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Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ on IMAX screens
MUMBAI: Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Corporation have today announced that Where the Wild Things Are, directed by Spike Jonze will simultaneously release in conventional theatres and IMAX(R) theatres on 16 October.
Where the Wild Things Are chronicles the timeless adventures of a young boy‘s imaginary journey to a land of ‘Wild Things‘ will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) with proprietary IMAX DMR(R) technology.
The film is based on a book by Maurice Sendak, winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year‘, the popular adventure tale that continues to captivate audiences of all ages even after four decades.
“We‘re excited to provide audiences and fans of such a beloved adventure the chance to experience it in IMAX,” said Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution Dan Fellman.
“The imagery and sound in IMAX will help further immerse audiences directly into the land of Wild Things and we look forward to sharing it with them,” he added.
“Where the Wild Things Are is an ideal addition to IMAX‘s film slate,avered IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond.
“We see this film as playing to audiences of all ages, and as our network continues to expand, we‘re pleased to reach more moviegoers than ever before with a classic story told in an unparalleled format,” Gelfond adds.
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Utopai Studios unveils 4K three-minute video generation for PAI platform
New Story Agent and editing tools aim to streamline AI-led filmmaking workflows
MUMBAI: Utopai Studios has announced a major upgrade to its PAI storytelling AI platform, introducing what it claims is an industry-first capability to generate three-minute videos in 4K resolution, alongside enhancements to its Story Agent feature.
The update, rolling out from April 15, expands the platform’s capabilities across the filmmaking process, from early concept development to post-production. The company said the new features are designed to help filmmakers maintain continuity across characters, scenes and visual styles, a key challenge in AI-driven storytelling.
At the heart of the release is a next-generation model that enables more structured narrative development, allowing creators to move more seamlessly from idea to execution. With tools such as multi-shot sequencing and multi-turn editing, the platform aims to give both studios and independent creators greater control over complex storytelling workflows.
Commenting on the launch, Utopai Studios co-founder and CTO Jie Yang said, “The next phase of AI in media will not be defined by isolated tools, but by systems that can carry story, continuity and collaboration across the full creative process.” He added that the update is a step towards enabling more practical, end-to-end narrative development at a professional level.
Echoing this, Utopai Studios co-founder and chief scientific officer Zijian He said, “Generative video is opening the door to a new production model, where creative ambition is less constrained by traditional cost and complexity.” He noted that the platform combines multimodal models with iterative editing to give creators more speed, control and consistency.
The company said PAI is already being used in professional film and television productions, particularly in Hollywood, for tasks such as pre-visualisation, scene design and post-production refinements. The latest update adds features including improved voice options, character consistency, unlimited editing and more flexible asset management.
Utopai also emphasised that its models are not trained on copyrighted material, positioning the platform as a cleaner alternative for creators and rights holders navigating the evolving AI landscape.
As AI continues to reshape content creation, Utopai’s latest push signals a shift from standalone tools to integrated systems, aiming to make high-quality filmmaking faster, more flexible and increasingly accessible.
