Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 02.28.15

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 02.28.15

”You seek escape from pain. We seek the achievement of happiness. You exist for the sake of avoiding punishment. We exist for the sake of earning rewards. Threats will not make us function; fear is not our incentive. It is not death that we wish to avoid, but life that we wish to live.” - John Galt

Hot in the Gulch: Is a Real Galt's Gulch Possible?

How will medical issues be dealt with in a real-life Gulch? (84 comments) Gulch Producer Winterwind asks how we'll take care of medical issues in a real Gulch. Read more... - - - - - - What will you sacrifice to Shrug? (155 comments) Gulch Producer Technocracy asks if you'd be willing to give up running water, or worse, Amazon. What would you give up? - - - - - - Could this be our Gulch? (70 comments) Gulch Producer Terrycan proposes a location for a real life Galt's Gulch. And the land is free.Check it out... - - - - - -

PRODUCERS ONLY:Atlas Shrugged 2 Collectible To raise awareness for Atlas Shrugged Part 2, we distributed limited edition promo t-shirts at events across the country until we ran out… or so we thought. We've uncovered a small stock of these ASP2 t-shirts in the Gulch warehouse. You can't buy them anywhere. They'll never be produced again. And we’re giving them to Galt’s Gulch Producers for free. Become a Galt’s Gulch Producer now and get your Atlas Shrugged t-shirt.

NEW: Atlas Shrugged Special Edition Trilogy DVD Box Set - Save 40% " I will stop the motor of the world." Finally, answer the question,who is John Galt? with the new Atlas Shrugged Special Edition Trilogy DVD box set. Loaded with special features and behind the scenes content, this sleek 5-disc matte black special edition collector's item is not available in stores. Get your Atlas ShruggedTrilogy DVD box set now

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 01.29.15

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 01.29.15

”We are fast approaching the stage of ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission.” - Ayn Rand

Happy 110th Birthday Ayn Rand! Monday, February 2nd, marks the 110th birthday of Ayn Rand. Stop by the Gulch and celebrate her life and her achievements by sharing when you first discovered her works and how they’ve impacted your life. Head to Galt’s Gulch and wish Ayn Rand a Happy Birthday now!

PRODUCERS ONLY: Atlas Shrugged Part 2 Screenplay Follow along with Dagny on her quest to find the “Destroyer” with the Atlas Shrugged Part 2screenplay - now exclusively available to Galt’s Gulch Online Producers. What better way is there to spend February 2nd!? And, what better way to prepare yourself for the final installment... coming soon to Gulch Producers only. Become a Galt's Gulch Producer and get access to the ASP1 and ASP2 screenplays now.

LIMITED TIME: Save 30% on the "Atlas Shrugged, Now, Non-Fiction" Bundle In celebration of Ayn Rand's 110th birthday, save on this limited-timevalue-for-value offer and start a conversation now. 1 "Now, Non-Fiction" T-Shirt 1 "Now, Non-Fiction" Hat 1 "Now, Non-Fiction" Mug 1 "Now, Non-Fiction" Bumper Sticker All together, 30% OFF. Get your "Now, Non-Fiction" bundle for 30% off.

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 11.21.2013

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 11.21.2013

"Contrary to the fanatical belief of its advocates, compromise [on basic principles] does not satisfy, but dissatisfies everybody; it does not lead to general fulfillment, but to general frustration..." - Ayn Rand

Hot in the Gulch How Badly Does Modern Collectivism Hurt You? Gulch Producer CircuitGuy asks "How bad is collectivism today?" Read more... - - - - - Venezuela jails 100 'bourgeois' businessmen in crackdown According to President Nicolas Maduro, businessmen arebad, "They are barbaric, these capitalist parasites!" Read more.... - - - - - Father Amadeus: Confessor to the Taggart Family Gulch Producer MikeMarotta unearths that Ayn Rand included a Priest in her original outline for Atlas Shrugged.Read more...

Atlas Shrugged 1 & 2 Now Available for UK Download To our friends across the pond, we made it! Atlas Shrugged part 1 & 2 are now available for download on iTunes UK. Download Atlas Shrugged Part 1 Now Download Atlas Shrugged Part 2 Now

Atlas Shrugged Black Friday Starts Tuesday! Midas Mulligan's Black Friday Sale is coming next week. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for next Tuesday's newsletter. Check out the store now to get ready and, stay tuned.

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 06.05.13; Celebrate Your Ideal Man this Father's Day; The Search for Galt Continues

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: June 5th, 2013

“There is nothing to take a man's freedom away from him, save other men.” - Ayn Rand

Make June 16th a Producer's Father's Day This Father's Day, give the perfect gift to the ideal man. For one week only, take 10% off of the Official "Sign of the Dollar" Tie Tack and ties OR take 20% off both when purchased together.

