Marvel Studios president was awarded at the 45th annual Saturn Awards and he thanked everyone but also mentioned a special note for a special one.
Feige said in a video message Friday night that he was “humbled” after accepting the inaugural Stan Lee Builder award, named after the late Marvel Comics mastermind. He paid homage to Lee for kick-starting the Marvel legacy, calling him a “genius.”
“He was enthused with humanity and kindness, He put that into every creation he had, which is why they all still resonate today. It will resonate for centuries to come.”
He was recognized for the successful creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe , a film world with multiple story lines and characters that so far has spanned 23 films over 11 years. The latest phase of the franchise triumphantly concluded with the record-breaking “Avengers: Endgame” film, which took home multiple awards including best comic-to-motion picture release.
“Iron Man” and “Lion King” director Jon Favreau and Marvel’s head of television Jeph Loeb also received honorary awards. Favreau was handed the Saturn Visionary award for his work in modern cinema, while Loeb was given the Dan Curtis Legacy award, which highlights the accomplishments in genre television.
He also said while accepting the award:
“At the time, people weren’t really recognizing superhero films or genre films. Now, we’re a part of mainstream, Now horror, superheroes and sci-fi have become a part of what keeps the film business going. But way back when I was growing up, it was a small group in the lunch room that liked that kind of stuff. … It’s so amazing how this has blossomed.”
The Marvel Universe God Father AKA Robert Downey Jr. also won best actor award for his work in “Avengers: Endgame.”
