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Ridley Scott returns with Prometheus sequel
MUMBAI: Fox Studios and Ridley Scott are teaming up again for the sequel of the 2012 Sci-Fi hit thriller Prometheus. While Prometheus which raked in $403 million worldwide in 2012 was supposedly a prequel to the 1979 super hit Alien, directed by Scott himself.
Ridley Scott to dives back into space with sci-fi blockbuster sequel Prometheus 2.
As per reports Scott it is still uncertain whether he would be helming the outer space thriller but the sequel will be produced by Scott‘s in house banner Scott Free Productions. Also talks of roping in Jack Palgen (Transcendence) to write the follow-up story for the sequel is in process.
The original was written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof and a new sceenwriter on board would apparently be a good sign for the studio, who were wary of the last instalment despite its box office success.
The original‘s lead, Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender are also expected to return.
Not revealing much about the plot Scott clarified in interviews that while the first Prometheus had several elements linking it to his previous Alien franchise, this latest installment will have a standalone story.
Palgen who is represented by ICM Partners and Madhouse Entertainment would mark his second high-profile project following Wally Pfister and Johnny Depp‘s sci-fi thriller Transcendence, which opens in April 2014.
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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.