NEW: Official "Sign of the Dollar" Tie Tack "It stands – as the money of a free country – for achievement, for success, for ability, for man's creative power – and, precisely for these reasons, it is used as a brand of infamy....It stands for the United States." - Owen Kellogg This beautifully crafted Dollar Sign Tie Tack comes in a stunning 14k Carat Gold plated Sterling Silver, or Solid 14k Gold. Buy the Atlas Shrugged Tie Tack now for 10% off.

Official "Who is John Galt?" and Atlas Icon Ties Straight from Martha's Vineyard, these exquisite handmade ties are made from imported silk and come in a beautiful Black on Yellow "Who is John Galt?" or a blazing Yellow on Red featuring the Official Atlas Icon. Buy Dad an Atlas Shrugged Tie for 10% off now.

BONUS: Take the Official Atlas Shrugged Audience Survey now and earn a coupon good for an additional 5% off anything in the the Gulch Store.

1950 Lionel Model Train Featured in Atlas Shrugged 2 Can Be Yours James Taggart might not have been able to run a transcontinental railroad but, his taste in toy trains remained unmatched. On June 27th, one of our Galt's Gulch Online Producers is going to win James Taggart's very own Lionel 6110 Model Locomotive circa 1950 that was featured on his desk in the film, Atlas Shrugged Part II. Sign up as a Producer today to earn a chance at winning Taggart's Lionel.

ASP3 Update: John Galt is Coming

Last week we asked you to join us in a discussion regarding the actor who will eventually play John Galt. Your response was tremendous, yielding 800+ comments, and we've already put the feelers out to a couple of the John Galts you suggested.
Our quest for the perfect John Galt... is officially underway.

Atlas Shrugged II Director's Mother, Jean Stapleton, Passes Away

Jean Stapleton, mother of Atlas Shrugged Part II Director, John Putch, died Friday at the age of 90.

“Our hearts are with John. His mother was an inspiration to all of us.“ said Atlas Shrugged Producer Harmon Kaslow.

Although Jean was 48 when she became famous as Edith Bunker in "All in the Family," by the time that landmark sitcom premiered in 1971, she had been already acting for 30 years on the stage, in movies and on television.

The son of renowned actress Jean Stapleton and the late producer/director William H. Putch, John Putch is often referred to as an independent film maverick.  One of his first indie efforts, "Valerie Flake," landed him at the '99 Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award.

Visit John Putch’s official web site.

Recent stories on Jean Stapleton:
Jean Stapleton was the sum of many parts: An appreciation

Jean Stapleton, beyond Edith Bunker: a devoted theater actress

Atlas Shrugged Part II DVD & Blu-ray in Stores Now

Atlas Shrugged Part 2 DVD & Blu-ray Pre-order Starts Today

"It was as if the centuries had sifted the family's qualities through a fine mesh, had discarded the irrelevant, the inconsequential, the weak, and had let nothing through except pure talent. Francisco could do anything he undertook, he could do it better than anyone else, and he did it without effort."

- Atlas Shrugged


ASP2 DVD & Blu-ray Pre-Orders Start Today
We are proud to announce pre-ordering for the Atlas Shrugged Part 2 DVD & d'Anconia Copper Blu-ray.

We are also very excited to finally be able to offer Limited Personalized Editions of the DVD & Blu-ray giving you the opportunity to have your name, or a friends, printed on the disc (e.g. "Special Edition DVD Prepared Exclusively For: [Your Name Here]").

These Special Edition discs will NOT be available in stores and will only be available for purchase online through the Atlas Shrugged web site.

Pre-Order Your Atlas Shrugged 2 DVD or Blu-ray now.




A Special Thank You For The First 1,000 Orders

Thank you for an incredible year. We couldn't be more proud or more excited about what lies ahead for Atlas Shrugged.

To express our gratitude for your continued support, the first 1,000 orders will receive a very special gift before December 25th.

Pre-Order Your Atlas Shrugged Part 2 DVD or Blu-ray now.

NEWSLETTER 10.19.2012: Be Part of Atlas Shrugged History

"Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark. In the hopeless swamps of the not quite, the not yet, and the not at all, do not let the hero in your soul perish and leave only frustration for the life you deserved, but never have been able to reach. The world you desire can be won, it exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours." - Ayn Rand


Atlas Shrugged Part II Barrels into Week 2
It's week two of the Atlas Shrugged Part II theatrical run and the Taggart Comet is still going strong. Atlas is still in close to 1000 theaters so get your friends and family together and get to the theater while there's still time to crash land in the Gulch!

