Yesterday was a big day for Marvel Studios and the film industry in general, as Black Panther was listed as one of the films nominated for Best Picture in the Academy Awards. While some would say that the movie is average or overrated, this is the first time a superhero film was nominated for the prestigious award. Or "prestigious" for those that think the Academy Awards is crap.
Unsurprisingly, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige had a lot to say about the nomination. Also, he is really happy about the news and who can blame him? The man who just wanted to make good comic book movies has now helped make a movie that is getting nominated for the biggest film award out there.
Here's what Feige told Entertainment Weekly about the announcement:
"The word thatkeepcoming to me from the moment it happened is just this humbling sense of pride for everyone involved in the movie. It's the most important recognition that a film can receive in our industry. That's not lost on any of us. It's something that's immensely gratifying."
"As the numerous phone calls and text messages [show] that went back and forth between all of us who were lucky enough to work on the film, it is just … pride. I think Blank Panther is a unique movie told by a unique filmmaker in a unique time."
"It comes down to this amazing cast and crew, and a brilliant director who had something to say. He had a very personal story and struggle to explore, and he wanted to use this movie and this canvas to tell it. Looking over the past year at the cultural impact this movie has had around the world, it feels like the recognition from the Academy this morning is the pinnacle of that."
Black Panther is now available on Blu-Ray and digital services.
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