To celebrate the final season of Stranger Things, Netflix turned a French streamer into the hero of a film, shot entirely live.
PARIS, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix is no longer just producing series. To mark the last season of Stranger Things, the platform created "One Last Adventure", a global experience designed to pull fans out of their living rooms and plunge them into the heart of the show's universe, in real time.
In France, IDZ delivered one of the most ambitious interpretations of the concept: a film performed and broadcasted live, without a single cut, with streamer Joyca stepping into the lead role of an immersive adventure crafted by IDZ and powered by TVU's live production tools.
Filming a Movie Without a Safety Net
Picture this: An entire building transformed into the Upside Down. Actors improvising in real time. Joyca navigating puzzles as thousands of viewers follow along. And a race across Paris by bike to reach a cinema filled with fans — all captured in one continuous shot.
"We wanted this to feel like a film, except it was happening live, across two locations, with no second take," says Filip Trad, the event's director. "Every transition had to be invisible — switching from a dark set to a street camera, handling live interactions, sound, ambient noise, creator mics… without ever breaking the flow. TVU's cloud solutions gave us seamless continuity. That fluidity changes everything: it keeps the audience fully immersed, connected to the story from start to finish, as if they were part of it."
The project was conceived and produced in collaboration with Netflix, IDZ, Webedia, Filmar, TVU Networks, Gaze, Bim Bam, Publicis Consultants, and The Source.
A New Way for Fans to Experience Stories
"One Last Adventure" shows how live storytelling can deepen fan engagement around a fictional universe.
More than promotion, it became a shared moment where viewers weren't just watching, but living the adventure with Joyca.
Creators are becoming the protagonists of stories that brands build with them, live, directly in front of their communities. Livestreaming doesn't just offer reach — it creates emotion and connection that traditional formats can't match.
And the Adventure Isn't Over
"One Last Adventure" is part of a global series of fan events designed by Netflix to accompany the arrival of the final season of Stranger Things, with immersive experiences happening across several countries in the weeks that led up to the premiere.
In Paris, the story unfolded simultaneously inside the cinema — with the crowd on site — and online, where hundreds of thousands watched Joyca live on Twitch, and on YouTube after the event (watch here).
Driven by strong global momentum, the fifth season of Stranger Things ranks among Netflix's most-watched English-language series, with more than 105 million views accumulated during its launch period — underscoring the scale of the global community gathered around the show.
Discover more global "One Last Adventure"
netflix.com/tudum/features/stranger-things-5-events
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When Cinema Goes Live: Netflix Storytelling Brought to Life by IDZ, Joyca, and TVU Networks
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BizCard, an AI-powered digital business card platform designed for distraction-free, in-person networking, announced that during its recent Product Hunt debut, it was ranked #2 Product of the Week for the first week of January 2026, and #1 Product of the Day on Dec. 29, 2025.
The recognition reflects a broader shift among professionals toward networking tools that prioritize presence, particularly for real-world environments such as conferences, trade shows, and professional meetups.
BizCard combines a physical, E-ink business card with AI-driven profile management, voice-based AI assistance, and intelligent note-taking—allowing professionals to exchange information naturally in person, without phones, QR codes, or app switching.
Rethinking Networking in a Phone-First World
Each year, more than 32,000 expos take place globally, attracting over 60 million unique attendees. Yet despite the scale of in-person events, networking experiences have become increasingly fragmented. Traditional paper business cards are static, wasteful, and difficult to manage. QR-code-based exchanges require participants to unlock phones, navigate apps, and momentarily disengage from face-to-face conversations.
As AI tools become more powerful, in-person interactions have quietly become more distracted.
BizCard was created to address this tension by enabling information exchange without interrupting human presence.
A Distraction-Free Offline Networking Tool
At the core of BizCard's offline experience is a distraction-free E-ink business card, paired with optional NFC-enabled accessories such as wristbands. With a simple tap, users can share their professional profile, links, and notes without unlocking a phone or breaking eye contact.
Profiles can be updated digitally and customized for different events, industries, or audiences, eliminating the need for reprints while keeping the physical interaction intentional and focused.
AI That Works After the Conversation
While BizCard emphasizes screen-free experience at the moment, its platform is powered by AI designed to enhance communication efficiency after the exchange.
After each interaction, BizCard's AI can automatically organize contacts, capture structured conversation notes, generate summaries and reminders, and support personalized follow-up workflows, including voice-based assistance.
By shifting AI-driven capabilities to after the conversation, BizCard allows professionals to stay present during interactions while reducing the administrative burden that typically follows events.
"As AI and automation accelerate, the real challenge is not adding more technology to human interactions, but knowing when to remove it," said Jack Kam, Co-Founder of BizCard. "BizCard is designed to keep in-person moments human, while letting AI handle the work that happens after the conversation."
During its Product Hunt launch, BizCard engaged actively with the global maker and professional community, answering questions about hardware design, product philosophy, and real-world usage at live events.
Early feedback highlighted strong interest from professionals who are seeking more present, human-centered ways to network and follow up meaningfully after in-person interactions.
BizCard's Product Hunt page can be viewed at https://www.producthunt.com/products/bizcard-3
Start creating your AI BizCard: https://card.biz/download?ref=producthunt
About BizCard
BizCard is an AI-powered digital business card platform designed to help professionals build better connections online and offline. By combining intelligent profile management with distraction-free hardware, BizCard enables more authentic, efficient, and human networking experiences.
Learn more about BizCard: https://card.biz
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BizCard Earns #1 Product of the Day on Product Hunt with a Distraction-Free Offline Networking Experience
