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You're up to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz
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That's right, but not in Emerald City, in Sin City. More than 120,000 tickets have been sold for a new immersive rendering of the Wizard of Oz at the Las Vegas sphere, according to CNBC
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Let the joyous news be spread, the wicked old witch at last is dead
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The original film was released back in 1939, so you can imagine the technological upgrades it needed
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In a recent promotional video, The Sphere takes viewers behind the scenes of this ambitious project
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At Sphere Studios, the team did just that, rescoring the original soundtracks to take advantage of the venue's immersive audio tech
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Since opening in 2023 the Sphere has been a technological marvel redefining what entertainment venues can be We talking a 160 square foot LED screen plus speakers built into the seats for the full experience And with a screen that massive
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it wasn't just the sound that got a makeover, the visuals needed one too. The visual effects
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supervisor spoke on CBS Sunday morning about using AI to expand the original film's square frames
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for the Sphere's panoramic format. But did I mention it's a 4D experience
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Wind and fog effects will take viewers along the ride, including on Dorothy and Toto's trip to Oz
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Tickets are on sale now, starting at $104. And the Sphere is ready to take fans down the Yellow Brick Road
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starting opening night on August 29th. The venue expects to hit 200,000 tickets sold by then
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but don't worry. If you're looking to follow the magic, there are more than 400 screenings scheduled through March 2026
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With Straight Arrow News, I'm Kennedy Felton. Download our app or visit SAN.com for more
