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===Background===
===Background===
'''THX''' is a motion picture quality certification system (despite being branded as a "sound system" until 1999) 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 27,2008-November 23, 2009)|''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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|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, 1994-1997, 2001-2004)
|Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h46m17s138.png|5th Trailer (Simpsons) (April 14, 1994, 1994-1997, 2001-2004)
|Vlcsnap-2022-04-26-23h10m06s218.jpg|6th Trailer (Tex) (April 3, 1998-November 7, 2006)
|Vlcsnap-2022-04-26-23h10m06s218.jpg|6th Trailer (Tex) (July 3, 1996-November 7, 2006)
|THX (Moo Can, No Lucasfilm LTD).png|7th Trailer (Tex 2: Moo Can) (October 1, 1999-August 31, 2007, 2009)
|THX (Moo Can, No Lucasfilm LTD).png|7th Trailer (Tex 2: Moo Can) (November 26, 1997-August 31, 2007, 2009)
|Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h50m50s749.png|8th Trailer (Broadway 2000) (May 19, 1999-October 21, 2003)
|Vlcsnap-2022-04-05-01h50m50s749.png|8th Trailer (Broadway 2000) (May 19, 1999-October 21, 2003)
|GW217H120.jpg|9th Trailer (Cavalcade) (August 29, 2000, May 25, 2001-May 19, 2009)
|GW217H120.jpg|9th Trailer (Cavalcade) (August 29, 2000, May 25, 2001-May 19, 2009)
|GW344H194.png|13th Trailer (Shrek) (November 2, 2001, May 18, 2007)
|GW342H193.png|10th Trailer (Bounty) (October 7, 2003-2004)
|GW342H193.png|10th Trailer (Bounty) (May 30, 2003-November 5, 2004)
|THX_Science_(Certified_Cinema).png|11th Trailer (Science) (May 11, 2005-January 26, 2010)
|THX_Science_(Certified_Cinema).png|11th Trailer (Science) (May 11, 2005-January 26, 2010)
|Ziegfield.png|12th Trailer (Ziegfeld) (June 9, 2006-August 10, 2008)
|Ziegfield.png|12th Trailer (Ziegfeld) (May 26, 2006-August 10, 2008)
|GW418H181.png|14th Trailer (Tex 3: Action) (June 27, 2008-2009)
|GW344H194.png|13th Trailer (Shrek) (May 2006, May 18, 2007)
|GW327H184.png|15th Trailer (Amazing Life) (November 24, 2010-May 22, 2012)
|GW418H181.png|14th Trailer (Tex 3: Action) (June 9, 2006-2007)
|GW250H150.jpg|17th Trailer (Broadway 3D) (June 24, 2011-October 16, 2012)
|GW327H184.png|15th Trailer (Amazing Life) (November 28, 2007-May 22, 2012)
|GW241H138.jpg|16th Trailer (Horton) (December 2007)
|GW250H150.jpg|17th Trailer (Broadway 3D) (December 17, 2010-October 16, 2012)
|Download (1, THX).png|18th Trailer (Musical Wisps) (2012)
|Download (1, THX).png|18th Trailer (Musical Wisps) (2012)
|GW425H178.png|19th Trailer (Eclipse) (April 4, 2015-2019)
|GW425H178.png|19th Trailer (Eclipse) (April 4, 2015-2019)
|Download (2).png|20th Trailer (Sphere) (2015-2018)
|Download (2).png|20th Trailer (Sphere) (2015-2018)
|THX_Genesis.png|21st Trailer (Genesis) (January 20, 2019-)
|THX_Genesis.png|21st Trailer (Genesis) (August 20, 2019-)
|THX_Tex_vs_the_Robot.png|22nd Trailer (Tex vs. the Robot) (January 15, 2020-)
|THX_Tex_vs_the_Robot.png|22nd Trailer (Tex vs. the Robot) (June 25, 2020-)
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*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.


===6th Trailer (Tex) (April 3, 1998-November 7, 2006)===
===6th Trailer (Tex) (July 3, 1996-November 7, 2006)===
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* The logo appeared in ''Variety'' magazine as a promotional image, with the lights already on and Tex flying in the air.
* The logo appeared in ''Variety'' magazine as a promotional image, with the lights already on and Tex flying in the air.


