A striking AI experiment unfolded in Las Vegas, where the Sphere premiered a groundbreaking rendition of *The Wizard of Oz*.
Given that the original 1939 film wasn’t built for such an advanced venue, its essence has been largely reworked and enhanced by neural networks, leaving little of the classic intact. Initial reactions praise the visual spectacle: audiences experienced an in-theater tornado and snowfall, with vivid colors and minute details brought to life in stunning clarity.
However, the AI-driven transformation has sparked backlash. Critics argue it stripped Dorothy and her companions of their human warmth, erasing the film’s nostalgic magic. Some go so far as to claim the creators hijacked a cultural treasure, turning it into a dazzling yet hollow display.
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The debate intensifies with the revelation that the project’s leaders added a quirky twist: James Dolan, Executive Chairman and CEO of Sphere Entertainment Co., and David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, inserted their faces onto minor characters.
While intended as a lighthearted nod, this move is unlikely to appease AI detractors already frustrated by its growing dominance in Hollywood, further fueling the scandal surrounding this bold production.
