The Alamo

December 2003 Disney will release a historical epic based on the events at the Alamo

• A Marketing Effort Falls Flat in Both Spanish and English - New York Times (4/20/2004)
  The April 18th New York Times discusses The Alamo's dual language marketing and the disappointing performance in both markets.
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• Memo to Eisner: Remember the Alamo - Business Week (4/20/2004)
  Business Week feels budget constraints may have robbed The Alamo of its chance to be a blockbuster. Disney would have profited more by spending more
• Disney chief Eisner facing his "Alamo" after latest film flop? - Agence France Presse (4/14/2004)
  The Agence France Presse discusses the disappointing performance of Disney's The Alamo.
• Disney Seeks to Counter Analysts' Poor Reviews - New York Times (4/13/2004)
  The New York Times reports Wall Street analysts are downgrading their expectations for Disney's movie division and Disney has offered a response.
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• Alamo May Be a Lost Battle for Disney - Los Angeles Times (4/13/2004)
  The Los Angeles Times discusses the disappointing of Disney's The Alamo
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• Alamo Movie Touches Raw Nerve in Mexico - Associated Press (4/9/2004)
  The April 9th Associated Press reports Disney's The Alamo was not well-received during a Mexico City screening.
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• This Alamo not worth remembering - Orange County Register (4/9/2004)
  The Orange County Register gives The Alamo a C.
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• A Mythic Last Stand Stripped of Fantasy - New York Times (4/9/2004)
  The April 9th New York Times reviews Disney's The Alamo saying its an re-enactment "with a heavy heart and a handy hand."
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• Remember the Alamo - in music - Orlando Sentinel (4/8/2004)
  The April 8th Orlando Sentinel discusses an album inspired by Disney's The Alamo.
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• Fans Say Alamo Movie Heroes Not Heroic Enough - Reuters (4/7/2004)
  Reuters reports Disney's epic The Alamo is considered by some to be a film closest to the historical truth.
• Wilson makes a leap to remember in 'Alamo' - USA Today (4/7/2004)
  The April 6th USA Today reports Patrick Wilson has stepped into the movie world with his portrayal of Col. William Barrett Travis in Disney's The Alamo.
• The Alamo Movie Site Announces Movie Clips - The Alamo (4/2/2004)
  Various movie clips from Disney's epic The Alamo have been posted.
• Thornton, Quaid remember 'The Alamo' - USA Today (3/30/2004)
  The March 29th USA Today offers a brief description of the premiere of Disney's The Alamo.
• It's Billy! It's Dennis! It's Sam! It's celebrity groupies in SA - Express-News (3/30/2004)
  The March 29th Express-News highlights the excitement of The Alamo premiere in San Antonio.
• Austin Police Put Cuffs on Alamo star Patric - Express-News (3/30/2004)
  The March 30th Express-News reports actor Jason Patric who portrays Jim Bowie in Disney's epic The Alamo was arrested the Monday following Saturday's premiere of the film.
• The Alamo: A Battle Disney May Never Forget - New York Times (3/24/2004)
  The New York Times talks about the many trials of Disney's epic The Alamo.
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• Film Unit Caught in Crossfire - Los Angeles Times (3/2/2004)
  The March 2nd Los Angeles Times focuses on Disney's film division as they prepare to release Home on the Range, The Alamo and King Arthur.
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• The Latest Alamo Poster! - FilmForce (2/19/2004)
  FilmForce highlights the latest movie poster for The Alamo.
• The Alamo Returns! - FilmForce (2/2/2004)
  The February 2nd FilmForce highlights the latest trailer for Touchstone Pictures The Alamo.
• Disney Shoots Itself in Foot at the Alamo - The Alamo (11/10/2003)
  Disney has delayed the release of their epic The Alamo after preview audiences called the film "too politically correct."
• 10 Questions: Francisco Philibert - FilmForce (11/6/2003)
  FilmForce interviews Francisco Philibert who will portray Mexican General Cos in The Alamo.
• Ron Howard Talks The Alamo - The Alamo (11/5/2003)
  Discussion with Ron Howard over his decision to leave the director's chair on The Alamo.
• Delay releasing Alamo knocks out Oscar nod - The Alamo (10/31/2003)
  Disney's decision to move the opening date for The Alamo will make it ineligible for this year's Oscars.
