The Falcon and The Winter Soldier/Trivia

A list of trivia related to The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
==References to the Marvel Cinematic Universe==
*On September 11, 2020, Sebastian Stan, in regards to what it felt like shooting the Disney+ series went onto say how, "It felt like both. In a lot of ways, it felt like a movie. What I loved about it was that, tonally, it was very much in the same world that Captain America: The Winter Soldier was, which was one of my favorite experiences that I’ve ever had, period,” Stan explained.New The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Set Video Appears to Show US Agent in Action - Comicbook Movie 
**“So, in a sense, it was grounded and very much in the world as we know it. But, it’s also really jam-packed with a lot of massive, massive action scenes mixed with deep focus on character. These characters are getting so much more mileage for all of us to explore them. We can put them in situations that we’ve never been able to put them in before because you now have six hours as opposed to two.”
*On December 12, 2020, at the Investor's Day event a trailer that is just under two minutes of footage was released, where viewers have learned a couple tonal themes of the series, particularly revolving around Anthony Mackie's growth from supporting character to lead hero.The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Funko Leak Reveals Full Look at Baron Zemo's Purple Costume - The Direct Beta
**The opening shots of the trailer reveal a Captain America Museum of sorts, with numerous 1940s newspaper headlines commanding screens. Some of those headlines directly reference events from Captain America: The First Avenger.
**'400 PRISONERS LIBERATED' calls back to Steve Rogers's first Captain America mission, when he goes against his general's orders and saves Bucky, the Howling Commandos, and hundreds more from a HYDRA facility.
**Below that particular headline is a poster that reads 'TOUR CANCELED,' which is referencing the end of Cap's song-and-dance routine after he becomes a full-fledged member of the United States Army.
**'NAZIS IN NEW YORK: MYSTERY MAN SAVES CHILD' is from when Cap chases down the Hydra agent that blew up the Super Soldier lab in his first experience in his new bulky body.
**In the next shots of the trailer, numerous black and white images of Steve Rogers are shown. From left to right, a pre-Super Soldier serum Steve from when he was training at Camp Lehigh and Captain America using a car door as a shield during that initial Nazi chase.
**Finally, Cap can be viewed giving orders during that World War II montage.
*On January 01, 2021, Georges St-Pierre expressed his excitement to be back in the MCU while talking to Inspired Traveler. As it has already been revealed, he is set to return as Georges Batroc, who hasn't been seen since his debut in 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, he acknowledged the "huge budget" that The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was granted and admitted the show is "the biggest thing" he's ever done.Georges St-Pierre Calls Marvel's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier 'Biggest Thing' He's Done - The Direct
**He went onto further state that, “It’s a huge budget. It’s the biggest thing I’ve done in my life. It’s really big. I’ve been taking classes to become an actor for a while now. I am working very hard on this. I am very proud of the job I have done on the show. I can’t wait for people to see the result of my work."
**St-Pierre explained that he's "a bit of a nerd" for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, even saying that his passion for mixed martial arts can be credited in part to "this passion" that he now gets to explore further in the MCU.
**He finished his interview by saying that, "I’m a bit of a nerd in this universe. I think this passion influenced me in my adventure with mixed martial arts. When I was in the cage I was like a superhero and as soon as I stepped out of the arena I was back to being a normal human being."
