What is 'Sharknado'? A Talk With the Director Of the SyFy Sensation

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Overnight, the made-for-tv disaster movie Sharknado become a social media sensation. The movie features sharks and tornadoes, how could it not be a hit? BuzzFeed talked with the man behind the movie to get his take on Sharknado's recent success.

Trending In Our News Feeds Jury to begin deciding Zimmerman trial. The much-hyped trial of George Zimmerman enters its final stage today as the jury begins deciding a verdict, following closing arguments by Zimmerman’s defense. It’s up to the jury to decide whether or not George Zimmerman shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in self-defense. In a major development, Judge Debra Nelson said Thursday the jury could consider a charge of manslaughter in addition to second-degree murder. This raises the chances the jury will convict Zimmerman; a conviction of second-degree murder requires ill will on the part of Zimmerman.