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    'We Were Soldiers...and We Are Soldiers Still': Signed Books Available  Aug 26, 2008
    Today "We Are Soldiers Still" was recently released in trade format and FlatSigned Press is also proud to announce that, today, this follow-up title will also be available in a rare, signed/limited edition format just like "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young." Both titles of these historic books are available exclusively in this leather- bound, signed and limited edition from FlatSigned Press of Nashville, TN. A few copies of the original title "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young" are available... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    JOSEPH L. GALLOWAY: Farewell to an American hero  Aug 23, 2008
    Their story was told in a book my buddy Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and I wrote 15 years ago titled "We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young" and in the Mel Gibson movie, "We Were Soldiers," released in the spring of 2002 ... ABOUT THE WRITERJoseph L. Galloway is a military columnist for McClatchy Newspapers and a former senior military correspondent for Knight Ridder Newspapers; he is co-author of the national best-seller "We Were Soldiers Once ... and Young." Readers may write to him at: P.O. Box 399,... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Marines In Media  Aug 22, 2008
    There were a couple of generals and over a hundred active duty Marines, and even a best-selling non-Marine author and longtime United Press International war correspondent named Joe Galloway who, with his collaborator, Hal Moore, wrote a simply wonderful 1992 book called We Were Soldiers Once and Young. The book then made the cover of the book review section of the Sunday New York Times, and was later a big Mel Gibson box office hit. (Forbes -- Business)

    Emmy-nominated smash still full of secrets  Jul 25, 2008
    He was cast in "The Division," a cop show, episodes of "Providence," "The Unit" and "What About Brian," and the film "We Were Soldiers," as well as appearing in two films written by and starring his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer Westfeldt: "Kissing Jessica Stein" and "Ira & Abby.". As Draper, he says, "I guess I caught up to my aspect, a persona I could naturally play. It was easy for me. And since I was relatively unknown and didn't come with a ready-made identity, it was easy for people to see... (CNN -- Showbiz)

    It's back to the '60s for a new 'Mad Men' season  Jul 18, 2008
    July 17: A discussion about Jesse Jackson's use of the "N" word drew tears on 'The View". MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski reports.Most popular Most viewed Top rated Most e-mailedupdated 1:51 p.m. ET July 17, 2008NEW YORK - Lets twist again like we did last summer!Mad Men fans remember how things were really hummin last summer, the first for that glorious drama series set in the Manhattan advertising world of 1960. There were lots of twists at the Sterling Cooper... (MSNBC -- Television)

    Four great films r. Jason R. Edwards  Jul 4, 2008
    Mel Gibson's The Patriot would certainly be an appropriate choice, but I'm recommending his lesser known We Were Soldiers. Soldiers is based on hero Lt. Col. Hal Moore's experience in the Vietnam War. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)

    Native's documentary to tell story of battle  Jun 25, 2008
    This first episode, Valley of Death, tells the real-life story of a group of American soldiers whose lives were made famous in Randall Wallace s motion picture We Were Soldiers starring Mel Gibson. Rytie Lutz worked as Wallace s on-set assistant during the production of that film in 2001, and remained with Wallace s production company, Wheelhouse Entertainment for the next seven years, making her way up the ranks to producer. (Calhoun Times, GA)

    A nonmilitary man serves in numerous ways  May 18, 2008
    At the end of the 2002 movie We Were Soldiers, the camera focuses on two names, inscribed side-by-side on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. Jack Geoghegan and Willie Godboldt, key characters in the movie, died together during the Battle of LZ X-Ray in Vietnam's Ia Drang Valley in 1965 ... But in the 1992 book on which the movie was based, We Were Soldiers Once. (Florida Times-Union)

    Mel Gibson returns for 'Darkness'  May 2, 2008
    Mel Gibson has committed to star in "Edge of Darkness," marking his first starring role in a feature film since he headlined "Signs" and "We Were Soldiers" in 2002 ... Before "Signs" and "We Were Soldiers," Gibson starred in 2000's "What Women Want" and "The Patriot." Subsequently, he concentrated on directing, with "The Passion of the Christ" in 2004 and "Apocalypto" in 2006. (Variety)

