Forget about being in Kansas because the beloved 1939 musical The Wizard of Oz is about to hit the big screen at the Sphere in Vegas. According to the NY Post, James Dolans $80 million vision to recreate The Wizard of Oz into an immersive experience at the Sphere will be a digitally-enhanced, sensory spectacle. The 102-minute film will be cut down to 80 minutes. Perhaps the most stunning part about the movie being played at the Sphere will be the films seamless transition from black and white into Technicolor when Dorothy crosses into the land of Oz. This captivating visual experience will be enhanced even further with state-of-the-art sound technology plugged into each seat, making the whooshing sound of the tornado all too real.
The Wizard of Oz (1939) is expected to come to the Sphere in Las Vegas shortly after Warner Bros seals the deal. Read More