How AI brought Oz to Las Vegas
When Sol Rogers and his team at Magnopus were asked to reimagine The Wizard of Oz for the Sphere in Las Vegas, they weren’t just remastering a classic — they were redefining what a cinematic experience could be. Using cutting-edge generative AI, they expanded the original film beyond its frame, creating a 360-degree memoryscape that wraps the audience in colour, sound and emotion.
In this episode of Visionary, recorded on campus at Here East, Sol joins Georgina Godwin to share how immersive technologies are changing the rules of storytelling — and why that’s not something to fear. From blending physical and digital spaces to reframing AI as a tool for craft, Sol believes the future lies in content that respects our most precious resource: time.
Whether it’s a 20,000-seater dome, a one-person headset, or a small cinema in Camden, Sol makes the case for media that feels valuable, intentional, and above all — human.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How AI is helping creators expand classic films without losing the soul of the story.
Why fear of technology is often just excitement in disguise — and how to work with it, not against it.
Why the next big shift in media won’t be more content, but better content — and what that means for creators and audiences alike.
Watch the episode on YouTube below, or listen via your preferred podcast app.
