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Hollywood For Habitat for Humanity Completes Fall Blitz Build!
September 26, 2005 - Over 800 volunteers from the entertainment industry joined forces with Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity to help build homes during the two week "Fall Blitz Build" that ran from September 10 - 24. Cast members and top executives from Arrested Development, The George Lopez Show, The West Wing, Invasion, and the WB's Veronica Mars built side by side with sponsor families and volunteers from Endeavor Agency, CAA, Warner Bros, and many other studios and agencies.

Teamed with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, Hollywood for Habitat has built over 200 homes worldwide. For more information, visit Hollywood For Habitat's website.

Love and Honor Novel Paperback Now Available!
August 30, 2005 - The mass-market paperback version of the novel Love and Honor is now available nationwide. Set in Catherine the Great's Imperial Russia, "Love and Honor" tells the story of Kieran Selkirk, an American patriot with a strong mind and a stronger sword. He has been sent on the gravest of missions-- a treacherous 3000-mile covert journey to infiltrate Catherine's mysterious court and stop the British from completing a deal with her that would send 20,000 Russian troops to America to crush the flames of Revolution. Along the way, he must face starving wolves, enemy assassins, a peasant uprising and a court of seductive young women. For more information on the book, its characters and the rich period in time in which it is set, visit the book's website at Loveandhonornovel.com or you can order it directly by clicking here. Keep checking back to this site for updates on the book and the forthcoming movie The Mercenary.

Maria Shriver Speaks at Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity's "Power Women, Power Tools" Blitz Build
July 29, 2005 - Torrance, CA - Eighty of Hollywood's "Power Women" came out to swing hammers and raise awareness for Los Angeles' poverty housing problem at Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity's first "Power Women, Power Tools" build on June 25. Female agents, entertainment lawyers, actors, producers, directors and other Hollywood types saw California's First Lady Maria Shriver kick off the event with a powerful speech about the importance of giving back to the community. Hollywood's "Power Women" built alongside the seven families who will be moving into their new homes once this 16-home neighborhood is completed next year. Sponsors included Warner Bros and United Talent Agency, who, along with other companies, raised money and awareness for the event, along with supplying dozens of enthusiastic volunteers. Volunteers received special pink "Power Women, Power Tools" build t-shirts made by American Apparel and gift bags with donated items from Tuff Chix, Chef Robert Catering, and Diva La Che candles.

Wallace Appears as Featured Speaker at Romance Writers of America National Conference
August 1, 2005 - Reno, NV - Wallace addressed a large crowd of romance novelists for the second year in a row at the National Romance Writers of America Conference held in Reno, NV on July 28, also Wallace's birthday. This year's event was called "Shining Bright" for the celebration of the Romance Writers of America's Silver Anniversary. Wallace kicked off the conference with a speech and followed with a booksigning of Love and Honor. More information can be found on the Romance Writers Of America website.

Randall Wallace Addresses Thousands at Willow Arts Conference
June 17, 2005 - Chicago, IL - Randall Wallace addressed an enthusiastic crowd of 7,000 spiritual and arts leaders at the Willow Arts Conference at the Willow Creek Association in Barrington, IL to discuss Spirituality and the Arts. The 3-day long festival featured speakers, live music, plays, and workshops. The Willow Creek Association has been linking like-minded, action-oriented churches with each other and with strategic vision, training, and resources. The WCA is a not-for profit ministry with more than 10,500 Member Churches from 90 denominations and 35 countries.

Mansions of the Lord Played at Reagan's Funeral
Wheelhouse Entertainment was honored to have had the Randall Wallace / Nick Glennie-Smith song “Mansions of the Lord” performed as the closing hymn at the state funeral of former President Ronald Reagan. The song, featured over the end credits of WE WERE SOLDIERS and originally recorded by the U.S. Military Academy’s Cadet Glee Club, gained notoriety after the release of the film when the U.S. Army unofficially adopted the tune as one of their staple performance pieces honoring the American soldier.

