Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 12.18.2013

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 12.18.2013

"One would have to be terribly depressed to resist the wonderful gaiety of [the Christmas] spectacle." - Ayn Rand

We're Hiring: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT WANTED This position reports directly to the President of the Atlas Distribution Company in assisting with the production and distribution of Atlas Shrugged Part 3: "Who is John Galt?" Were you inspired by Atlas? Read the full job description and apply now.

NEW: Featured Producer of the Week Each week, we'll be profiling a top contributing Galt's Gulch Online Producer. Our first is Kaila Halling, better known as khalling, one of our most active contributors and coauthor of the novel Pendulum of Justice. Read khaliing's featured profile now.

PRODUCERS ONLY: Atlas Shrugged Part 3: Behind the Scenes We managed to get a few pictures and some video of a couple of the places we looked at during a location scout last week. The jaw-droppingly beautiful locations are sure to please even the most orthodox Atlas fan. Sign up as a Gulch Producer now for access to the Location Scout footage

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Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 12.03.2013

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 12.03.2013

"The charming aspect of Christmas is the fact that it expresses good will in a cheerful, happy, benevolent, non-sacrificial way. One says: “Merry Christmas”—not “Weep and Repent.” And the good will is expressed in a material, earthly form—by giving presents to one’s friends, or by sending them cards in token of remembrance . . . ." - Ayn Rand

Hot in the Gulch Newly released Ayn Rand interview Most of us have seen the Mike Wallace or Phil Donahue interviews of Ayn Rand. But what about James Day? Shot in the early 1970s, Ayn was still as sharp as ever in her late 60s. Watch now... - - - - - A Randian Christmas Carol Gulch member Hiraghm ponders, "what would an 'Objectivist' Christmas Carol look like?" Read more... - - - - - Ahhhhh, Pie! Gulch Producer Nonmoochingartist shared some of her "warm out of the oven" Thanksgiving apple and pumpkin pies with the Gulch. Salivate now...

Galt's Gulch Online Yearly Memberships Now Available! We heard you load and clear and are very happy to finally announce Galt's Gulch Online yearly memberships. More about the Gulch Producer Membership The Galt's Gulch Producer Membership includes access to special "Producers Only" events, including private Q&A sessions with the Atlas Shrugged Production crew, regular discounts on official movie merchandise, special Producers only invites for new features and content plus, you get a shiny Producer badge to proudly wear in the Gulch. Here’s a sampling of past Producers Only content - Atlas Shrugged Part 3 Script Pages Released - Atlas Shrugged Part 3 Producer Harmon Kaslow Q&A - Ayn Rand's Handwritten Notes - Win the REAL 20th Century Motors Hat from Atlas Shrugged 2 - Atlas Shrugged Part 3 Screenwriter Duncan Scott Q&A Sign up today and get 10% OFF the new 2013 Collector's Item Atlas Shrugged Christmas Tree Ornaments. Sign up as a Galt's Gulch Online Producer Now

Atlas Shrugged Black Friday Starts Today

"[Thanksgiving] is a producers’ holiday. The lavish meal is a symbol of the fact that abundant consumption is the result and reward of production." - Ayn Rand Everyday leading up to our HUGE 25%-off-everything Black Friday, the Gulch Store will feature 2 incredible deals on our best sellers... On Sale Tuesday - 50% OFF Francisco d'Anconia Money Clip: 50% off Francisco d'Anconia Lapel Pin: 50% off On Sale Wednesday - 40% OFF 20th Century Motors Hat: 40% off Taggart Transcontinental Lapel Pin: 40% off On Sale Thursday - 30% OFF Rearden Metal Bracelet: 30% off Galt's Gulch Lapel Pin: 30% off On Sale Friday - 25% OFF 25% off everything in the Gulch Store! Happy Thanksgiving! Atlas Shrugged Part 3 is well underway and we couldn't be happier with its progress and the support we continue to receive from fans all over the world. From all of us at Atlas Shrugged, we thank you for your continued support and we wish you all a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. John Aglialoro Producer, Atlas Shrugged

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 Movie Newsletter: 11.14.2013

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 11.14.2013

"What is the basic, the essential, the crucial principle that differentiates freedom from slavery? It is the principle of voluntary action versus physical coercion or compulsion." - Ayn Rand

Hot in the Gulch A photo that says it all Gulch Producer Non_mooching_artist stirred the pot pretty hard this week resulting in 200+ comments. WARNING: Explicit Language. Check it out... - - - - - Death of a Libertarian Gulch Producer Maphesdus has a big issue with Ayn Rand's philosophy. Not surprisingly, more than a few Gulch Producers disagree. Jump into the debate.... - - - - - Is Libertarianism Compatible With Religion? Gulch Producer minniepuck spawned some great back and forth with a not too uncommon question. Read more.

