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SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT AND HITACHI VANTARA REVEAL NEW DETAILS ON POWERING HIGH-RESOLUTION VIDEO CONTENT AT SPHERE

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星期四, 三月 7, 2024

LAS VEGAS and SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) and Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., revealed new details today on how the two companies leverage Hitachi Vantara's data processing software to help power the LED screens at Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium in Las Vegas. Both Sphere's 160,000 square-foot interior LED display plane and 580,000 square-foot fully programmable LED exterior – the Exosphere – utilize Hitachi Vantara's software as a key tool to stream high-resolution immersive content.

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  • "Sphere is home to many firsts, one of which is streaming immersive, high-resolution video content on a scale that has never been done before," said Alex Luthwaite, SVP, Show Systems Technology, Sphere Entertainment.
  • Hitachi Vantara utilized its storage platform Hitachi Content Software for File , a high-performance, software-defined, distributed parallel filesystem storage solution.
  • "Sphere represents a new, completely immersive and visually powerful entertainment experience," said Octavian Tanase, Chief Product Officer, Hitachi Vantara.
  • Big Dome serves as a specialized screening, production facility, and lab for the Sphere Studios team to develop original content exclusively for Sphere.

Sphere Studios and STMicroelectronics reveal new details on the world’s largest cinema image sensor

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星期四, 一月 11, 2024

Burbank, CA, and Geneva, Switzerland -- January 11, 2024 – Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today revealed new details on its work with STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) (“ST”), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, to create the world’s largest image sensor for Sphere’s Big Sky camera system. Big Sky is the groundbreaking, ultra-high-resolution camera system being used to capture content for Sphere, the next-generation entertainment medium in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • Inside the venue, Sphere features the world’s largest, high-resolution LED screen which wraps up, over, and around the audience to create a fully immersive visual environment.
  • ft., 16K x 16K display, the Big Sky camera system was designed by the team at Sphere Studios – the in-house content studio developing original live entertainment experiences for Sphere.
  • Working with Sphere Studios, ST manufactured a first-of-its-kind, 18K sensor capable of capturing images at the scale and fidelity necessary for Sphere’s display.
  • Big Sky’s sensor – now the world’s largest cinema camera sensor in commercial use – works with the world's sharpest cinematic lenses to capture detailed, large-format images in a way never before possible.

SPHERE STUDIOS AND STMICROELECTRONICS REVEAL NEW DETAILS ON THE WORLD'S LARGEST CINEMA IMAGE SENSOR

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星期四, 一月 11, 2024

BURBANK, Calif. and GENEVA, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today revealed new details on its work with STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) ("ST"), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, to create the world's largest image sensor for Sphere's Big Sky camera system. Big Sky is the groundbreaking, ultra-high-resolution camera system being used to capture content for Sphere, the next-generation entertainment medium in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • Big Sky is the groundbreaking, ultra-high-resolution camera system being used to capture content for Sphere, the next-generation entertainment medium in Las Vegas.
  • ft., 16K x 16K display, the Big Sky camera system was designed by the team at Sphere Studios – the in-house content studio developing original live entertainment experiences for Sphere.
  • Working with Sphere Studios, ST manufactured a first-of-its-kind, 18K sensor capable of capturing images at the scale and fidelity necessary for Sphere's display.
  • Big Sky's sensor – now the world's largest cinema camera sensor in commercial use – works with the world's sharpest cinematic lenses to capture detailed, large-format images in a way never before possible.

Sphere To Feature First-Of-Its-Kind Exosphere Activation With The Radio City Rockettes This Holiday Season

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星期二, 十一月 28, 2023

LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK,  Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) ('Sphere Entertainment') and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ('MSG Entertainment') announced today that the Radio City Rockettes, the stars of the beloved Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes that runs annually at Radio City Music Hall in New York, will be featured daily throughout the holiday season on the Exosphere, the fully programmable LED exterior of Sphere in Las Vegas. The festive Christmas Spectacular activation debuted overnight, marking the first time the Exosphere has featured dancing wrapped 360 degrees around the venue. The content was developed in collaboration between Sphere Entertainment and MSG Entertainment, both part of the MSG family of companies.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) ('Sphere Entertainment') and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ('MSG Entertainment') announced today that the Radio City Rockettes, the stars of the beloved Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes that runs annually at Radio City Music Hall in New York, will be featured daily throughout the holiday season on the Exosphere, the fully programmable LED exterior of Sphere in Las Vegas.
  • The festive Christmas Spectacular activation debuted overnight, marking the first time the Exosphere has featured dancing wrapped 360 degrees around the venue.
  • The ornament closes, and the iconic Radio City Music Hall marquee appears in vibrant neon, replicating the landmark venue in New York City.
  • A staple of the holidays in New York City, the Christmas Spectacular stars the incomparable Radio City Rockettes and features nine show-stopping numbers throughout the 90-minute production.

SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT UNVEILS THE MOST ADVANCED CONCERT-GRADE AUDIO SYSTEM IN THE WORLD: SPHERE IMMERSIVE SOUND, POWERED BY HOLOPLOT

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星期一, 七月 24, 2023

LAS VEGAS, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today unveiled Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT, the world's most advanced audio system, which provides crystal-clear, individualized sound to every seat in Sphere, a next generation entertainment medium opening in Las Vegas this fall. Sphere Studios, which develops groundbreaking technologies and content, partnered with HOLOPLOT, a global leader in 3D audio technology, to create Sphere Immersive Sound – the world's largest, fully integrated concert-grade audio system that revolutionizes immersive audio experiences.

