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* The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc.

* The DVD variant was also seen on the Pioneer DVD releases of ''Akira'' and ''Tenchi Muyo In Love'' (The LaserDisc variant also appears on the LaserDisc release of the latter), among other anime titles. It debuted with the first release of the format in the U.S., ''Twister'', on March 24, 1997. Early DVDs from 1997-2000 that were THX-certified play this trailer either as soon as the disc is read or right after the relevant home video logos, but before any menus.  

* The high-pitched PAL variant can be found on PAL VHS releases of ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' and the 2000 releases of the ''Indiana Jones'' trilogy, as well as the 2004 Indonesian VCD of ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: Special Edition''. It may have appeared on other PAL tapes and/or VCDs as well, but these are unconfirmed.

* The remastered version can be seen before every showing of Aerosmith's ''Deuces are Wild'' concert residency.

* On <u>LaserDisc releases starting with [https://youtu.be/8dSIcaKa5Ek?t=74 ''Highlander: Director's Cut'']</u>, the hyperspeed boost is removed. The text "{{Font|Arial|Mastered and duplicated for optimal video and audio performance}}" fades in on the {{color|#412021|dark red}} abyss, which transitions to the THX logo zooming in. Once the logo moves past the camera, 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.

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* A <u>DTS end variant</u> exists where the text "{{Font|Times New Roman|Recorded in}} '''dts''' {{Font|Times New Roman|Digital Sound.}}" appears, with the "Digital Experience" print logo below. This was seen primarily in theaters with DTS systems (including the aforementioned ''Jurassic Park'') for a short time.

'''Audio:''' Some chimes and wind howling. When the background opens, wind whistles, then various ascending notes and sounds, until a ''Star Wars'' laser-gun sound and a whooshing sound occurs as the THX logo appears and ends with a choir-like version of the Deep Note. The sound for this trailer was apparently created at Skywalker Sound and, according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'', designed by David Slusser and Marco d'Ambrosio.

* The logo appeared in <u>''Variety'' magazine</u> as a promotional image, with the lights already on and Tex flying in the air.

'''Audio:''' 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''.  

* On the <u>''THX Theatrical Trailers: The Audience is Listening''</u> and <u>the French-exclusive ''Les Années Laser THX Trailers'' DVDs</u>, 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.

'''Audio Variant:''' On some <u>earlier home video releases</u> 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.

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'''Variants:'''

* A still frame of the bylineless variant is used on the opening of the <u>2007 PlayStation 3 game ''flOw''</u>.

'''Audio:''' First, there is the sounds of rainfall, and then thunderclaps/electric shocking sounds, followed by glass shattering, then the Deep Note. A laser-like sound is heard as the rectangle is formed.

'''Audio Trivia:'''  

*The sound of the thunderclap heard before the pieces turn into liquid is the same one that was heard from the Dolby "City" trailer.

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

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'''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.

* Despite this trailer's objective, a <u>35mm version</u> was still created, as the digital cinematic transition was still underway at the time of the logo.

'''Audio:''' 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.

'''Audio Variants:'''

*The game variant appeared on ''Jak X: Combat Racing'', ''NBA 07'' (PS3 only), ''Scarface: The World is Yours'', ''MLB 06: The Show'', and ''MAG'' (at an even more abridged pace).

*The VHS version only appears on international VHS releases of ''Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith'', mostly in PAL regions; but a Mexican-Spanish release has it in NTSC encoding.<!--Japan is not confirmed to have the logo yet! Do not add Japan until a JP VHS opening surfaces.-->

*This also makes a surprise appearance on the French DVD of ''Cinderella Special Edition''.

* On the PS3 game ''<u>Warhawk</u>'', the logo is still and doesn't feature the disclaimer at all.  

'''Audio:''' The -1.5/low-pitched Deep Note from "Tex" and "Broadway" (DVD variant) trailers. None for the still variant.

On a THX Spartial Audio demo from 2018, the logo uses the audio from the Eclipse trailer.

=== 13th Trailer (Shrek) (May 2006, May 18, 2007)===

'''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 initially supposed to premiere in late 2001 when THX was still part of Lucasfilm.

'''Audio:''' 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.

* A 35mm variant exists for <u>theaters using 35mm projectors</u>.

'''Audio:''' 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.

'''Trivia:''' Horton's line "How about this?! If I get up real close, can you read me?!" was also used in the film.

'''Availability:''' It was only seen in THX-certified theaters to help promote ''Horton Hears a Who!'', and also appeared in front of the film itself in said theaters. Also seen on the THX website.

'''Visuals:''' On a deep cloudy background, there is a light tunnel of many {{color|red|r}}{{color|orange|a}}{{color|yellow|i}}{{color|limegreen|n}}{{color|dodgerblue|b}}{{color|mediumorchid|o}}{{color|hotpink|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.

'''Audio:''' The 2005 Deep Note.

'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is 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. A closeup shot of the two trails of light flying is then seen. 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. The screen then cuts 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|yellow|i}}{{color|limegreen|n}}{{color|dodgerblue|b}}{{color|mediumorchid|o}}{{color|hotpink|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.

'''Audio:''' Sound effects accompanying the atmosphere, followed by the Deep Note.

* A variant of the "CERTIFIED BY" version was spotted before every show of <u>Beyoncé's "Formation World Tour"</u>.

'''Audio:''' 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.

* One version seen during a <u>behind-the-scenes making of the trailer</u> shows the words "see you on the other side" in place of the copyright notice.

'''Audio:''' 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.

* This trailer was created to commemorate THX's 35th anniversary; production began in April 2018.

* THX chose the official name for this trailer in a Twitter poll. "Genesis" won with 43% of the vote; the other three options were "Emerge", "Transform" and "Evolve".

** One has the THX logo in a {{color|blue}} rectangle outline (à la Broadway), accompanied by "THE AUDIENCE IS LISTENING" text below it.

** Another has Tex with "Get Certified" written on the right, a parody/homage to GEICO's billboard advertisements.

'''Variant:''' At the <u>THX Ultimate Cinema</u>, once the THX logo is shown 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.

'''Audio:''' Sounds accompanying the environments, along with descending sounds invoking the Deep Note. When the sequence starts panning through the space station, there is 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.

'''Variant:''' A prototype or alternate version appears on <u>EyeBelieve's Vimeo channel</u>. 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. After that, a strange "powering off" sound effect plays, cutting it off.

'''Audio:''' 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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