Film News Today — August 3, 2026

The world of film is abuzz with exciting developments, from the rise of production hubs to highly anticipated new projects. The British Film Commission has officially designated a U.K. region as a production hub, thanks in part to the popularity of shows like 'Peaky Blinders', which has clearly had a lasting impact on the country's film industry. Meanwhile, a new movie based on the iconic toy Action Man is in the works, with Hasbro partnering on the project, which is sure to delight fans of the beloved character.

From the U.K. to Norway, India, and Korea, there's a lot happening in the world of film. The Sarajevo Film Festival is set to honor Woody Harrelson, while the Haugesund festival will kick off with Erik Poppe's 'Beloved', with the festival's chief citing high expectations for the event. In India, Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Kashyap are teaming up to present a coming-of-age film called 'Bobby Beauty Parlour'. And in Korea, the box office is being dominated by 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', which captured a whopping 81% market share in its debut. With so much exciting news to share, we take a look at some of the most notable stories in film today.

Today's signal:
• ‘Peaky Blinders’ Helps U.K. Region Land Official Production Hub Status From British Film Commission (variety.com)
• Action Man Movie, Based on Iconic British Toy Originally Inspired by ‘G.I. Joe,’ in Development With Working Title and Hasbro (variety.com)
• Woody Harrelson to Be Honored at Sarajevo Film Festival (variety.com)
• Erik Poppe’s ‘Beloved’ to Open Haugesund: ‘All Eyes Are on Norway,’ Says Festival Chief Tonje Hardersen (variety.com)
• Korea Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Captures 81% Market Share in Colossal Debut (variety.com)
• Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Kashyap Team to Present Coming-of-Age Film ‘Bobby Beauty Parlour’ (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)