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Background

This was THX's division created in 1983 to ensure quality playback in theaters (specifically ones not THX-certified).

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1st Logo (May 19-October 13, 1995)	2nd Logo (February 9-November 22, 1996)	3rd Logo (November 1, 1996-February 21, 1997)	4th Logo (March 7, 1997-June 21, 2002)


5th Logo (early 2000s)	6th Logo (May 16, 2002)	7th Logo (December 2009)	8th Logo (June 2012)

1st Logo (May 19-October 13, 1995)

Visuals: Scrolling in the credits are these words:

Quality assurance services for the release of [movie title]
were provided by the THX Theatre Alignment Program.
If you experience any conditions that detracted from the
theatrical presentation of this film, please call

Below, the THX logo, with Lucasfilm byline, appears next to the TAP logo, which is "TAP", with gaps in the letters, enclosed in a circle saying "T H E A T R E A L I G N M E N T P R O G R A M". Both are encased in boxes (a white box for the THX logo, with the logo cut out of the box and the Lucasfilm byline in a separate white rectangle, and a white outlined box for the TAP logo). Under the THX/TAP logos is this:

1-800-PHONE-THX.

Variant: On Nine Months, it includes "or visit http://www.thx.com on the World Wide Web."

Technique: Scrolling effects.

Audio: The closing theme of the movie.

Availability: It debuted on Die Hard with a Vengeance and was also seen on Nine Months and Strange Days. It appeared on Casper (text notification only) and Waterworld among other TAP titles, but later, non-theatrical prints cut it out. It might've appeared on at least theatrical prints of Apollo 13 as well, but it's also removed on most prints.

2nd Logo (February 9-November 22, 1996)

Jingle All the Way variant

Visuals: Same as the first logo, except the THX logo is colored white and enclosed in a white outlined box, and the text omits "for the release of [movie title]". Under the THX/TAP logo is this:

1-800-PHONE-THX
or leave your comments at
http://www.thx.com

The logo either scrolls or is still, depending on the film.

Technique: A still graphic. Scrolling effects on Broken Arrow and Jingle All the Way.

Audio: Either the closing theme of the movie or silence.

Availability: It debuted on Broken Arrow, and also appeared on Independence Day, Jingle All the Way, and Chain Reaction. The early/non-HD print of ID4 on TBS/TNT didn't have it as the credits were recreated, but all other prints preserve it, including the current TBS/TNT print with 20th Television's recreated credits.

3rd Logo (November 1, 1996-February 21, 1997)

Visuals: During the closing credits, this text appears:

If you experienced any condition that detracted from
the theatrical presentation of this film, please call
1-800-PHONE-THX
or visit https://www.thx.com
Quality assurance services were provided
by the THX Theatre Alignment Program.

Under the text is the THX/TAP logos from before. Again, depending on the film, the logo either scrolls or is still.

Variant: On Daylight, the THX/TAP logos are omitted.

Technique: A still graphic or scrolling effects.

Audio: Either the closing theme of the movie or silence.

Availability: It debuted on Romeo + Juliet, and also appeared on the Special Edition versions of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, One Fine Day, and Daylight.

4th Logo (March 7, 1997-June 21, 2002)

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Anastasia
The Thin Red Line
Shrek (35mm theatrical print)

Visuals: Same as the '96-'97 version, except that the font and THX/TAP logos are different. The TAP logo now consists of the letters "TAP", with the "A" mostly being cut-out. Below the logo is the following words:

THEATRE
ALIGNMENT
PROGRAM

The URL is also shortened to "www.thx.com", and the notice is rearranged:

If you experienced any condition
that detracted from the theatrical
presentation of this film, please call
1-800-PHONE-THX
or visit
www.thx.com
Quality assurance services
were provided by the
THX Theatre Alignment Program.

Once again, depending on the film, the logo either scrolls or is still.

Variants:

The home video version of the Special Edition version of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi omits the text "THX THEATRE ALIGNMENT PROGRAM" and only shows the logo under the text "QUALITY ASSURANCE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED BY THE".
Titanic and Anastasia have the 1995 TAP logo instead of the 1997 one.
On Minority Report, only the THX and TAP logos are present, and they are moved to the center of the screen. This is cut out on most releases; it is only known to appear on the screener VHS and select international home media releases.

Technique: A still graphic or scrolling effects.

Audio: Either the closing theme of the movie or silence.