'''Technique:''' 1998 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 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/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.
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'''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' The sound when a piece of metal hits the ground after hitting Tex in the extended version was actually re-used from the sound effects created for ''Toy Story''. The sound effect in question is the same when Buzz Lightyear drops a toy jack he's holding while Woody is confronting him.
'''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' The sound when a piece of metal hits the ground after hitting Tex in the extended version was actually re-used from the sound effects created for ''Toy Story''. The sound effect in question is the same when Buzz Lightyear drops a toy jack he's holding while Woody is confronting him.


'''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 ''Barney’s Great Adventure''.
'''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''.


===7th Trailer (Tex 2: Moo Can) (October 1, 1999-August 31, 2007, 2009)===
===7th Trailer (Tex 2: Moo Can) (November 26, 1997-August 31, 2007, 2009)===
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* On a few alternate occasions between 1999 and 2005, the [[Lucasfilm Ltd.]] name was seen on top of THX; then the screen falls as usual but replaces "The Audience Is Listening" with "The Best Sound, The Best Picture. You're Watching a THX Certified Feature." (as seen in the "Cavalcade" trailer).
* On a few alternate occasions between 1997 and 2005, the [[Lucasfilm Ltd.]] name was seen on top of THX; then the screen falls as usual but replaces "The Audience Is Listening" with "The Best Sound, The Best Picture. You're Watching a THX Certified Feature." (as seen in the "Cavalcade" trailer).
* In late 2005, this trailer, the previous one, and Cavalcade were remastered and removed any mention of the Lucasfilm name (due to these trailers being made before the 2002 spinoff), the tagline is replaced with "WWW.THX.COM". This is the most common one as it is currently used on the THX website and their official uploads of the trailer on Vimeo and YouTube.
* In late 2005, this trailer, the previous one, and Cavalcade were remastered and removed any mention of the Lucasfilm name (due to these trailers being made before the 2002 spinoff), the tagline is replaced with "WWW.THX.COM". This is the most common one as it is currently used on the THX website and their official uploads of the trailer on Vimeo and YouTube.
* In 2009, when Monster joined THX, the trailer became slightly updated. When Tex gets the cord, the camera zooms in to reveal a Monster HDMI cable. When he plugs it in, the graphics on the moo can change it into a Monster Moo Can. "Monster" in 3-D font fades and slides up to the top at the same time as the THX logo. When the THX logo rumbles, the Monster logo rumbles and the black screen shows the THX Monster logo in white and the THX Monster trademark in white.
* In 2009, when Monster joined THX, the trailer became slightly updated. When Tex gets the cord, the camera zooms in to reveal a Monster HDMI cable. When he plugs it in, the graphics on the moo can change it into a Monster Moo Can. "Monster" in 3-D font fades and slides up to the top at the same time as the THX logo. When the THX logo rumbles, the Monster logo rumbles and the black screen shows the THX Monster logo in white and the THX Monster trademark in white.
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'''Music/Sound Variant:''' On some earlier home video releases that feature this trailer (like the aforementioned ''Monsters, Inc''. VHS, ''Toy Story 2'' Ultimate Toy Box DVD and the version on the ''Made in Point Richmond'' DVD, as well as both versions on the discs from the second and third editions of ''DVD Demystified''), the logo is slightly louder, and more mooing sounds are added in, and the moo noise heard at the end is heard later.
'''Music/Sound Variant:''' On some earlier home video releases that feature this trailer (like the aforementioned ''Monsters, Inc''. VHS, ''Toy Story 2'' Ultimate Toy Box DVD and the version on the ''Made in Point Richmond'' DVD, as well as both versions on the discs from the second and third editions of ''DVD Demystified''), the logo is slightly louder, and more mooing sounds are added in, and the moo noise heard at the end is heard later.


'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Seen in THX-certified theaters for some time, though for how long remains a mystery. It debuted before ''Elmo in Grouchland''. 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)''.  


===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)''.