• Touchstone Pictures' Epic Film 'The Alamo' Set for New April 2004 Release - The Alamo (10/29/2003)
  Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, and the film's director John Lee Hancock announced Touchstone Pictures' The Alamo new release date of April 2004.
• Quaid & Crew Remember The Alamo - The Alamo (9/25/2003)
  Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton and Jason Patric talk about their new movie The Alamo.
• Film premiere is a reel deal for the Alamo - Alamo (9/17/2003)
  Disney's Touchstone Pictures will premiere Alamo on December 13th at San Antonio's Majestic Theatre.
• Davy Crockett Lives! - FilmForce (8/26/2003)
  The August 25th FilmForce lists various links to information on the historical epic The Alamo and offers a still of Billy Bob Thornton as Davy Crockett.
• Revising the Alamo - New York Daily News (8/21/2003)
  The New York Daily News takes a look at Disney's historical epic The Alamo.
• Alamo Trailer Rumors - FilmForce (8/4/2003)
  FilmForce discusses the anticipated appearance of The Alamo's trailer this month.
• More Casting News for The Alamo - FilmForce (4/10/2003)
  W. Earl Brown will portray David Gouveneur Burnet in Disney's historical epic The Alamo.
• Billy Bob is Davy in differently remembered 'Alamo' - USA Today (3/7/2003)
  Conversation with Billy Bob Thornton about his portrayal of American Legend Davy Crockett in Disney's epic film The Alamo due in theaters Dec 12.
• Alamo Legend, Take 2 - Los Angeles Times (2/24/2003)
  Some of the challenges in re-creating the epic story of the Alamo.
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• The Alamo Underway - FilmForce (1/28/2003)
  Disney's epic film The Alamo has begun filming and offers various reports from the set.
• The Alamo Hiring Extras - FilmForce (1/14/2003)
  Disney's The Alamo is seeking extras to portray the Mexican army for their epic film. Information is provided for those interested. The site also has pictures from the set and more information about the film.
• Jason Patric Remembers the Alamo - Jam!Movies (1/6/2003)
  Jason Patric will portray Jim Bowie in Disney's epic The Alamo.
• Disney film may set up Alamo legend for a fall - Indianapolis Star (12/17/2002)
  Talks about the rumored portrayal of Davy Crockett in Disney's epic Alamo that could stir up heated emotions.
• Agent Doggett Defends The Alamo - FilmForce (12/13/2002)
  Actor Robert Patrick best known as the villainous T-1000 in Terminator 2 and recently portrayed Agent Doggett in the X-Files will play legendary frontiersman Jim Bowie in Disney's upcoming retelling of the story of the Alamo.
• Quaid gunning for The Alamo - Reuters (11/19/2002)
  Dennis Quaid will portray Sam Houston in Disney's epic The Alamo.
• Be An Extra in Disney's Alamo - FilmForce (10/31/2002)
  Information on becoming an extra in Disney's epic The Alamo.
• Thornton May Don Coonskin Cap in 'Alamo' - New York Times (10/3/2002)
  Disney is in negotiations with Billy Bob Thornton to play Davy Crockett.
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• Disney advises Texans to forget 'The Alamo' - San Antonio Business Journal (9/3/2002)
  A Texan's take on Disney's upcoming remake of The Alamo.
• Disney replaces Crowe's pricey Alamo - Teletext (8/22/2002)
  Disney has opted for a less expensive production of The Alamo.
• Interest mounts in new Alamo film - Orange County Register (8/1/2002)
  Disney's blockbuster film The Alamo is already generating interest on the Net.
• Disney Gives Rookie Ace the Alamo Reins - Variety (7/31/2002)
  Report on the latest changes to Disney's The Alamo.
• Hancock heads for The Alamo - Mrib (7/30/2002)
  The Rookie director John Lee Hancock has been selected to direct Disney's big-budget adaptation of The Alamo.
• Disney Ponders Two Scenarios For "The Alamo" - Wall Street Journal (7/19/2002)
  Disney is still in talks with director Ron Howard and describes the different scenarios the company is considering in making the Alamo.
• Ron Howard forgets about "The Alamo" - Variety (7/8/2002)
  Ron Howard has walked away from Disney's upcoming project The Alamo.
• Variety Front Page Synopsis Talks about Disney's Upcoming Alamo Flick - CBS MarketWatch (6/28/2002)
  Disney has signed a deal with Academy Award-winning screenwriter Stephen Gaghan ("Traffic") to rewrite The Alamo which is set to be directed by Ron Howard.