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The flying cow wasn’t that far-fetched. At the midpoint of Twister, the smash hit 1996 disaster movie that dazzled audiences with its gale-force effects, a poor bovine drifts across the sky like a lost balloon. And it once sort of happened. “We went into one little town just after a twister passed through,” the film’s stunt coordinator, Mic Rodgers, tells me. “It threw a 40-foot cattle truck 15 feet out into a field, and killed half the cows that were in it. I literally saw straw stuck into a telephone pole. Don’t ask me how that works.”Part action film, part...

The tortured making of 1996’s Twister

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Twisters had some ultra-realistic sets depicting towns after massive storms.

Twisters Cast Reveal "Incredible" Level of Details in Tornado Destruction Sets

The highly anticipated Twisters (2024) is quite literally set to take audiences by storm. The new twister movie, directed by the visionary Lee Isaac Chung, takes a bold and immersive approach by filming during actual twisters in Oklahoma. This unprecedented decision has set the stage for an intense and authentic cinematic experience that promises to captivate viewers.

Twisters (2024): A Thrilling Return to the Heart of Tornado Alley

Oklahoma City, OK

The internet might be feeling bearish on method dressing, but Daisy Edgar-Jones just showed a slightly less hit-you-over-the-head way of adhering to a theme while on a promo tour. Following her pristine Gucci column dress at the L.A. premiere of Twisters — that somehow made displaying side-boob look très classe...

Daisy Edgar-Jones Takes The ‘Twisters’ Promo Tour By Storm In A Silver Mullet Dress

Why would they make a sequel to Twister? That was the resounding question when Lee Isaac Chung’s sequel to Jan de Bont’s 1996 disaster movie was first announced. Sure, the original Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton-led movie was good, dumb, popcorn fun that made particularly impressive strides in VFX, but it didn’t exactly lend itself to a franchise.

Twisters is a Lightning Bolt of Old-School Blockbuster Energy

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Disaster movies are a subgenre of action and adventure films in which the primary conflict for the characters is an ongoing disaster, such as meteors, tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanoes, pandemics, catastrophic climate change, etc. These natural or man-made disasters pose a serious threat on a small or worldwide scale, and characters have to do their best to survive against insurmountable odds.

Twister and 11 more of our favorite disaster movies

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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(MA) Get ready to meet three little balls of fluff who are ready to fill your heart, and life, with love. Brynn, Bambi, and Bubbles Bath are 6-week-old Great Pyrenees mix sisters who were found as strays living under a porch. Sadly, their mother, also a stray, did not allow herself to be caught and brought into rescue alongside her babies. Despite that, the three puppies are healthy and happy in their new foster home. They have a bright future ahead of them, assuming YOU adopt them! Or, maybe you don't want pure joy, cuteness, and fluff-love in your life.

Great Pyrenees Sisters Found Living Under Porch - Now Searching For Love

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY – A new study by Apartment List, published June 20, found that Hesperia, Apple Valley and Victorville ranked in the top 10 nationally for super commuters.

High Desert cities rank in the top 10 nationally for super commuters

A doll resembling Ranni the Witch. From head to toe every detail is perfect. This unresponsive doll seems pleasantly cool.

Miniature Ranni

We are now into the last day of Amazon Prime Day 2024, and Apple iPad models are still available at discounts of up to 30% off. The selection includes the new iPad Air with M2 chip and iPad Pro with M4 chip, both of which were released earlier this year. These are all genuine retail boxed Apple products with full one-year warranties and eligibility for AppleCare. These are the lowest prices on the best iPad models we've seen so far in 2024, and you'll probably have to wait until Black Friday to find a matching deal.

The Best iPad Deals Are Still Available for Day 2 of Prime Day 2024

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Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

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The Twisters production faced delays because of an actual tornado that touched down destroying an actual set.

That Time A Real Oklahoma Storm Totally Destroyed The Twisters Set Right As The Movie Was Going To Fake A Major Storm

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Get your first look at Robot Entertainment's just-announced Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, the latest in the 10-million-unit-selling tower defense series. It promises four-player co-op, roguelite progression, crazier physics-based and destructive traps in bigger environments, and improved third-person combat – all rendered in Unreal Engine 5. It's in development for PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store) and Xbox Series X|S and due out in early 2025.

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap - Official Reveal Trailer

Prime Day 2024 has seen more Variety than Kellogs, and I'm here for it! While everyone's budget only stretches so far, it's good to take a bite out of those sweet deals before they shoot back tomorrow. I'll keep this introduction short, but I wanted to take a few minutes...

Don't Miss These Deals Before The End of Prime Day 2024

Warning: Spoilers follow for Episode 8 of The Acolyte. The final episode of The Acolyte featured two major Star Wars cameos, prompting some fans to call for a Season 2 renewal to explore their stories further. Episode 8 of The Acolyte included many characters that audiences have come to know...

Star Wars Fans React to The Acolyte Finale's Surprise Major Cameos

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Twisters Video Review

Twisters, reviewed by Siddhant Adlakha. Narrated by Mark Medina. Twisters has charm for days, even if it doesn’t slow down...

Twisters Video Review

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