Thursday, August 22, 2013

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 08.22.2013; Firefly anyone?

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: August 22nd, 2013

“Do not make the mistake of the ignorant who think that an individualist is a man who says: “I’ll do as I please at everybody else’s expense.” An individualist is a man who recognizes the inalienable individual rights of man—his own and those of others.” - Ayn Rand
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Hot in the Gulch

FIrst CT Gulcher's Meetup is finalized

Galt's Gulch Online Producer Rick Poach is hosting a Gulch meetup in Connecticut. Drop Rick a line if you're in the area. Read more...
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Firefly Anyone?

Gulch Producer MikeMarotta says of old TV show Firefly, "Each of them has a defined self-interest. Usually, those coincide, thus the crew can function." Sound familiar? Read more...
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Did Rand believe in Romantic Loyalty?

Gulch member FlashGordan says "If you read Rand's novels her female heroine's always seem to just move on to a better man if one appears." So Rand fans, do you agree? Chime in now.
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Producers Only: Special Announcement via LIVE Stream Event with ASP3 Producer Harmon Kaslow Next Week.

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Next week, Atlas Shrugged Producer Harmon Kaslow will be hosting a Producers Only Live streaming event where he will be making a very special announcement regarding Atlas Shrugged Part 3 and the role you're going to play in the production of the film.
It's not what you think it is.
Get ready for what comes next. It's BIG.

Sign up as a Gulch Producer now.

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Official Francisco d'Anconia Money Clip 15% Off For a Limited Time

There is no symbol that more precisely proclaims the will of the producer than that of the sign of the US dollar.
With a wink and a nod, tell those in the know that you too are the real thing. For a limited time purchase the Francisco d'Anconia money clip at 15% off.

Buy the Official Atlas Shrugged Money Clip now for 15% Off

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 08.15.2013; Ayn Rand was Wrong?

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: August 15th, 2013

“Life is achievement....Give yourself an aim, something you want to do, then go after it, breaking through everything, with nothing in mind but your aim, all will, all concentration, and get it.” - Ayn Rand
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Hot in Galt's Gulch Online

Apparently, Ayn Rand was wrong... about EVERYTHING

Gulch members had some fun recently when new Gulch member "Boborobdos" introduced himself to the community as an admirer of the book... then proceeded to explain why Ayn Rand had it all wrong.
Suffice it to say, things got a little hot. Read more...
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Connecticut Gulcher Meetup

Hey Connecticut! Gulch Producer Eudaimonia just announced the first CT Gulcher "Meetup." Drop Rick a line in the Gulch if you're in the vicinity and make sure you try and attend. Rick is one of our Top Gulch Producers and is always ready with the latest inside scoop.

Check in with Rick Now in the Gulch

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Nathaniel Taggart's Original Stock Certificate Can Be Yours

In case you missed it, last week we announced a Producer's Only contest to win THE Original Nat Taggart Stock Certificate that was hanging in Dagny's office in Atlas Shrugged 2.

Sign up as a Gulch Producer now and enter to win.

If you're not quite ready to sign up as a Producer, fear not. We've got something for you too. Buy the NEW Official Taggart Transcontinental Stock Certificate replica in the Gulch Store now...
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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 08.08.2013; The Galt Garrison Wants You.

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: August 8th, 2013

“An individualist is a man who says: 'I will not run anyone’s life—nor let anyone run mine. I will not rule nor be ruled. I will not be a master nor a slave. I will not sacrifice myself to anyone—nor sacrifice anyone to myself.'” - Ayn Rand
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The Galt Garrison Wants You

While we continue to prepare for the production of Part III, we are also readying the Atlas Shrugged marketing machine.
BIG part of that machine is the Galt Garrison - the most dedicated and enthusiastic faction of the Atlas Shrugged fan base.
Garrison members will coordinate directly with the Producers of Atlas Shrugged to take an active role promoting the film in their communities and online.
Are you ready to help get the word out? We want to talk to you.

Join the Galt Garrison now.

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GULCH PRODUCERS ONLY: Win the REAL Taggart Transcontinental Stock Certificate

Are you a Galt's Gulch Online Producer? If so, it's happening again. Someone's going to own a piece of Atlas Shrugged History soon.
On August 30th, one of our Gulch Producers will win THE one and only Taggart Transcontinental Stock Certificate.
This IS NOT a replica. This is THE certificate, signed by Producers John Aglialoro and Harmon Kalow, hanging in Dagny's office In Atlas Shrugged Part 2.
If you're currently a Producer, you're already entered. If you're not yet a Producer, get to it. This is a true ONE-OF-A-KIND collectible.

