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Lionsgate Shrugging
Daily Variety ^
| April 27, 2006
| Pamela McClintock
Posted on 04/27/2006 12:06:00 PM PDT by Monkey King
Ayn Rand's most ambitious novel may finally be brought to the bigscreen after years of false starts. Lionsgate has picked up worldwide distribution rights to "Atlas Shrugged" from Howard and Karen Baldwin ("Ray"), who will produce with John Aglialoro.
Angelina Jolie, a longtime devotee of Rand's, and Brad Pitt, also a fan, are rumored to be circling the leading roles of Dagny Taggart and John Galt.
"Atlas Shrugged," which runs more than 1,100 pages, has faced a lengthy and circuitous journey to a film adaptation.
The Russian-born author's seminal tome, published in 1957, revolves around the economic collapse of the U.S. sometime in the future and espouses her individualistic philosophy of objectivism. The violent, apocalyptic ending has always posed a challenge but could prove especially so in the post-9/11 climate.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: atlasshrugged; aynrand; film; libertarian; libertarians; movies; objectivism
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Didn't know excerpt rules for "Variety". Didn't want to get FR in trouble - better safe than sorry, etc.
To: Monkey King
I don't see Pitt as Galt.
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:08:07 PM PDT
by
sageb1
(This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
To: Monkey King
Great two socialists to play the part of the quintisential capitalists. Way to go Lionsgate!
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:08:35 PM PDT
by
marlon
To: Monkey King
Requires a subscription, but thanks for the headzup anyways.
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:09:03 PM PDT
by
DoctorMichael
(The Fourth Estate is a Fifth Column!!!!!!!!!)
To: marlon
How can you be a fan of Ayn Rand and expect the US government to fund "No Child Left Behind" for the world?
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:09:50 PM PDT
by
babaloo
To: Monkey King
I'd rather see Ridley Scott direct it. He's much better at creating the kind of atmosphere it needs.l
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:10:45 PM PDT
by
SlowBoat407
(The best stuff happens just before the thread snaps.)
To: sageb1
To: Monkey King
If only this were the heyday of the miniseries. I don't think any theatrical release can capture all the subplots which is what truly makes the novel more than just an adventure story with political overtones. Objectivism IS a philosophical system.
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:11:26 PM PDT
by
Socratic
("I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa.")
To: marlon
"Great two socialists to play the part of the quintisential capitalists. Way to go Lionsgate!"
Don't worry. They will be....ACTING!!!! (John Lovitz SNL ripoff)
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:11:41 PM PDT
by
L98Fiero
(I'm worth a million in prizes.)
To: Monkey King
Angelina Jolie, a longtime devotee of Rand's, and Brad Pitt, also a fan, are rumored to be circling the leading roles of Dagny Taggart and John Galt. United Nations crony Angelina Jolie is a "long time devotee of Rand's"?
Seems unlikely.
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:12:00 PM PDT
by
RJL
To: Monkey King
I'd be shocked to learn Angelina Jolie has ever touched one of Rand's books. Or could even name the title of one, for that matter.
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:12:47 PM PDT
by
LanPB01
To: Monkey King; All
Alright, back to the drawing board. Casting alternatives, everyone!
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:13:14 PM PDT
by
SlowBoat407
(The best stuff happens just before the thread snaps.)
To: Monkey King
Wrong people to star in it.
My old dog eared paperback has only 1,084 pages.
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:13:46 PM PDT
by
HuntsvilleTxVeteran
("Remember the Alamo, Goliad and WACO, It is Time for a new San Jacinto")
To: SlowBoat407
Casting alternatives... Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal and Ricardo Montalban.
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:15:22 PM PDT
by
Socratic
("I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa.")
To: All
Any fans of the old King Vidor film of The Fountainhead? It's unclear whether or not he was mocking it. All those phallic symbols (I wish I'd never seen your skyscraper!).
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:15:48 PM PDT
by
Borges
To: robertpaulsen
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:15:51 PM PDT
by
sageb1
(This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
To: Monkey King
Thats insane. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as fans..I mean these guys are total humanitarian advicate of one world government philosophy for Petes sake. Furthermore, if Pitt was such a devotee of Rand's the WHY on earth did he call for a committee to evaluate a contest by architects for the rebuilding of certain "community projects" in New Orleans. I mean the very idea is antithetical to the stanard in The FOuntainhead. I dont have much aaginst Pitt or Jolie specifically they generally keep their mouth shut..but the idea that they are fans of Ayn Rand just strikes me as absurd.
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:16:16 PM PDT
by
Prysson
To: traviskicks
ping.I cant see brad pitt as jon galt though I can however see anjolina jolie as dagney as long as shes in a thong bikini :-)
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:16:33 PM PDT
by
freepatriot32
(Holding you head high & voting Libertarian is better then holding your nose and voting republican)
To: Monkey King
Angelina Jolie, a longtime devotee of Rand's, and Brad Pitt, also a fan, are rumored to be circling the leading roles of Dagny Taggart and John Galt. I could see Alec Baldwin as Wesley Mouch.....
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:17:33 PM PDT
by
Onelifetogive
(* Sarcasm tag ALWAYS required. For some FReepers, sarcasm can NEVER be obvious enough.)
To: HankReardon
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posted on
04/27/2006 12:18:06 PM PDT
by
Andonius_99
(They [liberals] aren't humans, but rather a species of hairless retarded ape.)
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