The Founder - The McDonald's Movie

[terry78]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/blind-side-director-tackling-story-756293

From the director of The Blind Side and Saving Mr. Banks, the story of an Illinois man with a dream...to provide burgers to all.

 

[GR8GODZILLAGOD]

And bring obesity to America.

 

[Sawyer]

A movie not revolving around Ronald McDonald, the Hamburglar, Grimace and the rest?

F*** that.

 

[Sawyer]

Remember these...

 

[Fallen Angel]

I'm lovin' it.

 

[Lencho01]

People are comparing this to The Social Network and There Will Be Blood. In the right hands, I'd imagine it would be that good.

 

[Hurm...]

It better touch on the effects of the fast good chain, otherwise it's a smart propaganda campaign for McDonalds. If it's unbalanced, this could be a dangerous film.

 

[terry78]

Freudian slip up there, bro?

 

[Boom]

Coupon for a free Big Mac with the purchase of a ticket or no deal.

 

[Pink Ranger]

People are comparing this to The Social Network and There Will Be Blood. In the right hands, I'd imagine it would be that good.

It better touch on the effects of the fast good chain, otherwise it's a smart propaganda campaign for McDonalds. If it's unbalanced, this could be a dangerous film.

Consider the two movies this director is most famous for and how sycophantic they are, I wouldn't hold your breath.

 

[Lencho01]

Consider the two movies this director is most famous for and how sycophantic they are, I wouldn't hold your breath.

Yeah, that's why I said in the right hands it'd be good. t:

I didn't know the history of the company, but it sounds like one of those American dream stories being shattered by a ruthless businessman.

 

[terry78]

Well, it needs to be told I think. You can't go to one ****ing country on this planet, even the dirt poor ones and not see a Mickey D's. That is how they get down.

 

[R_Hythlodeus]

I'm a sucker for biopics so bring it on

 

[AnneFan]

Coupon for a free Big Mac with the purchase of a ticket or no deal.

Would you like fries with that?

 

[Hoganva]

The Social Network and There Will Be Blood.

 

[kvz5]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/michael-keaton-talks-star-story-763889

Michael Keaton in Talks to Star in the Story of McDonald's Mogul (Exclusive)

Michael Keaton, fresh off his best actor Golden Globe win for his work in Birdman, is in talks to star in The Founder, the dark story of the rise of the McDonald's fast food empire.

John Lee Hancock is on board to direct the drama, which is being produced by FilmNation and The Combine, the shingle run by Jeremy Renner and Don Handfield.

Written by Robert Siegel (Big Fan), The Founder is a drama that tells the true story of how Ray Kroc, a salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a burger operation in 1950s Southern California. Kroc was impressed by the brothers' speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. He maneuvered himself into a position to be able to pull the company from the brothers and create a billion-dollar empire.

The tone of the script has been described as being akin to The Social Network and There Will Be Blood.

Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Keaton met with Hancock on Monday, received an offer this week and is in talks to take on the role of Kroc.

The actor is enjoying a career resurgence, thanks to his intense performance in Birdman, and has received SAG Award and BAFTA Award nominations for his work. (Oscar nominations are unveiled tomorrow.) The actor is even back in the tentpole game and is in talks to join Legendary and Universal's Skull Island.

He is repped by ICM Partners and Anonymous Content.

 

[sueb1863]

Used to eat McDonald's all the time but now it's just so bland and cheap tasting. Wendy's and Burger King are better.

 

[Pink Ranger]

The Social Network and There Will Be Blood.

: I, drink, your, milkshake!

: Alright. Here's another.

 

[terry78]

Keaton would be perfect.

 

[kvz5]

Watch out, Redmayne: Keaton is out for revenge!

http://www.thewrap.com/weinstein-co...eatons-mcdonalds-movie-the-founder-exclusive/

Weinstein Company Wins Bidding War for Michael Keaton’s McDonald’s Movie ‘The Founder’ (Exclusive)

John Lee Hancock will direct from a script by Robert Siegel, and FilmNation is producing with The Combine

In a competitive situation, the Weinstein Company has closed a deal to acquire “The Founder,” which is set to star Michael Keaton as McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc, multiple individuals familiar with the bidding war have told TheWrap.

John Lee Hancock will direct from a script by Robert Siegel, and FilmNation is producing with Jeremy Renner and Don Handfield’s company The Combine.

Described as being in the vein of “The Social Network” and “There Will Be Blood,” the drama is expected to have all the makings of a strong awards contender that could return the Weinstein Company to Oscar glory.

Chronicling the rise of McDonald’s fast food empire, “The Founder” tells the true story of how Illinois salesman Ray Kroc met brothers Mac and Dick McDonald, who were operating a hamburger restaurant in southern California in the 1950s. Kroc subtly maneuvered himself into a position to take control of their company, which grew into one of the world’s best-known brands after he bought the chain for $2.7 million in 1961.

Keaton is a hot commodity in Hollywood after his powerhouse performance in “Birdman,” which earned him a Golden Globe award as well as an Oscar nomination. He’s currently preparing to shoot Legendary’s “Skull Island” with Tom Hiddleston and J.K. Simmons.

Representatives for The Weinstein Company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

 

[Fallen Angel]

Are we sure Harvey didn't get confused and thought he was buying a franchise store or something?

 

[Pink Ranger]

Okay, Keaton has purchased this ticket for me.

 

[Fallen Angel]

What did you order Pinky?

 

[Rocketman]

Michael Keaton actually worked at a McDonald's while attending Kent State in Ohio. I've been to that McDonald's many times and have thought "Batman worked there" haha. Keaton was there for a few semesters in the drama program and was told by a professor that he didn't have a future in acting, so he left and went to another school. He's something of a legend in that town. He's got autographed pictures hanging up in several businesses downtown. I imagine he visits somewhat frequently.

 

[Pink Ranger]

What did you order Pinky?

I wanted to get nuts, so I got nuts!