*While on The Jess Cagle Show, Mackie when asked if Falcon would become Captain America, Mackie shared that, "we don't know that yet. The show, the idea of the show is basically, you know, and at the end of Avengers: Endgame, Cap decided he was going into retirement and he asked me if I would take up the shield, but at no point in time did I agree to or say that I would be Captain America," and went on to enigmatically remark, "So, the show walks the line of who is going to take up the shield and who's going to be Captain America if Steve isn't coming back".Anthony Mackie Clarifies If He's Captain America in 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier' - Collider
*On January 15, 2021, a Hasbro action figure of Sam Wilson dressed in a Captain America costume was leaked. The name badge on the toy's packaging reads Captain America rather than Wilson's more familiar superhero title, The Falcon. In addition, the packaging features an image of actor Anthony Mackie as Wilson dressed in the Captain America costume.The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: Leaked Toy May Reveal Major Plot Point - IGN
*On March 15, 2021, Mackie revealed in a recent interview with The Toronto Sun that he “requested” a love story with Black Widow.‘The Falcon And The Winter Soldier’ star Anthony Mackie requested Black Widow love story “several times” - NME
**Also on this day, the release of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier with only a few short days away, a major part of its marketing campaign included a series of promos released in partnership with Xbox that show Anthony Mackie's Falcon playing various games on the Xbox Series X console. These promos have included several Easter eggs to the MCU already and offered fans the best look yet at Sam Wilson's new wings. In one of the commercials, the identity of NoobMaster69 was revealed. Avengers: Endgame: Identity of NoobMaster69 Revealed In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ad - The Direct
*On March 18, 2021, as part of the virtual launch event for Marvel's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany were on hand to congratulate the cast of the show and voice their excitement for seeing Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes lead their own show.Watch: WandaVision Stars Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany Celebrate Falcon and Winter Soldier Debut - The Direct
*On March 19, 2021, a scene in the first episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, the audience was treated to a scene where Don Cheadle's War Machine and Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson walk through a Captain America memorial exhibit as they discuss the mantle that Steve left behind. On one part of the exhibit, there is a quote explaining what exactly happened to Chris Evans' Steve Rogers following the events of Avengers: Endgame that says: With the death of Iron Man, Steve Rogers honored his friend by finally retiring and laying down his shield, enjoying the world he had fought so hard to protect. With this exhibit we honor the life and legacy of Steve Rogers, Captain America: patriot, soldier, hero.Falcon and Winter Soldier: Easter Egg Reveals Status of Chris Evans' Captain America - The Direct
*On March 30th, 2021, Wyatt Russell revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that for his role on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, he asked for one of the original Cap costumes. But instead they gave him a new suit instead.Wyatt Russell Requested Chris Evans' Captain America Costume for 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier' - Hollywood Reporter
*On April 4, 2021, Wyatt Russell revealed in an interview that he doesn't know if his character has a future in the MCU beyond his appearances throughout The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.Falcon & Winter Soldier Star Has No Say in John Walker's MCU Future - Screen Rant
*In a pivotal moment between Ayo and Bucky in Episode 4: The Whole World Is Watching, the Dora Milaje arrive in Latvia after learning that Baron Zemo, who murdered Wakanda's King T'Chaka in Captain America: Civil War, has been freed from prison. The Dora Milaje's demand that Zemo be handed over leads to a skirmish, during which Ayo quickly ends her fight with Bucky by using a failsafe to deactivate and detach his metal arm.Why Bucky's Arm Failsafe Is Dividing Marvel Fans - Screen Rant
*On April 16, 2021, Julia Louis-Dreyfus made her surprise MCU debut as Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine in Truth, the penultimate episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, but according to sources close to the production, Louis-Dreyfus was slated to first appear in the Black Widow film which, in a pre-COVID world, was scheduled to debut in theaters May 1, 2020. But Marvel, reportedly, now has even bigger ambitions for Louis-Dreyfus's villainous figure.Marvel Has Big Plans for Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Vanity Fair 
*In Truth, the fifth episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Bucky Barnes handed Baron Helmut Zemo over to the Dora Milaje of Wakanda. As he's being taken away, Ayo explicitly states that Zemo will be put in the Raft, which was seen in Captain America: Civil War, where Avengers that supported Captain America were imprisoned alongside dangerous criminals.Falcon and Winter Soldier Teases Return of Captain America: Civil War Location - The Direct
*On April 16, 2021, in Truth, the fifth episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sharon Carter is seen on a phone call in Madripoor with an unknown personality. When turning on the subtitles during this scene, it's revealed that Sharon is speaking to Georges St-Pierre's Georges Batroc as she lets him know about the undisclosed job. While his actual dialogue isn't revealed, the subtitles for his end of the call say "Batroc speaking French."Falcon and Winter Soldier: Disney+ Subtitles Confirm Sharon Carter's Connection To Batroc - The Direct
