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** Some copies of ''Stargate'' and ''Species'' contain the theatrical Deep Note even on the analog tracks, though others use the +2 pitch versions instead.<!--To be verified; no footage of the fixed release of Stargate has popped up--> | ** Some copies of ''Stargate'' and ''Species'' contain the theatrical Deep Note even on the analog tracks, though others use the +2 pitch versions instead.<!--To be verified; no footage of the fixed release of Stargate has popped up--> | ||
** The Japanese LaserDisc of ''Species'' uses the theatrical Deep Note even on the analog tracks. | ** The Japanese LaserDisc of ''Species'' uses the theatrical Deep Note even on the analog tracks. | ||
** Discs 1, 4, 5 and 8 of the LaserDisc release of [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOS9mdh16hw?t=56 ''Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-oh-ki''] use the C#/-1.5 pitch DVD/Tex version of the Deep Note even on the analog tracks. | ** Discs 1, 4, 5 and 8 of the LaserDisc release of [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOS9mdh16hw?t=56 ''Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-oh-ki''] use the C#/-1.5 pitch DVD/Tex version of the Deep Note even on the analog tracks. (All other discs do not have the space on the disc for opening logos, and thus go straight into the episode.) | ||
** DTS-encoded THX-certified LaserDiscs normally default to the +2 pitch versions as well, though the DTS release of ''Apollo 13'' instead uses the -1.5 pitch DVD/Tex version. (On the 1998 Japanese DTS LaserDisc of said film, the analog stereo track uses the E note) | ** DTS-encoded THX-certified LaserDiscs normally default to the +2 pitch versions as well, though the DTS release of ''Apollo 13'' instead uses the -1.5 pitch DVD/Tex version. (On the 1998 Japanese DTS LaserDisc of said film, the analog stereo track uses the E note) | ||
* <u>PAL THX-certified releases</u> normally have the +2 pitch Deep Note; however, a couple of PAL releases (mentioned below) have it at a higher pitch (+2.68, at an F note). | * <u>PAL THX-certified releases</u> normally have the +2 pitch Deep Note; however, a couple of PAL releases (mentioned below) have it at a higher pitch (+2.68, at an F note). | ||
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*** However, the Japanese audio track features the VHS pitch of the Deep Note (E key). | *** However, the Japanese audio track features the VHS pitch of the Deep Note (E key). | ||
'''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, though a likely candidate may be Twice Upon A Time due to it being a Lucasfilm production and the release window being closer (August '83)--> | ||
* 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 appears on the 1990 ''THX | * 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 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). | ||
** LaserDisc: The Masterpiece Collection release of ''The Little Mermaid'' on November 3, 1998. | ** LaserDisc: The Masterpiece Collection release of ''The Little Mermaid'' on November 3, 1998 in the US. The final Japanese release was ''Bambi'' on March 21, 1999. | ||
** DVD: On an animated film, the 2005 10th Anniversary release of ''Pocahontas'' on May 3, 2005. | ** DVD: On an animated film, the 2005 10th Anniversary release of ''Pocahontas'' on May 3, 2005. The last film overall was the DVD of ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'', released on September 13, 2005. Only Pixar's releases had THX after this point, and they used the Tex trailer through November 2006. | ||
* The LaserDisc variant can be found on select LaserDisc releases from 1993-2000, starting with ''The Abyss'', released on April 7th, 1993. | * The LaserDisc variant can be found on select LaserDisc releases from 1993-2000, starting with ''The Abyss'', released on April 7th, 1993. | ||
** Two Paramount releases, ''Apocalypse Now'' and ''Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country'', were released on December 29, 1991 and July 1, 1992 respectively, and were the first THX-certified LaserDisc titles (and home media titles if demo releases are excluded), despite not being shown on the | ** Two Paramount releases, ''Apocalypse Now'' and ''Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country'', were released on December 29, 1991 and July 1, 1992 respectively, and were the first THX-certified LaserDisc titles (and home media titles if demo releases are excluded), despite not being shown on the covers. However, since these were part of the test program, no trailers were used. | ||
** Starting in late 1996 with ''Highlander'', the 3rd logo