Danny Boyle's 'Ink' to debut at Venice, Netflix to stream Jan 8

The first trailer for Danny Boyle’s drama "Ink" was unveiled as the film opened the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The movie, based on James Graham’s Tony-nominated play, follows the acquisition of the daily newspaper The Sun by Rupert Murdoch and its transformation into Britain’s leading tabloid under editor Larry Lamb.

John Boyega’s co-star, Michael Caine, portrays Murdoch, while Claire Foy appears as journalist Jules Davies. Boyle also serves as a producer alongside Tessa Ross, Michael Ellenberg and Tracey Seaward, reuniting with Ross after their work on "Slumdog Millionaire."

Alberto Barbera, head of the Venice festival, described the film as an account of Murdoch’s purchase of The Sun and its impact on rival publications. Studiocanal fully financed the project and will handle theatrical distribution in several European markets as well as Australia and New Zealand.

"The film offers a look at how a newspaper can be reshaped by powerful owners and editors," said a festival spokesperson.

The movie’s cinematography is by Alwin H. Küchler, with production and costume design by Gareth Pugh and Carson McColl. Daniel Pemberton provides the score. Netflix will release "Ink" in U.S. theaters on Dec. 11, with a streaming debut on Jan. 8, while StudioCanal plans a UK theatrical release on Jan. 8.