Taika Waititi has confirmed that his long-gestating Star Wars movie is officially on ice, and he didn’t sugarcoat it.

Speaking to Inverse while promoting his new film Klara and the Sun, the director was blunt when asked about the project he’s been attached to since 2020. “I hate to break this to you, but we’re going to actually put it on ice and we’re working on a different thing together,” Waititi said. “I don’t even know how to dress it up or make it even vague. It’s very iced. I’ve got about four other movies I’m trying to do.”

Ouch. That’s about as direct as it gets in Hollywood, where “in development” usually means “please stop asking.” But Waititi didn’t completely close the door. “Ice ages do come to an end,” he added. “Who knows?”

A Six-Year Saga of Hopeful Updates

Rumors that Lucasfilm wanted Waititi for a Star Wars film started circulating in January 2020, just a few years after Thor: Ragnarok made him one of Marvel’s most beloved directors. An official announcement followed a few months later, and for a while, things looked promising. In 2021, Waititi said he’d finished the story. In 2022, then-Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said the goal was to hit theaters in late 2023.

That didn’t happen. By 2023, Waititi admitted he was prioritizing other projects, and updates went quiet. Earlier this year, he promised the film would “harness a little bit more of the fun from the original trilogy.” Now it’s frozen solid.

According to IGN, the writing had been on the wall for a while. Kennedy had said the project was “still somewhat alive” amid her exit from Lucasfilm, which is corporate speak for “don’t hold your breath.” Waititi’s publicist reportedly told him not to elaborate further during the Inverse interview, which explains the “well, there’s your answer” follow-up.

Fans React: Disappointment, But Not Surprise

The reaction online has been a mix of disappointment and weary acceptance. Star Wars fans have been burned before. Rian Johnson’s trilogy? Shelved. Kevin Feige’s project? Gone. Donald Glover’s Lando? Missing in action. Add Waititi’s film to the pile.

But this one stings a little more because Waititi’s pitch sounded genuinely fun. He wanted to capture the joy of the original films, the swashbuckling energy that made A New Hope feel like a Saturday matinee adventure. In a franchise that’s been weighed down by lore and legacy, that approach felt refreshing.

According to Variety, Waititi had said in January that he was “trying to go back and harness a little bit more of the fun from the original films.” He also noted that his film would need to exist “a little bit more its own thing” given how much else is happening in the Star Wars universe.

That “own thing” is now on indefinite hold. As Bleeding Cool noted, the project never gained real momentum over six years. No bad blood, apparently, but no movie either.

What’s Still Coming From Star Wars

The good news for fans is that Star Wars isn’t abandoning theaters. The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives in 2026, and Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter is set for May 28, 2027, with a cast that includes Ryan Gosling, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, and Amy Adams. The original 1977 Star Wars is also returning to theaters for a limited time in February 2027, complete with 70mm IMAX showings and no CGI Jabba.

On the TV side, Ahsoka Season 2 drops January 20, 2027, on Disney Plus, and Maul: Shadow Lord Season 2 is also in the works. Dave Filoni’s New Republic movie and James Mangold’s dawn-of-the-Jedi film are still in development, though the Rey movie from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy sounds increasingly uncertain after Kennedy’s departure.

What Waititi Is Doing Instead

Waititi isn’t hurting for work. His next film, Klara and the Sun, hits theaters October 23, 2026, with Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, and Steve Buscemi. The early reviews, however, are rough. It currently sits at 23% on Rotten Tomatoes after 12 reviews, with Variety’s Guy Lodge calling Waititi’s decision to play it for “strained, whimsical comedy” ruinous.

So maybe the Star Wars news isn’t the only thing Waititi is having a tough week about.

What Fans Should Watch For

The Taika Waititi Star Wars movie is on ice, but “ice ages do come to an end.” If Starfighter performs well and Lucasfilm finds its footing again, could Waititi’s project thaw? It’s possible, but don’t bet on it. Six years of development hell is a long time, and Waititi has four other movies he’s trying to make.

For now, fans should focus on what’s actually coming: Starfighter, Ahsoka Season 2, and the 50th-anniversary re-release of the original film. And maybe keep a little hope in reserve. Stranger things have happened in a galaxy far, far away.

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Bills vs Raiders comes down to one simple question: can a banged-up Buffalo offense lean on the NFL’s fifth-best rushing attack against a Las Vegas defense that gives up 140.6 yards per game on the ground? The answer, based on the numbers and the injury report, is yes — but not without a fight.

The Buffalo Bills (4-1) visit the Las Vegas Raiders (3-2) on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at 4:25 p.m. ET from Allegiant Stadium. CBS has the broadcast, with Jim Nantz, J.J. Watt and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson on the call. You can stream it on Paramount+.

