There’s no place like … Las Vegas? This summer, the globular entertainment dome known as the Sphere will transform into Oz when it presents the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz as an immersive picture. The movie will have its spherical premiere on Aug. 28.
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The team behind the Sphere are promising that all the sepia-toned tornadoes, dastardly winged monkeys, and sparkling ruby slippers that moviegoers have adored for decades will translate well to Sphere’s curved screen. More precisely, they say, “ The Wizard of Oz at Sphere will maintain the integrity of the original while pushing the boundaries of Sphere’s experiential medium.” The creative team behind the endeavor includes producer Jane Rosenthal ( The Irishman ); visual effects specialist Ben Grossmann ( Hugo ); editor Jennifer Lame ( Oppenheimer ); and Creative Director Zack Winokur (New York City’s Little Island )…