Google named the official AI partner of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and official AI partner of Sphere

Collaboration between Google and Sphere combines immersive entertainment and cutting-edge technology, similar to how the film's use of Technicolor revolutionized movies nearly 90 years ago

SUNNYVALE, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Google and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today announced a new AI technology partnership to help bring the groundbreaking The Wizard of Oz at Sphere to life using generative AI (gen AI). The project, which involves first-of-its-kind engineering work and thousands of creators, coders, VFX artists, and more, will mark a pivotal moment in entertainment technology – and a leap forward for the future of visual storytelling akin to The Wizard of Oz's use of Technicolor nearly 90 years ago.

THE WIZARD OF OZ AT SPHEREIn Collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Google, and Magnopus andFROM THE EDGEFrom Academy Award-Winning Directors E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin

BURBANK, Calif., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) announced today two new projects – The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and From The Edge – currently in production from Sphere Studios. Both productions are part of The Sphere ExperienceTM, Sphere's slate of original immersive content. The Wizard of Oz at Sphere is set to open on August 28, 2025, and From The Edge is set to debut in 2026.

NEW YORK, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) ("Sphere Entertainment" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024.(1) 

Recent Sphere operating highlights include:

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) has updated the date of its conference call to discuss results for the three months ended December 31, 2024 due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict related to a personal matter. The call will now take place Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time instead of the previously announced date of Friday, February 28, 2025. The Company will issue a press release reporting its results prior to the market opening.

SPHERE REVEALS ICONIC EMOJI CHARACTER'S NAME AND LAUNCHES NEW E-COMMERCE WEBSITE FEATURING ORIGINAL MERCHANDISE INCLUDING THE "ORBI COLLECTION"

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today formally introduced Orbi™ – the iconic emoji character that has appeared on the Exosphere and charmed fans around the world since its first appearance in 2023. Coinciding with this reveal, Sphere launched its brand-new e-commerce website featuring original Sphere merchandise, including the "Orbi Collection," so fans worldwide can rock their favorite Sphere gear. Sphere merchandise is available now at shop.thesphere.com, and as part of the initial drop, features a wide range of apparel and accessories for fans of all ages.

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MSG Networks and Optimum are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement for the relaunch of MSG Networks on Optimum video lineups.

MSG Networks and Optimum would like to thank everyone for their patience as we partnered to reach this new agreement to benefit our fans and Optimum subscribers.

Specific terms of the agreement were not released.

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) will host a conference call to discuss results for the three months ended December 31, 2024 on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company will issue a press release reporting its results prior to the market opening.

To participate via telephone, please dial 800-715-9871 with the conference ID number 8089430 approximately 10 minutes prior to the call. The call will also be available via webcast at investor.sphereentertainmentco.com under the heading "Events."

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MSG Networks released the following statement about ongoing negotiations with Altice USA:

"We applaud Governor Hochul's engagement and ensuring local sports fans have access to MSG Networks' programming. We remain ready to negotiate with Optimum or enter binding arbitration to immediately bring our games back on the air."

To read the press release from Governor Hochul, click here.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MSG Networks released the following statement about ongoing negotiations with Altice USA:

"We applaud the Attorneys General in demanding Altice do right by its subscribers and either issue a full refund or immediately reach an agreement to return MSG Networks to Optimum subscribers."

To read the press release from the Attorneys General, click here.

BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) announced today that Glenn Derry, an Academy Award winning technologist with over 30 years of industry-defining entertainment technology experience, has joined the Company as Executive Vice President of MSG Ventures.

In this role, Mr. Derry will oversee a wide range of technology initiatives across MSG Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sphere Entertainment focused on developing advanced technologies for live entertainment. MSG Ventures also supports Sphere Studios, the immersive content studio dedicated to creating multi-sensory entertainment experiences exclusively for Sphere, and the Sphere platform overall, including future Sphere venues. Mr. Derry will work across the organization to deploy both new and existing technologies that enhance Sphere's live entertainment and experiential content, which has been redefining immersive experiences since the first Sphere opened in Las Vegas in September 2023. He will be based at Sphere Studios in Burbank, and report to Jim Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sphere Entertainment.

