"The Strike"
FUN FACTS
1. Atlas Shrugged took 12 years to write.
2. The working title of Atlas Shrugged was, "The Strike." It was actually Frank O'Conner, Ayn Rand's husband, who recommended "Atlas Shrugged" after the book was finished.
3. We're making another movie.
WHAT!? :)
Working on the Atlas Shrugged films presented us with some of the most challenging moments of our lives. It was rewarding too of course, but Challenging - with a capital C. Why? Those of us on the crew with any knowledge of the material were vastly outnumbered by those with none... by 1 to 100. I could count us on one hand. And at times, one finger.
The result? The movies do not adequately convey the message of Atlas. Period.
And, THAT WAS THE WHOLE POINT OF MAKING THE MOVIES - to accurately convey and propagate the message.
But, what if we had another shot? What if we could do it all over again from the beginning? What if we could put together the ideal team of artisans whose sole purpose it was to finally bring Atlas to life as it was meant to be?
I spoke at length yesterday with John Aglialoro, one of the Producers of the films and sole owner of the movie rights to the book.
If you're at FreedomFest today in Vegas, John's going to be on a panel. You may want to attend.
We're making another movie.
Scott DeSapio
Associate Producer, Atlas Shrugged 3
1. Atlas Shrugged took 12 years to write.
2. The working title of Atlas Shrugged was, "The Strike." It was actually Frank O'Conner, Ayn Rand's husband, who recommended "Atlas Shrugged" after the book was finished.
3. We're making another movie.
WHAT!? :)
Working on the Atlas Shrugged films presented us with some of the most challenging moments of our lives. It was rewarding too of course, but Challenging - with a capital C. Why? Those of us on the crew with any knowledge of the material were vastly outnumbered by those with none... by 1 to 100. I could count us on one hand. And at times, one finger.
The result? The movies do not adequately convey the message of Atlas. Period.
And, THAT WAS THE WHOLE POINT OF MAKING THE MOVIES - to accurately convey and propagate the message.
But, what if we had another shot? What if we could do it all over again from the beginning? What if we could put together the ideal team of artisans whose sole purpose it was to finally bring Atlas to life as it was meant to be?
I spoke at length yesterday with John Aglialoro, one of the Producers of the films and sole owner of the movie rights to the book.
If you're at FreedomFest today in Vegas, John's going to be on a panel. You may want to attend.
We're making another movie.
Scott DeSapio
Associate Producer, Atlas Shrugged 3
