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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Julia Garner responds to Silver Surfer backlash in ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps': 'I'm just going to do my job'
Julia Garner , the Emmy-winning star of 'Ozark' and 'Inventing Anna', is making her big Marvel debut as Shalla-Bal, a female version of the Silver Surfer, in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'. While many fans had hoped to see the traditional male Silver Surfer, Norrin Radd, Garner's casting initially faced some backlash. But she's handled it all with calm and confidence. 'I'm just going to still do my job,' she said at the film's London premiere. 'It's Shalla-Bal, so it's different.' A comic-accurate take on Shalla-Bal Shalla-Bal first appeared in The Silver Surfer #1 back in 1968. In the comics, she's the Empress of Zenn-La and the love interest of Norrin Radd. In Marvel's alternate universe stories, she even becomes the Silver Surfer herself. This means Garner's role is true to the comics — it's not simply a gender swap, but a fresh take on an existing character. Exploring the character's mystery Speaking to the BBC, Garner admitted that when she was first offered the role, she questioned it herself. 'Wait, isn't the Silver Surfer a man?' she said. But after director Matt Shakman explained Shalla-Bal's rich backstory, she was all in. ' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Empty Alaska Cruises Departing From Ontario That Seniors Can Book For Dirt Cheap FavoriteSearches | Search Ads Learn More Undo There's this mystery about her… this ambiguous energy of whether she's good or not,' Garner explained. 'She works for Galactus, but you're never quite sure where she stands.' Her intriguing take on the character has already sparked fan theories and countless TikTok videos, with viewers praising her layered performance. A fresh Fantastic Four universe 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' is set in a unique retro-futuristic world inspired by the 1960s, separate from the main MCU timeline. This has allowed the filmmakers to reimagine these classic characters in bold new ways. The impressive cast includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm / The Thing, and Ralph Ineson as Galactus. Supporting roles feature Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and John Malkovich. Marvel's evolving stories Julia Garner taking on Shalla-Bal shows Marvel's willingness to explore new stories while still respecting the comics. Her calm response to the early criticism is a reminder that what matters most is how truthfully and powerfully the story is told — not sticking rigidly to old expectations.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shark Chomps Pelican in Florida, Swimmers Unfazed (Video)
Are Floridians numb to sharks? Sure seems like it, as recent footage showing a large shark just a few feet from shore, rampaging in the water, munching a pelican, and swimmers a mere few feet away…just standing there nonchalantly, and watching it all go down. Reporting on the video, awesomely-named Louisiana country music station 97.3 'The Dawg,' described: 'A video on social media shows a small crowd of beachgoers standing in the water as a large bull shark reportedly eats a pelican. You can see some people rush out of the water as the shark approaches the shore, but two women closest to the shark were undeterred by this potential threat.' Yeah, those two women seem totally unfazed; watch below. The footage was posted on June 20th on a Facebook page called 'All Things Navarre Beach & Pensacola Beach Official,' with the caption: 'Footage captured of a shark taking down a pelican yesterday at Pensacola Beach! Be careful & alert.'And while the action is most obviously happening between the bull shark and the bird, most people couldn't get past the fact that these two women just stood there, very close, and watched as the vicious attack went down. One commenter wrote: 'Probably should get all the way out of the water. These are the ones you can't feel sorry for if something were to happen. I promise that shark is quicker in that water than anyone in the picture. Best of luck have fun.' In other Florida shark news, at the same spot in Pensacola, an angler hooked an 11-foot, 1,000-pound tiger shark, then posed with it for this insane photo: And before that, avid surfer Matt Bender was attacked by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna Beach – aka the 'shark bite capital of the world' – getting his arm totally shredded in the process. And yet, he vowed to paddle back out once he's healed up. Yep, safe to say, Floridians are thoroughly desensitized to shark Chomps Pelican in Florida, Swimmers Unfazed (Video) first appeared on Surfer on Jul 10, 2025
Hypebeast
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
New 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Warns the Arrival of Galactus