would be used in tandem with this one (though every Buena Vista release and the majority of Sony titles used this trailer). | ** Starting in late 1996 with ''Highlander'', the 3rd logo would be used in tandem with this one (though every Buena Vista release and the majority of Sony titles used this trailer). | ||
** The last LaserDiscs with this logo would be ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' and a re-release of the original ''Star Wars Trilogy's Special Edition'', both released in 2000 in Japan only. In the United States, the last release with this trailer (and the last THX-certified release there) was ''Amistad'', released in August 1999. | ** The last LaserDiscs with this logo would be ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' and a re-release of the original ''Star Wars Trilogy's Special Edition'', both released in 2000 in Japan only. In the United States, the last release with this trailer (and the last THX-certified release there) was ''Amistad'', released in August 1999. | ||
* Some tapes and DVDs don't have this logo on the cover or tape but feature it on the movie itself | * Some tapes and DVDs don't have this logo on the cover or tape but feature it on the movie itself and vice versa, such as Fox's ''The Hustler'' and ''Cast Away''. | ||
* The "restored" variant debuted on Blu-ray with ''Star Wars: The Original Trilogy'' and on DVD with the 2012 re-release of ''Titanic'', before being moved to the beginning with the ''Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures'' Blu-ray on September 17, 2012. It was also available online and on the ''THX Calibrator'' disc. | * The "restored" variant debuted on Blu-ray with ''Star Wars: The Original Trilogy'' and on DVD with the 2012 re-release of ''Titanic'', before being moved to the beginning with the ''Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures'' Blu-ray on September 17, 2012. It was also available online and on the ''THX Calibrator'' disc. | ||
* The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc. | * 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 DVD variant was also seen on the Pioneer DVD releases of ''Akira'' (US only) 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 last US film release of this variant was on May 23, 2006 with the uncut DVD release of ''The Boondock Saints'', though this variant continued to appear on international releases past this release, namely the Japanese DVD of ''The Uchoten Hotel (THE 有頂天ホテル)'' (released on August 11, 2006), the French DVD of ''Underworld: Evolution'' (released on October 11, 2006), and the Monster Music SuperDisc DVD of ''George Benson & Al Jarreau: Givin' it Up'' (when the THX Optimizer option is selected) as well as at the beginning of the CEDIA exclusive promotional version of said disc, both releasing on October 24, 2006 - marking the final release of any kind to use the original variant. | * The last US film release of this variant was on May 23, 2006 with the uncut DVD release of ''The Boondock Saints'', though this variant continued to appear on international releases past this release, namely the Japanese DVD of ''The Uchoten Hotel (THE 有頂天ホテル)'' (released on August 11, 2006), the French DVD of ''Underworld: Evolution'' (released on October 11, 2006), and the Monster Music SuperDisc DVD of ''George Benson & Al Jarreau: Givin' it Up'' (when the THX Optimizer option is selected) as well as at the beginning of the CEDIA exclusive promotional version of said disc, both releasing on October 24, 2006 - marking the final release of any kind to use the original variant. | ||
* 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 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. | * The remastered version can be seen before every showing of Aerosmith's ''Deuces are Wild'' concert residency. | ||
* It appears at the end of the Pioneer LaserDisc release of ''Platoon'' due to time constraints. | * It appears at the end of the Pioneer Special Edition LaserDisc '''Box Set''' (not gatefold) release of ''Platoon'' due to time constraints. | ||
* The DVD variant (both 16:9 and 4:3 versions) makes a hidden appearance on the DVD release of ''Kiss the Girls'' in titles 5 and 6 respectively. | * The DVD variant (both 16:9 and 4:3 versions) makes a hidden appearance on the DVD release of ''Kiss the Girls'' in titles 5 and 6 respectively. | ||
* It is unknown if this appears on the Disney-distributed Spanish DVD release of ''Princess Mononoke'', | * It is unknown if this appears on the Disney-distributed Spanish DVD release of ''Princess Mononoke'', despite the print logo being spotted on the packaging. | ||
'''Legacy:''' | '''Legacy:''' | ||