Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 09.18.2014

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 09.18.2014

"The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it." - Ayn Rand

Don’t Miss the Train - See ASP3 in Theaters and Win

“As long as I am alive, I won’t desert a battle that is mine to fight.” - Dagny Taggart This past Sunday, Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? was ranked 20th in per theater average revenue. By Monday, Atlas had fought its way to #6. Don’t desert the battle. Help Atlas Shrugged climb to the top of the charts by going to the theater now... and win.

Grab your friends and your family, head to the theater to see Atlas, take a picture of your ticket stubs and send them in. 15 or more tickets and you earn an official Galt’s Gulch coin. The group that buys the most tickets... wins big. Get the details and find a theater near you in Galt’s Gulch.

275+ Pictures from the ASP3 Premiere

If you couldn’t join us in Las Vegas for the ASP3 Premiere, or if you simply want to re-live the moment, check out the 275+ pictures now available. Get up close and personal with the film's stars, ASP3 Producers, and esteemed guests! View the Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? World Premiere album now.

20% off the Rearden Metal Bracelet “I’d exchange it for a common diamond bracelet any time…” - Lillian Rearden Not us! This take-your-breath-away bracelet is an exact replica of the one worn by Dagny Taggart in Atlas Shrugged parts 1, 2, and 3. Get your Rearden Metal bracelet now.

This Week's ASP3 Theaters Report Some theaters are opening Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? this week, while others are bidding Atlas a fond farewell. Is your theater on the list? See which theaters are opening ASP3 this weekend

Thank you John Aglialoro

On September 6th, 2014, I stood up in front of a packed house in Las Vegas, NV, and stated, “This is not the movie that’s been playing in your head since you closed the back cover. This is however, without question, a celebration of Ayn Rand’s ideas.” 

That packed house was filled with some of the staunchest Ayn Rand advocates on Earth. It was the “Galt’s Gulch Online Producers Only Premiere” of Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? and it was the first official showing of the film. 

I then proceeded to introduce the other VIP guests on hand at the event, Producer Harmon Kaslow, Consultant David Kelley, Associate Producer Joan Carter and then, as I introduced Producer John Aglialoro, the words came out of my mouth, “the man of the hour.” 

It was not a fitting introduction. 

In 1991, a Library of Congress poll revealed that Atlas Shrugged is the second most influential book ever written. 

Second only to the Bible. 

That’s a hard legacy to live up to. 

Imagine the courage required to take on the job of adapting such a book to film. 

Imagine the passion for the ideas expressed in that book that would compel you to spend millions of dollars of your own money to propagate those ideas to as many people as possible. 

Imagine the integrity of the man who would take on such an endeavor - knowing full well that he would be met with, not only resistance, but harsh criticism every step of the way. 

Imagine knowing you would never live up to the legacy of the book but that you had to try… you had to give it everything you had... because it just had to be done - the ideas just had to make their way to the masses - come hell or high water. 

Imagine. 

Most of us will never know a battle like that of Producer John Aglialoro’s 22 year battle to bring Atlas Shrugged to the silver screen - 22 years of “No.”, “It can’t be done.”, “You’ll never make your money back.” 22 years of climbing an unscalable mountain. 

I, however, have had the distinct honor of standing by this man for the past 4 years… watching him knock down barrier after barrier through sheer determination… listening to him wax poetic of his love for Ayn Rand and the importance of Atlas Shrugged… walking with him, steadfast as the walls around him collapsed - at times due to sabotage from within. All the while, never once considering stopping. 

I am proud. Proud of every step, of every word, and of every moment this man has permitted me to be a part of. It has been an awe inspiring adventure and I would trade it for nothing. 

Are the movies perfect? No. Do they live up to the legacy of the book? Of course not. But, what they do accomplish, what they do deliver on, is the ushering of Ayn Rand’s ideas to the forefront of public discourse. The sales of the book will go up this year, more people will be introduced to Ayn Rand’s ideas, and those ideas will be propagated further and wider than they ever have... just like with the release of each of the previous Atlas Shrugged films. 

Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt?, the final film in the trilogy, is now in theaters. If you’re in an area where the film is playing, grab a friend, head to the theater, and take part in this wonderful moment in the history of Atlas Shrugged. Buy some popcorn, introduce your friends to Ayn Rand, and say thank you to John Aglialoro - the man who made it all possible. 

Thank you John Aglialoro. Thank you. 


Scott DeSapio, Associate Producer 
Atlas Shrugged 

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 09.10.2014

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 09.10.2014

“The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities.” - Ayn Rand

It's Time: Buy Your Atlas Shrugged Movie Tickets Now.

The wait is over. Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? hits theaters this FRIDAY. Buy your tickets now, then head over to Galt’s Gulch to organize a meet-up. It's time. Buy your Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? movie tickets now.

