![]() ![]() Sphere will officially launch in September with a series of shows by U2, followed by an October production from Darren Aronofsky, the director behind films such as The Whale and Black Swan. “That is essentially what we are building: an attempt to convince you that you are somewhere else.” The MSG Sphere has displayed various animations over the past few weeks. “Obviously if you are in the polar ice cap, you have to feel cold you have to see the glacier,” he said at the time of the unveiling. ![]() The experience it will offer is reportedly immersive, with haptic vibrations, changing temperatures, scents and compressed air that mimics wind. Inside Sphere, there is another 160,000-square-foot LED media plane accompanied by immersive audio coming from 164,000 speakers and seating for 17,000 visitors. The external display of Sphere, known as the “Exosphere,” is the world’s largest and highest resolution LED screen-so large it can be seen from space. After pouring $2.3 billion into the project, Dolan unveiled his plans for the venue’s innovative and multi-sensory technology in 2018. Well-known for his controversial business moves, Dolan made headlines recently for his contentious relationship with the New York State Liquor Authority and his controversial use of facial recognition technology at venues to bar the entry of attorneys involved in litigation against his companies.ĭolan is the “visionary” behind Sphere, according to Sphere Entertainment. If all goes well, another Sphere may be coming to a city near you.ĭolan is the chairman and CEO of the dome’s parent company, Sphere Entertainment, and MSG Entertainment, the latter of which oversees businesses like MSG and the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. ![]()
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