*On April 19, 2021, it was revealed that The Falcon and the Winter Solider will be submitted as a Drama Series at this year's Emmy Awards, marking a shift from its expected placement in the Limited Series categories. This way, it avoids direct competition with WandaVision, which has been submitted for the Limited Series category instead.‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Will Run as a Drama Series at 2021 Emmys — Exclusive - Indie Wire
*On April 20, 2021, it was once again reported that it's looking more and more possible that Marvel's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, as well as the upcoming Loki series, could see multiple seasons, but WandaVision instead looks more likely than ever to be a one-and-done show.Loki and Falcon & Winter Soldier Could Get Multiple Seasons, WandaVision Far Less Likely - IGN
*On April 22, 2021, Marvel Studios posted a binge guide leading up to The Falcon and The Winter Soldier finale on Friday April 23, 2021, and they additionally promised 'surprises throughout the day'.April 22nd Tweet - Twitter
*On April 23,2021, shortly after The Falcon and The Winter Soldier aired its 6th episode, it was announced that Captain America 4 was greenlit with head writer Malcolm Spellman returning and co-writing the script with FAWS scribe Dalan Musson. No further details, including who exactly will wield the star-spangled shield, however no additional details were made available.Will Captain America 4 Movie Continue Falcon and Winter Soldier's Story? - TV Line
*On April 26, 2021, to celebrate Sam as the new Captain America, Marvel Studios has officially changed the banners on its Captain America social media pages on Twitter and Facebook from Chris Evans' Captain America to Anthony Mackie's.Marvel Removes Chris Evans From Captain America Social Media Banners To Highlight Anthony Mackie - The Direct
==References to Marvel Comics==
*On October 25, 2020, it was mentioned that in the series Helmut Zemo will also be getting his comic book accurate title of Baron Zemo.The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Funko Leak Reveals Full Look at Baron Zemo's Purple Costume - The Direct Beta
**This was revealed via a Funko Pop of the character recently released as promotion for the series, and is now sporting the aforementioned title.
*On February 11, 2021, the latest trailer that debuted during Super Bowl LV has revealed a first look at the Principality of Madripoor, which in Marvel Comics canon is located somewhere in Southeast Asia between Singapore and Sumatra, and over the years has played a major part in countless stories revolving around the X-Men.New Falcon And The Winter Soldier Trailer Featured An Important X-Men Location - We Got This Covered
**Traditionally, it is split into the affluent Hightown and the working class Lowtown, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier footage shows both sides of the island, from the sprawling cityscape where skyscrapers dominate the skyline to the dense urban areas.
*On March 19, 2021, in one of his newsletters, former Captain America writer and Winter Soldier co-creator Ed Brubaker expressed his "mixed" feelings about the brand new Disney+ show The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. He expressed how he is really happy for Sebastian Stan, who he thinks is both a great guy, and the perfect Bucky/Winter Soldier. Along with being glad to see him get more screen time than in the past. He even admitted that while everyone at Marvel Studios that he has ever met (all the way up to Kevin Feige) have been nothing but kind to home. At the same time, for the most part all and him have gotten for creating the Winter Soldier and his storyline is a “thanks” here or there, and over the years that's become harder and harder to live with. Brubaker continued to elaborate, discussing how he loved his time at Marvel and how the lack of recognition and credit they've received for their creation ate away at him.Winter Soldier Co-Creator Admits Mixed Feelings For Disney+'s Falcon and Winter Soldier - The Direct
*On April 11, 2021, Emily VanCamp revealed that she is very interested in wearing Sharon Carter's iconic white suit from the comics.Falcon & Winter Soldier: Emily VanCamp Wants to Wear Sharon Carter’s Iconic White Suit - Screen Rant
*On April 19, 2021, it was revealed that since Friday April 16, 2021, when Julia Louis-Dreyfus' character of Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine appeared in Truth, the series 5th episode, eBay sales of the character's first appearance in the comics have surged. It was further reported that at least 10 copies of Strange Tales #159, written by Jim Steranko and Roy Thomas and drawn by Marie Severin and Steranko, were sold by various vendors on Friday alone with elevated price points ranging from $1,000 - $4,000. This is compared to a copy with a 9.0 CGC sold days earlier on April 12 for $259.99, and one sold on April 7 with a 9.6 CGC for $565.Marvel comics eBay sales get a major bump after surprise The Falcon and the Winter Soldier cameo - EW
*On April 26, 2021, Marvel Studios officially released a new poster for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, showcasing Sam Wilson as the MCU's new Captain America. Alongside the release, a new Twitter Emoji showing Sam Wilson's Star-Spangled hero was also unveiled. His suit pays homage to the one Sam wore in the comics during his tenure as Captain America.Falcon and Winter Soldier: Official Poster For Anthony Mackie's Captain America Released - The Direct
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==Unorganized Trivia==
*On October 7, 2020, it was revealed that Disney and McDonald's have teamed up to offer a new collection of Marvel Studio toys as part of the McDonald Happy Meals. The line up will feature the likes of Falcon, Winter Soldier, Wanda Maximoff, Vision, Groot, Hulkbuster, Wasp, Hulk and the Black Widow herself.MCDONALD’S RELEASE “WANDAVISION” & “THE FALCON & WINTER SOLDIER” HAPPY MEAL TOYS - What's On Disney+
**This merchandise of toys is also tied to promotion for WandaVision and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, two Disney+ shows expected to premiere in late 2020 and sometime in 2021 respectively.
