‘Stranger Things 4’ turns the whole world upside down – in real life
Ever since 1983, when a test subject in a Hawkins, Indiana, lab named Eleven ripped open a portal between Hawkins and the Upside Down (a terrifying alternate dimension beneath the surface of this small town), similar rifts have been opening up in the most unexpected places. Now, they’re officially in our world too.
Yesterday, in celebration of the long awaited for return of “Stranger Things” to the tube, rifts began appearing on some of the most iconic monuments around the globe. The Upside Down took over 14 countries through 15 landmarks including the Empire State Building in New York City; Bondi Beach in Australia; Duomo Square in Milan; Malecon Barranquilla in Colombia; the Gateway of India in Mumbai; Menara Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia; Al-‘Ula National Monument in Saudi Arabia; Cologne Media Park in Germany; XBox Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles; Wawel Castle in Krakow, Poland; Medborgarplatsen in Stockholm; and the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao; Telefónica building, Gran Vía 28, Madrid; and Plaza del Callao, Madrid in Spain. Other locations include Shoreditch, London and Tokyo, Japan.
A visual spectacle and light show of unprecedented size and scale, fans everywhere were able to witness in real time as giant rifts to the Upside Down opened up around the world.
- In NYC, as dusk approached last night at 8:45 p.m., a crack started to grow on the southern facade of the Empire State Building as a massive rift opened, transporting onlookers into the Upside Down through an incredible visual spectacle. Eighties vibes were in full gear, along with a lot more surprises.
- In Milan, after the sun went in the iconic Duomo Square, a spectacular rift opened on the facade of the historic Palazzo Carminati, allowing fans to witness the Upside Down unfolding right before their eyes. Today, Duomo Square will transport visitors back to the 80s with throwback brand logos on display and multiple dedicated themed fan experiences.
- At Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach at 5 a.m. today, a mysterious and forbidding gateway to an alternate dimension opened up on the golden sands. The large gaping portal will appear overnight, complete with deep vines and a glowing red core. Scientists in hazmat will patrol the area while lifeguards will set up a safe perimeter around the scene.
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Eleven and her friends have captured imaginations from the very beginning and now the rest of us are joining their story.
Things are turning upside down . . .
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“Stranger Things” 4, Vol. 1 premieres today, May 27, on Netflix.
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(Source and Images: Netflix)
(Cover image: A rendering of how the rift appears at the Wawel Castle in Krakow, Poland.)
Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Follow Richard on Facebook and Twitter