Simon & Schuster and Wheelhouse Books announce release of Randall Wallace's new epic novel "Love and Honor"
March 19, 2004 - Randall Wallace's new epic novel "Love and Honor' will be released in the United States on September 1, 2004 by Simon & Schuster. The book is available for pre-order through www.thewheelhouse.com


Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity "Blitz Build" 2004
March 18, 2004 - Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity is proud to announce our third "Blitz Build" in partnership with Habitat for Humanity South Bay/Long Beach. Hollywood for Habitat will fund and build six homes in six weeks in Los Angeles County in April and May of 2004. In addition, 10% of the building funds will be earmarked to build homes in Mexico and Egypt. Launched in 2000, with a 20-house "blitz build" in Los Angeles, Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity (HHH) is a unique organization founded by Screenwriter/Director Randall Wallace (Braveheart, We Were Soldiers) to raise the entertainment industry’s awareness for Habitat’s mission to eliminate poverty housing worldwide. Through fundraising efforts and house-building work days, HHH and Habitat for Humanity affiliates have built 142 houses around the world from Los Angeles to New York, Northern Ireland to South Africa in the last four years. To get involved, please call (818) 503-2154 or click here.





Randall Wallace Receives Champion Award from Oscar de La Hoya Foundation
January 14, 2004 - Randall Wallace was chosen as one of five celebrity honorees at the 7th Annual Oscar de La Hoya Evening of Champions in December. The black-tie charity event hosted at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel displayed all the glitz, glamour and famous faces expected of such an affair, yet the true meaning behind the evening’s celebration was giving back to the community and reaching out to those in need. The Oscar de la Hoya Foundation was started in 1995 to provide athletic and educational opportunities to the children of East Los Angeles. The Foundation is committed to guiding young people toward leading positive lives and away from circumstances of gang violence, juvenile delinquency and substance abuse. Champion Award honorees are representatives from the film, music and sports worlds who have made significant contributions to the community. Randall Wallace was honored for his work with Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity, an entertainment partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, that he founded in 2000. Through the hard work of thousands of volunteers and donations from across the entertainment industry and the world, Hollywood for Habitat has helped build over 200 homes in Los Angeles, New York, Virginia, Armenia, South Africa and Nepal. Other honorees for 2003 included Wayne Gretzky, LL Cool J, writer/director Ron Shelton and celebrity photographer Greg Gorman. The event began with a silent auction of sports and movie memorabilia with proceeds benefiting The Oscar de la Hoya Foundation, and the evening’s entertainment was provided by Michael Bolton.


We Were Soldiers" wins Best Patriotic Film at American Veteran Awards
November 26, 2002 - "We Were Soldiers" was the winner of the Best Patriotic Film Award at the American Veteran Awards on Friday, November 22. The AVA's 8th annual presentations took place at the Regent Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, and was taped for later broadcast. The show will air on the History Channel in February 2003. Other winners included Wolf Blitzer for journalism, and Kris Kristofferson as Veteran of the Year.


"We Were Soldiers" theatrical re-release in Sonic Whole sound starts 9/20 in Arizona
September 17, 2002 - SONIC WHOLE OVERHEAD SOUND makes its world premiere Friday, September 20, in Tempe, Arizona with an exclusive re-release of Randall Wallace's critically acclaimed war film We Were Soldiers starring Mel Gibson. We Were Soldiers will be playing at 12:50, 4:00, 7:10, and 10:20 at Harkins Centerpoint 11 (602)222-4275 starting Friday, September 20.

SONIC WHOLE OVERHEAD SOUND is the first movie theater audio system to wed a new overhead speaker system with the standard Dolby EX surround sound system. It is an innovation of We Were Soldiers director Randall Wallace, working with the sound experts of Liberty Live Wire and the support of Dolby Laboratories. "While working on the sound mix for We Were Soldiers I wished out loud for some way to give the audience the full impact of helicopters blasting overhead, of artillery shells crashing down, jets screaming by, bullets whizzing through the air directly above," said Wallace.

"We Were Soldiers" DVD has successful first week
August 29, 2002 - "We Were Soldiers" was the nation's No. 1-renting DVD title in it's debut week, earning an estimated $12.27 million after five days on rental shelves, according to Video Store magazine research. The Randall Wallace directed Vietnam film also took the top slot on Nielsen VideoScan's weekly First Alert DVD sales chart by a vast margin, nearly 3-to-1 over the No. 2 placeholder. "Soldiers surpassed even our most optimistic expectations," said Ken Williams, Paramount Home Entertainment's senior vice-president for North American sales.

