If "The Wizard of Oz" is a success, Rosenthal predicts other classic movies could get spruced up for the Sphere. "It's a template for our industry," Rosenthal says.

Popular on Variety 1.) Yes, It Uses AI The 1939 version of “The Wizard of Oz” was made for a much, much smaller screen than the 160,000-foot one that the Sphere holds.

The Wizard of Oz is landing on the Vegas strip at the Sphere this summer, and it’s not without some controversy. The Warner Bros. classic Technicolor feature starring Judy Garland is being ...