    Elliott is ultimate cowboy  Dec 8, 2007
    His non-cowboy roles have included "We Were Soldiers," "Hulk," "Prancer," "Aspen" and "Road House.". But his resume skews heavier the cowboy way. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Operation Gratitude Establishes NATIONAL FREEDOM AWARD to Honor Troops and Their Supporters  Nov 27, 2007
    -Randall Wallace, director of We Were Soldiers DALLAS/FT. WORTH, Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 1, 2007, Operation Gratitude will present the first annual NATIONAL FREEDOM AWARD as a tribute to American troops around the world who have freely sacrificed comfort and safety to serve our nation ... General Moore coauthored the New York Times #1 bestseller We Were Soldiers Once ... The book's major motion picture adaptation, We Were Soldiers, hailed by many as "one of the best war movies ever... (PR Newswire)

    Brandt New Bag  Nov 17, 2007
    " That particular gamble paid off, as Brandt's debut album Calm Before the Storm yielded a string of massive hits like My Heart Has a History, I Meant to Do That and Take it From Me. Over the course of the next decade, he struck paydirt again and again, racking up a slew of Junos and Canadian Country Music Awards, and being tapped to write a song recorded by Johnny Cash and Dave Matthews (for the soundtrack to Mel Gibson's war flick We Were Soldiers). Along the way, Brandt parted company with... (Winnipeg Sun)

    Nature's Hollywood  Nov 14, 2007
    Abell has guest starred on television shows such as "CSI: Miami" and "New York," "Navy NCIS" and "JAG," and in the movie "We Were Soldiers" with Mel Gibson, as well as many others, but currently stars in the hunting show on Versus. "There is a bit of a negative connotation to shooting sports and to hunting (referring to Los Angeles specifically) but not to everybody, because I know a lot of actors and producers and people in the industry who like to hunt," Abell said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    /C O R R E C T I O N -- New Medium Enterprises/  Oct 31, 2007
    Bundled titles from Myndform will include blockbuster hits Lucky Number Slevin, Saw I & II, and Butterfly Effect II. From SENA, bundled titles will include hits Apocalytpo, We Were Soldiers, The Hitcher, Spy Kids and Scary Movie. Bundle boxes will be available for 16,999 ISK.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Bittersweet success  Oct 25, 2007
    " Russell's career began as a teenager on the Mickey Mouse Club in 1991 and she moved to Hollywood three years later to pursue acting. Her next role was in Aaron Spelling's Malibu Shores, before she landed the lead role in Felicity in 1998. Since the conclusion of Felicity, Russell has starred in a number of major motion pictures including Mission: Impossible III opposite Tom Cruise, The Upside Of Anger, We Were Soldiers and Rohtenburg. She made her Broadway debut in Fat Pig, alongside Entourage... (NEWS.com.au)

    Hanke learns stories of courage, valor firsthand from Medal of Honor recipients  Oct 13, 2007
    The movie We Were Soldiers was about one of his battles. - John Finn is the oldest living recipient at 98 years old. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Two teachers can show R-rated films  Oct 10, 2007
    "Unlike many films that glamorize horrific events, board member Barbara Murray said movies like "The Patriot" can serve as important educational tools."That's why we teach history so we do not repeat our mistakes," Murray said.Despite board approval, parents still must sign consent forms before their children can see the films.The board's decision gives Schuerer permission to show these four R-rated movies to his Advanced Placement History class of sophomores and juniors: "The Last of the... (Florida Today)

    Teachers seek OK to show 'R' movies  Oct 7, 2007
    "Also, Palm Bay High teacher Paul DeLorey is seeking approval to watch "We Were Soldiers" in his 11th and 12th grade History of Vietnam course.The Motion Picture Association of America assigns R ratings to movies with "adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements. "Children younger than 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated films in theaters without a parent or guardian.Many school districts across the country... (Florida Today)

    The best movie made in Georgia is ...?  Oct 3, 2007
    What about We were soldiers filmed in Columbus and Ft. Benning ... Lot s of movies filmed in and around Savannah AND Columbus including We Were Soldiers Once. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Images of war  Sep 28, 2007
    Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.: "We Were Soldiers" (2002) Mel Gibson stars in the story of the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War. The Times-Tribune 2007. (Scranton Times, PA)

