- Google and Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR, Financial) announce AI partnership for "The Wizard of Oz at Sphere" premiering August 28, 2025, in Las Vegas.
- Google's AI technologies will process 1.2 petabytes of data to enhance the film to 16k resolution for Sphere's 160,000-square-foot display.
- Key technologies include super resolution, outpainting, and performance generation, offering a unique immersive experience.
Google and Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) have unveiled a pioneering AI technology partnership set to transform "The Wizard of Oz" for an immersive experience at Sphere. Scheduled to premiere on August 28, 2025, in Las Vegas, the collaboration utilizes Google's advanced AI models such as Gemini, Veo 2, and Imagen 3 to bring the classic film to life on Sphere's expansive display platform.
The partnership's innovative engineering, processing an immense 1.2 petabytes of data, aims to enhance the film to a stunning 16k resolution, displayed across Sphere's 160,000-square-foot interior. By leveraging Google's robust AI infrastructure, the project integrates super resolution enhancement and outpainting techniques to expand visual environments and extend character appearances, offering viewers an unprecedented level of narrative immersion.
As Sphere's official AI partner, Google Cloud and DeepMind provide the cutting-edge technological resources necessary for this groundbreaking initiative. This collaboration not only highlights the potential for film adaptation in an immersive format but also positions Sphere at the forefront of experiential entertainment, offering compelling new opportunities for narrative storytelling and audience engagement.
