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The Verge
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Verge
Amazon is offering a like-new Kindle Paperwhite 2024 for just $107
With less than a week until Prime Day kicks off, we're already seeing some exciting early deals pop up. And now we can add two more great discounts to the list: the refurbished ad-supported Kindle Paperwhite is down to $106.99 ($37 off) at Amazon, while the refurbished Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is $126.99 ($53 off) at Amazon. Both discounts bring the like-new e-readers to all-time lows — just in time to read Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary before the movie adaptation hits theaters next year. The Kindle Paperwhite is one of our favorite e-readers, especially for those who are already in the Kindle ecosystem. It offers a large 7-inch display, sharp 300ppi resolution, and an adjustable warm white front light, making it more comfortable to read in different environments. It's also waterproof, so you can read while lounging by the pool, which I plan to do a lot of this summer. Meanwhile, the battery is rated to last for up to 12 weeks on a single charge, though your mileage may vary depending on your reading habits. If you don't want ads on your e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition offers an ad-free experience — plus a few other goodies that the standard Kindle Paperwhite doesn't. For starters, the Signature Edition has double the storage, so you can download even more books, PDFs, and audiobooks, which you can listen to with Bluetooth headphones or speakers. It also features an auto-adjusting front light, so you don't have to constantly adjust the brightness throughout the day. Finally, the Signature Edition supports wireless charging, a feature you don't often see in this space. Both models are faster than the last-gen iterations thanks to a dual-core processor, so turning pages, highlighting text, and looking up words is more responsive. Amazon says its refurbished products are thoroughly inspected, cleaned, and tested to ensure they're fully functional, and you get the same one-year limited warranty as new products. If you need a break from games, movies, and podcasts, we have plenty of great book recommendations to check out. Sign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we've tested sent to your inbox weekly.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Read ‘Project Hail Mary' Before the New Sci-Fi Movie Is Released in Theaters: Here's How to Buy the Novel Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Fresh off the heels of the new trailer, 'Project Hail Mary,' starring Ryan Gosling, is positioned to be one of the biggest movies of next year when it's released on March 20, 2026. So before it drops in theaters, you can pick up and read the science fiction adventure novel by Andy Weir, in which the movie is based. More from Variety England vs. India Test Series Livestream: Here's How to Watch Cricket Matches Live Online Without Cable From Meta Quest 3S to Oura Rings and Hatch Alarm Clocks: The Best Tech to Gift in 2025 Sam's Club Sets Sustainability Goals for 'Member's Mark' In-House Brand As Part of New Focus on 'Regeneration' Want to buy it online? 'Project Hail Mary: A Novel,' which is published by Ballantine Books and a No. 1 best seller on Amazon, is on sale for $16.29 (reg. $30) from the retail giant. This is a 46% savings. $16.29 $30.00 46% off Buy 'Project Hail MarY: A Novel' On Amazon Released in May 2021, 'Project Hail Mary' follows Ryland Grace, a junior high science teacher who wakes from a coma aboard a small space ship. He's tasked with saving the world through the scientific method to prevent the sun from dying. Along his journey, he meets a strange alien creature who he befriends through the power of math and science. Meanwhile, the book is available as a Kindle e-book, which is on sale for $12.99 (reg. $20) on Amazon. It's ready to buy at Barnes & Noble too. AMAZON NO. 1 BEST SELLER by Andy Weir $16.29 $30 46% off Buy Hardcover On Amazon $13.98 $20 30% off Buy Paperback On Amazon $12.99 $20 35% off Buy Kindle E-Book On Amazon In addition, you can listen to 'Project Hail Mary' for $0.99/month for three months, as an Audible audiobook narrated by Ray Porter and published by Audible Studios, for Audible subscribers only. If you're not a subscriber, you can take advantage of the promotion to take a listen on the cheap. After the promotion is over, just cancel the service or keep listening to more audiobooks starting at $14.95/month. And if you're an Amazon Prime member, you can get 'Project Hail Mary' shipped to your home when it's release within two days with Prime Delivery. Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Photos; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events — such as Prime Day and Black Friday — and much more. Learn more about Amazon Prime and its benefits here. Out now, 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir, who also wrote the novel 'The Martian,' is on sale for $16.29 (reg. $30) on Amazon, as a hardcover book, or $13.98 (reg. $20), as a paperback. The Kindle e-book version is on sale for $12.99 (reg. $20). In the meantime, watch the new trailer for 'Project Hail Mary,' below: $16.29 $30.00 46% off Buy 'Project Hail MarY: A Novel' On Amazon Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
PROJECT HAIL MARY TRAILER: Ryan Gosling Puts the ‘Not' in Astronaut & Befriends Strange Alien
In The Martian, everyone on Earth banded together to save one man from space. But in Project Hail Mary, the next Andy Weir novel coming to the big screen, one man will go to space to save everyone on Earth. Not that he wants to. And not that he's entirely alone out there. Project Hail Mary's first trailer introduces a reluctant Ryan Gosling as the galaxy's last, best(ish) hope to save the Sun from dying. Only, he's not the only life form looking for answers before it's too late. Ryan Gosling is going to space in Project Hail Mary's trailer… But as he says himself, he puts the 'not' in astronaut… How will he end up there against his will? And why exactly does everyone on the planet need a high school teacher to save them? Here's the film's official synopsis—which sounds exactly like Weir's book. Amazon MGM Studios shares of Project Hail Mary: Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. Ryan Gosling might be the single best choice to play Grace, but Sandra Hüller definitely is the best choice to play the project's leader, Eva Stratt. We see them both crush it in the trailer for Project Hail Mary above. The directing duo behind the film is also why this movie has a chance to pull off an adaptation that far exceeds its source material. Oscar-winners Phil Lord & Christopher Miller direct with a script from Drew Goddard. The movie also stars Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub. Even with all that human star power, the best part of the movie might end up being Rocky the alien. If you haven't read the book, trust us, you're going to love him. And you'll find out why when Project Hail Mary releases in theaters on March 202, 2026. And that's happening whether Ryan Gosling wants it to or not.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Project Hail Mary' teaser out: Ryan Gosling in a gripping sci-fi adventure