*The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was shooting in Prague, which is where the show was in production when things were shut down early in 2020 due to the .Falcon And The Winter Soldier Set Photo Might Reveal A Surprising Disney+ Plot Twist - Cinemablend
*On October 18, 2020, it was also revealed that in addition to Danny Ramirez being confirmed as part of the cast in a pivotal role, the series is also in the process of finishing the last bit of production that was halted earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Adds ‘On My Block’ Star Danny Ramirez - Slash Film
*On October 20, 2020, it was confirmed that despite this series being pushed to 2021, Fans of Captain America can now bring home his iconic shield thanks to Marvel Legends' new prop replica shield from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.Marvel Legends Reveals Falcon and Winter Soldier Captain America Shield Prop - CBR
**Marvel Legends' new Captain America life-sized shield prop replica is inspired by the shield that will be seen in the upcoming Disney+ series and measures 24"in across.
*On October 21, 2020, Derek Kolstad teased that in regards to what's in store for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, some familiar faces from long ago in the MCU will make appearances on the show.The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Will ‘Bring Back Early Marvel Characters’ - Empire
**He went onto further teased that they are layering some of these earliest Marvel Movies characters in and reinventing them in a way that's gonna shift the storytelling structure.
**While it's already known that Daniel Brühl’s Helmut Zemo is returning, it's also mentioned that The Winter Soldier’s Georges Batroc is making a return as well.
*On November 4,2020, a newly revealed toy prototype provided the first glimpse of the design for Sam Wilson's Captain America costume in the series.FALCON & THE WINTER SOLDIER: Possible Leaked Toy Prototype Features Sam Wilson's Captain America Costume - Comicbook Movie
*On November 8, 2020, Disney began to promote their Disney+ Marvel Cinematic Universe series in Latin America for its upcoming launch in the aforementioned region, releasing a video teasing several shows like The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and WandaVision.Disney+ Releases New Marvel Promo With Elizabeth Olsen, Sebastian Stan & More MCU Stars - The Direct
*On November 18, 2020, some official Marvel merchandise released in a Tokyo-based Marvel Pop Up store, shows a sticker featuring Sharon Carter wearing a hoodie on top of the word "Wanted," while a notebook highlights the character's full disguise.The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Merch Teases Trouble For Emily VanCamp's Sharon Carter - The Direct 
**Other pieces of tie-in merchandise showcase the new costumes of Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson and Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes.
**It appears that the former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent is still on the run from the government, potentially hinting that the Sokovia Accords are somehow still in effect after Avengers: Endgame. 
*On December 23, 2020, a new promotional a new image revealing the two title heroes in full costume began to circulate.New Falcon And The Winter Soldier Photo Shows Off Sam And Bucky’s Costumes - We Got This Covered
**Also on this day, it was revealed through a release on Weibo, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced that a Marvel-themed musical that will premiere on Bilibili (a Chinese video-sharing website) on December 31,2020 to celebrate the new year and what the MCU has in store for Phase 4.Marvel Announces MCU-Themed Musical Performance For New Year's Eve - The Direct
*On January 11, 2021, Kevin Feige was asked what the audience can expect regarding the runtime of their MCU series, with Feige responding that “Well, we're looking a little differently. We're looking at it as developing them as either six hour-episodes, or nine or 10 half-hour episodes.” He gave examples, such as WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier having their runtimes “blurred” due to the nature of streaming. Feige then went onto say how, “for instance, WandaVision started that way and Falcon and the Winter Soldier as 30 minutes, but because it's streaming, it's Disney+, and the rules have blurred over the years, yes. Some can be 23 minutes. Some can be much longer than that”. How Long Are Marvel's Disney+ Shows? Kevin Feige Talks 'Loki', 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier', and 'She-Hulk' - Collider
**As a result, it was officially confirmed that in the case of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, it was being developed as six 40-50-minute episodes.Marvel Studios Reveals Episode Count and Lengths for She-Hulk, Loki, and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier - Comicbook TV
*On January 18, 2021, Kevin Feige would go on to acknowledge the unexpected similarities between The Blip and the COVID-19 pandemic, before reiterating that he wants any future references to Thanos' attack to "have more meaning behind it". As a result, Phase Four, will instead be focused on setting up new stories rather than looking back to past events.Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Explains Why "The Blip" Won't Become The Focal Point Of Phase 4 - Comicbook Movie