    HD VMD to Battle Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD  Sep 9, 2007
    Using a projection system, HD VMD reps showed me clips of "We Were Soldiers" and "Apocalypto." The movies looked very good--not as stunning as I expected, but I'd just arrived from the CEDIA show floor, where every television vendor uses phenomenal, highly doctored content to show off their products. The HD VMD format supports up to 7. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Period 'Mad Men' uncovers modern truths  Aug 23, 2007
    As played by Jon Hamm ("We Were Soldiers"), he is smooth, droll and cynical. And, at 32, he presides as an adult even while haunted by self-doubt that he qualifies. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    La Russa shakes up lineup  Aug 5, 2007
    After a 3-2 loss on Friday night, he watched the movie "We Were Soldiers" and was struck by something said by Lt. Colonel Hal Moore: "There's always something else you can try. Tomorrow's the day.". Whe 000012F0 n he arrived at RFK Stadium on Saturday, his lineup card had pitcher Joel Pineiro hitting eighth, and second baseman Adam Kennedy hitting ninth. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)

    Microsoft ups the ante with HD DVD price cut  Jul 27, 2007
    Clients will be able to select five free movies from a basket of fifteen, including titles like Apollo 13, Seabiscuit, Constantine, Casablanca, We Were Soldiers and U-571. Microsoft further aims to strengthen the Xbox 360 s position in the high definition entertainment arena with the HD DVD launch of 300 and the first season of the hit series Heroes. (MyADSL)

    Checking in with the format wars  Jul 27, 2007
    Between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, Microsoft will also toss in five free HD DVD movies, chosen by customers from a list of 15 titles, among them Apollo 13, Seabiscuit, Constantine, Casablanca, We Were Soldiers, U-571 and Blazing Saddles. But Sony s announcement was soon tarnished; it had apparently fudged the details of its deal with Target. (Globe and Mail)

    Letter to the Editor - Tuesday, July 24, 2007  Jul 25, 2007
    CJR wrote on Jul 24, 2007 2:08 PM:" The point -- and a not too subtle one -- is that armies can only do two things: They break things and kill people. Some would argue that should be all they do. They cannot impose democracy and they certainly cannot nation-build. There was one issue, though, one fact, one unspun number that might have made a difference in Vietnam, and maybe even in Iraq and certainly in Afghanistan. It was a number ignored 40 years ago and dismissed today. In the late 1950s,... (Montana Standard, MT)

    When cars were big and cigarettes were cool  Jul 19, 2007
    Played by Jon Hamm ("We Were Soldiers"), Draper is a star at the agency. He's smooth, witty and tormented. (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Soldier recalls attack that left grenade in platoon-mate's gut  Jul 9, 2007
    He cried once, after seeing the look on the face of a Vietnamese soldier being wounded in the face in the movie "We Were Soldiers.". In June, Wynn drove Moss from Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where he is rehabilitating, to Fort Drum to welcome home the 2-87 after its 16-month Afghanistan tour. (Newsday -- State)

    stark assessment of the Bush Administration in the McClatchy newspapers.  Jul 8, 2007
    Joseph L. Galloway is a military columnist for McClatchy Newspapers and a former senior military correspondent for Knight Ridder Newspapers; he is co-author of the national best-seller We Were Soldiers Once ... Galloway is the author of "We Were Soldiers Once ... and Young," a story of the first large-scale ground battle of the Vietnam War. (Harper's Magazine)

    Patriotic movies recommended for day of fireworks, flags and family  Jul 4, 2007
    The movie recommendations also included a "Recent" category, where "We Were Soldiers" made the top spot ... "Despite some minor flaws and very strong, bloody combat scenes laced with some strong profanities, 'We Were Soldiers' delivers a riveting drama with strong appeals to God," Baehr recommended. (WorldNetDaily)

