Entertainment
Warner Bros Kneecaps Clint Eastwood's New Movie
By TeeJay Small
| Published
Warner Bros has been under fire from general audiences nonstop for the last few years, due to a series of decisions from the top brass that seem to spit in the face of creative filmmakers and consumers everywhere. As you may already know, the studio has shelved a series of long-awaited films that were already fully completed and ready for release, stripped many beloved projects from their streaming homes, and generally gave WGA and SAG-AFTRA union workers an incredibly rough time during last year’s combined strikes. Now, according to a write-up in The Guardian, Warner Bros has kneecapped the success of Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2, by preventing the film from getting a wide release across the United States.
Juror #2 Won’t Get A Wide Release
The situation with Warner Bros and Juror #2 is extremely bizarre, as the film should be a big winner for the studio, at least on paper. The movie touts writing and direction from an acclaimed filmmaker with decades of tenure in the Hollywood space, an eye-catching cast, and a shocking narrative that centers on a family man serving as a juror, presiding over a crime that he may have committed himself.
Despite these positive indicators, David Zaslav and company seem committed to preventing the film from succeeding at the box office, by restricting it to screen in fewer than 50 theaters within the country.
Warner Bros. Buries The Clint Eastwood Film
Despite the slow-roll strategy for Juror #2 in American theaters, the film has already opened in more than 300 cinemas across the UK. Given the movie’s exceptionally American presentation, it seems odd that Warner Bros would alienate such a large chunk of Juror #2‘s potential audience. To make things even stranger, it’s looking like the studio won’t even be submitting the movie for Oscar attention, further signaling a general lack of faith in the film’s projected performance.
Warner Bros has also pulled a bizarre and nigh-unprecedented move by choosing to obfuscate the box office earnings of Juror #2. Such a practice is almost exclusively done by movies that premiere direct-to-streaming. To an outside observer, these moves look like damage control from a studio with absolutely no faith in the success or quality of their project- but what could possibly install Warner Bros with such trepidation for this film?
Eastwood’s lengthy career has consistently churned out financially successful hits, even when they’re lacking in critical praise, so there really should be no reason for Warner Bros to show such a lack of confidence in Juror #2. Perhaps the filmmaker, aged 94, is having internal issues with execs at Warner Bros, and his film is being punished for it. This theory has been floated by fans ever since Eastwood refused to attend Juror #2‘s initial premiere, though neither party has said anything to confirm the existence of a behind-the-scenes beef.
Clint Eastwood’s Last Film
Even still, many fans seem to believe that Juror #2 will be Clint Eastwood‘s final outing, considering his advanced age, meaning the film really should be treated with some level of respect. Whether you’re a fan of Eastwood’s work or not, it should absolutely ring alarm bells that Warner Bros is treating their own financial investment in Juror #2 so poorly. This serves as one in a long list of examples that paint Warner Bros as an incompetent, money-driven outfit headed by petty investors who have no understanding of art nor the film business overall.
Source: The Guardian
Entertainment
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?
Entertainment
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:
-
Word
-
Excel
-
PowerPoint
-
Outlook
-
OneNote
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?
Mashable Deals
Get a Microsoft Office lifetime license on sale for £120.54 with no coupon needed.
StackSocial prices subject to change.
Entertainment
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.
Mashable Top Stories
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.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.
A'ja Wilson has no shortage of motivation after Aces' early exit in '24
Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