"We Were Soldiers" DVD and VHS now available
August 20, 2002 - "We Were Soldiers" hit stores today on VHS and DVD. This is the first Paramount DVD to feature Dolby EX surround sound. DVDauthority.com says of the audio format, "Quite simply, it rocks." DVD viewers will also have access to the Wheelhouse-produced behind-the-scenes documentary that DVDTown.com calls "one of the best of its kind." The DVD also features commentary by director/writer/producer Randall Wallace, and 10 deleted scenes with commentary. "We Were Soldiers" is now available wherever DVDs and VHS tapes are sold or rented.

"We Were Soldiers" original score now available for purchase
May 14, 2002 - Nick Glennie-Smith's score from "We Were Soldiers" is now available for purchase. The CD, released by Sony Music, can be found in music stores nationwide, and through several online outlets. This CD may be purchased by visiting TheWheelhouse.com store.

"We Were Soldiers: The Screenplay" now available at TheWheelhouse.com store
April 26, 2002 - "We Were Soldiers: The Screenplay" has been published by Wheelhouse Books and is now available for sale through TheWheelhouse.com. This book includes the film's shooting script, its cuts and changes, scene notes, never-before-seen photos, storyboards, correspondence, introductions by Hal Moore and Joe Galloway and an exclusive interview with director/screenwriter Randall Wallace.

MovieMaker Magazine features Randall Wallace cover story
April 19, 2002 - MovieMaker Magazine's cover story focuses on Randall Wallace this month. The article includes a lengthy Q and A with the director/writer/producer, with topics ranging from his past, to "We Were Soldiers", and advice to aspiring filmmakers. This issue of MovieMaker Magazine is on newsstands now.

"We Were Soldiers" special screening at anti-terrorism conference
April 16, 2002 - Randall Wallace travels to Washington D.C. today to present a special screening of his film "We Were Soldiers" to distinguished American leaders as a part of the Empower America organization's conference on terrorism. Wallace was invited to introduce the screening by co-director of Empower America and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Jack Kemp, and the screening is hosted by Jack Valenti, head of The Motion Picture Association of America. Wallace will speak at the Empower America luncheon on Wednesday in D.C. along with Lynne Cheney, wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, and Senior Fellow of American Enterprise Institute. Empower America is a non-profit organization devoted to ensuring that government actions foster growth, economic well-being, freedom and individual responsibility. Other co-directors of the organization and "We Were Soldiers" screening attendees include former Secretary of Education William J. Bennett and former U.S. Representative to the United Nations Jeane Kirkpatrick.

"We Were Soldiers" second highest grossing Vietnam War film ever
April 8, 2002 - "We Were Soldiers" took in $2.7 million over this past weekend, marking just a 27% decline from the previous week. The film's cumulative domestic tally is now over $70 million. "Platoon", the 1986 Academy Award winner for Best Picture, is the only Vietnam War film to have grossed more.

"We Were Soldiers" lands in top ten for fifth straight week
April 1, 2002 - "We Were Soldiers" brought in $3.5 million over this past weekend, slipping just 38% from the previous weekend. It's overall domestic total has climbed to $67.4 million. "We Were Soldiers" remained among the top ten highest grossing films of the weekend despite entering its fifth week in release.

We Were Soldiers Once... And Young #1 on NY Times Bestseller List
March 15, 2002 - "We Were Soldiers Once... And Young", the Vietnam battlefield memoir written by Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore (Ret.) and Joseph Galloway, and the basis for the film "We Were Soldiers" is currently #1 on the New York Times Paperback Nonfiction Bestseller List. During its initial release in 1993, this books spent a number of weeks on various bestseller lists.