    Former Huey pilot takes new Apache for a spin  Jun 30, 2007
    Crandall's story and that of the 1st Cavalry Division were told in the book, We Were Soldiers Once. And Young, and in the 2002 movie We Were Soldiers, in which Greg Kinnear played Crandall. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Entertainment's Most Powerful Women Unite to Eliminate Poverty Housing at Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity's 'Power Women, Power Tools' Event  Jun 25, 2007
    About Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity Launched in 2000 with a 20 house "blitz build," Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity was founded by Screenwriter/Director Randall Wallace (Braveheart, We Were Soldiers) to involve the entertainment industry in Habitat for Humanity's mission. Actors, screenwriters, and agents are among the thousands of volunteers who have helped to fund and build 150 homes for families in need around the world from Los Angeles to New York and Armenia to South Africa. (PR Newswire)

    Fort Benning area evolves  May 8, 2007
    Benning is a constant in popular culture numerous movies have been filmed there, including John Wayne's "The Green Berets" in 1966 and "Black Hawk Down" and "We Were Soldiers," both in 2000. Fort Benning is growing because of several factors. (USA Today -- News)

    Two more Atlantic soldiers laid to rest  Apr 20, 2007
    One who had served overseas recited lines from the film We Were Soldiers, lines that Greenslade would speak to his comrades during moments in the field when moods were low. Afterwards, a photo presentation showed family photos, images of Greenslade paddling a kayak, fishing with his father, and playing with his dog, Colby. (CBC New Brunswick)

    Key allies are crucial to personal success  Apr 9, 2007
    One of my favorite war flicks is "We Were Soldiers," a film that chronicles the events that took place when 400 American troops met 2,000 North Vietnamese in the Ia Drang Valley during the Vietnam War in 1965. In one of the opening scenes, Mel Gibson, who plays Lt. Col. Hal Moore, meets the major who leads the Air Cavalry unit that eventually provides air support for Moore's men. (Albany Times Union)

    Best on-screen battles: Your views  Apr 4, 2007
    "From: Andy Williams Date: 2 April 2007 Comment: Best scenes that you missedHow could you miss Agincourt from Henry V?What about the battle in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe? Much better than any of Peter Jackson's stuff, excepting the scene in LOTR where Sauron loses the Ring.I also have to say that Custer's last stand in Little Big Man was well done. Richard Mulligan was brilliant.We Were Soldiers.Worst scenes that you missedAny battle scene from Windtalkers.From: John Fowler Date: 2... (CNN -- Showbiz)

    The best -- and worst -- movie battle scenes  Mar 31, 2007
    From: Kyle Date: 30 March 2007 Comment: I would include another Mel Gibson film, We Were Soldiers ... There are so many good battle scenes (We Were Soldiers, The Patriot (Mel Gibson, not Steven Seagal), Gettysburg). (CNN -- Showbiz)

    ‘A real character’ Local man lived the story of ‘When We Were Soldiers,’ but mostly, he just lived  Mar 25, 2007
    The Times-Tribune - ‘A real character’ Local man lived the story of ‘When We Were Soldiers,’ but mostly, he just lived ... A real character Local man lived the story of When We Were Soldiers, but mostly, he just lived 03/25/2007 I met John in the best of ways, by happy accident ... On Sunday, Nov. 14, 1965, 450 members of the U.S. Army s 7th Cavalry and about 2,000 North Vietnamese clashed in the Ia Drang Valley to begin four days of slaughter that became the bloody grist of... (Scranton Times, PA)

    Miami provides Army with plenty of trauma training  Mar 25, 2007
    In two intense weeks at Ryder, the team gets classes, clinical work and simulated combat surgery scenes, including lifelike mannequins covered in ''moulage,'' or fake movie blood, a nursing staff yelling at them and stereo speakers blaring battle sounds from Mel Gibson's 2002 movie We Were Soldiers. But the real patients are better,'' Robinson said. (The Miami Herald)

