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:
Black Panther is now available on Blu-Ray and digital services.
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