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Amazon Is Bringing Jack Ryan To Theaters

By Jonathan Klotz
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While Greta Gerwig is fighting with Netflix to get Chronicles of Narnia into theaters, Amazon is sending its hit original series, Jack Ryan, to theaters. Series star John Krasinski returns as the titular CIA analyst, along with some of the supporting cast, the writer of Season 4, and the director of Season 2. The plot is under wraps, but it’s expected to follow up Season 4, and might even help expand the Clancyverse in a new direction.
Amazon Is Going Against The Current
Jack Ryan is one of Amazon’s most popular shows, coming in behind The Boys but in front of The Man in the High Castle on the all time list, which makes the move to theaters a surprising turn of events. Then again, Amazon’s been taking big swings lately, with Rings of Power claiming the title of most expensive series ever made, and the attempt to build a new blockbuster spy franchise with Citadel, but neither of those have hit the heights of Krasinksi’s unexpected hero.
When Jack Ryan arrives in theaters, it will be the fifth time that the character has been played on the big screen, following The Hunt for Red October with Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford’s pair of films in the 90s, Ben Affleck in Sum of All Fears, and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit with Chris Pine. John Krasinski has played the role for the longest, with his series lasting for four seasons, and a case could be made he’s the most successful of that all-star lineup. Even at its worse, it has a low bar to clear to surpass Shadow Recruit.
From Streaming Series To The Big Screen

Making the jump alongside John Krasinski to the big screen is Wendall Pierce as James Greer and Michael Kelly as CIA Agent Mike November. Behind the scenes, Jack Ryan is being written by Aaron Rabin, who wrote all but the third episode of Season 4, while Andrew Bernstein, director of the well-received second season, is in the director’s chair. The involvement of stars and talent from the streaming series makes it clear that Amazon wants this to be a continuation, and could it be the long-awaited stealth launch of the next phase of the Clancyverse?
The Growing Clancyverse

Acclaimed author Tom Clancy created Jack Ryan for his debut novel, The Hunt for Red October, igniting new interest in the military thriller genre and launching a new writing career that lasted until his death in 2013. Selling millions of copies, the Clancyverse soon included movies, spin-off novels, and even video games, but with both Jack Ryan and the Michael B. Jordan John Clark film Without Remorse now on the service, it’s time for Amazon to adapt one of Clancy’s best novels: Rainbow Six.
Could the upcoming Jack Ryan movie finally be the springboard for Michael Pena’s Rainbow Six series, following his introduction in Season 4 of the show? It could be, or it could just be a blockbuster goodbye to John Krasinski’s time as Jack Ryan, but even die-hard Clancy fans would prefer that the movie not go into Ryan’s time as President of the United States.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love

Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121

TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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