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The film 'Rental Family,' directed by Hikari, features Brendan Fraser as an American actor in Tokyo who takes a job with a rental agency that provides actors to fill emotional roles in people's lives. The film aims to explore themes of connection and the human experience through hired companionship, presenting a heartwarming narrative inspired by real-life rental agencies in Japan.

The fifth season of 'Emily in Paris' premiered on Netflix and quickly rose to No. 2 on the platform's English TV list, garnering 13.5 million views during its opening weekend from December 15 to 21, 2025. This marks a decline from the previous season's debut of 19.9 million views.

The animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters,' directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, has gained significant attention as a global hit, becoming a key project for Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation. The screenplay has been spotlighted in Deadline's Read the Screenplay series, highlighting its creative team and the film's narrative centered around the K-pop group HUNTR/X.

Netflix has initiated a significant move to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO for $72 billion, marking a pivotal moment in the entertainment industry as it seeks to expand its content library and streaming capabilities. This acquisition follows a competitive bidding process where Netflix outbid Paramount Skydance, which had previously shown interest in Warner Bros. studios.