Availability: It debuted on the Special Edition version of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, and also appeared on Titanic (excluding post-2012 theatrical and in-home releases), Speed 2: Cruise Control, Anastasia, The Thin Red Line, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Pearl Harbor (excluding the director's cut), and Minority Report. DreamWorks films such as A.I.: Artificial Intelligence, Small Soldiers and Shrek used this on theatrical prints, but it would be cut out on home media releases and TV airings.

5th Logo (early 2000s)

Visuals: On a black background is the TAP logo from before, but in silver and shining. Underneath is the text "THEATRE ALIGNMENT PROGRAM", stacked on each other and spaced out.

Variant: The TAP logo is still and above it is the text "THEATRE ALIGNMENT PROGRAM." Underneath "TAP" is the text "At the Lab", "In the Theatres", or "Digital Cinema". This appears on TAP promotional featurettes.

Technique: Appears to be CGI.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on promotional shorts about the Theatre Alignment Program.

6th Logo (May 16, 2002)

Visuals: Same as the 97-01 version, except that the THX/TAP logos are replaced by a single, shiny CGI TAP logo, with "THEATRE ALIGNMENT PROGRAM" below.

Technique: Scrolling effects.

Audio: None.

Availability: Only seen on Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. It might've appeared on Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, at least theatrically, but all available prints omit it.

7th Logo (December 2009)

Visuals: During the credits of a broadcast-exclusive Fox movie, the THX (with Lucasfilm byline) and TAP logos are seen. In the next shot is the text: "Quality assurance services were provided by the THX Theatre Alignment Program. If you experience any conditions that detracted from the theatrical presentation of this film, please call 1-800-PHONE-THX or leave your comments at http://www.thx.com"

Technique: A still graphic.

Audio: The closing theme of the movie.

Availability: Only seen on a syndicated print of Jingle All the Way on The CW69.

8th Logo (June 2012)

Visuals: Same as the '95 logo, except with a different font and an updated THX/TAP logo (still with Lucasfilm byline).

Technique: A still graphic.

Audio: The closing theme of the movie.

Availability: Only seen on 20th Television's 2012 prints of Die Hard with a Vengeance on Peachtree TV, Esquire Network and WGN America (now NewsNation).

