Forbes

The AI-Altered ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Controversy, Explained

An AI-altered version of The Wizard of Oz created for the Las Vegas Sphere has ignited backlash online, with film fans describing the changes as “vandalism.” As generative AI slowly creeps its way ...
The New York Times

‘The Wizard of Oz’ Is Getting an A.I. Glow-Up. Cue the Pitchforks.

The classic film was “enhanced” using A.I. tools so that it could be an immersive experience at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The classic film was “enhanced” using A.I. tools so that it could be an ...
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'The Wizard of Oz' at The Sphere Is Certainly an Event, but Don't Call It Groundbreaking Cinema

Chris Williams is a writer with more than 20 years of experience writing about film. Chris holds a B.A. in communications and an emphasis in journalism and an M.A. in communications with an emphasis ...
Forbes

How ‘Wicked: For Good’ Connects To ‘The Wizard Of Oz’

‘Wicked: For Good’ retells the story of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ through the perspective of the Wicked Witch (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande), but the original film is worth watching. Wicked: For ...
Variety

‘The Wizard of Oz at Sphere’ Review: There’s Magic in the Experience, but the AI Technology Saps Dorothy and Friends of Their Humanity

No city on earth feels more like the mythical land of Oz than Las Vegas — with its tacky towers and the hordes of dreamers who make the trek, desperately hoping to have their wishes granted — all of ...
The New York Times

Is ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Sphere the Future of Cinema? Or the End of It?

Our critic went to Las Vegas to see the immersive presentation of the classic 1939 film. What she saw defied easy categorization. By Alissa Wilkinson When I am asked to explain what critics actually ...