*On January 28, 2021, the series composer Henry Jackman hinted at the "less comfortable things" that The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will address by stating how with “having six hourly episodes, that’s more real estate than one of [the films],” said Jackman. “There’s a bit more opportunity to go into psychological drama and explore backstories. And in this particular series, there’s very much serious issues, now more than ever, about what it means to hold [Cap’s] shield and what kind of a person should ultimately be holding that shield, and with the history of this country, and how African Americans would feel about being Captain America or not. It’s still entertaining, but it touches on less comfortable things that give rise to some really impressive performances. It’s a great balance of entertainment and writing [centering] around more weighty issues.”[https://collider.com/the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-story-details/ 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Tackles "Weighty Issues," Reveals Composer
- Collider] 
*On this same day Mackie admitted that he had his reservations about taking part in this Disney+ series, stating how “at the end of Avengers: Endgame, Sam didn’t accept the shield,” Anthony Mackie said on The Rich Eisen Show. “If you remember, he told Steve, ‘It doesn’t feel right because this shield is yours.’ So, you know, the show is a long way of figuring around who's gonna be Captain America. Where the shield's gonna end up and if Captain America, if that moniker is gonna come back and somebody's gonna hold that moniker again.”Anthony Mackie was afraid The Falcon and the Winter Soldier would be “sh**ty” - Winter Is Coming
**His fear was that it would be more campy than classy, stating that he “basically, thought this show was gonna be like the old school Batman, I thought it was gonna be some shitty… or some of the other shows where it’s like soap operas.”
**But in the end Mackie said he was surprised by "the quality of our show with the acting, with the scripts, with the development of the characters and everything was so high-level, so high-brow. I didn’t think there was any way Marvel would be able to carry that on to television.” 
*On February 1, 2021, ahead of the March premiere of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, a first look at the new costumes for two key characters, Baron Zemo and John Walker were released.The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Baron Zemo and John Walker MCU Costumes Revealed - IGN
*On February 7, 2021, the only trailer from Marvel Studios that was released during Super Bowl LV.Super Bowl trailer for Marvel's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier gets punchy -CNET
*On February 9, 2021, it was revealed that the trailer for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier in 24 hours had received views that bested that of .‘The Falcon And The Winter Soldier’ Super Bowl Spot Smashes Online Viewing Record For A Streaming Series - Deadline
*On February 11, 2021, Anthony Mackie revealed that he had to learn how to throw Captain America's Shield, and admitted that he didn't realize how heavy it really was. He compared the shield to a 10-pound weight hanging off one's arm, which is not the easiest thing to deal with."Disney+ Announces Marvel Legends Episodes For Zemo, Sharon Carter & More - The Direct
**In the same interview Sebastian Stan added that in these six episodes, viewers will see Sam and Bucky in a part action-packed superhero epic, part awkward buddy-comedy. Stan went on to joke that there's an odd-couple kind of back-and-forth there.
*On February 13, 2021, it was revealed that in the United States, the show will receive a PG-13 rating. However, overseas (particularly in the Netherlands), it has been given a 16+, which is roughly the equivalent to a TV-MA or R-rating in the United States. Which in turns likely means it could also be given a 15 rating in the United Kingdom. All likely coming off the presumed levels of violence to be shown in the series.The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Given R-Rating Overseas - We Got This Covered 
**However, by February 18, 2021,it was confirmed that the series had received a TV-14 rating for "language and violence."Falcon and Winter Soldier Promo Confirms Show's Rating is Lower Than Rumored - CBR
*However, on February 18, 2021, it was mentioned that contrary to popular belief, the series is actually rated TV-14.Falcon and Winter Soldier Promo Confirms Show's Rating is Lower Than Rumored - CBR
*On February 16, 2021, it was announced that Legends will release new installments that will center around Anthony Mackie's Falcon, Sebastian Stan's Winter Soldier, Daniel Brühl's Helmut Zemo, and Emily VanCamp's Sharon Carter and will be coming in March 2021 to Disney+. Presumably a week before the premiere of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.Disney+ Announces Marvel Legends Episodes For Zemo, Sharon Carter & More - The Direct
**Also on this day, through an Instagram story on his Instagram account, Sebastian Stan agreed that Falcon, Wanda Maximoff and his character of the Winter Soldier definitely need some therapy due to all the trauma they have gone through in their appearances across several MCU films. Which further solidifies how mental Health is a central theme that is part of the two shows' DNA.
