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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Despite Oscar wins and making over $30 billion at the box office, MCU boss Kevin Feige has "never been satisfied" with any Marvel movie he's released
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There's holding yourself to a high standard and then there's Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, who freely admits he's "never been satisfied" with any Marvel movie released on his watch. When pressed in a roundtable with Variety about Marvel's approach to filmmaking compared to James Gunn's script-first approach over at DC Studios, Feige responded, "We've never started a movie without a full script and I have never been satisfied with a script that we've had." After a beat, Feige added, "I've never been satisfied with a movie we've released.' Given the MCU's historic success since its (relatively) humble beginnings with 2008's Iron Man, that frank statement should raise some eyebrows. After all, Fantastic Four: First Steps will take Marvel Studios' box-office takings across the $32 billion mark. Feige has even found acclaim elsewhere, with Black Panther netting several Academy Awards for Best Costume Design, Best Original Score, and Best Production Design back in 2019. It was also nominated for Best Picture at the same event but lost out to Parasite. Don't expect the Marvel boss to exhaust his pursuit of perfection any time soon, either. Feige stated that he would be in the moviemaking business for decades to come – and that Marvel is a great avenue for him to keep doing that "right now." "Do I want to be making big movies for big audiences in 10 or 15 years from now? Yes, absolutely," Feige said. "That's all I want to do. Marvel's a great way to do that for me right now, but I hope to make big movies for lots of people forever.' For now, Feige has a lot on his plate in Marvel Phase 6 and beyond as the Multiverse Saga begins to wrap up. Fantastic Four: The First Steps releases in UK cinemas on July 24 and US cinemas on July 25. On the movie front, Spider-Man: Brave New Day releases next year, as does Avengers: Doomsday. Avengers: Secret Wars will follow in 2027, with Feige promising some sort of MCU "reset" to come. For more, here is everything that's happened so far on the Marvel timeline. Solve the daily Crossword
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Climate
- Express Tribune
South Korea rain death toll hits 17, with 11 missing
Cars damaged by floodwater are seen on a road along the river due to heavy rain in Gapyeong county. Photo: AFP Heavy rain in South Korea has killed at least 17 people in recent days, government records showed Sunday, while 11 remain unaccounted for in the intense downpours. South Korea typically experiences monsoon rains in July and is usually well-prepared. But this week, the country's southern regions were hit with some of the heaviest hourly rainfall on record, according to official data. There was also a dangerous deluge in the north early Sunday, with close to 170 millimetres (6.7 inches) of rain hitting Gapyeong county in Gyeonggi province, east of the capital Seoul, leaving at least two dead and five missing. The number of casualties rose throughout the day as bodies of those previously reported missing — many swept away in landslides — were recovered. A woman in her 70s was killed when her house collapsed in a landslide, while the body of a man in his 40s was found near a bridge after he drowned, Yonhap news agency reported. The total number of deaths from the five-day deluge now stands at at least 17, with 11 missing, according to interior ministry data as of Sunday evening. Most of the deaths occurred in the southern county of Sancheong, which has seen nearly 800 millimetres of rain since Wednesday. With the bodies of those who had gone missing retrieved on Sunday, the number of deaths in the rural county of 33,000 rose to 10, with four still unaccounted for. Scientists say climate change has made extreme weather events more frequent and intense around the world. In 2022, South Korea endured record-breaking rains and flooding, which killed at least 11 people. They included three people who died trapped in a Seoul basement apartment of the kind that became internationally known because of the Oscar-winning Korean film "Parasite". The government said at the time that the rainfall was the heaviest since records began, blaming climate change for the extreme weather.
Kuwait Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Kuwait Times
South Korea rain death toll hits 17, with 11 missing
A rescue member standing on a mud-covered road after a landslide hit a village in southern Sancheong county as heavy rain continued to pound the country. -- AFP SEOUL: Heavy rain in South Korea has killed at least 17 people in recent days, government records showed Sunday, while 11 remain unaccounted for in the intense downpours. South Korea typically experiences monsoon rains in July and is usually well-prepared. But this week, the country's southern regions were hit with some of the heaviest hourly rainfall on record, according to official data. There was also a dangerous deluge in the north early Sunday, with close to 170 millimeters (6.7 inches) of rain hitting Gapyeong county in Gyeonggi province, east of the capital Seoul, leaving at least two dead and five missing. The number of casualties rose throughout the day as bodies of those previously reported missing—many swept away in landslides—were recovered. A woman in her 70s was killed when her house collapsed in a landslide, while the body of a man in his 40s was found near a bridge after he drowned, Yonhap news agency reported. The total number of deaths from the five-day deluge now stands at at least 17, with 11 missing, according to interior ministry data as of Sunday evening. Most of the deaths occurred in the southern county of Sancheong, which has seen nearly 800 millimeters of rain since Wednesday. With the bodies of those who had gone missing retrieved on Sunday, the number of deaths in the rural county of 33,000 rose to 10, with four still unaccounted for. Scientists say climate change has made extreme weather events more frequent and intense around the world. In 2022, South Korea endured record-breaking rains and flooding, which killed at least 11 people. They included three people who died trapped in a Seoul basement apartment of the kind that became internationally known because of the Oscar-winning Korean film 'Parasite'. The government said at the time that the rainfall was the heaviest since records began, blaming climate change for the extreme weather. — AFP
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bae Seong-woo makes dramatic comeback to 'SNL Korea' after 5-year drunk driving hiatus; says 'I'm really nervous and anxious'