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+===Background===
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+This was [[THX]]'s division created in 1983 to ensure quality playback in theaters (specifically ones not THX-certified).
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+{{ImageTOC
+|THX Theater Alignment Program (1995) (From - Old CLG Wiki).jpeg|1st Logo (May 19-October 13, 1995)
+|THX Theater Alignment Program (1996) (From - Audience Network airing to Chain Reaction).png|2nd Logo (February 9-November 22, 1996)
+|THX Theater Alignment Program (1996) (From - Old CLG Wiki).jpeg|3rd Logo (November 1, 1996-February 21, 1997)
+|THX Theater Alignment Program (1997) (From - Old CLG Wiki).jpeg|4th Logo (March 7, 1997-June 21, 2002)
+|THX Theater Alignment Program (early 2000s, top text) (From - Old CLG Wiki).jpeg|5th Logo (early 2000s)
+|THX Theater Alignment Program (2002) (From - 2011 DVD of Star Wars - Episode II Attack of the Clones ).png|6th Logo (May 16, 2002)
+||7th Logo (December 2009)
+|THX Theatre Alignment Program (1995, 2012) (From - 2012 20th Television prints of Die Hard with a Vengeance).png|8th Logo (June 2012)
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-=== Background ===
-[[THX]]'s division created in 1983 to ensure quality playback in theatres (specifically ones not THX-certified).
 ===1st Logo (May 19-October 13, 1995)===
 <gallery mode=packed heights=200>
 THX Theater Alignment Program (1995) (From - Old CLG Wiki).jpeg
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 {{Guidance detail|reason=phone}}
+'''Visuals:''' Scrolling in the credits are these words:
-'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the text: "Quality assurance services for the release of [movie title] were provided by the THX Theatre Alignment Program. If you experience any conditions that detracted from the theatrical presentation of this film, please call". The THX logo appears next to the TAP logo, where "TAP" is enclosed in a circle saying "THEATRE ALIGNMENT PROGRAM". Under the THX/TAP logos is "1-800-PHONE-THX". (On ''Nine Months'', it includes "or visit http://www.thx.com on the World Wide Web.")
+<center>Quality assurance services for the release of [movie title]<br>were provided by the THX Theatre Alignment Program.<br>If you experience any conditions that detracted from the<br>theatrical presentation of this film, please call</center>
-'''Technique:''' The credits scrolling.
+Below, the THX logo, with Lucasfilm byline, appears next to the TAP logo, which is "'''TAP'''", with gaps in the letters, enclosed in a circle saying "T H E A T R E A L I G N M E N T P R O G R A M". Both are encased in boxes (a white box for the THX logo, with the logo cut out of the box and the Lucasfilm byline in a separate white rectangle, and a white outlined box for the TAP logo). Under the THX/TAP logos is this:
-'''Music/Sounds:''' Only the music remaining on the end credits.
+<center>1-800-PHONE-THX.</center>
-'''Availability:''' Debuted on ''Die Hard with a Vengeance'' and seen on ''Nine Months'' and ''Strange Days''. It appeared on ''Casper'' (text notification only) and ''Waterworld'' among other TAP titles, but prints might cut those out.
+'''Variant:''' On <u>''Nine Months''</u>, it includes "or visit http://www.thx.com on the World Wide Web."
-===2nd Logo (February 9-November 22, 1996)===
+'''Technique:''' Scrolling effects.
+'''Audio:''' The closing theme of the movie.
+'''Availability:''' It debuted on ''Die Hard with a Vengeance'' and was also seen on ''Nine Months'' and ''Strange Days''. It appeared on ''Casper'' (text notification only) and ''Waterworld'' among other TAP titles, but later, non-theatrical prints cut it out. It might've appeared on at least theatrical prints of ''Apollo 13'' as well, but it's also removed on most prints.
+===2nd Logo (February 9-November 22, 1996)===
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
 THX Theater Alignment Program (1996) (From - Audience Network airing to Chain Reaction).png
@@ Line 31: / Line 45: @@
 {{Guidance detail|reason=phone}}
-'''Logo:''' Same as the first logo, except the THX logo is in a black box and the text omits "for the release of [movie title]". Under the THX/TAP logo is the text "1-800-PHONE-THX or leave your comments at http://www.thx.com"
+'''Visuals:''' Same as the first logo, except the THX logo is colored white and enclosed in a white outlined box, and the text omits "for the release of [movie title]". Under the THX/TAP logo is this:
+<center>1-800-PHONE-THX<br>or leave your comments at<br>http://www.thx.com</center>
-'''Technique:''' None, except for the credits scrolling on ''Broken Arrow'' and ''Jingle All the Way''.
+The logo either scrolls or is still, depending on the film.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' Either the music remaining on the end credits or silence.
+'''Technique:''' A still graphic. Scrolling effects on ''Broken Arrow'' and ''Jingle All the Way''.
-'''Availability:''' Common. Can be seen on ''Independence Day'', ''Broken Arrow'', ''Jingle All the Way'', and ''Chain Reaction''. It might've appeared on ''Apollo 13'', but prints might remove it. The early/non-HD print of ''ID4'' on TBS/TNT didn't have it as the credits were recreated, but all other prints preserve it, including the current TBS/TNT print with 20th Television's recreated credits.
+'''Audio:''' Either the closing theme of the movie or silence.
