THE WIZARD OF OZ AT SPHERE

Brand
SPHERE STUDIOS
Entrant Agency
SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT
Category
Digital Craft
Award
Bronze
Festival & Year
Cannes Lions (2026)

Case Study Details

Wizard of Oz tornado scene. Toto is in the tornado. Experience The Wizard of Oz like never before at the spectacular Las Vegas Sphere! This groundbreaking show combines stunning visuals, immersive sound, and cutting-edge technology to bring Dorothy’s journey to life. From the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, every moment feels larger than life. Discover why the Sphere is the ultimate Las Vegas entertainment experience. Created in Google VEO 3 ai video generator, Nano Banana and edited in DaVinci Resolve studio 20. Special effects were added and color grading on DaVinci Resolve. Sound effects licensed via Epidemic Sound. For editorial and entertainment purposes only. Join this channel as a member to support and to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtdowDqHNtzfJvN7Vw33dHw/join

Presentation Board

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