LUH has a male roommate, THX 1138.

Chased by the robots, THX and SRT find a computer center, from which THX learns that LUH has been " consumed ", possibly for organ reclamation ( since bodies discovered earlier had, as SRT put it, their " insides ... gone ") and her name reassigned to fetus 66691 in a growth chamber.

The significance of the name THX 1138 has been the subject of much speculation among fans.

A veteran actor, Duvall has starred in some of the most acclaimed and popular films and TV shows of all time, among them The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, To Kill a Mockingbird, THX 1138, Joe Kidd, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, MASH, Network, True Grit, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, Tender Mercies, The Natural and Lonesome Dove.

For example, for a home cinema to be THX certified, it has to have a rating of NC 22.

Though Bose commercial audio equipment has not been approved for use in studios or movie theaters that carry THX certification, the division accounts for about 60 % of Bose's annual revenue.

" Bose has not been certified by THX for its home entertainment products.

The studio has produced not only the films of Coppola ( including Apocalypse Now, Bram Stoker's Dracula and Tetro ), but also George Lucas's pre-Star Wars films ( THX 1138 and American Graffiti ), as well as many others by such cutting-edge directors as Jean-Luc Godard, Akira Kurosawa, Wim Wenders and Godfrey Reggio.

The government sends their condolences to YYO 7117, THX's mate, claiming that THX has destroyed himself.

Most recently, however, the Deep Note has been cut short to the single note ( where both sounds stay in one pitch ), in favor of other sound effects in certain THX logos.

James A. Moorer has been quoted as saying " I like to say that the THX sound is the most widely-recognized piece of computer-generated music in the world.

The current THX was created in 2001 when it spun off from Lucasfilm Ltd. THX was developed by Tomlinson Holman at George Lucas's company, Lucasfilm, in 1983 to ensure that the soundtrack for the third Star Wars film, Return of the Jedi, would be accurately reproduced in the best venues.

The distinctive crescendo used in the THX trailers, created by Holman's coworker James A. Moorer, is known as the " Deep Note ".

Since THX was recently created for motion picture quality, the very first film to show THX was Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, in its theatrical debut on May 25, 1983.

Prior to September 1, 1997, no longer being known as a " sound system ", THX was removed from all theaters, with the exception for a couple of trailers that THX had then-recently created ( such as its own mascot, Tex the Robot ) in 1996, would vaguely be seen in theaters.

Tex, the mascot for THX, was created by John Lasseter at Pixar.

* The THX sound certification system, originated in 1982, is sometimes said to be derived from THX 1138, and also from the system's originator, sound engineer Tomlinson Holman, as ' Tomlinson Holman's eXperiment '.

Starting in 1983, THX certification of the cinema sound experience quantified the parameters of good audio for watching films, including requirements for subwoofer performance levels and enough isolation from outside sounds so that noise did not interfere with the listening experience.

THX certification extends to home audio receivers, speakers, acoustic materials, microphones, and HDMI cables.

* NC 30: A good NC level ; necessary for THX certification in cinemas.

As the drug's effects wear off, THX finds himself experiencing authentic emotions and sexual desire for the first time.

THX files a complaint against SEN for the illegal shift change.

THX 1138 was released to theaters on March 11, 1971 and was initially commercially unsuccessful, earning back $ 945, 000 in rentals for Warner Bros, but still leaving the studio in the red.

Walter Murch claims in the DVD's audio commentary that he always believed Lucas intended THX to be “ sex ”, for LUH to be “ love ”, and for SEN to be “ sin ”.

* The track " I Need Something Stronger " on Unkle's 2005 release Edit Music for a Film: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Reconstruction is almost entirely composed of THX 1138 samples.

( The packaging artwork for the album also borrows heavily from the THX 1138 2004 DVD release packaging.

* The music video for rap group Gangstarr's 1997 single " You Know my Steez ", directed by Terry Heller, is a faithful homage to THX 1138, from the costuming and iconic cinematography to an upside-down miniature BART tunnel and the duplication of the famous extreme telephoto sunset ending.

* The intro sequence for each episode of Pinky and the Brain ( the 1995 spin-off from Animaniacs ), shows The Brain writing equations on a blackboard, one of which is " THX = 1138 ".

Movie theatres certified to the THX standard for playback always include high capability subwoofers.

It was co-developed by Dolby and Lucasfilm THX in time for the release in May 1999 of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

He drew a considerable amount of attention in 1970 for his portrayal of Major Frank Burns in the film MASH and for his portrayal of the title role in the cult classic THX 1138 in 1971.

THX is a trade name of a high-fidelity audio / visual reproduction standard for movie theaters, screening rooms, home theaters, computer speakers, gaming consoles, and car audio systems.

THX was named after Holman, with the " X " standing for " crossover " as well as a homage to Lucas's first film, THX 1138.

The end scene, of THX standing before the sunset, was shot at Port Hueneme, California, by a second unit of ( additional uncredited photographer ) Caleb Deschanel and Matthew Robbins, who played THX in this long shot.

JBL products were the basis for the development of THX loudspeaker standard, which resulted in JBL becoming a popular cinema loudspeaker manufacturer.

However, studio executives strongly disliked all the scripts including THX.

THX is consigned to another region of limbo, this one populated by a collection of other prisoners, including SEN. Knowing that THX filed the complaint against him, SEN nevertheless rallies him to join his undescribed cause.

* The 2005 Corrupt Souls & Hyx's Drum n Bass Track “ 1138 ”, found on the Black Sun Empire double album Cruel & Unusual, uses several samples from THX 1138, including “ What's Wrong ?”.

The museum also incorporates the Pictureville Cinema – opened in 1992 and described by David Puttnam as ' the best cinema in Britain ', Pictureville Cinema screens everything from 70mm to video ; from Hollywood to Bollywood ; from silents to digital sound, with certifications in presentation including THX in sound and picture and the Dolby EX system.

For 2006, an Elite package for the Ultimate trim level was made available, including a DVD-based satellite navigation system with a voice-activated touch screen, THX audio system, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, and HID headlights.

Lucas's aesthetic and style was strongly influenced by it for the Star Wars films and a number of other works, including American Graffiti and his pure cinema short films 6-18-67, 1: 42. 08, Look at Life, his short film Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB and the feature it inspired, THX 1138.