We've just received word that the producers and director of the Atlas Shrugged movie will be joining us at our October 6, 2007 50th anniversary celebration of the publication of Ayn Rand's epic novel. These will include Michael Burns, a longtime admirer of Rand and the vice chairman of Lionsgate studio, which is producing the film. With him will be producers Howard and Karen Baldwin, the team that gave us the Oscar-winning film Ray, as well as executive producer and Atlas Society trustee John Aglialoro. Also expected is Vadim Perelman, the director of House of Sand and Fog, who is being tapped to direct the film of Rand's novel that's still a best seller after half a century. Their remarks will be during the lunch or dinner portions of the program. Details will be posted on The Atlas Society's website.
At this celebration you'll also hear leading scholars, experts and achievers discuss the literary, philosophical, moral, economic and political aspects of Atlas Shrugged and its impact on our world-- past, present and future. Our keynote speakers are John Stossel of ABC's 20/20 show and Charles Murray, libertarian scholar. And we have as panel moderators Nigel Ashford of the Institute for Humane Studies; Douglas Rasmussen of St. John's University; Robert Bidinotto, the award-winning editor of our magazine The New Individualist; and John Fund of the Wall Street Journal. (See full schedule below.) Celebrate with others who love the book. Don't miss the excitement! If your life and thinking were changed by Atlas Shrugged, this is a day you won't want to miss!
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