"We Were Soldiers" breaks box office record
March 4, 2002 - (Excerpts from 3/4/02 Daily Variety)- Paramount's Mel Gibson starrer "We Were Soldiers" captured the weekend box office with an estimated frame-record gross of $20.2 million. Industrywide, the session's $101 million in total estimated grosses was a 13% uptick from the same weekend a year ago, according to data from B.O. tracker ACNielsen EDI. For Gibson, the "Soldiers" bow represents his eighth-best opening. Gibson's personal best remains 1996's "Ransom,' which debuted at $34.2 million. Paramount loaded a particularly powerful third-day estimate in its weekend maneuvers for "Soldiers," because 73% of enlisted auds were over age 25 -- a demo more likely to storm theaters on a Sunday. If estimate holds up, the picture will best a previous frame record set by DreamWorks' Julia Roberts-Brad Pitt starrer "The Mexican" over the first weekend of March last year. "Soldiers," a Vietnam War drama, reps the latest of several military pics to unspool since America went to war with the Taliban in Afghanistan. It's performance was roughly in line with pre-release expectations. Paramount distribution topper Wayne Lewellen said "Soldiers" -- produced for more than $70 million -- should march to a domestic run of $80 million-$100 million. He also cited strong grosses in smaller markets as reason for optimism.

"We Were Soldiers" screened for President Bush and other government officials
February 27, 2002 - Director/Writer/Producer Randall Wallace and actor Mel Gibson were at the White House on Tuesday night to show President Bush their new Vietnam war movie, "We Were Soldiers." The fact-based movie, which opens Friday, is about a 3 day battle in the remote Ia Drang Valley in the central highlands of South Vietnam in November 1965. It was the first major encounter between North Vietnamese and American soldiers, and the 400 troops of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, played by Gibson, were outnumbered by the 2,000 North Vietnamese. Moore, now a retired lieutenant general, was at the White House as well along with Joseph Galloway, the reporter who saw the battle and who co-wrote with Moore the book that inspired the movie, "We Were Soldiers Once and Young." Gibson told reporters on his way into the White House that Moore and Galloway helped give him a picture of what war is like, since he has never served in combat himself. "I was certainly allowed to have a very, very personal look at war, at battle, at the human spirit, at courage, and they were generous enough to do it through their eyes," Gibson said. Vice-President Dick Cheney, Secretary of State Colin Powell, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice were among those attending the showing in the White House movie theater.

Rolling Stone magazine review of "We Were Soldiers" online
February 27, 2002 - Peter Traver's review of "We Were Soldiers" is posted now on the Rolling Stone Magazine website. Click on the link http://www.rollingstone.com/mv_reviews/review.asp?mid=2043444. Other features on the website include new articles about singer/songwriter Johnny Cash, who performs a new song with Dave Matthews on the "Music From and Inspired by WE WERE SOLDIERS" album now in stores. Grammy nominated artists India.Arie, Train, Five for Fighting and others are also featured on the new release from Wheelhouse Records, Combustion Music and Sony Music Soundtracks.

"We Were Soldiers" Premieres Monday in Westwood
February 22, 2002 - Randall Wallace, Mel Gibson, Sam Elliott, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear and many other celebs and industry-types will be on hand Monday, February 25 for the red-carpet premiere of "We Were Soldiers" in Westwood, CA. This star-studded event is the culmination of years of hard work from Wallace and many others who have seen this project from its beginnings (when Wallace first picked up the book "We Were Soldiers Once... And Young" in 1993) to end. Not only will the stars be attending, but so will many of the real soldiers from the battle of the Ia Drang Valley around which the story is based. Special attendees include Lt. Gen. Hal Moore (Ret.) and Joe Galloway (the writers of the book portrayed by Mel Gibson and Barry Pepper, respectively, and the men on which the film focuses), Sgt. Major Basil Plumley (portrayed by Sam Elliott), Mrs. Julie Moore (portrayed by Madeleine Stowe), and many others. "We Were Soldiers" opens nationwide Friday, March 1.

Wallace Interview Posted on www.aintitcoolnews.com
February 19,2002 - A new "We Were Soldiers" interview with Randall Wallace is now available online on AintItCoolNews.com. This extensive, detailed interview was conducted by Vietnam Veteran and "We Were Soldiers" fan website director John Chadwell (www.weweresoldiersfilm.com). In the interview, Wallace discusses his involvement with the real soldiers and their families as well as some of the sensitive issues the production had to tackle in getting the story right. Go straight to the interview by following the URL: http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=11496

Extensive "We Were Soldiers" official website update
February 5, 2002 - www.weweresoldiers.com, the official website for "We Were Soldiers", has recently updated with a vast amount of new information, music, photography, downloads, and history about the making of the film and the real event upon which it is based. A new bulletin board sections is also available to visitors.