-===3rd Logo (November 1-December 20, 1996)===
+'''Availability:'''  It debuted on ''Broken Arrow'', and also appeared on ''Independence Day'', ''Jingle All the Way'', and ''Chain Reaction''. The early/non-HD print of ''ID4'' on TBS/TNT didn't have it as the credits were recreated, but all other prints preserve it, including the current TBS/TNT print with 20th Television's recreated credits.
+===3rd Logo (November 1, 1996-February 21, 1997)===
 <gallery mode=packed heights=200>
 THX Theater Alignment Program (1996) (From - Old CLG Wiki).jpeg
@@ Line 46: / Line 63: @@
 {{Guidance detail|reason=phone}}
+'''Visuals:''' During the closing credits, this text appears:
-'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the text: "If you experienced any condition that detracted from the theatrical presentation of this film, please call 1-800-PHONE-THX or visit www.thx.com. Quality assurance services were provided by the THX Theatre Alignment Program." Under the text is the THX/TAP logo.
+<center>If you experienced any condition that detracted from<br>the theatrical presentation of this film, please call<br>{{Big|'''1-800-PHONE-THX'''}}<br>or visit https://www.thx.com<br>Quality assurance services were provided<br>by the THX Theatre Alignment Program.</center>
-'''Variant:''' On ''Daylight'', the THX/TAP logos are omitted.
+Under the text is the THX/TAP logos from before. Again, depending on the film, the logo either scrolls or is still.
-'''Technique:''' None or the credits scrolling.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' Either the music remaining on the end credits or silence.
+'''Variant:''' On <u>''Daylight''</u>, the THX/TAP logos are omitted.
+'''Technique:''' A still graphic or scrolling effects.
-'''Availability:''' Can be seen on ''Romeo + Juliet'', the Special Edition versions of ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' and ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'', ''One Fine Day'', and ''Daylight''.
+'''Audio:''' Either the closing theme of the movie or silence.
-===4th Logo (June 13, 1997-December 7, 2001)===
+'''Availability:''' It debuted on ''Romeo + Juliet'', and also appeared on the Special Edition versions of ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' and ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'', ''One Fine Day'', and ''Daylight''.
+===4th Logo (March 7, 1997-June 21, 2002)===
 <gallery mode=packed heights=200>
-THX Theater Alignment Program (1997) (From - Old CLG Wiki).jpeg
+THX Theater Alignment Program (1997) (From - Old CLG Wiki).jpeg|''Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace''
-THX Theater Alignment Program (1997) (From - BYU TV airing to Anastasia).png
+THX Theater Alignment Program (1997) (From - BYU TV airing to Anastasia).png|''Anastasia''
-THX Theatre Alignment Program (1998) (From - Audience on Demand print of The Thin Red Line).png
+THX Theatre Alignment Program (1998) (From - Audience on Demand print of The Thin Red Line).png|''The Thin Red Line''
+THX TAP (Shrek).png|''Shrek'' (35mm theatrical print)
 </gallery>
 {{Guidance detail|reason=phone}}
-'''Logo:''' Same as the '96-'97 version, except that the font and THX/TAP logos are different.
+'''Visuals:''' Same as the '96-'97 version, except that the font and THX/TAP logos are different. The TAP logo now consists of the letters "'''TAP'''", with the "'''A'''" mostly being cut-out. Below the logo is the following words:
+<center>THEATRE<br>ALIGNMENT<br>PROGRAM</center>
-'''Variant:''' The home video version of the Special Edition version of ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' omits the text "THX THEATRE ALIGNMENT PROGRAM" and only shows the logo under the text "QUALITY ASSURANCE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED BY THE".
+The URL is also shortened to "'''www.thx.com'''", and the notice is rearranged:
-'''Technique:''' None or the credits scrolling.
+<center>If you experienced any condition<br>that detracted from the theatrical<br>presentation of this film, please call<br>{{Big|'''1-800-PHONE-THX'''}}<br>or visit<br>{{Big|'''www.thx.com'''}}<br>Quality assurance services<br>were provided by the<br>THX Theatre Alignment Program.</center>
-'''Music/Sounds:''' Either the music remaining on the end credits or silence.
+Once again, depending on the film, the logo either scrolls or is still.
-'''Availability:''' Can be seen on ''Titanic'' (excluding 2012 theatrical and in-home releases), ''Speed 2: Cruise Control'', ''Anastasia'', the Special Edition version of ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'', ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'', ''A.I.: Artificial Intelligence'' (theatrical prints only; in-home and TV releases omit it), and ''Pearl Harbor'' (excluding the director's cut).
+'''Variants:'''
-===5th Logo (early 2000s)===
+*<u>The home video version of the Special Edition version of ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi''</u> omits the text "THX THEATRE ALIGNMENT PROGRAM" and only shows the logo under the text "QUALITY ASSURANCE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED BY THE".
+*<u>''Titanic''</u> and <u>''Anastasia''</u> have the 1995 TAP logo instead of the 1997 one.
+*On <u>''Minority Report''</u>, only the THX and TAP logos are present, and they are moved to the center of the screen. This is cut out on most releases; it is only known to appear on the screener VHS and select international home media releases.
