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'''Availability:''' This debuted on an unknown film in late 1983, and was last seen on the ''Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures'' Blu-ray.<!--If Temple of Doom is restored as premiere, please attach a source indicating it as such-->
'''Availability:''' This debuted on an unknown film in late 1983, and was last seen on the ''Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures'' Blu-ray.<!--If Temple of Doom is restored as premiere, please attach a source indicating it as such-->
* The 1994 remixed variant is believed to have debuted on ''Radioland Murders''.
* The 1994 remixed variant is believed to have debuted on ''Radioland Murders''.
* The original theatrical variant is very hard to come by, but it appears on the 1990 ''THX Wow!'' LaserDisc, which was a sound test disc that predated the THX certification process and one that is difficult to find; as well as its 2002 reissue on ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'' DVD.
* The original theatrical variant appears on the 1990 ''THX Wow!'' LaserDisc, which was a sound test disc that predated the THX certification process; as well as its 2002 reissue on ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'' DVD.
* The 1995 variant appears on THX-certified DVDs and VHS tapes from various distributors from 1995 to 2006, as well as the Lucasfilm THX Theatrical Trailers: The Audience is Listening DVD, and on the DVD that came with the first edition of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor.
* The 1995 variant appears on THX-certified DVDs and VHS tapes from various distributors from 1995 to 2006, as well as the Lucasfilm THX Theatrical Trailers: The Audience is Listening DVD, and on the DVD that came with the first edition of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor.
* On Disney releases:  
* On Disney releases:  
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** The DVD variant appeared on an April 16, 2011 Starz airing of ''Toy Story 3'' (or ''2'').
** The DVD variant appeared on an April 16, 2011 Starz airing of ''Toy Story 3'' (or ''2'').
** The VHS variant of the standard logo appeared on the Disney Channel airings of ''Monsters, Inc.'' prior to the special movie events.  
** The VHS variant of the standard logo appeared on the Disney Channel airings of ''Monsters, Inc.'' prior to the special movie events.  
** The Lucasfilm Ltd. variant also makes a surprise appearance on the 1998 Japanese VHS of ''The Little Mermaid'' (リトル・マーメイド ) and the 2002 French DVD of ''James and the Giant Peach'' (James et la pêche géante).  
** The Lucasfilm Ltd. variant also makes an appearance on the 1998 Japanese VHS of ''The Little Mermaid'' (リトル・マーメイド ) and the 2002 French DVD of ''James and the Giant Peach'' (James et la pêche géante).  
* The last Disney releases with this logo:
* The last Disney releases with this logo:
** VHS: The Special Edition release of ''Aladdin'' on October 5, 2004 (however, the logo appears on the packaging and tape of the 2005 Special Edition release of ''Bambi'', but not on the movie itself).
** VHS: The Special Edition release of ''Aladdin'' on October 5, 2004 (however, the logo appears on the packaging and tape of the 2005 Special Edition release of ''Bambi'', but not on the movie itself).
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* The <u>Dell PC DVD version</u> replaces "The Audience Is Listening" with "Your Dell PC is THX Certified." and "SOUND SYSTEM" with "BEST PICTURE. BEST SOUND." "Dell" is in its usual font and the www.thx.com URL appears at the end with a copyright notice.
* The <u>Dell PC DVD version</u> replaces "The Audience Is Listening" with "Your Dell PC is THX Certified." and "SOUND SYSTEM" with "BEST PICTURE. BEST SOUND." "Dell" is in its usual font and the www.thx.com URL appears at the end with a copyright notice.
* On ''<u>The THX Ultimate Demo Disc</u>'' (the ''THX Ultra 2'' and ''THX Story'' featurettes), a digital 4:3 version of this trailer can be spotted.
* On ''<u>The THX Ultimate Demo Disc</u>'' (the ''THX Ultra 2'' and ''THX Story'' featurettes), a digital 4:3 version of this trailer can be spotted.
* A <u>prototype version</u> exists, in which the text is set in a different font written in all capital letters. "The Audience is Listening" is also punctuated with an ellipsis, unlike the final version. The cloudy background appears very choppy and incomplete and the THX logo at the end appears to be the print version of the time in silver, likely a placeholder until the CGI of the logo was complete. This version can also be briefly glimpsed in the ''THX Story'' featurette seen on the aforementioned demo disc.
