the Deep Note, accompanied by the swoosh. Unlike the previous THX trailers, the music starts at the ending note (blended into the background instrumentation at first) and comes to a quick end rather than fading out smoothly. Mixed by Gary A. Rizzo at Skywalker Sound.  
'''Music/Sounds:''' A variety of instruments playing in sync with each plant, performed by Low in the Sky. This ends with a less noisy version of the Deep Note, accompanied by the swoosh. Unlike the previous THX trailers, the music starts at the ending note (blended into the background instrumentation at first) and comes to a quick end rather than fading out smoothly. Mixed by Gary A. Rizzo at Skywalker Sound.  


'''Availability:''' Common. Seen in most THX-certified 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), ''Shine a Light'' (France only), ''Outlander: Le Dernier Viking'' (Outlander) (France 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. It was also seen online as well.
'''Availability:''' Common. Seen in most THX-certified 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), ''Shine a Light'' (France only), ''Outlander: Le Dernier Viking'' (Outlander) (France 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. It was also seen online as well.
'''Legacy:''' A creative and beautiful effort from THX, thanks to the animation and the music.


===16th Trailer (Horton) (December 2007)===
===16th Trailer (Horton) (December 2007)===
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'''Trivia:''' Horton's line "How about this?! If I get up real close, can you read me?!" was also used in the film.
'''Trivia:''' Horton's line "How about this?! If I get up real close, can you read me?!" was also used in the film.


'''Technique:''' CGI animated by now-defunct [[Blue Sky Studios]].
'''Technique:''' CGI by the now-defunct [[Blue Sky Studios]].


'''Music/Sounds:''' The characters talking, sound effects corresponding to the animation, and the 2005 Deep Note (if you listen closely).
'''Music/Sounds:''' The characters talking, sound effects corresponding to the animation, and the 2005 Deep Note (if you listen closely).
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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.


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


'''Music/Sounds:''' The 2005 Deep Note.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The 2005 Deep Note.
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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.


'''Technique:''' Incredible CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Sound effects accompanying the atmosphere, followed by the Deep Note.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Sound effects accompanying the atmosphere, followed by the Deep Note.
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* A variant of the "CERTIFIED BY" version was spotted before every show of Beyoncé's "Formation World Tour".
* A variant of the "CERTIFIED BY" version was spotted before every show of Beyoncé's "Formation World Tour".


'''Technique:''' Extraordinary CGI done by independent Norwegian design studio Two-Shots Production (now "Vortex Film").
'''Technique:''' Extraordinary CGI by independent Norwegian design studio Two-Shots Production (now "Vortex Film").


'''Music/Sounds:''' A redone version of the Deep Note, also done by James Andy Moorer. It sounds more synthesized than before, and is even louder than before. It starts off with the synths ascending and descending over and over again until they rapidly change their pitches. During the rapid pitch change, the clashing pitches of the lower synths cause a "rumbling" sound as the Deep Note gets louder, and the final pitch gets louder and louder as more and more synths join them at the final chord. The highest synths on the final chord create a synth organ-like sound, while the lowest synths create a deep humming sound. Mixed by Lora Hirschberg (with assistance by Gary Rydstrom) at Skywalker Sound.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A redone version of the Deep Note, also done by James Andy Moorer. It sounds more synthesized than before, and is even louder than before. It starts off with the synths ascending and descending over and over again until they rapidly change their pitches. During the rapid pitch change, the clashing pitches of the lower synths cause a "rumbling" sound as the Deep Note gets louder, and the final pitch gets louder and louder as more and more synths join them at the final chord. The highest synths on the final chord create a synth organ-like sound, while the lowest synths create a deep humming sound. Mixed by Lora Hirschberg (with assistance by Gary Rydstrom) at Skywalker Sound.
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* One version seen during a behind-the-scenes making of the trailer shows the words "see you on the other side" in place of the copyright notice.
* One version seen during a behind-the-scenes making of the trailer shows the words "see you on the other side" in place of the copyright notice.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation, done by Human Workshop.
'''Technique:''' CGI by Human Workshop.