    Principal Photography Currently Underway on the Lifetime Original Movie 'Christmas Miracle' (Working Title) Starring Jami Gertz ('Still Standing') and Dylan Walsh ('Nip/Tuck')  Mar 24, 2007
    His additional feature film credits include "Bloodwork" opposite Clint Eastwood; the action-adventure film "Congo" with Laura Linney; "We Were Soldiers" with Mel Gibson; and the critically acclaimed "Nobody's Fool" with Paul Newman. Walsh made his film debut in John Boorman's "Where the Heart Is.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Vietnam hero on film gets highest honor for valor  Feb 28, 2007
    Lt. Col. Bruce Crandall awarded Medal of Honor on Monday Crandall and wingman rescued 70 wounded soldiers from Vietnam battle Crandall had to switch helicopters several times during battle because of damage Story told in film "We Were Soldiers" By Larry Shaughnessy CNN Washington BureauAdjust font size ... The battle and the pilots' deeds were described in the book "We Were Soldiers Once ... and Young" by Gen. Harold Moore, commander of the battalion on the ground, and Joseph Galloway, the only... (Yahoo News -- U.S. Military)

    Cards notes: Wilson not worried  Feb 27, 2007
    Moore, who was portrayed by actor Mel Gibson in the 2002 film "We Were Soldiers," also visited the Cardinals last year. "[Moore] was here last spring and he told us we would win the World Series in six games," La Russa said. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)

    Military: Vietnam copter pilot gets Medal of Honor  Feb 27, 2007
    His actions in the Battle at Ia Drang Valley were depicted in the 2002 movie We Were Soldiers, adapted from the book We Were Soldiers Once ... and was a consultant in the film version of We Were Soldiers, in which he was portrayed by actor Greg Kinnear. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    JetBlue cancels Kennedy flights  Feb 26, 2007
    Crandall's actions in the November 1965 Battle at Ia Drang Valley were depicted in a book, which became the movie "We Were Soldiers." (AP). Rice says race is less of a barrier Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the appeal of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama shows that it won't be much longer before race is not a barrier to the White House. (Boston Globe)

    Vietnam-era pilot to receive top honor  Feb 25, 2007
    Crandalls actions in the November 1965 Battle at Ia Drang Valley were depicted in the Hollywood movie We Were Soldiers, adapted from the book We Were Soldiers Once. And Young. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)

    Vietnam Vet to Receive Medal of Honor 41 Years After Battle  Feb 25, 2007
    Crandall's actions in the November 1965 were depicted in the Hollywood movie "," adapted from the book "We Were Soldiers Once ... And Young.". At the time, Crandall was a major commanding a company of the 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). (Fox News -- Views)

    Medal of Honor for Vietnam War pilot  Feb 25, 2007
    "Most of these awards are posthumous, so I can't complain." Mr. Crandall's actions in the November 1965 battle at Ia Drang Valley were depicted in the Hollywood movie "We Were Soldiers," adapted from the book "We Were Soldiers Once ... And Young." At the time, Mr. Crandall was a major commanding a company of the 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). "We had the first airmobile division ... the first one to use aircraft as a means of transportation and sustaining... (Washington Times)

    41 years after his heroics, pilot to get Medal of Honor  Feb 24, 2007
    Mr. Crandall was a helicopter consultant in the 2002 film "We Were Soldiers," a depiction of the Battle of Ia Drang in which he was portrayed by Mr. Kinnear ... The battle and rescue on Nov. 14, 1965, became the subject of books and the 2002 movie "We Were Soldiers." Actor Greg Kinnear portrayed Mr. Crandall, and Mel Gibson played Lt. Col. Hal Moore, commander of the 7th Cavalry. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Retired Army aviator to receive Medal of Honor for Vietnam valor  Feb 15, 2007
    and was credited as a helicopter consultant in the 2002 film "We Were Soldiers," a depiction of the Battle of Ia Drang in which he was portrayed by Oscar-nominated actor Greg Kinnear. . (FOX 11, AZ)

    Army pilot's bravery honored  Feb 14, 2007
    The Feb. 26 presentation will be at the White House five years to the day after Crandall and his wife, Arlene, were there for dinner with President Bush before they watched We Were Soldiers, the movie made from a book about Crandall's and Freeman's valor. That Freeman received the medal first was right, Crandall said. (AZCentral -- News)

    Meister: Sit Down!  Feb 5, 2007
    "It was like we were soldiers holding the fort," a striker declared. "It was like war.". (Zmag.org)