"We Were Soldiers" on February American Cinematographer Cover
January 25, 2002 - The visual approach to "We Were Soldiers" is the focus of this February's issue of American Cinematographer magazine. In the article, Director of Photography Dean Semler, ASC, ACS discusses the cinematography of the movie and his collaboration with Randall Wallace on creating the "look" of the film. The February issue is on newsstands now.

"We Were Soldiers" featured in February Esquire Cover Story
January 11, 2002 - The February issue of Esquire Magazine's cover story features "We Were Soldiers." This eight-page spread includes an interview with Mel Gibson about his role as Lt. Col. Hal Moore, excerpts from conversations with writer/director Randall Wallace and retired Lt. Gen. Hal Moore, and Gibson's views on how "We Were Soldiers" might be received by audiences considering the current wartime situation in the U.S. "We Were Soldiers" will appear in theaters across the country on March 1. The February issue of Esquire Magazine is on newsstands now.

U.S. Military Academy Glee Club to perform song for "We Were Soldiers"
January 3, 2002 - The 70 member U.S. Military Academy Glee Club will record the hymn "Mansions of the Lord" in Westpoint, NY on January 9 for the film "We Were Soldiers". Glee Club Musical Director Constance Chase and composer Nick Glennie-Smith will oversee the recording process. "Mansions of the Lord" is an original composition with music by Glennie-Smith and lyrics by Randall Wallace.

Scoring in London wrapped
December 12, 2001 - "We Were Soldiers" scoring wrapped in London Tuesday morning as composer Nick Glennie-Smith, director Randall Wallace, and editor William Hoy headed back to Los Angeles for the score mix-down. "It was phenomenal," said Wallace about his experience in London. "Abbey Road Studios is the best place to score a film, and we worked with some of the best musicians in the world. A music executive from Paramount told me that in 17 years in the business he had never seen a session go so well." The score mix-down will now commence at Front Page Studios in Glendale, CA.

Trailer available at www.weweresoldiers.com
December 6, 2001 - Paramount's teaser website for "We Were Soldiers" has just been posted. Visitors to www.weweresoldiers.com will be able to view the trailer for the Randall Wallace film, which will open at theaters nationwide on March 1, 2002. The website will be expanded later, with updates available to those who register now.

The Wheelhouse to sponsor Hollywood for Habitat Holiday Blitz Build
November 29, 2001 - Hollywood For Habitat, a partnership between the entertainment industry and Habitat for Humanity International, is hosting its second annual Holiday Blitz Build this December. The Blitz Build will take place from December 1 to December 16 in Long Beach, California. In that short span of time an entire home will be constructed for a family who will be working side by side with 25 daily volunteers. The Wheelhouse is sponsoring the Build, and has enlisted volunteers from numerous movie studios and talent agencies. For more information of building with Habitat for Humanity in your area, please call: (229)924-6935 ext. 2552

"We Were Soldiers" trailer to hit theaters on Nov. 21
November 20, 2001 - Movie going audiences will be able to catch their first glimpse of Randall Wallace's Vietnam War epic "We Were Soldiers", starring Mel Gibson, on November 21 when the first preview trailer begins showing in limited release with screenings of "Sidewalks of New York" and "Spy Game". Wide release of the trailer will follow on December 14.

Nick Glennie-Smith chosen to compose music for "We Were Soldiers"
October 31, 2001 - Nick Glennie-Smith has been chosen to compose and conduct the score for the upcoming Randall Wallace film "We Were Soldiers", starring Mel Gibson. The film tells the true story of the first major battle of the Vietnam War. "We Were Soldiers" marks Glennie-Smith's second collaboration with Wallace. They first worked together on Wallace's production of "The Man in the Iron Mask".

Glennie-Smith entered the world of professional music-making working as a top session musician with Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, Phil Collins and Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) among many others. His involvement in film scoring began with his friend, Hans Zimmer, with whom Glennie-Smith worked as co-composer, arranger and conductor on numerous films including The Lion King, Crimson Tide, Nine Months, Cool Runnings and The Preacher's Wife. As an independent composer he has scored The Rock, Fire Down Below, Two If By Sea, Home Alone 3, The Man In The Iron Mask and Lion King II: Simba's Pride.

