Film News Today — November 12, 2026

The world of film is abuzz with exciting announcements and releases. The prestigious Marrakech International Film Festival has just revealed its jury lineup, featuring a talented group of actors including Claes Bang, Emma Mackey, and Vicky Krieps, who will join Marion Cotillard in assessing this year's submissions. Meanwhile, film production and collaboration are on the rise, with Bollywood's Picture Perfect signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Russia's Sakhafilm to bring the romance film 'Weekend' to life in the unique setting of Yakutia.

In other news, industry leaders are taking on new roles, with James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli set to become the president of the UK's National Film and Television School. Netflix continues to expand its documentary offerings, announcing the release of 'Russell Brand: Open Secret', a film that comes hot on the heels of the star's recent sentencing for rape. The Cairo Film Festival is also celebrating a milestone, launching its 50th anniversary edition with a screening of 'I Play Rocky', as festival chief Hussein Fahmy looks to the future of Egyptian cinema. With these updates and more, there's never been a more exciting time to be a film enthusiast.

Today's signal:
• Claes Bang, Emma Mackey, Vicky Krieps and More Join Marion Cotillard in Marrakech Jury (variety.com)
• Bollywood Romance ‘Weekend’ Eyes First Indian Feature Shoot in Russia’s Yakutia as Picture Perfect Signs MoU With Sakhafilm, Saidam Baryl (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• James Bond Producer Barbara Broccoli to Be President of U.K.’s National Film and Television School (variety.com)
• Netflix to Release Documentary ‘Russell Brand: Open Secret’ (rollingstone.com)
• Russell Brand Documentary From ‘Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story’ Producers Set at Netflix Days After Rape Sentencing (variety.com)
• ‘I Play Rocky’ Opens 50th Anniversary Edition of Cairo Film Festival as Chief Hussein Fahmy Looks to the Future (variety.com)