VIDEO: Students for Liberty on the Set of ASP3

In 2013, we invited members of Students for Liberty to submit applications to join us on the set of Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? for a few days as interns. Of all the applicants, six were selected. Go behind the scenes with SFL. Watch the Students for Liberty on the set of Atlas Shrugged now.

NEW: Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? Official Soundtrack Elia Cmiral returns to complete the Atlas Shrugged trilogy with 15 all new brilliant and inspirational tracks. Celebrate the opening of Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? with this beautiful Atlas Shrugged collector's item. Buy the official ASP3 soundtrack now.

ASP3 Opening Weekend Pics What are you wearing opening night? Send us photos of you at the movie theater in your Galt gear and you might just find them shared on the official Atlas Shrugged social media channels. Find out where to send your opening night photos.

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 09.04.2014

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 09.04.2014

“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

LIVE from the ASP3 World Premiere Unfortunately, not everyone can attend the Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? World Premiere in Las Vegas this Saturday. But, we've got the next best thing in store for you: VIP digital access.

We’ll be live streaming from the red carpet as well as tweeting throughout the event. See pictures, videos, and more by tuning in on September 6th. Find out how you can tune into the ASP3 World Premiere in Galt’s Gulch.

Prepare for Opening Night with ASP1 and ASP2 The theatrical release of Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? is only 8 days away! We’ve teamed up with FreedomWorks to stream parts one and two live on September 8th and 9th so tell your friends to gear up for the finale of this epic trilogy by watching ASP1 and ASP2. Find out how you can watch ASP1 and ASP2 online.

NEW: Akston Diner Mug If John Galt had a mug in the Gulch, it'd probably be from his favorite diner. Served with a side of philosophy, Akston Diner should be a stop on any road trip. Stop by now, before Hugh disappears, and take home a souvenir Akston Diner mug. Get your Akston Diner mug now.

Just When You Thought it was Over… The ASP3 Post-It Challenge and Spread the Word Facebook Challenge live on! Keep plastering the world with “Who is John Galt?” graffiti and spreading the word about ASP3 on Facebook and you could win. Enter for your chance to earn $50 in merchandise cards each day. Find out how you can help promote ASP3 and win in Galt’s Gulch.

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 08.28.2014

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 08.28.2014

“Competition is a by-product of productive work, not its goal. A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.” - Ayn Rand

The Special Effects of Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt?

Join Special Effects Coordinator Tommy Frazier for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? Watch Tommy bring Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? to life now.

ALL EXPENSES PAID As we enter our final push to plaster the world with 1,000,000 Post-its® we have one last prize to announce... and it’s the best yet. Remember those two tickets to the World Premiere in Las Vegas? They just got upgraded to an all expenses paid trip for two.

Get your Post-its® and meet us in Vegas for ASP3 World Premiere

15% off the Rearden Metal Bracelet Are you ladies out there ready for opening night!? September 12th is right around the corner. Wear the perfect accessory and show everyone who's the man. Get your Rearden Metal bracelet now.

TONIGHT: Atlas Shrugged: Now, Non-Fiction Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the Galt’s Gulch Producers only Atlas Shrugged: Now, Non-Fiction event featuring sneak peeks of ASP3 and commentary from Ron Paul, Matt Kibbe, David Kelley, Phil Valentine, and more. Sign up as a Galt’s Gulch Producer and watch Now, Non-Fiction tonight.

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 08.21.2014

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 08.21.2014

“The hardest thing to explain is the glaringly evident which everybody has decided not to see.” - Ayn Rand

Find an ASP3 theater, Organize an Opening Night Meet-up

"Meet-up" at the theater opening night, September 12th, for Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? and celebrate Ayn Rand's ideas with like-minded individuals. Find a theater and organize your ASP3 meet-up now.

PRODUCERS ONLY: "Atlas Shrugged: Now, Non-Fiction"

Sign up as a Galt's Gulch Online Producer now and join us next Thursday to watch never before released clips from the third and final installment of the trilogy, Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? Sign up as Galt’s Gulch Producer now to watch ASP3 clips

NEW: Taggart Transcontinental Lapel Pin As if designed by Dagny Taggart herself, the new Taggart Transcontinental logo takes on a more modern and patriotic aesthetic. The new colors and sleeker shape are sure to be a conversation starter. Get your Taggart Transcontinental lapel pin now.

Say Cheese: Atlas Shrugged is now on Instagram To share all of the photos we’ve amassed since starting ASP3, Atlas Shrugged is heading to Instagram. Follow us for exclusive photos, user submitted pictures, and inspirational quotes. Don’t miss a thing - follow Atlas Shrugged on Instagram now