    The challenge of distilling Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged"  Jan 12, 2007
    Randall Wallace, who wrote "Braveheart" and "We Were Soldiers," is working on compressing the nearly 1,200-page book into a conventional two- hour screenplay. Howard and Karen Baldwin, the husband-and-wife producers of "Ray," are overseeing the project, and Lions Gate Entertainment is footing the bill. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Dances with mad Mel  Jan 4, 2007
    "[This cop] was writing a ticket for me and he said, 'What other films did you do?' I said Dead Calm and Road Warrior [Mad Max II]. He said, 'You did Road Warrior?' I said yeah. He said, 'OK, just sign here,' and I said, 'No, you have to sign it.' He said, 'No, I want your autograph.' So he let me off. "[However] I was picked up [speeding] when I was working with Mel on We Were Soldiers. It was north of LA and this guy was real mean. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Letters From Iwo Jima  Dec 8, 2006
    The late designer Henry Bumstead and James J. Murakami make the caves, tunnels and beaches a harsh, uninviting place, "a hole," as Saigo writes to his wife, "in which to fight and die."This film is one of the least glamorized war movies ever with none of the cinematic flash of, say, "Saving Private Ryan" or "We Were Soldiers." Here war is seen as a dull, sickening, grinding machine has chews up minds and bodies. The film is slow. (Hollywood Reporter)

    'APOCALYPTO' Review: DISNEY's 'most violent movie ever'... More 'MAD MAX' than Mayan... Met with silence, no applause at end of first screening...  Dec 1, 2006
    The pair worked together on "We Were Soldiers." But also on Semler's r. sum. (The Drudge Report)

    Xbox Live Video Marketplace Unleashed  Nov 24, 2006
    "Chinatown," "Star Trek VII: Generations," "Patriot Games," "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," "The Sum of All Fears," "The Untouchables" and "We Were Soldiers" from Paramount Pictures. "Aqua Teen Hunger Force," "Frisky Dingo," "Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law," "Sealab 2021" and "The Venture Bros." from Turner Broadcasting. (DailyTech)

    Microsoft brings Television and Movies to the Xbox 360  Nov 24, 2006
    Television shows and movies for rent on the network from the 22nd of November include Hogan Knows Best from VH1, CSI, CSI: New York, CSI: Miami, Star Trek and NCIS from CBS, Drawn Together, Chapelle's Show and South Park from Comedy Central, Punk'd and Pimp my Ride of MTV fame, SpongeBob SquarePants and Avatar: The Last Airbender from Nickelodeon, Patriot Games, Chinatown, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek VII: Generations, The Sum of All Fears, The... (Earthtimes.org)

    Microsoft Brings TV, Movies to Xbox Live  Nov 23, 2006
    "We Were Soldiers" from Paramount Pictures. "V for Vendetta" from Warner Bros. (eWeek)

    What's your favorite?  Nov 22, 2006
    Flicks include: Bullitt, Casablanca, Meet the Parents, Airplane, Airport, Love Actually, This is Spinal Tap, We Were Soldiers, The High and Mighty and Die Hard 2. But, is USA TODAY missing something. (USA Today -- Money)

    AIRPORT MOVIES: Holiday crowds at the gate not your kind of drama? 'Casablanca,' other films will lift your spirits  Nov 21, 2006
    Great airport moments in film - USATODAY.com. Real solutions for your real estate needs. (USA Today -- Money)

    What was Faith Hill thinking?  Nov 11, 2006
    She was dropped from her first movie role opposite Mel Gibson in We Were Soldiers in 2002 and replaced by Madeline Stowe. She followed with The Stepford Wives in 2004, but the movie was bland and unfortunately her role was too small to do anything to further her career. (The Palm Beach Post)

    more »  Oct 22, 2006
    "Ten years ago, if you had told me that I'd be in three iconic war films, I would have laughed," says Pepper, whose credits include the fire-and-brimstone sniper in Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) and a Vietnam photojournalist in "We Were Soldiers" (2002). "I don't go looking for them. You're just drawn to these great stories. There's nothing that heightens drama and timeless themes like the backdrop of war.". (CTNow.com)