South Korean actor Bae Seong-woo has finally returned to the variety show scene after serving a 5-year self-imposed exile following his drunk driving controversy . The 50-year-old actor, known for his performances in films like "Parasite" and "The Handmaiden," appeared on Coupang Play 's " SNL Korea Season 7" on May 24th. Dressed in a sharp black suit, he bowed deeply to the audience - a gesture that immediately conveyed his remorse and gratitude. The moment was incredibly emotional as Bae covered his face with his hands, smiled sheepishly, and visibly teared up. When host Shin Dong-yup asked about his feelings regarding the warm reception from the audience, Bae opened up about his vulnerable state of mind. "I thought I'd be okay since I started with musicals and did a lot of theater work, but seeing everyone directly made me choke up. I'm really nervous and anxious," he admitted, showing his genuine, unguarded side to the public for the first time in years. SNL Korea The 2020 Incident That Changed Everything Bae's self-imposed exile began with a drunk driving incident in November 2020. After drinks with friends in Seoul's Gangnam district, he was caught at a police checkpoint with a blood alcohol level above 0.08% - the legal limit for license revocation in South Korea. The incident forced him to leave the popular SBS drama "Fly Dragon" midway through production, with his role being taken over by actor Jung Woo-sung. In January 2021, he was fined 7 million Korean won for violating traffic laws. South Korea's Strict Drunk Driving Laws South Korea has implemented some of the world's strictest drunk driving regulations. The blood alcohol limit for license suspension is just 0.03% - equivalent to about one shot of soju or a single beer. For license revocation, the threshold is 0.08%, and drivers with 0.2% or higher face imprisonment of 2-5 years or fines of 10-20 million won. The " Yoon Chang-ho Law ," implemented in 2019 after a university student's death in a drunk driving accident, has been remarkably effective. Statistics show that drunk driving fatalities dropped by 65% in just two months after its implementation, with overall drunk driving accidents falling by 37.2%. This compares to India's legal limits of 0.03% for two-wheelers and 0.08% for four-wheelers, though enforcement consistency varies across states. India records over 150,000 road accident deaths annually, with alcohol being identified as a significant contributing factor. Celebrity Accountability in Korean Society Korean society holds celebrities to exceptionally high moral standards, viewing them as public figures with significant social responsibility. This cultural expectation means that celebrity DUI cases often result in career-ending consequences, regardless of the legal penalties. Recent incidents involving other Korean celebrities illustrate this pattern. BTS member Suga registered a blood alcohol level of 0.227% in his recent case, while trot singer Kim Ho-joong faced additional charges for a hit-and-run incident. These cases demonstrate that fame offers no protection from consequences in Korean society. The Korean public's reaction extends beyond legal violations to perceived betrayal of public trust. Celebrities are expected to be role models, especially given their influence on younger fans who follow K-pop and K-dramas globally, including millions of Indian youth. The Long Road to Redemption Bae's gradual return began in May 2024 when he attended a press conference for the drama "The 8 Show," followed by his appearance in the Disney+ series "Lighting Shop." However, his variety show appearance has sparked mixed reactions among Korean audiences. Some view his return as appropriate after serving his time and showing genuine remorse, while others criticize it as "image laundering." Critics worry that the comedic format of variety shows might trivialize his past mistakes and diminish the seriousness of drunk driving as a crime. This debate reflects broader cultural questions about forgiveness and second chances. Korean society typically demands longer periods of reflection and public penance compared to many other countries, including India, where celebrity controversies often have shorter recovery periods.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mexican voice actors demand regulation on AI voice cloning
From the Monument to the Revolution in downtown Mexico City, dozens of audiovisual professionals held signs, including ones that read: "I don't want to be replaced by AI." "We are requesting that the voice be considered a biometric so that it is protected," Lili Barba, president of the Mexican Association of Commercial Announcements, told AFP. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Mexican actors protested the growing threat artificial intelligence poses to their industry, calling on Sunday for better regulations to prevent voice cloning without rise of AI was a key issue in Hollywood's 2023 actors and writers' strikes, as creatives feared studios would use the technology to replace paid year, actor Scarlett Johansson accused tech firm OpenAI of imitating her voice for one of their chatbots. The company responded by modifying the the Monument to the Revolution in downtown Mexico City, dozens of audiovisual professionals held signs, including ones that read: "I don't want to be replaced by AI.""We are requesting that the voice be considered a biometric so that it is protected," Lili Barba, president of the Mexican Association of Commercial Announcements , told 52-year-old actress, known for voicing Disney's Daisy Duck, referred to a video by the National Electoral Institute (INE) on following the judicial elections on June 1, the video used the voice of the late actor Jose Lavat -- famous for the Spanish dubbing of stars like Robert De Niro and Al Pacino -- to thank citizens for to local media, Lavat's voice was used without his family's consent."It's a major violation, and we can't allow it," said Harumi Nishizawa, 35, said dubbing a character is "like embroidery.""As an artist, you can create certain tones, pay attention to nuances ... observe the real actors' expressions and try to emulate what's happening on screen," she no legislation is passed, she said voice dubbing done by humans "will disappear," at the expense of millions of artists' March, Amazon's streaming platform Prime Video announced tests of an AI-assisted dubbing system, a technology also promoted by month, South Korea's entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM -- behind the Oscar-winning film Parasite -- showcased an AI tool that combines visuals, audio and voice in one system while automatically generating consistent 3D human voice actors still have the edge, said Mario Heras, dubbing director for video games in cannot make dialogue "sound funny, broken, off -- or alive," he human factor, he added, "protects us in this rebellion against the machines."