*Emily VanCamp also recently told E! Online that the show will be a little more action-heavy and less weird than WandaVision. She did teased that there will be some elements of mystery, along with some good old-fashioned action that she promises people will love from those movies.‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ will be more normal, actress says - Deseret News
*On February 17, 2021, Malcolm Spellman, the series showrunner admitted that he believes that The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is a nice progression with the mantle that the Black Panther film directed by Ryan Coogler and the legacy left behind by Chadwick Boseman. He went onto further say that is important to have these giant Black icons, which are not only necessary for Black kids, but also for white kids to start to absorb how black people can be big and heroic.The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Showrunner Talks Progression From Black Panther - Irmonline
*On February 20, 2021, Mackie went onto say that when they were shooting The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in Prague, that it was as big of a production a Marvel Disney+ can ultimately get, with the production value being estimated at costing hundreds of millions of dollars. However, he admitted that at the same time, there's a certain disconnect because there's so many people there. Typically, there's at least 250 people a day on-set that according Mackie you form these little pods, these little communities... Thus working for Marvel it's tight-knit.Anthony Mackie Confirms Falcon & Winter Soldier Cost 100s Of Millions Of Dollars - Screen Rant
*On February 24, 2021, at Kevin Feige at his first TCA said that the reason for settling on only six episodes is because of budget. Feige went onto further state after a lot of discussion, telling the story of Sam and Bucky in six hours was what he and the other people at Marvel Studios ultimately landed on as the best way to tell our story. he added. In addition, he mentioned that shows aren't inexpensive, so the per-episode cost is very high.Why ‘Falcon & The Winter Soldier’ Is Only 6 Episodes: Marvel Boss Kevin Feige At TCA - Deadline 
*On February 25, 2021, the official Twitter account for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier shared a TV spot that featured Baron Zemo in his full costume, adding in subtitles that confirm the character's identity now in the aforementioned Disney+ Marvel series.Baron Zemo Costume Featured In New Falcon & The Winter Soldier TV Spot - Screen Rant 
*On February 28, 2021, now that the first embargo has been lifted, critics have been able to start talking about the series, and many went onto praise the action in particular.The Falcon And The Winter Soldier First Impressions Praise The Action - Game Rant
*On March 1, 2021, while plot specifics have been kept under wraps for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie teased that the wings have become much more pliable and much more dynamic. He further added that Falcon Wings are much more of a winged force.Anthony Mackie Hypes Sam's Falcon & Winter Soldier Suit Upgrades - Screen Rant 
**In addition, Sebastian Stan noted how the addition of Walker on the show "very much makes sense in the series," while also teasing "another side to that character that people haven't seen or expected".The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Star Teases Unexpected Side of U.S. Agent - The Direct
**Since Mackie and Stan have taken up lead roles in the MCU for the first time, the actors went onto reveal that they were given earlier access to the series' scripts, which Mackie noted as being quite the refreshing experience.The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Reveals the Entire Backstory of Sam Wilson - The Direct 
*On March 2, 2021, Sebastian Stan teased Bucky's mental state in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, calling him a bit of a mess. He further added that in the series, viewers will find Bucky in a strange place, having just gotten out of an epic battle and left to deal with his own demons.Bucky Is Kind Of A Mess In Falcon & Winter Soldier Says Sebastian Stan - Screen Rant
**Moreover, with the release of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier edging closer, the marketing for the series has begun to ramp up in a big way. As a result, billboards for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier have begun appearing in Los Angeles in recent days; with one of the posters spotted on an LA billboard revealing new art from the upcoming series. This being Sam seen with his iconic Falcon wings spread beside Bucky in front of a city with helicopters in its skyline.The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: L.A. Billboard Reveals New Marvel Poster Art - The Direct
*On March 3, 2021, Mackie gave an interview in which he got candid about feeling the pressure to make sure that The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is not Marvel's first fail.Anthony Mackie on Being Worried About Becoming ‘Face of the First Marvel Franchise to Fail’ - Complex
