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Netflix Adds A Shuffle Button For More Users

After rolling it out in Australia and other parts of the world, Netflix has expanded the reach of the new "Shuffle Play" button to more users across the globe.The new Shuffle Play button does exactly that--it shows you a random TV shows or movie. It's not entirely random, however, as the button will select a TV show or a movie using its algorithms to determine what the streamer thinks you'll enjoy based on what you've watched before.The option is currently only available on TV, but not mobile devices. A Netflix

Orlando Bloom Shares His Thoughts On Amazon’s New Lord Of The Rings TV Show

Lord of the Rings star Orlando Bloom has shared his thoughts on Amazon's upcoming big-budget TV show based on the JRR Tolkien universe. Speaking to Collider, Bloom said he had the opportunity to get an inside scoop on the show from a producer he's working with for his own Amazon projects, but he chose to stay in the dark so he could enjoy the show as a fan."I had a few questions for him to begin with ... and then I was like, 'You know, I don't need to know

Will Smith And Kevin Hart Will Star In A Remake Of A Classic 1987 Film

Yet another remake of a classic movie is on the way. Will Smith and Kevin Hart will star in a remake of the 1987 John Hughes movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, according to Variety.The original starred Steve Martin and the late John Candy as two men trying to get home for Thanksgiving. The hook was that Martin played a tightly wound executive while Candy portrayed a jovial shower ring salesman. A lot of hilarity and hijinks ensued as they made their way home, suffering setback after setback on their journey.The

Hans Zimmer Created An Extended Netflix “Ta Dum” Sound For Theatres

The "ta dum" sound that plays before Netflix original productions, or when you open the app, is instantly recognizable, probably even more so if you've been stuck in isolation for the last few months. But at just three seconds long, it's not quite epic enough for a theatrical release--so Hans Zimmer has come in to spice it up.While theaters aren't operating right now in many parts of the world, Netflix has been releasing select original movies in cinemas since 2018, and is clearly looking to spice up its presentation. The

Netflix Is Getting An R. L. Stine Fear Street Film Trilogy In 2021

R. L. Stine is best known for writing the Goosebumps books, but his slightly older-skewing Fear Street series has its share of fans, too--including the executives at Netflix. Deadline is reporting that the streaming giant has bought the rights to a trilogy of films based on Stine's books, and they've already filmed.The movies, directed by Leigh Janiak (Honeymoon, the Scream TV series), will each air a month apart. A deal was originally in place at Fox, but was exited after the company was bought by Disney. The crowded schedule and

Matt Reeves Has Signed A New Overall Deal With Warner Bros. TV

As the writer, producer and director on The Batman, Matt Reeves has been working with Warner Bros' film studio--now, he's moving his overall deal for TV content from 20th Century Fox to Warner Bros, THR reports.Reeves, along with his production studio, 6th and Idaho, will create and develop television projects for Warner Bros. TV destined for various platforms, including WarnerMedia's new streaming service HBO Max. Reeves currently has an exclusive first-look deal with Netflix for feature films.Reeves' past TV projects include WB's Felicity, The Passage on Fox, Tales From The

Seth Rogen Plays A Man Who Spends 100 Years In A Pickle Vat In New HBO Max Trailer

Over a month ago, streaming service HBO Max launched. And one of the upcoming original movies that caught people's eye was the wild An American Pickle. Now, a trailer for the film has arrived, and yes, it's just as weird as we thought.Seth Rogen pulls double-duty in the movie, which will premiere on August 6. He plays both Herschel Greenbaum--a man who is stuck in a pickle vat for 100 years--and Herschel's great-grandson, Ben. Check out the trailer below.Based on a novella from Simon Rich, the Brandon Trost-directed film follows

YouTube TV’s Live Streaming Service Raises Its Prices

The live streaming service YouTube TV, which is owned by Google, is set to increase the monthly price to its service. Starting today, it will cost new customers $65 a month. Those who already have YouTube TV will not see the price change on their statements until on or after July 30.The service has been making many changes this year, and the cost increase will reflect the improvements to the service, according to YouTube. "We don't take these decisions lightly, and realize how hard this is for our members," the

Netflix Is Producing A Colin Kaepernick Series From Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay (When They See Us, 13th) is set to direct an upcoming Netflix series about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's adolescent years. The show, called Colin in Black & White, will run for six episodes and feature narration by Kaepernick. His younger self will be played by an as-yet-unrevealed actor. Netflix describes the show as focused on "Kaepernick's high school years and the experiences that led him to become an activist."Michael Starrbury, who worked with DuVernay on 2019's When They See Us, is attached to write the show's script.

Skip Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries Reboot, Here’s Where To Watch The Original

Unsolved Mysteries is back! Netflix has rebooted the documentary TV series that covered everything from disappearances to ghosts to aliens, introducing a new generation to a show that was loved by so many during its 14 season original run. When you begin streaming the new Netflix show on July 1, though, chances are anyone who has seen an episode of Unsolved Mysteries before is going to be confused.While the show's title card looks the same and the theme song is an eerie new arrangement of the iconic intro, there's something