NEW! Author Signed Books Now Available Inspired and influenced by Ayn Rand, we are very proud to now offer signed editions of works by authors Donald Luskin (I am John Galt), Mark Henderson (The Soul of Atlas), and David Kelley (Unrugged Indivisualism). Get your signed copy of these great books now.

Like the New Atlas Shrugged Merchandise Facebook Page and Get a 15% Off Coupon Now

The new Atlas Shrugged Merchandise Facebook page is completely devoted to introducing new products and offering regular discounts and coupons. Like the new Facebook page and get your 15% Off Coupon now.

Extra! Extra! (Producers Only) ASP3 is coming and the New John Galt Interested Cards are HERE! Gulch Producer LetsShrug just had some new beautiful leave-behind cards made. Get in on the action.

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 11.07.2013

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 11.07.2013

"The flood of misinformation, misrepresentation, distortion, and outright falsehood about capitalism is such that the young people of today have no idea (and virtually no way of discovering any idea) of its actual nature." - Ayn Rand

Hot in the Gulch New Galt's Gulch Daily Digest Launched! The "Galt's Gulch Daily Digest" email launched yesterday. The email contains the top 5 hottest Gulch posts and is delivered to all Gulch members every morning. Read more... - - - - - I started my own business Gulch member kevinnem recently started his new business. Needless to say, the Gulch Producers have his back. Stop by and congratulate kevinnem. - - - - - Sticks and Stones: A New World Nursery Rhyme from Papa Possum Gulch Producer Rick Poach drops a new Papa Possum poem. As Rick likes to say, "Enjoy, or not."

NEW! Atlas Shrugged Merchandise Facebook Page

"Like" the new Atlas Shrugged Merchandise Facebook page and earn a 15% Off Coupon good for anything in the Gulch Store. The new Facebook page is completely devoted to introducing new products and offering regular discounts and coupons to shop in the official Atlas Shrugged store. Looking for a deal on the Rearden Metal bracelet? Like the Atlas Shrugged Merchandise facebook page now. Like our new Facebook page and get your 15% Off Coupon now.

1 More "Now, Non-Fiction!" First there was the "Atlas Shrugged Now, Non-Fiction" t-shirt, then there was the "Now, Non Fiction" hat and, we could barley keep either on the shelves. Today, we are very proud to present the Official "Atlas Shrugged Now, Non-Fiction" Travel Mug. Serve it up hot with the the new Mug.

Extra! Extra! (Producers Only) What photographs of Ayn Rand did Ayn Rand like best? Gulch Producer Mimi is playing around with a polymer clay Ayn Rand figure. She's looking for a her best side. Join the discussion now..

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 10.31.2013

Atlas Shrugged Movie Newsletter: 10.31.2013

"The mark of an honest man... is that he means what he says and knows what he means." - Ayn Rand

Atlas Shrugged #9 Most Funded Film Project in Kickstarter History With 3,554 backers and $446,907 pledged, the Atlas Shrugged Kickstarter campaign ended at 178% funded. Incredible. Thank you to everyone who backed the campaign. We couldn't be more pleased as we now look forward to producing a great movie. Take a victory lap and check out the top 10 most funded movie projects.

Gulch Producers and Kickstarter Backers ONLY: Free Stuff! Why would advocates of Ayn Rand's ideas say “Free Stuff?” Because we know what itreally means. Stop by Galt's Gulch Online and find out.

More "Now, Non-Fiction" In response to the incredible demand of the"Atlas Shrugged Now, Non-Fiction" t-shirt, we are very proud to present the Official "Atlas Shrugged Now, Non-Fiction" Hat. Start a conversation with the new Atlas Shrugged Now, Non-Fiction Cap.