Key Points: 
  • Sphere Studios, which develops groundbreaking technologies and content, partnered with HOLOPLOT, a global leader in 3D audio technology, to create Sphere Immersive Sound – the world's largest, fully integrated concert-grade audio system that revolutionizes immersive audio experiences.
  • Sphere Immersive Sound is the world's largest concert-grade audio system and was specifically developed for Sphere's unique curved interior.
  • Sphere Immersive Sound will additionally utilize HOLOPLOT's unique Wave Field Synthesis capabilities, a spatial audio rendering technique that leverages virtual acoustic environments.
  • Sphere Immersive Sound is just one aspect of the 22nd century technologies that will work together in Sphere to create extraordinary immersive experiences that activate the senses.

HELLO WORLD! SPHERE ILLUMINATES ENTIRE EXTERIOR FOR THE FIRST TIME

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星期三, 七月 5, 2023

LAS VEGAS, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, Sphere lit up the global stage with a captivating display of dynamic, animated content on the venue's exterior – the Exosphere – transforming the Las Vegas skyline. A signature feature of Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium, the Exosphere will showcase a wide range of artistic and branded content that will be seen not only by guests at Sphere and the 40+ million visitors to Las Vegas each year, but also is photographed and shared around the world on social media.

Key Points: 
  • There's nothing comparable to the impact from displaying innovative brand and immersive content on the world's largest video screen.
  • The Exosphere was developed by an interdisciplinary team of creative, production, technology, and software experts at Sphere Studios – the immersive content studio dedicated to creating live entertainment experiences exclusively for Sphere.
  • Sphere Studios partnered with Montreal-based SACO Technologies , an industry leader in solid-state LED video lighting and media solutions, to design and manufacture the Exosphere's unique LED display.
  • The content for the Fourth of July show was designed and developed by Sphere Studios' experienced in-house Creative Services team.

SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF SPHERE STUDIOS - IMMERSIVE CONTENT STUDIO DEDICATED TO CREATING MULTI-SENSORY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCES EXCLUSIVELY FOR SPHERE

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星期一, 六月 12, 2023

BURBANK, Calif., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) ("Sphere Entertainment"), a premier live entertainment and media company, today announced the launch of Sphere Studios, dedicated to developing the next generation of original immersive entertainment exclusively for Sphere through proprietary and cutting-edge technology, tools and production facilities. The first of the Studios' many groundbreaking immersive innovations includes Big Sky – an ultra-high resolution camera system.

Key Points: 
  • "Sphere Studios is not only creating content, but also technology that is truly transformative," said David Dibble, Chief Executive Officer of MSG Ventures, a division of Sphere Entertainment focused on developing advanced technologies for live entertainment.
  • This was the only way we could bring to life the vision of our filmmakers, artists and collaborators for Sphere."
  • Big Dome serves as a specialized screening, production facility and lab for content at Sphere, including Sphere Immersive Sound, haptic seats, and more that will be featured at Sphere.
  • Be among the first to experience this unparalleled immersive production and the quality of content created by Sphere Studios when Postcard from Earth premieres at Sphere on Oct. 6, 2023.

MSG Entertainment Announces “Sphere Experiences” to Debut This Fall With First-Of-Its Kind Production – Postcard From Earth

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星期二, 四月 11, 2023

Sphere Experiences will launch this fall with a first-of-its-kind immersive production – Postcard from Earth.

Key Points: 
  • Sphere Experiences will launch this fall with a first-of-its-kind immersive production – Postcard from Earth.
  • All Sphere Experiences, including Postcard from Earth, will utilize the full breadth of the venue’s 22nd century technologies.
  • Audiences can be among the first to experience the new world of Sphere when tickets for Postcard from Earth go on sale on Wednesday, April 12 at 10:00AM PT.
  • “We are redefining the future of entertainment through Sphere,” said James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman and CEO, MSG Entertainment.

360 Reality Audio Now Available on Amazon Music Unlimited with Any Headphones

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星期二, 十月 19, 2021

"Listening to music in 360 Reality Audio is a revelatory experience that puts fans inside the music, and I can't wait for even more listeners to hear their favorite songs in 360 Reality Audio."

Key Points: 
  • "Listening to music in 360 Reality Audio is a revelatory experience that puts fans inside the music, and I can't wait for even more listeners to hear their favorite songs in 360 Reality Audio."
  • Support for Amazon Music Unlimited3:Beginning today, Amazon Music Unlimited will support 360 Reality Audio content playback on any headphones1.
  • In addition to the free trial, to experience 360 Reality Audio with Amazon Music Unlimited (sold separately), please visit: https://www.amazon.com/music/unlimited (United States) or https://www.amazon.ca/music/unlimited (Canada).
  • Android 125 Supports 360 Reality Audio: Android 12 now supports MPEG-H 3D Audio, which includes 360 Reality Audio.

Duran Duran Celebrate Their Career and Music on Pandora and SiriusXM

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星期二, 一月 26, 2021

Duran 40 on Pandora features the band's biggest hits and fan favorites from across their career, gathered in a new original format merging music and talk.

Key Points: 
  • Duran 40 on Pandora features the band's biggest hits and fan favorites from across their career, gathered in a new original format merging music and talk.
  • Le Bon is joined by Duran insider and band associate Katy Krassner as they discuss their latest song obsessions and new music that excites them.
  • "Duran Duran is one of the most influential bands of the last 40 years, and we are thrilled to welcome Duran 40 and WHOOOSH!
  • on Pandora and SiriusXM for our listeners," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer of SiriusXM.