*On March 5, 2021, Disney+ officially released two new episodes for Marvel Studios: Legends, featuring the summary of the heroic journey of Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes from the Infinity Saga.Sebastian Stan's Bucky & Anthony Mackie's Falcon Receive Surprise-Release Episodes of Marvel Legends - The Direct 
*On March 8, 2021, Marvel Studios unveiled four new character posters for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, which feature Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes aka The Winter Soldier, Daniel Brühl as Zemo, and Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter.‘The Falcon & The Winter Soldier’ Unveils Four Character Posters - Deadline
*On March 9, 2021, it was announced that The Falcon and The Winter Soldier will be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. With this, it became the first Disney+ original series to be dubbed in the said languages.Hindi Trailer for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
*On March 9, 2021, through a new TV spot for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, 15 seconds of new footage from this Marvel Studios' next Phase 4 release. What was included in this new footage happened to be a comedic scene at the end with Bucky falling through trees as Sam messes with him mentally through the use of his drone, Redwing.The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: New Scene Features Sebastian Stan Comedy - The Direct
**Also on this day, Kevin Feige in an interview went on to shower Anthony Mackie with praise over what he has managed to with the character of Sam. He also touched up on the feeling he and the other folks at Marvel Studios got when they settled on having Sam inherit the shield from Captain America.Marvel Chief Kevin Feige on Anthony Mackie’s Big ‘Falcon’ Moment, Fate of Captain America’s Shield - Variety
*On March 14, 2021, Kevin Feige was asked again at the press conference that took place on this day on whether a season 2 is already in the works. As far as a potential season 2, Feige simply said “If we’re able to do another one, there’s certainly ideas”.‘The Falcon And The Winter Soldier’: Marvel Boss Kevin Feige On Possible Season 2 “Ideas”; Anthony Mackie Teases ‘Black Widow’ Spinoff - Deadline
*On March 15, 2021, Marvel Studios dropped the final trailer for the series. 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier' Drops Final Trailer Ahead of Premiere - Marvel.com
**In this trailer, scenes featuring Bucky flirting with Sarah Wilson are shown, while also have some shirtless Sam scenes as well. Falcon and the Winter Soldier: New Footage Features Shirtless Sam & Flirty Bucky - The Direct
**Also on this day, a new image from The Falcon and The Winter Soldier teased a fiery Baron Zemo, who Daniel Brühl described as an "evolved" version in the Disney+ show.New Falcon & Winter Soldier Image Previews 'Evolved' Baron Zemo - Screen Rant
*On March 17, 2021, VanCamp said in a phone interview, that she first got the pitch for the show back in 2019.EMILY VANCAMP IS TV'S ULTIMATE SUPERHERO - Nylon
*On March 19, 2021, Spellman explained that the pandemic allowed the show's creative team to draw even more connectivity between the MCU and the current world people live in. Thus, when COVID hit and they got shut down, they were eventually able to actually, with a very light hand, draw even more connectivity between the MCU and the current world we all live in.Falcon and Winter Soldier: Director Reveals Why Iron Man's Stark Industries Is Not Featured - The Direct
**In addition, Emily VanCamp revealed that she is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a "very, very different" Sharon Carter in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Emily VanCamp Teases Her MCU Return as a “Very Different” Sharon Carter - Comicbook.com
**After the premiere of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, currently, the show has a 93% after 106 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Unfortunately, the show's audience score is slightly lower, coming in at 79% after 383 reviews.Falcon and the Winter Soldier Debuts With Impressive Rotten Tomatoes Score - Comicbook.com
*On March 22, 2021, a batch of merchandise for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier were released.Marvel's The Falcon & The Winter Soldier limited edition premiere pin- ToynkThe Falcon & The Winter Soldier Disney Merchandise - Disney Store ShopMarvel Collection Popsockets - Popsockets.com
*On March 22, 2021, addition merchandise for the show was released after the premiere of episode 1Shop Marvel Must Haves: ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’ Episode 1 - Marvel.com
**On this same day, although they cited no concrete numbers, Disney Plus announced on Monday that “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” was the streaming service's most-watched series premiere ever during its opening weekend, exceeding the series premieres for “The Mandalorian” and “WandaVision.”‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Bigger Than ‘Mandalorian,’ ‘WandaVision’ Debuts, Says Disney Plus - Variety
**Speaking to USA Today, Russell explained in his interview that the main difference between the two Captain Americas is their upbringing and life experience. So U.S. Agent will have to grapple fitting into the moralistic superhero world and the mantle left behind by Captain America.'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Actor Explains Difference Between U.S. Agent and Captain America - Hypebeast
**St-Pierre teased that viewers can expect to see more of the guy known in the comics as “Batroc as the Leaper.”‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier': Georges St-Pierre Tells Us How Batroc Pinned Down Sam Wilson = The Wrap
*On March 23, 2021, new action figures from Hot Toys for the show were released.The Falcon and the Winter Soldier 1/6 Winter Soldier Figure From Hot Toys - Marvelous News
