Danny Boyle is at it again, folks, and this time he’s tackling the fascinating world of media tycoons with his new film, Ink. Because what’s more thrilling than the story of Rupert Murdoch’s takeover of The Sun and his subsequent transformation of it into the modern tabloid we all know and love today? I mean, who needs superheroes or space battles when you have newspaper moguls and editorial meetings?
Boyle, the mastermind behind Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire, and Yesterday, has proven himself to be a versatile director who can tackle just about any subject matter. And what’s more versatile than making a movie about a guy who bought a newspaper and made it more sensational? It’s not like he’s been typecast as a “biopic guy” or anything, despite having made Steve Jobs and 127 Hours, two films that are totally not biopics.
The film, written by James Graham and based on his own West End and Broadway play, follows Murdoch (played by Guy Pearce) as he recruits editor Larry Lamb (Jack O’Connell) to help him reshape The Sun into the tabloid behemoth it is today. And by “reshape,” I mean “turn into a sensationalized mess that prioritizes clicks over actual journalism.” But hey, who needs facts when you have headlines that scream “WORLD EXCLUSIVE” and “SHOCKING TRUTH”?
The Trailer Has Arrived
The trailer for Ink has been released, and it’s a real treat. It’s got all the makings of a classic biopic: sweeping music, dramatic voiceovers, and a healthy dose of self-importance. Because what’s more important than the story of a media tycoon who helped shape the modern tabloid landscape? I mean, it’s not like there are more pressing stories to tell or anything.
According to the official synopsis, Ink is “an explosive cinematic rollercoaster about a group of visionaries and misfits who had an idea for a new kind of news — one that would give the people what they want and would change the face of the world we live in today.” Because, you know, the world was just missing a newspaper that would cater to the lowest common denominator and prioritize sensationalism over substance.
A Fascinating Double Feature
Ink is scheduled to open in theaters on December 11, and then premiere on Netflix on January 8, 2027. Because what’s more exciting than watching a movie about a media tycoon on the biggest screen possible, and then being able to stream it on your phone a few weeks later? It’s the perfect double feature with Steve Jobs, another biopic about a visionary who changed the world (or at least, the world of tech). Somewhere, a Focus Group earned another bonus for coming up with the brilliant idea to release these two films together.
As I sit here, writing about the latest movie to come out of Hollywood, I am reminded of the annual Nostalgia Harvest, where studios reap the rewards of rehashing old ideas and familiar IPs. And what’s more familiar than the story of a media tycoon who helped shape the modern tabloid landscape? It’s a story that’s been told before, but never with such style and panache as Danny Boyle brings to the table. So, go ahead and mark your calendars for December 11, and get ready to experience the thrilling world of newspaper publishing in all its glory. Because, you know, that’s exactly what the world is missing.
Finn McFrame, celebrated satirical mastermind and self-proclaimed “Emperor of Irony,” started his illustrious career as a cinematographer, where his expertise in capturing every single frame of a squirrel stealing a baguette earned him accolades at obscure film festivals.
Born in the glamorous town of Boring, Oregon, Finn grew up with dreams of being a Hollywood director until he realized that satire, not cinema, was his true calling—or at least the one that let him sleep until noon.
Finn McFrame: changing the world, one satirical lens flare at a time.