Sign up as a Gulch Producer and enter to win Dagny's Stock Certificate now.

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Not Ready to be a Producer Yet but Still Want The Certificate?

No problem. Buy the NEW Official Taggart Transcontinental Stock Certificate replica framed or unframed in the Gulch Store now...
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Thursday, August 1, 2013

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 08.01.2013; Who is Dagny Taggart?

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: August 1st, 2013

“The basic premise of the Founding Fathers was man’s right to his own life, to his own liberty, to the pursuit of his own happiness—which means: man’s right to exist for his own sake, neither sacrificing himself to others nor sacrificing others to himself...” - Ayn Rand
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Who is Dagny Taggart?

Beautiful, tenacious, and fearless, Dagny Taggart has inspired woman and men alike for over 50 years.
As Atlas Shrugged Part 3 heads to production, some major decisions still lay ahead. For the past several months, we've read all over the web everything from "Taylor was PERFECT!" to "Samantha IS Dagny!" to "You should have cast [INSERT NAME HERE]!"
Now it's time for you to tell us directly. Who is Dagny Taggart?

Come to the Gulch and tell us who you think should play Dagny in ASP3

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Hot in The Gulch

A former communist's take on Atlas Shrugged...
"Then I read that it was a piece of pro capitalist propaganda so I was even more intrigued. I bought the book simply because I wanted to test my beliefs."

Read the full account in the Gulch

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Owning a piece of Atlas Shrugged History just got a little easier. For a limited time, you can purchase the incredible Collector's Editions of Atlas Shrugged Parts 1 & 2 at 10% off
Packed with Special Bonus content, if you've been waiting for the right time to own these beautiful Atlas Shrugged collectibles, this is it.

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Friday, July 26, 2013

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 07.25.2013; The Hunt for Dagny; John A. at the WSOP Part 2

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: July 25th, 2013

“Capitalism has been called a system of greed—yet it is the system that raised the standard of living of its poorest citizens to heights no collectivist system has ever begun to equal, and no tribal gang can conceive of.” - Ayn Rand
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The Hunt for Dagny

Dagny has crash landed somewhere in the Rockies. Follow Hank Rearden, Francisco d'Anconia, and James Taggart online as they deal with the repercussions of Dagny's disappearance.

Follow Hank

Follow Frisco

Follow Taggart

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John Aglialoro's Run at the 2013 World Series of Poker - Part II

OK, where were we? That's right, Atlas Shrugged Producer John Aglialoro was at the World Series of Poker and... he was KILLING IT.
Until... the Atlas Shrugged Production team showed up.

Read Part II of John's Run at the 2013 WSOP.

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When they're gone, they're gone

This is it. The Official Atlas Shrugged Part II Cast & Crew caps willnever be manufactured again. Own a piece of Atlas Shrugged History. Act fast and get 15% off. SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED.

Buy the Official Atlas Shrugged Part II Cap Now.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

John Aglialoro's Run at the 2013 World Series of Poker - Part II

Continued from: John Aglialoro's Run at the 2013 World Series of Poker - Part I
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OK, where were we? That's right, Atlas Shrugged Producer John Aglialoro was at the World Series of Poker and... he was KILLING IT.

Until... the Atlas Shrugged Production team showed up.

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On my way out, I decided to text John and reaffirm my earlier sentiment. I'm pretty sure he got it...

We met for breakfast the next morning. John had a bounce in his step that suggested he was in a particularly good mood.

"I doubled up."

"Incredible! That's fantastic!"

"I'm not going."

"Right. We'll record the reading."

"I mean... I'm not going back to the tournament."

The night before, right after I left, John managed to hit a big hand and double-up. Considering John's mid-stacked position, this was a BIG deal.

Today, tournament play was to resume at 12:00 PM. The script reading however, was to begin at 11:00 AM.

"I'm not missing the reading. Maybe later you can go down and get a few pics of my chip stack as it quickly dwindles down. I'm sure the fans will get a real kick out of that."

"Sure John."

On the way to the elevator John continued to explain that moments like this don't come around too often, that we have a responsibility to Ayn Rand, that we have a message to get out, and that there would be other tournaments.

