Sphere Entertainment Venue Overview

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What is the purpose of the massive LED screen on the exterior of Sphere?

  • To provide shade for the audience
  • To showcase diverse content like advertisements and live events (correct)
  • To serve as a backdrop for performers
  • To display information about seating arrangements

How many seats in Sphere are equipped with technology to integrate with the sound system?

  • 5,000 seats
  • 15,000 seats
  • 10,000 seats (correct)
  • 7,500 seats

Which band was the first performer at Sphere when it opened?

  • U2 (correct)
  • The Rolling Stones
  • Coldplay
  • Radiohead

What unique experience does 'The Sphere Experience' offer to guests?

<p>An interactive program with humanoid robots (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the sci-fi movie 'Postcard from Earth' shown at Sphere?

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Sphere

Sphere is a groundbreaking new entertainment venue in Las Vegas, Nevada, designed to revolutionize the live performance experience. It features a massive, orb-shaped structure with a large LED screen and a state-of-the-art auditorium with advanced technology.

Sphere's exterior LED screen

The Sphere's exterior is covered with a giant LED screen, spanning 580,000 sq. feet. This dynamic display can showcase diverse content, from advertisements to live sporting events.

Sphere's immersive audio technology

Sphere's auditorium boasts 17,500 seats, with 10,000 equipped with technology that integrates with the venue's sound system, enabling the audience to feel sound vibrations.

Sphere Experience

Sphere offers "The Sphere Experience," an interactive program hosted by humanoid robots that showcases the venue's cutting-edge technology. It includes a screening of "Postcard from Earth," a sci-fi movie specially created for Sphere.

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Postcard from Earth

The Sphere Experience involves a specially created 50-minute sci-fi movie called "Postcard from Earth." This movie transports viewers to new worlds without ever leaving their seats.

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Study Notes

Sphere Entertainment Venue

  • Sphere is a new entertainment venue in Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Designed as a 366-foot (111-meter) tall, 561-foot (171-meter) wide orb, visible for miles in the Nevada desert
  • Exterior is covered with a 580,000 sq. ft. (53,900 sq. m) LED screen displaying various content (advertisements, sporting events, etc.)
  • Sphere's interior features the world's largest auditorium with 17,500 seats
  • About 10,000 seats offer sound vibration technology integrated with the audio system
  • Also offers space for 2,400 standing spectators
  • High-resolution wrap-around LED screen and advanced audio system with over 160,000 speakers are present inside the venue
  • The venue was officially opened on September 29, 2023, with U2 as the inaugural performers
  • U2's 40-night residency showcased Sphere's innovative technology
  • The visuals synced with the music, transporting audiences to virtual locations using the large screens.
  • U2's performance spanned 40 nights, ending March 2, 2024
  • "The Sphere Experience": a two-hour interactive exhibit conducted by humanoid robots
  • The Sphere Experience covers the theater's cutting-edge technology, culminating in a screening of a 50-minute sci-fi film "Postcard from Earth," specifically created for Sphere

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