Sphere Entertainment has announced two new productions for Sphere in Las Vegas, one presenting The Wizard of Oz as an immersive experience.
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and From the Edge are both in production at Sphere Studios. They are also both part of Sphere’s slate of original immersive content.
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere is set to open on 28 August, while From the Edge will debut in 2026.
Jim Dolan, executive chairman and CEO of Sphere Entertainment, said: “Our goal… is a diverse slate that leverages Sphere’s power as an experiential medium.
“The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and From The Edge will push that vision forward in different ways.”
As above, 1939 film The Wizard of Oz will become a fully immersive experience at Sphere.
In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Google, and Magnopus, Sphere will use cutting-edge technologies to enhance the original film.
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere will maintain the integrity of the classic while pushing the boundaries of Sphere’s experiential medium.
New original content for Sphere
The creative team behind The Wizard of Oz at Sphere includes:
Academy Award and Emmy-nominated producer Jane Rosenthal (The Irishman); Academy Award-winning visual effects specialist Ben Grossmann (Hugo); Academy Award-winning editor Jennifer Lame (Oppenheimer); and creative director Zack Winokur (Little Island, an award-winning public park).
From the Edge is directed by Academy Award winners Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin and will put viewers inside the world of extreme sports.
This production will feature athletes including free diver Alenka Artnik, skier Markus Eder, rock climber Alex Honnold, BASE jumper Katie Hansen Lajeunesse, and surfer Kai Lenny.
All five athletes are being captured on location by Big Sky, Sphere Entertainment’s proprietary camera system developed to capture images for Sphere’s display.
Filming is now underway in locations in Jordan, Dubai, Switzerland, the Bahamas, Austin, Las Vegas, and Maui.
Images courtesy of Sphere Entertainment