"We Were Soldiers" is a co-production of Icon Productions and Wallace's entertainment company, The Wheelhouse. The film is slated for release by Paramount Pictures in 2002.

Principal photography wraps on "We Were Soldiers"
Mel Gibson Stars in a Randall Wallace Film for Icon Productions and Paramount Pictures

July 10 2001 - "We Were Soldiers", a Vietnam War drama set against the backdrop of the first major battle between the United States and North Vietnamese forces, wrapped principal photography on locations in Georgia, and California. Written and directed by Randall Wallace, from Lieutenant General Harold G. Moore (Retired) and Joseph L. Galloway's New York Times bestseller We Were Soldiers Once, and Young, the film stars Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Sam Elliott, Greg Kinnear, Chris Klein, Barry Pepper and Keri Russell.

“We Were Soldiers” is a co-production between Icon Productions and Randall Wallace's entertainment company, The Wheelhouse, and is being financed by Icon Productions and Paramount Pictures. Paramount Pictures will release the picture in the United States with Icon handling international distribution. The film's producers are Randall Wallace, Bruce Davey and Steve McEveety. Jim Lemley serves as the executive producer, Arne Schmidt is the co-producer and Danielle Lemmon and Stephen Zapotoczny are associate producers. Rounding out the creative team are director of photography Dean Semler (“The Bone Collector,” “Dances With Wolves”- Academy Award Winner); production designer Tom Sanders (“Saving Private Ryan”- Academy Award Nominee, “Braveheart'); editor William Hoy (“The Bone Collector,” “The Man
in the Iron Mask”); costume designer Michael T. Boyd (“Buffalo Soldiers,” “Gettysburg”; supervising art director Daniel Dorrance (“M-I-2,” “Saving Private Ryan”); set decorator Gary Fettis (“Godfather III” - Academy Award Nominee, “8MM”); chief makeup artist Mike Mills (“Star Trek VI” - Academy Award Nominee, and special effects coordinator Paul Lombardi (“Courage Under Fire,” “Rules of Engagement”).

In 1965, in a place known as the Ia Drang Valley of Vietnam, in a small clearing called Landing Zone X-Ray, Lt. Col. Hal Moore (Mel Gibson) and four hundred young fathers, husbands, brothers and sons - all troopers from an a elite American combat division - were surrounded by approximately two thousand enemy soldiers. The ensuing battle was one of the most savage in U.S. history. “We Were Soldiers” is a tribute to the nobility of those men trader fire, Their common acts of uncommon valor, and their loyalty to, and love for one another.

Mel Gibson plays Lieutenant Colonel Hal Moore, a master parachutist and commander of the First Battalion, Seventh “Air” Cavalry unit. “'We Were Soldiers” re- teams Gibson with Randall Wallace, who wrote the screenplay for “Braveheart,” which Gibson directed and starred in. The film won five Academy Awards out of ten nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Mr. Gibson's company Icon Productions, formed with Bruce Davey, who serves as its president, produced “Braveheart,” along with many other movies, including the recent box office hit “What Women Want.” Mr. Gibson starred in this romantic comedy directed by Nancy Meyers, and earned a Golden Globe nomination for his work. He also starred in the Revolutionary War drama “The Patriot,” winning the People's Choice Award for his performance and was a featured voice in the animated movie “Chicken Run.” Other films in Mr. Gibson's extraordinary career include the extremely successful “Lethal Weapon” series; the spirited western “Maverick”; the psychological thriller “Conspiracy Theory'; and such Icon Productions as “Hamlet,” directed by Franco Zeffirelli, “Forever Young” and “The Man Without A Face,” which also marked Gibson's directorial debut, and the hit thriller “Payback.”

Madeleine Stowe plays Hal Moore's strong, sensitive wife Julie. She co-stars with Gary Sinise and Vincent D'Onofrio in the science fiction thriller “'Imposter,” due in August. She most recently starred opposite John Travolta in the thriller 'The General's Daughter.” Ms. Stowe made her feature film debut in the comedy-thriller “Stakeout,” co- starring Richard Dreyfuss. Since then, she has gone on to play opposite some of Hollywood's most sought-after leading men, including Daniel Day-Lewis in the Oscar® nominated epic adventure “The Last of the Mohicans,” directed by Michael Mann; Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt in Terry Gilliam's “Twelve Monkeys”; and William Hurt and Kenneth Branagh in “The Proposition” Her performance in Robert Altman’s “Short Cuts” garnered the National Society of Film Critics' Best Supporting Actress Award.

