Film News Today — August 1, 2026
‘The Inbetweeners’ Reunion Movie in the Works at Netflix With Original Lead Cast to Return and more — today's film signal.
The world of entertainment is abuzz with exciting updates and shocking revelations. In the film and television space, fans of the beloved British sitcom 'The Inbetweeners' have reason to rejoice, as a reunion movie is reportedly in the works at Netflix, with the original lead cast set to return. Meanwhile, bootlegged footage of an upcoming Spider-Man film, allegedly titled 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', has been leaked online, with millions reportedly watching it before it was taken down.
In other news, the film industry is also reacting to developments surrounding high-profile projects. Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman, stars of the upcoming film 'I Want Your Sex', have opened up about their approach to filming intimate scenes, revealing that they used pain scale ratings to ensure comfort and consent. On the television front, DC and HBO's 'Booster Gold' show has reportedly been shelved, with writer David Jenkins confirming that the project won't be moving forward. These updates offer a glimpse into the ever-changing landscape of entertainment, where excitement and disappointment often go hand-in-hand.
Today's signal:
• ‘The Inbetweeners’ Reunion Movie in the Works at Netflix With Original Lead Cast to Return (variety.com)
• FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino on the Ropes as He Ditches Controversial $20 Billion Private Investment Plan (variety.com)
• ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Leaks Online: Millions Watched Bootleg Before It Was Taken Down (variety.com)
• Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman Used Pain Scale Ratings to Prep BDSM Scenes in ‘I Want Your Sex’: She ‘Hit Him Really Hard and’ It Was ‘Only a Seven or Eight’ (variety.com)
• How 26 Golden Retrievers Took Over Stateside (rollingstone.com)
• DC and HBO’s ‘Booster Gold’ Show ‘Won’t Be Moving Forward,’ Says Writer David Jenkins (variety.com)