We all knew this was the end of the tournament for John. Even if the reading only took a few hours, there would be no way for his stack to hold up against the antes and blinds. 

John's success as a businessman is no secret. He's responsible for building, growing and nurturing the success of many companies and currently runs Cybex, one of the largest exercise equipment manufacturers in the world.

What most don't know however is that one of John's biggest passions in life is poker. Making three WSOP final tables and cashing out a total of 16 times suggests that poker may even be what John is most passionate about.

Unless of course... we're talking about the Atlas Shrugged Movies.

And, John was not going to miss the Atlas Shrugged Part 3 script reading for anything.

11:00 AM arrived and so did the Atlas Productions crew - Screenwriters Duncan Scott and Brian O'Toole, Associate Producers Joan Carter and Scott DeSapio (Me), Consultants David Kelley and Barbara Brandon, six very enthusiastic actors, and Producers Harmon Kaslow and... John Aglialoro.

 
The actors were fantastic and the reading inspired. From Dagny in the Gulch to "This is John Galt speaking..." to the demise of the Harmonizer, five hours seemed to come and go in an instant. The Atlas Shrugged Part III script reading was over.

Applause filled the room and smiles abound.

John stood up. 

"Thank you all. That was great. You were fantastic. We have a really great movie here. Ayn would be proud." 

John glanced proudly about the room.

"This is the one."

The room's chatter volume began to rise.

"Now... you'll have to excuse me."

John was gone.

And, so was his stack.

By the time John got to the Rio, his stack had taken a serious beating. The situation was bleak. John sat and gave the table a smile.

"What'd you guys do with all my chips?"

With a quick read of the table, John picked his target and masterfully went to work. John waited patiently for all the right moments, setting up his mark for the kill - all the while appearing to trade jabs. And then...

Pocket Kings.

Kings are STRONG. How strong? Against non pocket pairs, kings are around an 80% favorite on average.

John was on the Button with his mark on the Big Blind. The table folded into John. John raised. The Small Blind got out of the way. The mark, having recently lost a hand to John, was tilting and thought John was making a move - exactly what John wanted him to think.

John raised. The mark re-raised. John went all-in. The mark called.

Ace-nothing. John had him.

Until...  the Atlas Shrugged Part 3 Production team showed up for a script reading.

The flop came and the mark hit.

At breakfast the next morning, John was all smiles. Mission accomplished. We had a great script reading and we were on track to make our production schedule.

As well as being a great businessman, John is one of the greatest poker players in the world. He is also one of the greatest advocates in the world of Ayn Rand's ideas, of reason, of Capitalism, and, of honor and integrity. To which his heart and mind truly belong, only John knows. One thing is for certain however, everything John does, he does with extreme passion and intensity.

Ayn Rand wrote about heroes. Heroes that some suggest are bigger than life and couldn't possibly exist.

I, disagree.

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This post originally appeared at Galt's Gulch Online.

Friday, July 19, 2013

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 07.18.2013; Atlas Shrugged 3 Script Pages Released; John A. at the WSOP

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: July 18th, 2013

“Why is it moral to serve the happiness of others, but not your own? If enjoyment is a value, why is it moral when experienced by others, but immoral when experienced by you?” - Ayn Rand
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John Aglialoro's Run at the 2013 World Series of Poker - Part I

In 2004, Atlas Shrugged Producer John Aglialoro, won the United States Poker Championship. This past week, he was entered in the 2013 World Series of Poker.
And, he was KILLING IT.
Until... his pocket-Kings met Ace-nothing.
Or should I say... until the Atlas Shrugged Part 3 Production team showed up for a script reading.

Read more about John's Run at the WSOP.

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GALT'S GULCH PRODUCERS ONLY: ASP3 Script Pages Released

We wish you could have been there. Gulch Producers, we are proud to present to you three (unfinished) pages from the Atlas Shrugged Part 3 script...

SPOILER ALERT: SCRIPT POINTS MENTIONED BELOW. DO NOT CONTINUE IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE BOOK.

Dagny has just returned from the Gulch. Hank, having just ended his search in the Rockies, has all but given up hope...

Read what happens next at Galt's Gulch Online.

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LAST CALL: Galt's Gulch Summer T-Shirt Sale Ends Soon

Act fast. The Galt's Gulch Summer T-Shirt Sale won't last forever. For a limited time, take 50% off select Galt's Gulch t-shirts.
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