**On this same day, a new look at Wyatt Russell's US Agent in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was released ahead of the show's Friday premiere on Disney Plus two days later.New Look At Wyatt Russell’s U.S. Agent In ‘The Falcon And The Winter Soldier’ Released - Heroic Hollywood
*On April 5, 2021, Stan revealed in a radio interview on BBC Radio 1, that fans often spout the supposed code words that make his character of Bucky Barnes, a formerly brainwashed assassin, turn into a murder machine known as The Winter Soldier. These words being "Longing, rusted, seventeen, daybreak, furnace, nine, benign, homecoming, one, freight car,” which were famously said by Zemo in Captain America: Civil War.Sebastian Stan Says Fans Try to 'Activate' the Winter Soldier in Public - IGN
**Also on this day, new Funko Pop figures for Zemo and Sharon Carter as seen on episode 3 of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier were released.The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Baron Zemo and Sharon Carter Funko Pops Are on Sale Now - Comicbook.com
*On April 9, 2021, Toy maker Hasbro has put up for pre-order a brand new six-inch scale Marvel Legends figure from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The figure itself represents John Walker in his Captain America suit and features an interchangeable, unmasked head with the likeness of actor Wyatt Russell.MCU Toy Brought To Life With New Captain America Figure From Falcon and Winter Soldier - The Direct
**On this same day, Daniel Brühl revealed that he actually improvised Zemo's dance moves that became a viral sensation since the airing of episode 3, Power Broker.Daniel Bruhl Improvised 'The Falcon And The Winter Soldier' Dance Scene - ET Canada
*On April 12, 2021, after episode 4 The Whole World Is Watching aired, some additional merchandise for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was released on the Marvel Entertainment store.Shop Marvel Must Haves: ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’ Episode 4 - Marvel
*On April 23, 2021 Julia Louis-Dreyfus shared a 13-second video of herself as Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine on the set of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. She further revealed that in order to maintain the secrecy of her cameo, she wore a long black cloak with a full hood to hide her costume before she entered her first scene. Louis-Dreyfus took this precaution in stride, even joking in her post that she's "worn it every day since."Julia Louis-Dreyfus New Set Video From Falcon and the Winter Soldier - The Direct
*On April 24, 2021, during a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Wyatt Russell compared the teasing nature of the U.S. Agent reveal scene to that of a "carrot dangling in front of you. It was so much fun". Russell further admitted that he was less than excited about his new U.S. Agent suit, attributing this to the fact that both costumes were essentially the same: “When I went to see the costume, I thought there'd be a lot to deal with. It was…it's really the exact same costume but it's just black and red”. He further added that his lackluster reaction worked well with his character during the scene where John Walker tells Val (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), "It's the same, but black." In addition, he said that “it provided a fun thing for me and Julia beyond what was on the page in that scene”. Lastly, Russell also hinted at the future of the U.S. Agent in the MCU when he said that “at the end of the series, he's grown into himself in a very dangerous way”.Falcon and Winter Soldier: Wyatt Russell Addresses That US Agent Reveal Scene - The Direct 
*On April 26, 2021, official promotional images have surfaced online, via Twitter user The Falcon and the Winter Soldier News and Marvel.com, of new Funko Pops for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, including two versions of Sam Wilson as the new Captain America. In addition to a new Bucky Barnes Funko Pop, fans can now own a figure of Sam as Cap in his new, Wakanda-made Captain America suit holding the shield. As well a Funko Pop for John Walker in his US Agent suit too.Falcon and Winter Soldier: Sam's Captain America & US Agent Receive New Funko Pops - The Direct
*Following the announcement of Disney shifting physical media distribution to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, this series, along with Moon Knight, are the last Marvel Studios presentations to be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on physical media in North America.Disney Reaches Licensing Deal With Sony Pictures Home Entertainment For DVD And Blu-Ray Releases Of New And Catalog Titles
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