=== 13th Trailer (Shrek) (November 2, 2001, May 18, 2007)===
===10th Trailer (Bounty) (October 7, 2003-2004)===
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'''Trailer:''' The THX logo starts up as normal, but just as the Deep Note starts to intensify, 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.
 
'''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 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 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.
 
'''Availability:''' Extinct. It was supposed to premiere on November 2, 2001 presumably before ''Monsters, Inc.'', but was pulled at the last second, as such, it was theorized that Disney threatened to cut ties with THX over the trailer since ''Shrek''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s DVD release date was the same day that ''Monsters, Inc.'' opened in theaters due to long-standing animosities between Disney and DreamWorks (which Disney denied), but THX themselves stated it was due to not wanting to be associated with a specific film. It eventually debuted online in 2006 to promote ''Shrek the Third''<ref>https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/shrek-the-third-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zndgynjm</ref>, with the trailer also appearing on the film itself theatrically in UK cinemas (and possibly other films). It was later uploaded to the company's YouTube channel as well.
 
 
===10th Trailer (Bounty) (May 30, 2003-November 5, 2004)===
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*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''.


===12th Trailer (Ziegfeld) (June 9, 2006-August 10, 2008)===
===12th Trailer (Ziegfeld) (May 26, 2006-August 10, 2008)===
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'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be seen on ''THX Demo Disc II'', in HD on the games ''NBA 08'' and ''MLB 07: The Show'' (PS2 and PS3), ''The Bourne Conspiracy'', and whenever you start up a THX-Certified TiVo. The alternate HD variant seen on a promotional disc on the HD-DVD side for the French HD-DVD release of ''Pan's Labyrinth (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)'' (also in SD on the DVD side), the Japanese DVD of [https://youtu.be/BDchaG0jJDM ''I Just Didn't Do It''] (それでもボクはやってない), the French DVDs of ''L'Ennemi Intime'' (hidden in title 7) and ''Shine a Light'' (hidden in title 13), as well as the French (2-disc) DVD of ''Hot Fuzz''.
'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be seen on ''THX Demo Disc II'', in HD on the games ''NBA 08'' and ''MLB 07: The Show'' (PS2 and PS3), ''The Bourne Conspiracy'', and whenever you start up a THX-Certified TiVo. The alternate HD variant seen on a promotional disc on the HD-DVD side for the French HD-DVD release of ''Pan's Labyrinth (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)'' (also in SD on the DVD side), the Japanese DVD of [https://youtu.be/BDchaG0jJDM ''I Just Didn't Do It''] (それでもボクはやってない), the French DVDs of ''L'Ennemi Intime'' (hidden in title 7) and ''Shine a Light'' (hidden in title 13), as well as the French (2-disc) DVD of ''Hot Fuzz''.


===14th Trailer (Tex 3: Action) (June 27, 2008-2009)=== <!-- Could be later. -->
=== 13th Trailer (Shrek) (May 2006, May 18, 2007)===
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'''Trailer:''' The THX logo starts up as normal, but just as the Deep Note starts to intensify, 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.
 
'''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 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 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.
 
'''Availability:''' Extinct. It was supposed to premiere on November 2, 2001 presumably before ''Monsters, Inc.'', but was pulled at the last second, as such, it was theorized that Disney threatened to cut ties with THX over the trailer since ''Shrek''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s DVD release date was the same day that ''Monsters, Inc.'' opened in theaters due to long-standing animosities between Disney and DreamWorks (which Disney denied), but THX themselves stated it was due to not wanting to be associated with a specific film. It eventually debuted online in 2006 to promote ''Shrek the Third''<ref>https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/shrek-the-third-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zndgynjm</ref>, with the trailer also appearing on the film itself theatrically in UK cinemas (and possibly other films). It was later uploaded to the company's YouTube channel as well.
 
===14th Trailer (Tex 3: Action) (June 9, 2006-2007)=== <!-- Could be later. -->
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'''Variants:'''  


* On the 2008 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05keBvsO-iY DVD] and HD-DVD of ''Brave Story'', this logo is formatted in 1.78:1, whereas the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B12froHkp1Y Blu-ray] is 1.85:1, as compared to the version in ''District B13'' and ''THX Demo Disc II'', which is in scope.
* On the 2006 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05keBvsO-iY DVD] and HD-DVD of ''Brave Story'', this logo is formatted in 1.78:1, whereas the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B12froHkp1Y Blu-ray] is 1.85:1, as compared to the version in ''District B13'' and ''THX Demo Disc II'', which is in scope.
* 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.


