Shanghai Film Festival Builds Cultural Bridge With 400-Film Global Programming Push

Kody Brown, the star of Sister Wives, and his remaining wife, Robyn Brown, are shutting the door on polygamy for good. After his messy splits from Christine, Janelle, and Meri, Kody admits he’s done with plural marriage—apparently, one wife is plenty these days.

Editor’s Note: For fans of the long-running TLC show, this is a big shift—Kody’s polygamous lifestyle was the whole premise of Sister Wives. His rejection of it now speaks volumes about how much his family dynamics have unraveled. It’s also a glimpse into how reality TV fame can reshape personal beliefs over time.

A new documentary titled Redlight to Limelight, which follows a lively group of Indian sex workers and their children as they collaborate to create a short film, has been acquired by Taskovski Films for international sales. Directed by Bipuljit Basu, the film is set to premiere at Sheffield DocFest, shining a spotlight on an often-marginalized community through an uplifting creative process.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another film deal—it’s a story about empowerment and visibility. By centering sex workers and their families as protagonists in their own narrative, Redlight to Limelight challenges stereotypes and celebrates resilience. Its premiere at a major festival signals growing recognition for underrepresented voices in cinema, making it a meaningful moment for both the subjects and audiences hungry for authentic storytelling.

Indian businessman Sunjay Kapur, known for his high-profile marriage to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, tragically died in England after what appears to be a freak accident—swallowing a bee during a polo match. Medical experts say a sting inside the throat can trigger severe swelling, cutting off airflow and potentially causing a heart attack, particularly in people with allergies. It’s a rare but terrifying reminder of how something as small as a bee can have deadly consequences.

Editor’s Note: This story isn’t just about a celebrity death—it’s a wake-up call about how seemingly minor incidents can turn fatal. Most people don’t think twice about bees, but for those with allergies (or even without, in extreme cases), the risks are real. It’s a good prompt to be aware of emergency responses for allergic reactions, especially during outdoor activities. Plus, it highlights how unpredictable life can be, even for the wealthy and famous.

Parisian artist and DJ Christelle Oyiri is making waves with her surreal, unsettling bronze self-portraits—sculptures that twist her body into exaggerated, almost monstrous forms, from toned legs to dissolving heads. As the first artist featured in Tate’s Infinities Commission, she’s sparking conversations about body image in the age of social media, where plastic surgery and filters have warped self-perception. Oyiri reflects on how casually young people now discuss cosmetic procedures, questioning what that says about our relationship with our own bodies.

Editor’s Note: In a world where Instagram faces and TikTok beauty standards dominate, Oyiri’s work forces us to confront the absurdity—and sometimes horror—of how we see ourselves. It’s not just art; it’s a mirror held up to the weird, often toxic ways we’ve learned to judge our bodies. Whether you find her sculptures fascinating or disturbing, they’re undeniably relevant.

Hearst Networks EMEA is teaming up with UK production companies Spirit Studios and BossaNova to create a two-part documentary series about Ed Gein, the infamous American serial killer who inspired countless horror films. Titled Ed Gein: Original Psycho, the project comes hot on the heels of Netflix’s Monster series, which also explored Gein’s gruesome crimes. The collaboration highlights the enduring fascination with true crime—especially when it involves figures as chillingly influential as Gein.

Editor’s Note: True crime content isn’t going anywhere—streamers and networks keep digging into these grim but gripping stories because audiences can’t look away. Gein’s legacy (and the horror tropes he spawned) makes him a perennially "bankable" subject, even decades later. For Hearst, this is a strategic play to tap into the genre’s popularity while partnering with proven producers. For viewers? Another deep dive into the mind of a killer—if you can stomach it.