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Google Cloud Reveals AI Secrets Behind "Wizard of Oz" Remake

Q: What technology did Google Cloud use for the "Wizard of Oz" event?

Google Cloud used fine-tuned AI models to accurately recreate characters like the Tin Man for the "Wizard of Oz" event at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

7 Nov

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AMC Networks' U.S. ad sales drop 17% in Q3 2025
Company trims under 5% of global workforce through voluntary buyouts
Google Cloud's entertainment lead explains fine-tuning models for faithful character recreations

Google Cloud Reveals AI Secrets Behind "Wizard of Oz" Remake

In the third quarter of 2025, AMC Networks experienced a 17% drop in its U.S. advertising sales. As a result, the company has trimmed under 5% of its global workforce through voluntary buyouts.

Separately, Buzz Hays, the global lead for Google Cloud's entertainment industry solutions, has been shedding light on the company's use of generative AI technology. Hays explains how his team fine-tuned AI models to accurately recreate characters like the Tin Man for the recent "The Wizard of Oz" event at the Sphere in Las Vegas. This process allowed them to ensure a faithful reproduction of the characters, capturing details like the back of the Tin Man's head, which were not prominently featured in the original film.

Hays emphasizes that Google Cloud has implemented significant guardrails to protect intellectual property and likenesses, ensuring that the technology is used responsibly. The company does not allow its models to generate content featuring known celebrities or likenesses without proper authorization.