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'''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 ''WALL-E''. This was spotted on the 2008 DVD of ''District B13'' and ''THX Demo Disc II'', as well as the 2008 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.


===15th Trailer (Amazing Life) (November 24, 2010-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.


'''Variant:''' On the 2010 DVD of ''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' (and the 2010 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 (2010 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:''' CGI animated, designed and produced by Eyestorm Productions.
'''Technique:''' CGI animated, designed and produced by Eyestorm Productions.
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'''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 2010, and THX DVDs/Blu-rays from 2010-2012 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'' (2010 reprints of the 2003 DVDs originally containing Broadway 2000, as well as the first home release to feature this trailer), and the 2010 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.
 
===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.
 
'''Horton:''' "Come in, Mr. Mayor. Can you hear me?"<br>
'''Mayor:''' "Uh, not quite!"<br>
'''Horton:''' "How about now? Is this better?"<br>
'''Mayor:''' "Ye-yeah... Yeah, sort of."<br>
'''Horton:''' "Hello? Am I getting through?"
 
Then, the mayor says, "Kinda losing you...", causing Horton to drop the THX logo, and he appears while shouting "How about this?! If I get up real close, can you read me?!" knocking the mayor off-screen, then followed by the Deep Note. Horton then turns to the audience laughing, winks, and then goes off-screen. The THX logo shines as usual. Then the screen transitions to a message reading "THE AUDIENCE IS '''HEAR'''ING" (spoofing the "The Audience is Listening" motto, with "HEAR" in the same font as the movie). On the side of the screen, we see the mayor peek out of the side of the screen, with his clothes blowing.
 
'''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 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).
 
'''Availability:''' Extinct. It was only seen in THX-certified theaters to help promote ''Horton Hears a Who!''. Also seen on the THX website.


===17th Trailer (Broadway 3D) (June 24, 2011-October 16, 2012)===
===17th Trailer (Broadway 3D) (December 17, 2010-October 16, 2012)===
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The 2005 Deep Note.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The 2005 Deep Note.


'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be found on the ''THX Calibrator'' disc, 3D movies in cinemas and 3D Blu-ray releases, like the 3D Blu-ray of ''Avatar'' (to date, the very last certified THX home media release with logos on it) and the theatrical premiere of ''Cars 2''.
'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be found on the ''THX Calibrator'' disc, 3D movies in cinemas and 3D Blu-ray releases, like the 3D Blu-ray of ''Avatar'' (to date, the very last certified THX home media release with logos on it) and the theatrical premiere of ''Tron: Legacy''.


===18th Trailer (Musical Wisps) (2012)===
===18th Trailer (Musical Wisps) (2012)===
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'''Availability:''' Unknown. First seen on the Human Workshop website. It's currently unknown if this trailer has been used in other places as of this writing.
'''Availability:''' Unknown. First seen on the Human Workshop website. It's currently unknown if this trailer has been used in other places as of this writing.


===21st Trailer (Genesis) (August 21, 2018-)===
===21st Trailer (Genesis) (August 20, 2019-)===
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''   
* There is a reworked version composed by Loud Color in Los Angeles. On the THX section, it says that they crafted original sounds with synthesizers, foley, granular synthesis and complex effects. They also utilized immersive VR and 3D mixing techniques to give a clear sense of space and environment.
* There is a reworked version composed by Loud Color in Los Angeles. On the THX section, it says that they crafted original sounds with synthesizers, foley, granular synthesis and complex effects. They also utilized immersive VR and 3D mixing techniques to give a clear sense of space and environment.
* On the THX Ultimate Cinema variant, the 1998 Deep Note is used.
* On the THX Ultimate Cinema variant, the 2005 Deep Note is used.


'''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.


===22nd Trailer (Tex vs. the Robot) (February 7, 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 1998 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:''' CGI by EyeBelieve.
'''Technique:''' CGI by EyeBelieve.
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