Find theaters and showtimes now.


Be Part of Atlas Shrugged History
For the Atlas Shrugged Part 1 DVD, we asked you to get in front of your camera and say "I AM JOHN GALT?" We then compiled those videos and coupled them with the official movie soundtrack to create a truly unique DVD & Blu-ray special feature that will last forever.

We're doing it again.

Find out how you can go to the theater this weekend and be on the upcoming Atlas Shrugged Part 2 DVD.

20th Century Fox to Bring Atlas Shrugged Part 2 to DVD and Blu-Ray 2013

Atlas Distribution Company signs with 20th Century Fox Film Corporation

(Hollywood, CA) – October 19, 2012 – Atlas Distribution Company announced today it has signed a distribution deal with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation for the Spring 2013 release of ATLAS SHRUGGED: PART 2 on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand.

ATLAS SHRUGGED PART II is set in a near future dystopian USA with a global economy on the brink of collapse - unemployment at 24% and gas at $42 per gallon - and brilliant creators, from artists to industrialists, continuing to mysteriously disappear at the hands of the unknown.

“With Atlas Shrugged Part 2 now playing in theaters all across the country, we wanted to give Fox a head start in creating and marketing the DVD for release in Spring 2013. Fox has been a great partner and we’re looking forward to working with them again.” stated Producer Harmon Kaslow.

Ayn Rand’s 1,100 page novel is being distributed by Atlas Distribution Company as a trilogy following the three part structure outlined in the bestselling book. Atlas Shrugged Part 1 is currently available on DVD, and Atlas Shrugged Part 2 hit more than 1,000 theaters on October 12th, 2012.

Theaters and showtimes for Part 2 can be found at the movie’s official website: http://www.atlasshruggedmovie.com/theaters

For the deal, David Bixler and Harris Kane represented Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, and John Aglialoro, Harmon Kaslow and Roger Arar represented Atlas Distribution Company. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation also handled the DVD distribution for Atlas Shrugged Part 1.

About Atlas Distribution Company
Atlas Distribution Company was formed by John Aglialoro as a motion picture studio to produce and distribute films including those based on Ayn Rand’s epic novel, Atlas Shrugged. For more information, visit http://www.atlasshruggedmovie.com.

NEWSLETTER 10.16.2012: Atlas Shrugged Part II Ticket Offer; ASP1 Live Stream

Regal Cinemas Exclusive ASP2 Offer

For those of you heading out to the theaters this weekend to see Atlas Shrugged Part 2 for the first time, or for those of you looking to see Atlas Shrugged Part 2 again, Regal Cinemas is offering a "Buy Two Get Three" tickets exclusive to Atlas Shrugged fans.

Register now for this exclusive Regal Cinemas offer now.

Join Us Wednesday for a Live Streaming Event Featuring Atlas Shrugged Part I

Join us this Wednesday, October 17th, at 8:00 PM ET for a live streaming event that will include a never before seen 20 minute behind-the-scenes featurette from Atlas Shrugged Part 2 followed by the full length feature film, Atlas Shrugged Part 1 with a special introduction from Producer Harmon Kaslow!

Join us on our Officlal Ustream Channel tomorrow night.

So you want to help get the word out about Atlas Shrugged 2?

Thank you all for the incredible outpouring of support this weekend. We've heard from so many of you asking how you can help get the word out that we decided to drop into this week's newsletter a quick and easy way that you too can get involved and make a difference.

We've authored a simple email that you can send to your friends and family to help spread the word and fill the seats. All you need to do is click on the link below, fill out the "To" field and hit send...

Send an email to your friends and family now.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Phoenix, Arizona

Our friends at FreedomWorks have invited us to take part in their upcoming "FreePac" event at the Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ, Saturday October 13th 2012.

We're looking for a few volunteers to join us and help hand out t-shirts and posters. You may even run into one of the Producers of the Atlas Shrugged Part 2 movie...

Come on out and join us for what is sure to be a fun day.

WHAT? 
FreedomWorks "FreePac" Event

WHERE? 
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ

WHEN?  
Saturday, October 13th, 2012. 12 PM - 7 PM.

HOW?  
Click here to sign up now.

IMPORTANT: There will be some moderate box lifting so you must be in good physical health. You must provide your own transportation. You will not be monetarily compensated.

Sign up to be an Atlas Shrugged volunteer now.

Atlas Shrugged Producer Says Atlas Not For Everyone

Recently, Atlas Shrugged Producer Harmon Kaslow was asked who the movie is for. Following is his response...