    Our readers speak  Oct 21, 2006
    If you read We Were Soldiers, Band of Brothers, A Bridge Too Far, or other histories of war, read the where are they now section. You will find that 95 percent of the veterans of those wars and battles went on to successful lives. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Weighty gig for Wallace  Oct 18, 2006
    Wallace, who last wrote and directed "We Were Soldiers" for Paramount, said he and his college-age son made a deal last year to read each other's favorite books. His was C.S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity," which runs around 100 pages; his son's was "Atlas Shrugged," which runs more than 1,100 pages. (Variety)

    Young stars rally round Eastwood  Oct 15, 2006
    15, 2006 12:00 AM HOLLYWOOD - With credits that include Saving Private Ryan, We Were Soldiers and Battlefield Earth, Barry Pepper is a hardened veteran of Hollywood combat. But even Pepper was given pause during a battle scene on an Icelandic beach doubling for Iwo Jima in Flags of Our Fathers, directed by Clint Eastwood. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    The little film that could  Oct 13, 2006
    Along with hosting a talk show in the mid 1990s, he has chalked up memorable character turns in films as diverse as Nurse Betty, Someone Like You and We Were Soldiers, with his role as Jack Nicholson's gay neighbour in As Good As It Gets earning him an Oscar nomination and establishing his mainstream credentials. But it's the deeply textured performance Kinnear put in as Hogan's Heroes actor Bob Crane in Auto Focus that keeps revisiting him. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)

    What does success taste like?  Aug 28, 2006
    "He basically makes scale. For an 11-year-old, that is pretty good money. It beats mowing lawns." (VAN REDIN/NEWLINE.WIREIMAGE.COM) Shown here at age 6, Luke Benward played the son of Mel Gibson's character in "We Were Soldiers." Says Luke's "How To Eat Fried Worms" co-star Kimberly Williams-Paisley, "Luke has great parents and a great family around him, and I've found that that really helps child actors still be kids. Otherwise, children on set can grow up very quickly. Many of them can lose... (Robertson County Times)

    Kinnear brings 'Sunshine' to latest character  Aug 21, 2006
    chat-show roundup "Talk Soup," however, followed by two years on NBC's "Later With Greg Kinnear" led - almost inexplicably - to "Sabrina," "As Good as It Gets," "Nurse Betty," "We Were Soldiers" and about two dozen other features. He provided a voice for the recent "Robots" and also for the immortal "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America.". (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)

    Long Tan veterans embrace a land that haunts them  Aug 18, 2006
    Then in 2004, he saw Mel Gibson's movie We Were Soldiers, which tells the story of America's first major battle of the Vietnam War. The next day a Tour Vietnam brochure arrived in the post unsolicited. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Teen Choice show is all 'ears'  Aug 16, 2006
    Hit parade: She is a Golden Globe winner for TV's Felicity (1998-02) and made the move to film in 2002 with We Were Soldiers. After 2005's The Upside of Anger, she raised her Hollywood profile this year alongside Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible III.. (USA Today -- Life)

    Time lists 50 'coolest websites'  Aug 16, 2006
    " sections? This top 50 may be all very well, but it's awfully US-centric.Alex Banks, Northampton, UK Yahoo Answers. It is a informative website where you can gain answers to questions you didnt know the answer to, and you can also make online friends.Jackie Reid, Washington, Tyne and Wear It shows how much the web is changing every year when streaming website are starting to creep more and more up these charts. I love youtube.com it is great for streaming music videos and such and i feel tv on... (BBC News -- Technology)

    Liberty Film Festival Announces 2006 Dates  Aug 12, 2006
    The Liberty Film Festival has also featured over forty film and media speakers, including author David Horowitz; Joel Surnow, Executive Producer of Fox's "24"; Frank Price, former President of Columbia Pictures and Chairman of Universal; director David Zucker ("Scary Movie 4"); film critic Michael Medved; producer Steve McEveety ("We Were Soldiers"); talk show host Larry Elder; TIME magazine film critic Richard Schickel; producer Warren Bell ("According to Jim"); screenwriter Andrew Klavan... (Newsmax)

