“Netflix’s shuffle play feature has officially rolled out. The ‘Play Something’ button, which Netflix has been testing since last year, will automatically pick a TV show or film for you to watch. However, the selection criteria for Play Something isn’t completely random like a normal shuffle button. Instead, it’ll try to pick a Netflix title you’ll enjoy by looking at your previous viewing history.” Read more at PCMag. Do you love fried potatoes? Of course you do! Check out the fascinating history behind how one of the world’s most beloved food came about. Read more at Mental Floss. Netflix has acquired the streaming rights for both parts of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal, which will premiere on the platform in June. “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal, broken into movie parts 1 and 2, was released earlier this year in Japan. Serving as the fourth season for Sailor Moon Crystal, Moonies (Sailor Moon fans) like myself and countless others have wondered if, and when, we’d see a release here in the U.S.” Read more at The Mary Sue. May will see the arrival of some amazing new sci-fi and fantasy books. Here are the 42 best novels to add to your reading list. Read more at Gizmodo. As per their promise to release a major original movie every week of this year, Netflix announced their summer movie lineup. “Netflix made a huge promise back in January that it planned to release a major original movie every week in 2021. The streaming service has followed through on the plan thus far, and it just announced it’s still committed to making good on that promise, at least through the summer months. Today Netflix announced the original movies it will release this summer via a promotional video that highlights an eclectic mix of titles.” Read more at Thrillist. In a recent interview, Carl Lumbly, who plays Isaiah Bradley in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, reveals more to his character’s secret backstory. Read more at Inverse.