"While Ayn Rand’s heroes speak to the individual in all of us, they do not speak for everyone. Ayn Rand’s heroes are men and women from all walks of life - sculptors, musicians, plumbers, steel workers, architects, industrialists - if you enjoy your work and do it well, if you constantly strive to be better, if you work hard every day, you will LOVE Atlas.

However, if you feel a sense of entitlement - as in the government owes you something - simply because you exist, Atlas is not a story for you. You are whom we are warning against."

Find a theater near you and get your Atlas Shrugged tickets now.

Atlas Shrugged Movie Reaches 100,000 Facebook Fans

The Atlas Shrugged Part 2 Movie Facebook Page Surpasses 100,000 Likes on Facebook

(Hollywood, CA) - September 19th, 2012 - Atlas Shrugged Part 2 Productions announced today that it has surpassed 100,000 Facebook Likes.

Based on Ayn Rand’s (Feb. 2 1905 - Mar. 6 1982) 1957 novel, ATLAS SHRUGGED PART II is set in a near future dystopian USA with a global economy on the brink of collapse - unemployment at 24% and gas at $42 per gallon - and brilliant creators, from artists to industrialists, continuing to mysteriously disappear at the hands of the unknown.

“Being an independent film company, reaching 100,000 Facebook fans was a huge milestone for us. Community support around the film has been tremendous.”  said Atlas Productions’ Chief Technology Officer Scott DeSapio.

“With the recent nomination of Paul Ryan, Ayn Rand’s name has been more and more in the spotlight recently. We’re very happy to see Ayn Rand’s ideas finally making their way to the mainstream.” commented Harmon Kaslow, Producer of Atlas Shrugged Part II.

“For those that have read the book, while Atlas Shrugged Part II the movie may not be the movie that’s been playing in everyone’s head since closing the back cover, it is without question a celebration of Ayn Rand’s ideas.” continued Kaslow.

With the recent release of the film’s trailer on YouTube, Atlas Shrugged Part 2 continues to pick up steam as it heads to theaters nationwide October 12th. For more information, visit the movie’s official web site at www.AtlasShruggedMovie.com.

About Atlas Distribution Company
Atlas Distribution Company, LLC. was formed by serial entrepreneur John Aglialoro as a motion picture studio to produce and distribute Part 2 of the Atlas Shrugged movie trilogy based on Ayn Rand’s epic novel. For more information, visit http://www.AtlasShruggedMovie.com.

Atlas Shrugged Part 2 Official Trailer

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Chantilly , VA

Harmon Kaslow will be presenting at Liberty Pac in Chantilly, VA on Friday evening, September 14th. We're looking for a few volunteers to help hand out posters and t-shirts and check out some of the exclusive clips we'll be showing at the event.
 
WHAT? 

Liberty Pac

WHERE? 
Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, VA

WHEN?  
Friday, September 14th, 2012. 7:30 PM - 10:00PM.

HOW?  
Click here to sign up now.

IMPORTANT: There will be some moderate box lifting and it's probably going to be pretty hot so you must be in good physical health. You must provide your own transportation. You will not be monetarily compensated.

Sign up to be an Atlas Shrugged volunteer now.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Cincinnati, OH

Harmon Kaslow will be presenting at FreePac Bootcamp in Cincinnati, OH on Saturday, September 15th. We're looking for a few volunteers to help hand out posters and t-shirts and check out some of the exclusive clips we'll be showing at the event.

WHAT? 
FreePac Bootcamp

WHERE? 
Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati OH

WHEN?  
Saturday, September 15th, 2012. 1:00 PM.

HOW?  
Click here to sign up now.

IMPORTANT: There will be some moderate box lifting and it's probably going to be pretty hot so you must be in good physical health. You must provide your own transportation. You will not be monetarily compensated.

Sign up to be an Atlas Shrugged volunteer now.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Tampa Bay P.A.U.L. Festival

Our friends at P.A.U.L. have invited us to take part in this weekends "P.A.U.L. FESTIVAL" event at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Sunday, August 26th 2012.

We're looking for a few volunteers to join us and help hand out t-shirts and posters. You may even run into one or two of the Producers of the upcoming Atlas Shrugged Part 2 movie...

Come on out and join us for what is sure to be a fun day.

WHAT? 
P.A.U.L. FESTIVAL

WHERE? 
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL

WHEN?  
Sunday, August 26th, 2012. 9AM - 5 PM.

HOW?  
Click here to sign up now.

IMPORTANT: There will be some moderate box lifting and it's probably going to be pretty hot so you must be in good physical health. You must provide your own transportation. You will not be monetarily compensated.

Sign up to be an Atlas Shrugged volunteer now.