    Where Mel Gibson got his damning script  Aug 8, 2006
    He alienated the Hollywood liberals by starring in the sickeningly patriotic war movie, We Were Soldiers. And ever since the Passion, with its mysterious imagery of swarthy men beating up Christ, there has been a whiff of anti-Semitism about him. (Melbourne Herald Sun)

    Report: Mel Gibson Under Investigation For DUI  Jul 30, 2006
    His acting film credits include all four "Lethal Weapon" movies, "What Women Want," "Chicken Run," "We Were Soldiers" and "Braveheart.". Gibson won two Oscars for directing and producing "Braveheart" in 1996. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Going 87 miles per hour in a 45-miles-per-hour zone...  Jul 29, 2006
    (AP) Mel Gibson speaks with the media as he arrives for the premiere of his film "We Were Soldiers" in a.. MALIBU, Calif. (The Drudge Report)

    Mel Gibson busted on suspicion of DUI  Jul 29, 2006
    Mel Gibson speaks with the media as he arrives for the premiere of his film 'We Were Soldiers' in a Monday, Feb. 25, 2002 photo, in Los Angeles. Mel Gibson was arrested early Friday for suspicion of driving under the influence, a Sheriff's Department spokesman said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    LA Times Photo  Jul 26, 2006
    " Being in a position to make career choices in Hollywood is a luxury; Kinnear's career trajectory didn't seem to have him aimed in that direction. Four years on the satirical E! chat-show roundup "Talk Soup," however, followed by two years on NBC's "Later With Greg Kinnear" led - almost inexplicably - to "Sabrina," "As Good as It Gets," "Nurse Betty," "We Were Soldiers" and about two dozen other features. He provided a voice for the recent "Robots" and also for the immortal "Beavis and... (Newsday -- Entertainment)

    Apocalypto Poster  Jun 1, 2006
    Aussie cinematographer Dean Semler, who previously shot the Gibson starrer We Were Soldiers, served as the director of photography on Apocalypto. Touchstone. (IGN FilmForce)

    At Your Library  Jun 1, 2006
    "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young" is a personal account of infantry combat. "Ambush Valley: I Corps Vietnam, 1967" is the story of a marine infantry battalion's battle for survival. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Sunday's best bets  May 29, 2006
    Monday, May 29, 2006. Yellow Page Categories. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)

    'M:i:III' heroines Russell and Monaghan get in on the action  May 4, 2006
    After Felicity, Russell played a war bride in We Were Soldiers, and was Joan Allen's dutiful daughter in last year's indie The Upside of Anger. Monaghan, however, did a trio of action thrillers (The Bourne Supremacy, Mr. Smith and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang) before appearing in the drama North Country. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Keri Russell: Out of control  May 3, 2006
    Before Mission: Impossible III - in which she plays an agent trained by Cruise's super-spy Ethan Hunt - Russell starred opposite two venerable Hollywood alpha males, Mel Gibson (in We Were Soldiers) and Kevin Costner (in The Upside of Anger). She's also a Golden-Globe-winner for playing the title role in the US television show Felicity, which was created by Abrams before he went on to devise Lost. (Independent)

    PMC Class of 1963 honored at Widener  Apr 30, 2006
    The battle was the subject of the 2002 movie "We Were Soldiers," starring Mel Gibson as the commanding officer, Lt. Col. Hal Moore, and Chris Klein as Goeghegan. The screenplay was derived from the book "We Were Soldiers Once..And Young.". (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    'United 93' A Must See  Apr 27, 2006
    " The film is a necessary jolt to a nation that on the terrorism front now seems to have its eyes half-closed and is on the verge of falling into a coma. Immediately after 9/11, there was a lot of talk about the event being a "wake-up call" for the nation. But the reaction of many of our leaders is to hit the proverbial snooze alarm. The tragic story of "United 93" is, of course, part and parcel of the larger story about the most serious attack on our continental soil to ever occur. The movie... (Newsmax)

    High-definition DVD invites format wars  Jan 12, 2006
    Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Hero, Dark Water, Ladder 49, The Fifth Element, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Desperado, The Manchurian Candidate, We Were Soldiers, Fantastic Four, Ice Age, Lord of War, Saw, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Reservoir Dogs, Total Recall (more than 100 planned this year. . (USA Today -- Movies)


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