IT'S HAPPENING: Atlas Shrugged Television Series
At the start of the year, Atlas Shrugged Producer John Aglialoro hinted at the potential for an Atlas Shrugged mini-series ( http://www.galtsgulchonline.com/posts... ). Last week, John made a trip to Hollywood and met with... some very interested MAJOR players.
How does a full blown television series sound!?
Yep. It's really happening. We can't say too much just yet, but suffice it to say, John's meetings in Hollywood were VERY productive and the groups we're talking to are incredibly enthusiastic and ready to move mountains to make it happen. We should hopefully have something official to announce within the next few weeks so stay tuned.
As the project progresses, we're going to be reaching out to you for your opinion from time to time.
This would be one of those times.
Keep in mind, certain people who are not active in the Gulch, but very interested in your opinion, will be reading your comments on this post.
Got it? Good. Here we go...
Should the Atlas Shrugged television series be a period piece set in the 1950s or should it take place, as Ayn Rand alluded to, "the day after tomorrow?"
P.S. Because it worked so well for us with the trilogy, of course we have every intention of changing the entire cast every episode. No. No, we won't.
How does a full blown television series sound!?
Yep. It's really happening. We can't say too much just yet, but suffice it to say, John's meetings in Hollywood were VERY productive and the groups we're talking to are incredibly enthusiastic and ready to move mountains to make it happen. We should hopefully have something official to announce within the next few weeks so stay tuned.
As the project progresses, we're going to be reaching out to you for your opinion from time to time.
This would be one of those times.
Keep in mind, certain people who are not active in the Gulch, but very interested in your opinion, will be reading your comments on this post.
Got it? Good. Here we go...
Should the Atlas Shrugged television series be a period piece set in the 1950s or should it take place, as Ayn Rand alluded to, "the day after tomorrow?"
P.S. Because it worked so well for us with the trilogy, of course we have every intention of changing the entire cast every episode. No. No, we won't.
Previous comments...
I think that should appeal more to young people.
That is the most important audience to target with Rand's philosophy.
I think Atlas Shrugged would play very well based in the 1950's and presented as an alternate history, or a predictive history.
Also, while the plot is ideology driven carried by strong characters, Ayn's dialog and need to express the ideology leaves the characters frequently too one dimensional. To appeal to the broad audience that I'm hoping you aree trying for, you'll need to stray from a rigorous translation. There are good writers out there who can add depth to the personalities, insight into their motivations and most importantly characters with whom the audience can empathize. This will seem like heresy to the purists out there, but while Ayn did an admirable job of promoting Objectivism to the world, her vehicle can benefit from a bit of polishing.
've always felt that a TV miniseries would be the best format, as it's length could more accurately reflect the length and complexity of the novel, and more of the critical episodes could be included. And I believe it would capture the interest of a larger audience.
But artistic control and remaining faithful to the message is critical.
As far as setting: "the day after tomorrow", except, as someone else has suggested, perhaps flashbacks to real agencies and regulations (obvious example: railroads) and the consequences of those regulations.
One of my favorite current slogans-thanks to seeing it in the GG marketplace is-Atlas Shrugged-Now Non Fiction. It's a timely mini series that writes itself. I think as BHO policy implodes and the Clintons are proven slimy-again-it could be perfect. I was going to say jazz it up to get the non AR masses watching-but the circus we are watching...... you can't make it up. I hope this gets traction.
I would also tinker here and there to fit real world events and institutions into the prophecy. Thus, "State Science Institute" becomes the EPA.
Referring to the past and showing that such agencies and regulations existed then, and their consequences would add significant credibility.
Updating things to refer to real agencies in the present seems good, but that may make it sound too polemical, whereas keeping the agencies realistic but generic/fictitious might work better, keeping the story more allegorical.
I think you also stayed true to the book and I know you will do that here as well. I hope I will be able to help in some way.
"The day after tomorrow"! Those who do not know her will really understand in light of what is happening in the world today. I can't think of a better time!
Yes, it should be present day just for a greater audience appeal. Keep us informed! !
Have the story set today when it has now become fact.
Netflex would be great too!
Setting: "Day after tomorrow."
Include current govt intervention scenarios.
Ideally, have it done before we "see the lights of New York go out"
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