Buffalo arrives on a short week after beating the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime on Monday night. Las Vegas got hammered 45-17 at New England in Week 5. The Bills are favorites, but the matchup is closer than the records suggest.

Offense vs Offense: Josh Allen Carries Buffalo

Josh Allen has 15 total touchdowns in five games — seven passing and a league-high eight rushing. He has thrown for 1,249 yards with four interceptions and been sacked 10 times. The Raiders’ pass rush has 13.0 sacks, a top-10 total, so Allen will face pressure. Buffalo converts 50.0 percent of third downs, third in the NFL, and keeping Allen upright is how those drives continue.

James Cook has been the workhorse. He has 95 carries for 532 yards, third in the NFL, and five rushing touchdowns. No other Bills running back has more than four carries. Cook faces a Raiders run defense allowing 140.6 yards per game, among the bottom five in the league. That is the front he runs into.

Las Vegas moves the ball through the air. Kirk Cousins has 12 touchdown passes, tied for second in the NFL, against four interceptions. He has 1,269 passing yards, eighth in the league, and has been sacked eight times. The Raiders’ rushing offense is among the bottom five at 82.0 yards per game, so Cousins will throw — a lot.

Brock Bowers has played three of the Raiders’ five games after being listed out and doubtful with a knee injury in the first two weeks. In those three games he has 24 catches on 35 targets for 312 yards and three touchdowns. Buffalo allows 280.4 passing yards per game, among the bottom five in the NFL, which opens the middle of the field for Bowers.

Defense vs Defense: Turnovers Tell the Story

Buffalo has just two interceptions this season, among the bottom 10 in the NFL. That gives Cousins — and the 3-2 Raiders, trying to end a two-game losing streak — a real chance to keep pace.

The Bills’ defense surrendered 378 yards in the win over the Rams, including a 91-yard touchdown drive that tied the game at 23 in the fourth quarter. They also lost starting safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to an ejection after he spit toward Raiders tight end Brock Bowers late in the first half. His availability for this game is not confirmed in the source material.

Injury Report: Who Plays, Who Sits

Bills head coach Joe Brady listed five players as questionable: wide receivers DJ Moore (shoulder) and Joshua Palmer (shoulder), defensive lineman Ed Oliver (knee), cornerback Dee Alford (ankle) and defensive lineman T.J. Sanders (shoulder).

Moore and Oliver did not practice Wednesday or Thursday but were limited Friday. Palmer and Alford were limited all three days. Sanders was limited Wednesday and Thursday but upgraded to a full participant Friday. Moore, Oliver, Palmer and Alford were all inactive for last week’s game against the Rams.

Right tackle Spencer Brown (back) was limited Wednesday but upgraded to full participant Thursday. Brady said he will play. “Spencer is a tough guy,” Brady said. “Spencer will be good to go, be ready to rock.”

On the Las Vegas side, the Raiders’ pass rush ranks near the top of the NFL in pressure rate, per Syracuse.com. That sets up an intriguing test for Allen.

Odds and Prediction: What the Numbers Say

FanDuel lists the Bills as 5.5-point favorites (-105) with a total of 53.5. The moneyline is Bills -245, Raiders +200. FOX Sports reports the Bills as 6-point favorites with a total of 53.5 and a moneyline of -277 for Buffalo and +225 for Las Vegas. Lines vary by sportsbook.

A machine learning simulation model from Syracuse.com projects a 30-23 Buffalo win — a seven-point margin that clears the 5.5-point spread. The model gives Buffalo a 56.3% cover probability at -4.5, so the edge is smaller at -5.5. The projected total of 53 sits just below FanDuel’s 53.5, a near coin flip with a slight lean to the under.

For player props, the model projects Allen for 250 passing yards, about 10 yards above FanDuel’s 239.5 line (-113). It also gives him a 57.5% chance to score a rushing touchdown — the highest anytime touchdown probability of any player in the model, edging Cook at 55.1%. But FanDuel’s -175 price requires a 63.6% hit rate, so the model sees no value there. Bettors would want Allen at -135 or longer.

In the head-to-head passing yards market, Cousins is -132 and Allen is +102. The model projects 256 yards for Cousins and 250 for Allen — a gap of just six yards. Allen at plus money is the better price if you believe the model’s margin is too thin.

The Bottom Line: Which Team Wins for Which Use Case

If you are betting the spread, Buffalo -5.5 (-105) is the play. A projected seven-point margin gives the Bills a cushion at a near even-money price. The model’s 30-23 projection supports it.

If you are betting player props, Josh Allen over 239.5 passing yards (-113) is the cleanest angle. His season average of roughly 250 yards per game and the model’s 250-yard projection both point over the number.

If you are betting the moneyline, pass. Buffalo at -245 requires a 71.0% win probability. The spread is a more efficient way to back the Bills.

If you are betting Allen to score a touchdown, wait for a better number. At -175, the price is steeper than the model’s 57.5% probability supports.

