International
Cinépolis celebrates Cinema Lovers Day with Rs 99 tickets
Mumbai: Cinépolis India, the first international cinema exhibitor, is thrilled to announce a special initiative to rejuvenate the excitement and enthusiasm for the movie-going experience. In celebration of Cinema Lovers Day, Cinépolis is offering movie tickets at an incredibly affordable rate of Rs 99. This special offer is available for one day i.e. 31 May 2024 and is aimed at encouraging audiences to return to the theatres and rediscover the unique and irreplaceable experience that only cinemas can provide.
In a country where cinema is celebrated as a religion, movie-watching is a great way to celebrate togetherness. Families, friends, colleagues all come together to celebrate cinematic brilliance to forget the outside world for those three hours. With a varied range of F&B offerings and a safe space of hanging out, cinema halls are truly a go-to place for entertainment. And thus, offers and celebrations like Cinema Lovers Day are a great draw for more and more people to visit their nearest multiplex. This year across Cinepolis multiplexes along with the box-office offer, we are also offering the popcorn and coke combo @ Rs 150 only just to give our movie lovers another compelling reason to watch their favourite movies on the 60mm silver screen.
Cinépolis India MD Devang Sampat commented on this initiative and said, “At Cinépolis, we are deeply committed to enriching the movie-going experience beyond just attractive offers. Cinema Lovers Day is not just about affordable tickets; it’s about celebrating the magic of cinema. We want to offer a holistic experience that captures the essence of storytelling and community, creating lasting memories for our audience that they will cherish for a lifetime. This initiative is a testament to our dedication to bringing people together to share the communal joy of watching films on the big screen.”
Cinépolis continually strives to innovate and improve its offerings, ensuring that every visit to the theatre is more than just a movie but an unforgettable experience. Join us on Cinema Lovers Day to celebrate the magic of movies and the joy of community. Let’s come together to create and share the joy of watching films in the way they were meant to be experienced – on the big screen.
International
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.