Project Hail Mary is an upcoming science-fiction film adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling novel. The film is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and stars Ryan Gosling . The movie is about an isolated astronaut who embarks on a quest to save Earth. The teaser trailer has been dropped, and here's a look into the suspenseful space journey. Come, let's find out when it's releasing. About the Movie The upcoming film Project Hail Mary is a science fiction film based on the bestseller by Andy Weir, author of The Martian. It is being directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the director duo behind hits like The LEGO Movie and 21 Jump Street. The film features Ryan Gosling playing the lead role. Trailer Release The official teaser trailer for Project Hail Mary has come out. It provides a brief glimpse of the space environment in the story and the enigmatic feel. In the trailer, we can see Ryan Gosling waking up by himself in a spaceship. The trailer builds curiosity, showing glimpses of space, emptiness, and a sense of urgency. Release Date The film is produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), now part of Amazon , it is scheduled to be released on March 20, 2026 (United Kingdom). Filming of the movie began earlier this year and is expected to wrap up in 2025. Plot of the Movie The tale is set with Ryland Grace, an ex-schoolteacher, who awakens on a spaceship known as the Hail Mary with no idea who he is or why he's there. As he gradually regains memories, he finds himself on a mission-critical rescue of Earth from a global catastrophe. But he's not alone in the universe then he eventually encounters an alien lifeform. Surprisingly, the alien is not a threat. Instead, the two beings, despite their differences, must learn to work together to survive and possibly save both their planets. The story combines science, suspense, survival, and friendship, making it unique. Just like in The Martian, the character uses science and logic to solve big problems. However, Project Hail Mary goes a step further by adding emotional depth, memory loss, and the unlikely friendship between a human and an alien. Stars Ryan Gosling Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a character who needs to solve problems with science, memory, and imagination. The role should be intense and emotive, as the character experiences isolation, discovery, and personal development. He has a reputation for delivering strong acting performances, and fans can't wait to see how he interprets this complicated character. About the Novel 'Project Hail Mary' Project Hail Mary is a critically acclaimed novel released in 2021, it became a New York Times bestseller and was praised for its mix of real science and emotional storytelling. Because of its popularity, the idea for a film adaptation began soon after the book was released, and Ryan Gosling quickly signed on to play the lead. The teaser trailer gives just a hint of the adventure to come, and fans of space stories, science fiction, or Ryan Gosling will definitely be keeping an eye on this one and it is expected to be a major cinematic event when it releases in 2026.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ryan Gosling reluctantly goes to space in 'Project Hail Mary' trailer
Ryan Gosling puts the "not" in "Astronaut" in the new trailer for "Project Hail Mary." The upcoming sci-fi film, based on Andy Weir's novel of the same name, stars Gosling as middle school teacher turned reluctant astronaut Ryland Grace, who's tasked with saving humanity from the effects of a dimming sun. However, when he wakes up from a coma as the sole survivor aboard a spaceship, he must overcome his amnesia to remember where he is and why he was sent there. Read more: Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig on how Ken became the subversive center of 'Barbie' 'It's an insanely ambitious story that's massive in scope and it seemed really hard to make, and that's kind of our bag,' Gosling said of "Project Hail Mary" at CinemaCon in April, where he debuted footage from the film, according to Variety. 'This is why we go to the movies. And I'm not just saying it because I'm in it. I'm also saying it because I'm a producer on the film.' The trailer, released Monday by Amazon MGM Studios, opens with Gosling startling awake on the spacecraft, his hair and beard uncharacteristically long. "I'm several light-years from my apartment," he proclaims, "and I'm not an astronaut." It then jolts back in time to show Grace pre-launch as he learns from Eva Stratt (Sandra Hüller) that if he does not journey into space, everything on Earth will go extinct. According to Stratt, who heads the mission, Grace is the only scientist who might understand what is happening to the sun and surrounding stars. The trailer, which progresses through an intense montage set to Harry Styles' "Sign of the Times," teases Gosling's signature humor. "I can't even moonwalk!" the "Barbie" actor declares at one point. (Gosling portrayed moonwalker Neil Armstrong in another recent space movie, Damien Chazelle's "First Man.") Read more: Q&A: Ryan Gosling, the tortured heartthrob of 'La La Land' Everything leads up to Grace meeting an alien, who isn't shown in full — but fans of the book know it plays an integral role in saving planet Earth and beyond. The film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, marks the second book-to-movie adaptation for Weir, whose novel "The Martian" became an Oscar-nominated 2015 blockbuster starring Matt Damon. An adaptation for his book "Artemis" is also in development with the same directing team. "Project Hail Mary" hits theaters March 20. Get notified when the biggest stories in Hollywood, culture and entertainment go live. Sign up for L.A. Times entertainment alerts. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