For the game itself, the Bills vs Raiders matchup favors Buffalo because of one mismatch: James Cook against a Raiders run defense allowing 140.6 yards per game. Buffalo already ranks fifth in the league at 158.0 rushing yards per game. If the Bills control the clock on the ground, Allen does not have to win it alone — and that is the safest bet on the board.

Check FanDuel for the latest odds before placing a wager, especially as final injury designations come in for DJ Moore. Lines can move.

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Don’t throw away your old PlayStation. That dusty PS4 under your TV still has a job, and if you’re done with it, someone else will pay for it.

That’s the honest read on a console most of us quietly abandoned. A CNET survey of 2,638 US adults found that 22% still toss old electronics straight into the trash, and 29% stash them at home collecting dust. Only 39% recycle. If you’re in that 22%, you’re not just wasting a working machine — you’re tossing something that can still hold real value. So before you drag it to the curb, here’s what the old box can actually do.

Turn It Into a Media Center

Your PlayStation can pull media in three main ways: streaming apps, physical discs, and files from a USB drive. Streaming is the obvious one, though how you download apps depends on the model. Be warned: the PS3 route is mostly closed, since many major streaming services have stopped supporting it.

Discs are where old consoles shine. Even a PS2 plays DVDs using the same drive it uses for games. The PS3 and PS4 handle both DVDs and Blu-rays, so if you still own physical movies, your old PlayStation becomes a dedicated movie player overnight.

USB playback is the sleeper option. Format the drive to exFAT (FAT32 specifically for the PS3) if it’s currently NTFS, move your media files into folders, then plug it in. On the PS4 you’ll need to install the Media Player app first. That’s it.

Harvest the Parts Before You Let Go

The DualShock 4 is the real prize. It pairs with phones, tablets, PCs, and even some new-gen consoles. You can connect it to an Amazon Fire TV Stick for cloud gaming or use it as a makeshift remote. The DualShock 3 works too, but with fewer devices and a clunkier connection process.

The hard drive is easier to pull than you’d think. Sony designed it to be user-replaceable, so a few screws and you’re out. Add a USB enclosure, reformat, and you’ve got external storage for free. While you’re in there, grab the HDMI and power cables too.

How to Sell Your Old PlayStation for the Most Cash

There are three routes, and they trade convenience against payout. Big-box trade-ins at Best Buy, Amazon, and GameStop are the easiest, but you’ll get lowball offers and often store credit instead of cash. Buyback sites like Back Market Trade-in pay actual cash and usually value old PlayStations higher, though you’ll wait longer and eat the shipping risk. Marketplaces like Swappa and eBay net you the most money, but you’re handling the sale yourself.

Even a PS2 still sells today. That matters, because the alternative is contributing to an e-waste problem that’s already bad.

Hand It Down or Donate It

If cash isn’t the goal, give it a second life. Hand it to a younger cousin who’ll actually finish the games you never did. If nobody’s around, donate. Gamers Outreach collects certain consoles and gives them to children in hospitals. Do your homework first — old consoles still have monetary value, so scammers pose as charities while actually reselling. Check reviews from other donors before you ship anything.

Recycle It Properly If It’s Dead

Too damaged to use? Don’t bin it. Old electronics contain hazardous substances like lead that poison the environment when improperly disposed. Best Buy and Staples run recycling programs for old electronics, and Earth911 lets you search local recyclers by area. The CNET survey notes e-waste laws now exist in 25 states, and South Carolina bans tech from solid-waste landfills entirely. Throwing it out isn’t just wasteful — in some places it’s illegal.

Wipe Your Data Before It Leaves

This is the step everyone skips. Back up your saves first, then factory reset. On PS4, plug in a FAT32 or exFAT USB drive, then go to Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data in System Storage > Copy to USB Storage Device. PlayStation Plus subscribers can upload saves to cloud storage from the same menu. PS3 owners use Settings > System Settings > Backup Utility > Back Up with a FAT32 drive.

Before resetting, PS4 owners should unlink the console: Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4 > Deactivate. Then initialize. PS4: Settings > Initialization > Initialize PS4 > Full. PS3: Settings > System Settings > Restore PS3 System > Full Format. The console comes out looking brand new.

Why This Matters More Than Ever

Cloud gaming executives keep predicting we’ll all stream our games eventually. Amazon’s gaming boss Jeff Gattis told the BBC that rising hardware costs will push players toward streaming. But as ConsumerAffairs points out, trade-in programs from Apple, Amazon, Target, Staples, and Best Buy still pay cash or credit for old devices — and a working console in your closet is worth more than a dead one in a landfill.

So don’t throw away your old PlayStation. Sell it, donate it, or wire it into your setup as the movie machine it was always meant to be. The only wrong move is the trash bag.

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