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Sphere Entertainment (NYSE: SPHR) and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas have unveiled a new immersive activation celebrating The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, opening August 28, 2025. The free exhibition, running through year-end, features life-size characters from the film and 5,000 silk poppies in the Waterfall Atrium.

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere will showcase the classic film on a massive 160,000 sq. ft. display plane, enhanced with 167,000 programmable speakers and 4D elements including wind effects, fog, and haptic seats. Tickets start at $104, with exclusive hotel packages available through The Venetian Resort.

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) has unveiled groundbreaking sound technology details for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, premiering August 28, 2025. The immersive experience features Sphere Immersive Sound's 167,000 programmable speakers and innovative audio processing that separated the original 1939 film's mono audio into individual stems.

The project includes a meticulously re-recorded orchestral score featuring 80+ musicians playing in 1930s style, while preserving the original vocal performances. The venue's revolutionary infrasound and haptic seat technology will create physical sensations and tones, enhancing key moments throughout the film. Tickets start at $104, with the experience utilizing Sphere's 160,000 sq. ft. interior display alongside environmental effects and custom scents.

Sphere Entertainment (NYSE: SPHR) announces ticket sales for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, opening August 28, 2025, in Las Vegas. This groundbreaking immersive experience, created in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Google, and Magnopus, transforms the classic 1930s film into a 160,000 sq. ft. wraparound visual spectacle. The venue features haptic seats, environmental effects, custom scents, and 167,000 speakers for remastered audio. Tickets start at $104, with the 75-minute experience showing multiple times daily. To promote the launch, Sphere unveiled an outdoor installation featuring the Wicked Witch of the East's 50-foot-long legs with 22-foot-tall ruby slippers. The project involved over a thousand artists, technologists, and researchers, led by a team including Academy Award winners and nominees.

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) reported Q1 2025 financial results with total revenues of $280.6 million, down 13% year-over-year. The company posted an operating loss of $78.6 million and adjusted operating income of $36.0 million. The Sphere segment generated $157.5 million in revenue (down 8%) with new partnerships with Pepsi and Google. Event highlights include Dead & Company's 18-show residency and upcoming performances by Kenny Chesney and Backstreet Boys. MSG Networks segment revenue declined 19% to $123.0 million, impacted by the temporary Altice non-carriage period. Notably, MSG Networks entered a Transaction Support Agreement to restructure its $804 million debt, which includes reducing it to a new $210 million term loan facility and implementing rights fee reductions with the Knicks (28%) and Rangers (18%).

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) has announced it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will release its Q1 results before the market opens on the same day.

Participants can join via telephone by dialing 888-800-3155 (conference ID: 8089430) or watch the webcast at investor.sphereentertainmentco.com. A replay will be available by phone (800-770-2030) and on the website until May 15, 2025.

Google and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) have announced a groundbreaking AI technology partnership for 'The Wizard of Oz at Sphere', premiering August 28, 2025, in Las Vegas. The collaboration leverages Google Cloud and Google DeepMind's advanced AI models including Gemini, Veo 2, and Imagen 3 to transform the classic film for Sphere's immersive display.

The project processes 1.2 petabytes of data using Google's infrastructure to enhance the film to 16k resolution for Sphere's 160,000-square-foot interior display plane. Key technical implementations include super resolution enhancement, background expansion through outpainting, and innovative performance generation allowing extended character appearances on screen.

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) has announced two new productions for The Sphere Experience: The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and From The Edge.

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, opening August 28, 2025, will transform the 1939 classic into an immersive experience through a collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Google, and Magnopus. The project features an acclaimed creative team including Oscar-nominated producer Jane Rosenthal and Oscar-winning professionals Ben Grossmann and Jennifer Lame.

From The Edge, debuting in 2026, is directed by Oscar winners E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin. The production will showcase extreme sports athletes including free diver Alenka Artnik, skier Markus Eder, and climber Alex Honnold. Filming is taking place across multiple locations using Sphere's proprietary Big Sky camera system.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) has announced a multi-year integrated marketing partnership with Liquid Death, making it an Official Partner across the MSG Family of Companies. The beverage company will become the Official Sparkling Water Partner across MSG's portfolio, including Madison Square Garden, The Theater at MSG, Radio City Music Hall, Beacon Theatre, Sphere in Las Vegas, the New York Rangers, and the Christmas Spectacular.

The partnership includes significant brand presence on Sphere's Exosphere, the world's largest LED screen. Liquid Death will have the opportunity to create sweepstakes, conduct post-game sampling at Rangers games, and maintain an interactive activation space during select home games. Their products will be available at select concession stands across the venues, with the brand also serving as The Official Iced Tea Partner for several MSG properties.

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) reported financial results for Q4 2024, with revenues of $308.3M, down $5.9M year-over-year, and an operating loss of $142.9M, improving by $16.7M. The Sphere segment generated $169.0M in revenue, up 1% YoY, while MSG Networks revenue declined 5% to $139.3M.

Key highlights include:

• The Sphere Experience's Postcard from Earth surpassed 1,000 shows
• Successful completion of Anyma's electronic music residency
• Extended Eagles residency and new announcements from Dead & Company, Kenny Chesney, and Backstreet Boys
• Continued Formula 1 partnership and Delta Air Lines CES takeover

MSG Networks faces significant challenges with its credit facilities, which matured in October 2024, with approximately $804.1M outstanding. The network operates under a forbearance agreement until March 26, 2025, and may seek bankruptcy protection if refinancing efforts fail.