Sam Elliott plays Sergeant-Major Basil Plumley, a fierce, forthright paratrooper, a veteran of the Korean and Second World Wars, and Moore's second in command. Mr. Elliott recently starred with Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges and Gary Oldman in the political thriller “The Contender,” playing the president's skeptical chief of staff Kermit Newman. Other film credits include “The Big Lebowski”; “The Hi-Lo Country”; “Tombstone”; “Gettysburg”; and “Road House.”

Greg Kinnear plays Major Bruce “Snakeshit' Crandall, an expert helicopter pilot recruited by Moore. Mr. Kinnear recently starred in Tony Goldwyn's film “Someone Like You,” co-starring Ashley Judd; Neal LaBure's “Nurse Betty,” as the object of Renee Zellweger's misguided affections; and in Sam Raimi's thriller “The Gift,” alongside Cate Blanchet, Keana Reeves, Katie Holmes, Giovanni Ribisi and Hilary Swank. Mr. Kinnear made his feature debut in Sydney Pollack's “Sabrina,” opposite Harrison Ford and Julia Ormond. His performance won him ShoWest's Star of Tomorrow award from the National Association of Theater Owners. He went on to star with Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt in James L. Brooks’ “As Good As It Gets,” receiving the National Board of Review's Best Supporting Actor Award, and nominations for Academy®, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards.

Chris Klein plays Lieutenant Jack Geoghegan, an idealistic soldier, husband and new father. Mr. Klein recently completed John McTiernan's update of the 1975 cult classic “Rollerball,” as well as the highly anticipated sequel to the hit comedy “American Pie.” Mr. Klein starred opposite Heather Graham in the recently released Farrelly brothers' comedy “Say It Isn't So.” He attracted widespread attention and kudos for his portrayal of Oz, the “sensitive” lacrosse player, in the ensemble coming-of-age, comedy “American Pie.” Mr. Klein made his motion picture debut in Alexander Payne's wicked, Academy Award® nominated comedy “Election,” with Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick. He also appeared opposite Leelee Sobieski in the romantic drama “Here on Earth.”

Barry Pepper plays a young, naive UPI reporter, Joe Galloway. Mr. Pepper gained critical attention for his portrayal of the gifted sharpshooter Private Jackson in “Saving Private Ryan.” Premiere Magazine and the Motion Picture Club noted his work with the Breakout Performance of the Year Award. He stars opposite John Malkovich, Dennis Hopper, Vin Diesel and Seth Green in the upcoming feature “Knockaround Guys,” as the leader of four sons of well-known mobsters. He also stars in the HBO telefilm “61*”, the story of the competition between the New York Yankees' Roger Maris (Pepper) and Mickey Mantle (Thomas Jane) to break Babe Ruth's single season home run record in 1961. Mr. Pepper's additional film credits include “The Green Mile” and “Enemy of the State.”

Keri Russell plays Barbara Geoghegan, Jack's wife and a new mother. Ms. Russell is best known for her leading role on the populate TV show “'Felicity,” for which she earned the 1999 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series. Her feature films include “Mad About Mambo,” in which she played an Irish dancer whom encounters a young soccer player wanting to hone his skills through dance. Most recently Ms. Russell starred opposite Matthew Lillard in the feature film “The Curve,” and the coming-of-age love, story “Eight Days a Week.”

Randall Wallace's most recent screenplay, “Pearl Harbor,” was released earlier this year. He also wrote, directed, and produced the 1998 drama, “The Man in the Iron Mask,” based on the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. “Braveheart,” his first work to be made into a feature film, earned him the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay of 1995, as well as Golden Globe and Academy Award®
nominations.

Wallace published his first novel in 1980, entitled The Russian Rose. Since then he has published five others - So Late Into the Night, Blood of the Lamb, Where Angels Watch, and the novelized versions of Braveheart and Pearl Harbor, currently a New York Times bestseller.

Randall Wallace established The Wheelhouse in January 2000 to develop and produce high quality imaginative film, television, and literary works, as well as online content. “We Were Soldiers” is The Wheelhouse's first production.

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