As part of FYC From Your Car: Disney Drive-In Series, Television Academy members cruised to Pasadena’s Rose Bowl last night to get better acquainted with Marvel Studios’ series “WandaVision” and “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.”
Hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner, the event included a live Q&A with Kevin Feige, producer, president of Marvel Studios and chief creative officer of Marvel, who discussed “WandaVision’s” homage to classic television, and the excitement Anthony Mackie has created as the first Black Captain America in “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.”
Event highlights also include:
- A greeting from Teyonah Parris, who stars as Monica Rambeau on “WandaVision”
- An interview with “WandaVision” stars Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany
- A live Q&A with “WandaVision” filmmakers Matt Shakman and Jac Shaeffer, joined by Agatha herself, Kathryn Hahn
- A virtual Q&A with “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” star—the MCU’s new Captain America—Anthony Mackie
- A live Q&A with “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” filmmakers Kari Skogland and Malcolm Spellman, joined by Carl Lumbly (Isaiah Bradley)
ABOUT MARVEL STUDIOS’ “WANDAVISION”
After losing her love Vision, Wanda Maximoff undergoes a dissociative event and her powers create a world where he is alive. Her new reality mimics the TV sitcoms that comforted her as a child, but when Wanda’s denial is challenged, so is the reality. From Marvel Studios, “WandaVision” stars Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn, Teyonah Parris, Kat Dennings, and Randall Park. The series is written by Jac Schaeffer and directed by Matt Shakman, who serve as executive producers alongside Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, and Victoria Alonso. Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision” debuted exclusively on Disney+ on Jan. 15, 2021.
ABOUT MARVEL STUDIOS’ “THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER”
The Falcon, Sam Wilson struggles with the idea of stepping into the role of Captain America, conflicted about fighting for a country that has never fought for him. Meanwhile, Bucky Barnes continues his therapy-mandated assignment to make amends to those he harmed as The Winter Soldier. Across the globe, a radical organization, the Flag Smashers, gain sympathy for their Robin-Hood-like actions as their methods become more dangerous. Brimming with poignancy, authenticity and culturally-reflective storylines, the series provides a meditation on heroes, power, and race, cementing the MCU as a world unafraid to confront its darkest demons and our most pressing social issues. From Marvel Studios, “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” stars Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Carl Lumbly, Emily VanCamp, Erin Kellyman and Daniel Brühl. The series is written by Malcolm Spellman and directed by Kari Skogland, who serve as executive producers alongside Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Nate Moore and Victoria Alonso. The series debuted exclusively on Disney+ on March 19, 2021.
ABOUT DISNEY+
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the new general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ is part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers commercial-free streaming alongside an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of The Disney Bundle that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
