Overview

• The reimagined 'Wizard of Oz' will debut at the Las Vegas Sphere, utilizing its 160,000-square-foot, 16K-resolution LED wraparound screen to create an immersive experience.
• Advanced AI models, including Imagen, Veo, and Gemini, have been fine-tuned to upscale and extend the original 1939 film’s imagery while preserving its aesthetic integrity.
• Extensive archival materials, such as shooting scripts, production illustrations, and set plans, were used to train the AI models, ensuring fidelity to the original production details.
• The project is a collaboration among Google DeepMind, Google Cloud, Sphere Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Magnopus, marking a significant milestone in AI-driven entertainment.
• The Sphere experience will feature multisensory elements, with potential additions like heat, wind, and scents, further enhancing audience immersion.