Experience a groundbreaking cinematic event at the stunning Sphere venue in Las Vegas, as they prepare to screen the timeless classic, “The Wizard of Oz,” starting on August 28. Featured in a recent segment on CBS Sunday Morning, it’s not just a typical movie screening on Sphere’s massive 160,000 square foot LED screen. CEO James Dolan and his team of 2,000 professionals are revolutionizing the viewing experience using cutting-edge AI technology to enhance the film’s resolution and expand the footage beyond its original frame.
Discover a whole new level of movie magic as AI transforms the classic film, “The Wizard of Oz,” at the incredible Sphere venue in Las Vegas. CEO James Dolan and his team are redefining traditional cinema by enhancing the resolution and expanding the footage of this beloved movie using advanced AI technology. Get ready to be transported to the magical world of Oz like never before!
Renowned film presenter Ben Mankiewicz explains how AI technology is used to enhance the details of the film, bringing characters like Dorothy and the Scarecrow to life with stunning clarity. Through innovative techniques such as outpainting, viewers will experience the Yellow Brick Road and the majestic mountains of Oz in a whole new light.
Incredible AI technology is also used to create new performances from the original actors, expanding the frame of the film and immersing audiences in a truly unique cinematic experience. Despite these groundbreaking changes, Sphere Entertainment CEO James Dolan emphasizes that the goal is not to alter the film but to transport viewers back in time to the studio where the magic of “The Wizard of Oz” was first captured.