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MSG Networks released the following statement regarding their carriage dispute with Altice USA:

"New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin joins New York Attorney General Letitia James, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and a bipartisan group of federal, state, and local government officials in imploring Altice USA and MSG Networks to reach a deal that results in the immediate return of MSG Networks' local Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, and Devils games to Optimum's lineup and its more than 1 million tri-state area subscribers.

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MSG Networks released the following statement regarding their carriage dispute with Altice USA:

"Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joins New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan group of federal, state and local elected officials in imploring Altice USA and MSG Networks to reach a deal that results in the immediate return of MSG Networks' local Knicks, Rangers, Islanders and Devils games to Optimum's lineup and its more than 1 million subscribers in the tri-state area.

NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MSG Networks released the following statement about their dispute with Altice USA:

"Our goal is to make sure our Knicks, Rangers, Devils, and Islanders fans who are Optimum subscribers don't have to miss another game. To that end, we are willing to agree to a short extension tied to resolving our dispute through binding arbitration by a neutral, third party. This will enable Optimum subscribers to watch their favorite sports programming while we resolve our outstanding issues."

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MSG Networks released the following response to Altice USA:

"In response to Optimum's last release what we have to say is simple:

Cut the B.S. - give us the same deal you gave YES Networks just a few months ago OR give us our old deal which we had with you previously OR refund every subscriber what you owe them - $10 a month. And by the way you already owe them $5 for the lack of programming they didn't get for the first half of January."

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MSG Networks released the following statement about their dispute with Altice USA:

"Altice USA has pulled their last proposal and walked away from negotiations to bring MSG Networks back to its Optimum subscribers. They also just dropped WPIX Channel 11 in New York and other local stations around the country. If you have been waiting, like we have, for them to do right by their customers – don't wait any longer. Now is the time to switch to Verizon Fios who has a special offer for Optimum subscribers. Meanwhile, Optimum has been charging their over 1 million customers for local sports programming they have not been receiving and EVERY subscriber should be credited at least $10 a month.

BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) announced today that Robert Langer, a seasoned financial leader with over 30 years of experience, will join the Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective January 13.

In this role, Mr. Langer will work closely with Sphere Entertainment's management team to support the long-term direction of the Company. He will provide strategic financial insight on all facets of the business, from overseeing financial matters, including all planning and analysis, to strategy and business development. Mr. Langer will be based in the Company's Burbank office, and report to Sphere Entertainment's Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, James L. Dolan.

Knicks, Rangers, Islanders and Devils Coverage on MSG Networks is Dark for Optimum Subscribers

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NEW YORK, Jan. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite MSG Networks' extensive efforts to reach an agreement, Altice USA has dropped MSG Networks from its Optimum channel lineup in the tri-state area, leaving passionate Knicks, Rangers, Islanders and Devils fans out in the cold this winter.   

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) ("Sphere Entertainment" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Recent Sphere operating highlights include:

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) will host a conference call to discuss results for its fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2024 on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company will issue a press release reporting its results prior to the market opening.

To participate via telephone, please dial 888-800-3155 with the conference ID number 8089430 approximately 10 minutes prior to the call. The call will also be available via webcast at investor.sphereentertainmentco.com under the heading "Events."

Sphere Entertainment und DCT Abu Dhabi schließen strategische Partnerschaft und bauen spektakulären immersiven Entertainment-Dome.

ABU DHABI, VAE, 15. Oktober 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) (Sphere Entertainment) und das Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), das das Wachstum des Kultur- und Tourismussektors in Abu Dhabi vorantreibt und die Stadt als weltweites Reiseziel fördert, geben strategische Partnerschaft bekannt: Gemeinsam werden sie die weltweit zweite Sphere-Multimedia-Arena in Abu Dhabi, VAE, errichten. Die Event-Location in Kugelform, die mit modernster Technologie und immersivem Entertainment ausgestattet ist, entsteht nach dem Vorbild der bereits in Las Vegas eröffneten Sphere. Mit einer Höhe von 112 Metern, einem Durchmesser von 157 Metern und einer Außenfassade von 81.300 Quadratmetern ist sie das größte kugelförmige Gebäude der Welt. Die Sphere in Abu Dhabi soll als ein neues Wahrzeichen der Stadt Abu Dhabi zum Besuchermagnet für Touristen aus aller Welt werden.