'''Music/Sounds:''' First, the beginning half of the 2005 Deep Note plays, then gets interrupted by whooshes, liquid sound effects, and a low synth note, followed by a choir. During the glow, the Deep Note resumes, followed by another whoosh, and an explosion.
'''Music/Sounds:''' First, the beginning half of the 2005 Deep Note plays, then gets interrupted by whooshes, liquid sound effects, and a low synth note, followed by a choir. During the glow, the Deep Note resumes, followed by another whoosh, and an explosion.
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'''Variant:''' At the THX Ultimate Cinema, once we see the THX logo it continues to zoom away and a {{color|blue}} box (similar to the Broadway rectangle) surrounds it, the text "ULTIMATE CINEMA" fades in, then it fades to black.
'''Variant:''' At the THX Ultimate Cinema, once we see the THX logo it continues to zoom away and a {{color|blue}} box (similar to the Broadway rectangle) surrounds it, the text "ULTIMATE CINEMA" fades in, then it fades to black.


'''Technique:''' Impressive CGI done by Andrew Kramer (who also owns Video Copilot) and American Meme.
'''Technique:''' Impressive CGI by Andrew Kramer (who also owns Video Copilot) and American Meme.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Sounds accompanying the environments, along with descending sounds invoking the Deep Note. When we start panning through the space station, we hear the Deep Note, with multiple stop-starts during the early stages. The stop-starts get faster and faster until the Deep Note converges into a single sound.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Sounds accompanying the environments, along with descending sounds invoking the Deep Note. When we start panning through the space station, we hear the Deep Note, with multiple stop-starts during the early stages. The stop-starts get faster and faster until the Deep Note converges into a single sound.
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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.
'''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 (Tex vs. the Robot) (June 25, 2020-)===
===22nd Trailer (Tex vs. the Robot) (June 25, 2020-)===
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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. Bob finally loses the orb as it rolls towards the screen, while he follows it off, hitting the camera in the process. The camera then topples and various things fall off-screen, including a ladder, while Tex is noticeably shocked. Tex flies over and fixes the camera as what appears to be a fire extinguisher-like object flies over him and hits the floor. The orb then rolls towards him as Bob then falls to the floor beside him and loses power. Tex flies over and fixes Bob back up. 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. Bob finally loses the orb as it rolls towards the screen, while he follows it off, hitting the camera in the process. The camera then topples and various things fall off-screen, including a ladder, while Tex is noticeably shocked. Tex flies over and fixes the camera as what appears to be a fire extinguisher-like object flies over him and hits the floor. The orb then rolls towards him as Bob then falls to the floor beside him and loses power. Tex flies over and fixes Bob back up. Tex is about to place the orb into the socket, but notices Bob is visibly sad. They compromise and Tex lets the drone slam dunk the orb into the socket, which causes the THX logo to power up and light up. Both robots move to the side as the camera zooms up to the THX logo. They then fist pump. we fade to the THX print logo, the text "SPATIAL AUDIO" fades underneath it.


'''Variant:''' A prototype or alternate version appears on EyeBelieve's Vimeo channel. The ending of the trailer is slightly different, with the Deep Note being the 2005 version instead of the low-pitched/-1.5 Deep Note.
'''Variant:''' A prototype or alternate version appears on EyeBelieve's Vimeo channel. The ending of the trailer is slightly different, with the Deep Note being the 2005 version instead of the low-pitched/-1.5 Deep Note.


'''Technique:''' Very nice CGI by EyeBelieve.
'''Technique:''' CGI by EyeBelieve.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Whirring of the flying drones, pinging, balls flying and hitting things, robotic grunts, a slamming noise and then the Deep Note (-1.5/low-pitched).
'''Music/Sounds:''' Whirring of the flying drones, pinging, balls flying and hitting things, robotic grunts, a slamming noise and then the Deep Note (-1.5/low-pitched).
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