Summary The highly anticipated debut ofMarvel's First Family inThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsjust got a whole lot more Studioshas released a new, chilling clip from the film, officially titled 'I Herald Galactus,' which features the dramatic arrival of the Silver Surfer (played byJulia Garner) on Earth and her ominous declaration about the imminent threat of Galactus (voiced by Ralph Ineson). The clip immediately cuts to the otherworldly sight of the Silver Surfer descending onto Earth, her sleek form cutting through the atmosphere. With a metallic, haunting tone in her voice, she delivers the spine-chilling line that sets the stage for the film's cosmic stakes: 'Your planet is now marked for death.' This dire warning leaves no ambiguity about Earth's fate, firmly establishing Galactus as a planet-devouring force of nature rather than a conventional villain. The clip underscores that Galactus is a 'universal force, as essential as the stars,' framing his destruction as a necessary part of the cosmic order. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, the clip provides a clear indication of the immense power and presence of the Silver Surfer, hinting at the difficult moral quandaries she faces as Galactus's enigmatic herald. While the 'Devourer of Worlds' himself is not fully revealed in this specific clip, his looming threat is palpable, emphasized by the Surfer's chilling pronouncement. This direct introduction of the cosmic threat to Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) underscores the critical role the Fantastic Four will play in defending their world. The film is set to hit theaters on July 25, 2025.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Yahoo
Shark Mauls Surfer 'Like a Bear Trap' in Florida (Video)
Over the holiday weekend, avid surfer Matt Bender was in the water at New Smyrna Beach in Florida when, out of nowhere, a shark latched onto his arm and aggressively attacked him. It's no huge surprise, since NSB is commonly known as the 'shark attack capital of the world,' but still, this wasn't just your average nip. Bender's arm got totally mangled. Good news is: Bender, who is 40 years old, is on the road to recovery. Speaking from his hospital bed, Bender told the tale of what happened. Hear all about it below. 'Just like a lightning strike, the shark came out of nowhere,' Bender recounted. 'I just felt it chomp down on my arm. It felt like a bear trap. Unfortunately, it shredded my arm. It immediately let go, and was gone in a flash.' It was believed that the shark responsible was a bull shark. Bender acted quickly, getting to shore and using his leash as a tourniquet to quell the bleeding, then flagging down others to come help. From there, it was to the it's not the first time that Bender's encountered sharks while surfing NSB. 'I've sen great whites out there,' he said. 'Believe it or not, I've seen one eat a stingray in front of me. You don't really think about them in Florida, but we have every species out there apparently. I've seen great hammerheads that are 15 feet long.' Florida (and Volusia County where New Smyrna Beach is) consistently rank high when it comes to annual shark attacks. According to the International Shark Attack File's report from last year: 'With warm waters and ample shoreline, Florida had a total of 14 bites, more than any other state. Of these, eight occurred in Volusia County, which bears the unofficial title of shark bite capital of the world. Though unconfirmed, many of these bites were likely from blacktip sharks, whose breeding grounds stretch along the northeast Florida coastline. Many of the sharks in this area are juveniles and haven't yet fully developed the ability to distinguish between humans and their natural prey, which includes fish, stingrays and other sharks.' As for Bender, he's undergone surgery and as soon as he can, he's going back out Mauls Surfer 'Like a Bear Trap' in Florida (Video) first appeared on Surfer on Jul 8, 2025
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flying Shark Headbutts Florida Man While Surfing (Video)
It's common knowledge that surfing in Florida comes with the risk of shark interaction, especially with regards to New Smyrna Beach, aka the 'shark bite capital of the world.' But the shark encounters in NSB usually involve sightings and the occasional nip, and they're typically from black tip and bull sharks. It's such an unsurprising occurrence, in fact, that more than a few surfers get gnawed every season. The following surfer, however, had a different shark experience entirely while surfing NSB recently. He got smacked – headbutted, one might say – by a flying spinner shark. See the footage, and hear his tale of what went down below. 'I was just really happy its mouth wasn't open, because that's how they fish,' explained Darren Kaye, the victim of the shark slap, whose chyron reads rather comically 'hit by shark.' Kaye continued: 'I got right back on my board and my pulse went to about 195 in a second. I paddled as fast as I could right out of the way.' The grainy footage, likely snagged from a Surfline cam, shows the shark flying out of the water, spinning, and colliding with Kaye right in the face. And although he reported no injuries, he was pretty shook from the force of the impact. Kaye continued: 'It felt like getting hit by a car. It was really strong and powerful. They're all muscle.'Apparently, the spinner shark is unique in its practice of leaping out of the water, and twirling its body. Per the non-profit Oceana: 'A fast and agile predator, the spinner shark feeds unlike any other shark species by spinning out of the water in quick bursts of speed to catch a meal.' As for Kaye, the incident didn't stop him from paddling back out. He added: 'We surfed there the rest of the weekend. We surfed there this morning. We surfed there yesterday afternoon. We always have waves, so, we're lucky.'Flying Shark Headbutts Florida Man While Surfing (Video) first appeared on Surfer on Jun 30, 2025
