Carolyn Blackwood & Ben Grossmann: Behind the Curtain of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, Revisited

Bringing The Wizard of Oz to Sphere in Las Vegas meant rethinking nearly every rule of traditional filmmaking, from camera angles and close-ups to the boundaries of the frame itself. In this episode of the FoST Podcast, we’re revisiting our conversation with Carolyn Blackwood, Head of Studio at Sphere Entertainment, and Ben Grossmann, co-founder and CEO of Magnopus, about the extraordinary challenges of adapting the beloved 1939 film. They take us behind the scenes of this groundbreaking production, exploring how generative AI, visual effects, and multisensory technologies helped reimagine the classic for an entirely new medium. With more than three million tickets sold since opening in August 2025, The Wizard of Oz at Sphere offers a glimpse into the future of immersive cinema and storytelling.