PETA activists disrupt ‘Twisters’ premiere with protests over rodeo scenes

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Twisters on Thursday (July 11), protesting against the film’s use of rodeo scenes.The film is a sequel to the original 1996 film Twister, which starred Helen Hunt, Philip Seymour-Hoffman and Bill Paxton.It includes scenes set in rodeos, which the animal rights organisation believe promote violence and torture of horses and bulls.According to The Hollywood Reporter, one demonstrator ran down the aisle of the premiere as the cast and crew were introducing the film, while chanting: “There’s no excuse for animal abuse”.PETA interrupts #TWISTERS premiere pic.twitter.com/Col67zJg96— Video Store Guy (@germ560) July 12, 2024We stirred up at a storm at the #TwistersMovie premiere tonight with a clear message against its rodeo scene.

Shame on Universal Pictures for glamorizing violence towards animals! pic.twitter.com/hD5pI8HneR— PETA (@peta) July 12, 2024Dozens of other protestors carried signs outside the venue reading “Stop Glamorizing Rodeos” and “Lasso Tornadoes, Not Animals”.PETA wrote on X/Twitter after the event: “We demand a disclaimer! @universalpics, it’s time for a reality check. @Twisters’ rodeo date scene glorifies torment, violence and death of animals.”We demand a disclaimer! @universalpics , it's time for a reality check. @Twisters’ rodeo date scene glorifies torment, violence, and death of animals.