+'''Technique:''' A still graphic or scrolling effects.
+'''Audio:''' Either the closing theme of the movie or silence.
+'''Availability:''' It debuted on the Special Edition version of ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'', and also appeared on ''Titanic'' (excluding post-2012 theatrical and in-home releases), ''Speed 2: Cruise Control'', ''Anastasia'', ''The Thin Red Line'', ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'', ''Pearl Harbor'' (excluding the director's cut), and ''Minority Report''. DreamWorks films such as ''A.I.: Artificial Intelligence'', ''Small Soldiers'' and ''Shrek'' used this on theatrical prints, but it would be cut out on home media releases and TV airings.
+===5th Logo (early 2000s)===
 <gallery mode=packed heights=200>
 THX Theater Alignment Program (early 2000s, top text) (From - Old CLG Wiki).jpeg
 THX Theater Alignment Program (early 2000s, bottom text) (From - Old CLG Wiki).jpeg
 </gallery>
-{{Guidance detail|reason=phone}}
-'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the silver shiny letters "TAP". Underneath is the text "THEATRE ALIGNMENT PROGRAM", stacked on each other and spacing out.
+'''Visuals:''' On a black background is the TAP logo from before, but in silver and shining. Underneath is the text "THEATRE ALIGNMENT PROGRAM", stacked on each other and spaced out.
-'''Variant:''' The TAP logo is still and above it is the text "THEATRE ALIGNMENT PROGRAM." Underneath "TAP" is the text "At the Lab", "In the Theatres", or "Digital Cinema". This appears on TAP promotional featurettes.
+'''Variant:''' The TAP logo is still and above it is the text "THEATRE ALIGNMENT PROGRAM." Underneath "TAP" is the text "At the Lab", "In the Theatres", or "Digital Cinema". This appears on <u>TAP promotional featurettes</u>.
-'''Technique:''' The letters "TAP" shining and the text spacing out.
+'''Technique:''' Appears to be CGI.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
+'''Audio:''' None.
 '''Availability:''' Seen on promotional shorts about the Theatre Alignment Program.
 ===6th Logo (May 16, 2002)===
 <gallery mode=packed heights=200>
 THX Theater Alignment Program (2002) (From - 2011 DVD of Star Wars - Episode II Attack of the Clones ).png
@@ Line 100: / Line 130: @@
 {{Guidance detail|reason=phone}}
-'''Logo:''' Same as the '97-'01 version, except that the THX/TAP logo is replaced by a shiny CGI TAP logo.
+'''Visuals:''' Same as the 97-01 version, except that the THX/TAP logos are replaced by a single, shiny CGI TAP logo, with "THEATRE ALIGNMENT PROGRAM" below.
-'''Technique:''' The credits scrolling.
+'''Technique:''' Scrolling effects.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
+'''Audio:''' None.
-'''Availability:''' Only seen on ''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones''. It might've appeared on ''Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith'', at least theatrically, but all available prints omit it.
+'''Availability:''' Only seen on ''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones''. It might've appeared on ''Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith'', at least theatrically, but all available prints omit it.
 ===7th Logo (December 2009)===
 {{Guidance detail|reason=phone}}
-'''Logo:''' During the credits of a broadcast-exclusive Fox movie, we see the THX (with Lucasfilm byline) and TAP logos. In the next shot, we see the text: "Quality assurance services were provided by the THX Theatre Alignment Program. If you experience any conditions that detracted from the theatrical presentation of this film, please call 1-800-PHONE-THX or leave your comments at http://www.thx.com"
+'''Visuals:''' During the credits of a broadcast-exclusive Fox movie, the THX (with Lucasfilm byline) and TAP logos are seen. In the next shot is the text: "Quality assurance services were provided by the THX Theatre Alignment Program. If you experience any conditions that detracted from the theatrical presentation of this film, please call 1-800-PHONE-THX or leave your comments at http://www.thx.com"
-'''Technique:''' None.
+'''Technique:''' A still graphic.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The music/song during the credits.
+'''Audio:''' The closing theme of the movie.
 '''Availability:''' Only seen on a syndicated print of ''Jingle All the Way'' on The CW69.
 ===8th Logo (June 2012)===
 <gallery mode=packed heights=200>
 THX Theatre Alignment Program (1995, 2012) (From - 2012 20th Television prints of Die Hard with a Vengeance).png
@@ Line 127: / Line 155: @@
 {{Guidance detail|reason=phone}}
-'''Logo:''' Same as the '95 logo, except with a different font and an updated THX/TAP logo (still with Lucasfilm byline).
+'''Visuals:''' Same as the '95 logo, except with a different font and an updated THX/TAP logo (still with Lucasfilm byline).
-'''Technique:''' None.
+'''Technique:''' A still graphic.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The music during the credits.
+'''Audio:''' The closing theme of the movie.
-'''Availability:''' Only seen on 20th Television's 2012 prints of ''Die Hard with a Vengeance'' on Peachtree TV, Esquire Network and WGN America.
+'''Availability:''' Only seen on 20th Television's 2012 prints of ''Die Hard with a Vengeance'' on Peachtree TV, Esquire Network and WGN America (now NewsNation).
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