Oliver Assayas’ topical drama The Wizard of the Kremlin, revolving around a scheming Russian spin doctor who smooths Vladimir Putin’s ascent to power in the 1990s, world premiered in Venice this afternoon. Paul Dano plays the titular role of Vadim Baranov, a former avant-garde artist and reality TV show producer, who becomes the unofficial advisor to ex-KGB agent Putin as rises up the political …
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Jude Law had no qualms about portraying the ruthless Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Olivier Assayas‘ political thriller “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” which premiered Aug. 31 at the Venice Film Festival. “I hope not naively, but I didn’t fear repercussions. I felt confident, in the hands of Olivier and the script, that this story was going to be told …
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Does he know the Wizard is kind of the baddie? Photo: Brenton Ho/Variety via Getty Images Playing the titular role, MSG CEO James Dolan opened The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Thursday night. Famously, the Wizard is a charlatan in every version of the text. In the books and 1939 film, he’s relatively harmless. In Wicked, he’s basically a fascist. …
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The classic 1933 movie The Wizard of Oz is filled with famous characters, like the Cowardly Lion, the Wicked Witch of the West, and of course Dorothy Gale herself. But if you go see the new immersive version at Las Vegas’ Sphere, there will be two new faces in the crowd: Sphere Entertainment Co. CEO James Dolan and Warner Bros. …
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The Sphere’s version of The Wizard of Oz has already drawn controversy over its use of AI. Now we know another unsettling element has been introduced into the Hollywood classic: a likeness of Warner Bros. Discovery CEO and president David Zaslav. No, really: the exec, along with the Sphere’s executive chairman and CEO, James Dolan, will be superimposed on the …
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The Wizard of Oz makes its groundbreaking debut at Las Vegas’ Sphere on Thursday night, and just before showtime, James Dolan is dropping quite the easter egg. The Sphere Entertainment Co. executive chairman and CEO took part in a walkthrough of the experience with select press — alongside Sphere president and chief operating officer Jennifer Koester and visual effects specialist …
Read More »‘The Wizard of Oz’ Is Getting an A.I. Glow Up. Cue the Pitchforks. The New York Times How do you make ‘Wizard of Oz’ work at the Sphere? We had to see for ourselves. The Washington Post James Dolan and David Zaslav Appear as “Two-Second Characters” in the Sphere’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ The Hollywood Reporter AI-Enabled ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Clicks Its Ruby-Slippered Heels …
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The Phillies on Thursday traded for Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader, league sources confirmed to The Athletic. The Phillies are sending outfielder Hendry Mendez and righty Geremy Villoria to the Twins, according to league sources. A February signee for a modest $6.25 million, Bader has exceeded expectations this season. Largely brought in as a defensive specialist, the 2021 Gold Glove …
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When the Sphere in Las Vegas opens its doors for The Wizard of Oz next month, visitors to the venue will find themselves in the middle of a twister. And not just because the 160,000 square foot LED screen will wrap around them. Executives at the Sphere say that its version of the classic 1939 film, which opens Aug. 28, …
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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard release a ton of music, but you won’t be able to hear it if you’re exclusively a Spotify listener. The prolific Australian rock band has pulled nearly its entire catalog off the streaming platform without much warning or fanfare. King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard first signaled their departure by saying “fuck Spotify” while …
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