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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.

(Excerpt) Read more at variety.com ...


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.
1 posted on 04/27/2006 12:06:01 PM PDT by Monkey King
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To: Monkey King

I don't see Pitt as Galt.


2 posted on 04/27/2006 12:08:07 PM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: Monkey King

Great two socialists to play the part of the quintisential capitalists. Way to go Lionsgate!


3 posted on 04/27/2006 12:08:35 PM PDT by marlon
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To: Monkey King

Requires a subscription, but thanks for the headzup anyways.


4 posted on 04/27/2006 12:09:03 PM PDT by DoctorMichael (The Fourth Estate is a Fifth Column!!!!!!!!!)
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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?


5 posted on 04/27/2006 12:09:50 PM PDT by babaloo
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To: Monkey King

I'd rather see Ridley Scott direct it. He's much better at creating the kind of atmosphere it needs.l


6 posted on 04/27/2006 12:10:45 PM PDT by SlowBoat407 (The best stuff happens just before the thread snaps.)
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To: sageb1

Who is John Galt?


7 posted on 04/27/2006 12:11:08 PM PDT by robertpaulsen
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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.
8 posted on 04/27/2006 12:11:26 PM PDT by Socratic ("I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa.")
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"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)


9 posted on 04/27/2006 12:11:41 PM PDT by L98Fiero (I'm worth a million in prizes.)
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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.

10 posted on 04/27/2006 12:12:00 PM PDT by RJL
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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.


11 posted on 04/27/2006 12:12:47 PM PDT by LanPB01
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To: Monkey King; All

Alright, back to the drawing board. Casting alternatives, everyone!


12 posted on 04/27/2006 12:13:14 PM PDT by SlowBoat407 (The best stuff happens just before the thread snaps.)
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To: Monkey King
Wrong people to star in it.
My old dog eared paperback has only 1,084 pages.
13 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")
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To: SlowBoat407
Casting alternatives...

Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal and Ricardo Montalban.

14 posted on 04/27/2006 12:15:22 PM PDT by Socratic ("I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa.")
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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!).
15 posted on 04/27/2006 12:15:48 PM PDT by Borges
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To: robertpaulsen

:)


16 posted on 04/27/2006 12:15:51 PM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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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.


17 posted on 04/27/2006 12:16:16 PM PDT by Prysson
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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 :-)


18 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)
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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.....

19 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.)
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To: HankReardon

You gonna be in this???


20 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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