* A <u>prototype version</u> exists, in which the text is set in a different font written in all capital letters. "The Audience is Listening" is also punctuated with an ellipsis, unlike the final version. The cloudy background appears choppy and incomplete and the THX logo at the end appears to be the print version of the time in silver, likely a placeholder until the CGI of the logo was complete. This version can also be briefly glimpsed in the ''THX Story'' featurette seen on the aforementioned demo disc.
* The logo exists in <u>scope and flat variants</u>.
* The logo exists in <u>scope and flat variants</u>.
* 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.
* 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.
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* On the <u>THX Vimeo page</u> and <u>DVD releases starting in 2005</u>, such as ''Toy Story 2 Special Edition'', the logo was remastered slightly. As a result, the black screen that reads "The Audience is Listening" is replaced with the THX website URL, and the "LUCASFILM LTD." and "SOUND SYSTEM" text are absent.
* On the <u>THX Vimeo page</u> and <u>DVD releases starting in 2005</u>, such as ''Toy Story 2 Special Edition'', the logo was remastered slightly. As a result, the black screen that reads "The Audience is Listening" is replaced with the THX website URL, and the "LUCASFILM LTD." and "SOUND SYSTEM" text are absent.
**This version also appears on ''<u>Cars</u>'', except here, the screen that reads "The Audience is Listening" is intact. On that same DVD, bits of the "SOUND SYSTEM" text can be seen as this screen falls.
**This version also appears on ''<u>Cars</u>'', except here, the screen that reads "The Audience is Listening" is intact. On that same DVD, bits of the "SOUND SYSTEM" text can be seen as this screen falls.
* On the <u>''Toy Story'' CAV LaserDisc</u>, the only LD release to use this trailer, [ LASER I/ DISC ] from the Broadway LaserDisc trailer shines under THX. The "Mastered and Duplicated for Optimal Video and Audio Performance" message appears prior to the THX logo appearing. The DTS and standard Dolby Laserdiscs of ''Toy Story'' just use the "Broadway" trailer. On the <u>DVDs of ''Toy Story'' (the 2000/2001 releases)</u>, <u>''A Bug's Life'' (the 2003 release)</u> and the <u>Pixar employees only ''Made in Point Richmond'' DVD</u>, as well as the <u>discs from the second and third editions of ''DVD Demystified''</u>, the version shown is recycled from the LaserDisc version, except the [ LASER I/ DISC ] bit is blacked out.
* On the <u>''Toy Story'' CAV LaserDisc</u>, the only LD release to use this trailer, [ LASER I/ DISC ] from the Broadway LaserDisc trailer shines under THX. The "Mastered and Duplicated for Optimal Video and Audio Performance" message appears prior to the THX logo appearing. The DTS and standard Dolby LaserDiscs of ''Toy Story'' just use the "Broadway" trailer. On the <u>DVDs of ''Toy Story'' (the 2000/2001 releases)</u>, <u>''A Bug's Life'' (the 2003 release)</u> and the <u>Pixar employees only ''Made in Point Richmond'' DVD</u>, as well as the <u>discs from the second and third editions of ''DVD Demystified''</u>, the version shown is recycled from the LaserDisc version, except the [ LASER I/ DISC ] bit is blacked out.
* On the <u>''THX Picture and Sound Optimizer'' disc</u>, the "SOUND SYSTEM" text isn't present and the "The Audience Is Listening" text is replaced with "Best Picture. Best Sound."
* On the <u>''THX Picture and Sound Optimizer'' disc</u>, the "SOUND SYSTEM" text isn't present and the "The Audience Is Listening" text is replaced with "Best Picture. Best Sound."
* The logo appeared in <u>''Variety'' magazine</u> as a promotional image, with the lights already on and Tex flying in the air.
* The logo appeared in <u>''Variety'' magazine</u> as a promotional image, with the lights already on and Tex flying in the air.
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*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.-->
*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.-->
*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 the THX Optimizer option is selection.
*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 the THX Optimizer option is selection.
*This also makes a surprise appearance on the French DVD of ''Cinderella Special Edition''.
*This also makes an appearance on the French DVD of ''Cinderella Special Edition''.


===12th Trailer (Ziegfeld) (May 26, 2006-August 10, 2008, September 11, 2018)===
===12th Trailer (Ziegfeld) (May 26, 2006-August 10, 2008, September 11, 2018)===
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'''Audio:''' The 2005 Deep Note.
'''Audio:''' The 2005 Deep Note.


'''Availability:''' 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''.
'''Availability:''' 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 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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