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Old Dog, Vieux Chien - On Behalf of the Fool @onbehalfofhefool.bsky.social · 8d

The WaPost claims it's all about personal freedom now.

Why aren't we seeing stories about how Ellison and Thiel pose fundamental threats to core American freedoms?

Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 8d

Larry Ellison believes more surveillance makes “citizens behave.” Trump believes it makes subjects obey. The danger isn’t what Trump tweets. It’s what Ellison builds while nobody’s watching.👇

www.jackhopkinsnow.com

Warning: Larry Ellison and the Authoritarian Dream Trump Wants Him to Build

How One Tech Titan Became the Most Dangerous Man You’ve Never Voted For

www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 25d

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN inquiry

Commission’s 72-page legal analysis cites examples including scale of killings, aid blockages and forced displacement * Middle East crisis – live updates A UN commission of inquiry concluded on Tuesday that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza and that top Israeli officials including the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, had incited these acts. It cited examples of the scale of the killings, aid blockages, forced displacement and the destruction of a fertility clinic to back up its genocide finding, adding its voice to rights groups and others that have reached the same conclusion. Continue reading...

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · 29d

POSTER DROP!!

The UNLICENSED poster from the awesome Robyn at #bobocreativeagency

Unlicensed is in selected cinemas this week and will be available on digital platforms on 17th November

#movies #movieposter #posterdrop
#boxingmovie #featurefilm #onesheetposter
#independentfilm

Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Sep 10

Massive thanks to Britflicks and Christina for this interview and for dropping the UNLICENSED trailer!!

Check out the interview here: www.britflicks.com/blog/post/25...

Watch the trailer here: youtu.be/us1GVE_MrSk

#movies #featurefilm #trailerdrop
#boxingmovie #independentfilm
#unlicensed_movie

Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Sep 9

Fun time on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire yesterday where we got to talk about “Unlicensed”.

Thanks so much for having us!

Listen on catch-up from 2hrs11min:

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#movies #featurefilm #premiere #boxingmovie #radiointerview #bbc #bbcradiocambridgeshire #independentfilm

Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Sep 8

We’re talking all about #unlicensed_movie on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire today from 12:30 today!!

Listen live here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Or catch-up here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

#movies #featurefilm #premiere #cambridge
#radiointerview #bbcradiocambridgeshire

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Sep 7

This humble items represents 2.5 years of my life, and the journey is far from over.

In less than a week I will finally share @unlicensed_movie with audiences.

What an adventure it’s been!

#movies #independentfilm #director
#screenwriter #actor #cinema #dcp
#supportindiefilm 🎬🎥

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Sep 5

Another nice bit of local press for Unlicensed in the Cambridge Edition magazine, talking about the movie and our upcoming premiere at the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse

Picture credit: Julian Peters

#movies #featurefilm #unlicensed_movie
#press #magazine #publicity

Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Aug 27

Lovely article in Leeds Magazine about Jack Newhouse and his role in Unlicensed

Join us at the The Hyde Park Picture House on Saturday 13th September at noon for red carpet photos, Q&A and networking.

hpph.co.uk/films/unlice...

#movies #featurefilm #actor #screening #leeds #supportindiefilm

Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Aug 22

Unlicensed is coming to Leeds!!

We are following our sell-out Cambridge premiere with a screening at the Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds on Saturday 13th September, with doors opening at midday.

Tickets will be available soon - hope to see you there!

#movies #featurefilm #cinema #screening

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Aug 21

Tickets are available for our London screening at All Is Joy in Soho, London on Monday 15th September.

We’ll be doing a Q&A and having networking drinks afterwards.

We can’t post the link so DM for details!

See you there!!

#movies #featurefilm #boxingmovie #unlicensedmovie #filmscreenings🎬

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thanks so much Brian!!

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thanks Sean!!

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Aug 20

Nice bit of local press coverage in the Cambridge Independent for Unlicensed!

A two-page spread is a fantastic and I’m pleased they included so many of the cast in the photos.

Also, spot the name error on the main photo!😂😂

#movies #featurefilm #presscoverage
#publicity #cambridge #independentfilm

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Aug 19

And in less than three days the Cambridge premiere has SOLD OUT!

Next up is the London event on Monday 15th September at All Is Joy, Soho.

This screening will also have the photo-wall, Q&A and networking reception.

#movies #featurefilm #allisjoysoho
#independentfilm #director

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Aug 16

UNLICENSED - World Premiere!!

On 12th September 2025 the Arts Picturehouse, Cambridge will host the world premiere of our independent feature film.

With a red-carpet, photo-wall, Q&A and networking drinks, it will be a fantastic evening.

Get your tickets at www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...

Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Aug 12

And me failing to get my words out!!

Blooper-time!!

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Me desperately trying to get my own words out…

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Aug 12

It’s time to start talking about Unlicensed!!

Unlicensed is my debut feature and writer, director and lead actor. It’s been 2.5 years in the making and is finally going to be seen by audiences!

#featurefilm #director #screenwriter
#supportindiefilm

youtube.com/shorts/95PZ8...

All about my debut feature film, "Unlicensed" It's Rocky meets Wall Street! #movies #indiefilm

YouTube video by Mark Hampton

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Jul 25

My movie has a BBFC rating!

Having seen the BBFC certificate in numerous cinemas for countless movies, this is another huge milestone for me.

Seeing it for the first time made me giddy with excitement!

I can’t wait to see it up on the big screen!

#director #producer #featurefilm #movies
#bbfc

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Jul 24

Another incredible hiking adventure with the gang - this time the awesome Dolomites in Italy!

Stunning landscapes, fun via ferrata and wonderful people.

Italy, you were amazing!

#hiking #adventure #dolomites
#italy #viaferrata #mountains

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Jul 3

I finally got to see #HeadsofState yesterday and my fun scene with John Cena has been reduced to a reaction shot in the presidential limo.

But I’m still taking it as a win - it was a fun day on a big movie, director Ilya Naishuller was great and #JohnCena was the nicest guy.

#actor #movies

Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · Jun 27

Sometimes legend doesn’t cover it.

So long and thanks for everything.

#laloschifrin

#bullitt
#dirtyharry
#missionimpossible
#themanfromuncle
#Icouldgoon

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · May 29

My homage to the Mission: Impossible run!

I love the M:I franchise and as #TheFinalReckoning is out in theatres, this is my little tribute.

Run, Ethan run!!!

#missionimpossible #movies
#tomcruise #running #action

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · May 21

Massive life-goal achieved as I got to see The Boss himself, #BruceSpringsteen and the legendary #estreetband

Bruce rocked for three hours straight and gave us everything.

True rock’n’roll legend!!

#manchester #cooplive

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Mark Hampton @markhampton.bsky.social · May 13

Directing #renthegirlwiththemark 4/4

Finally landing at #ThoringtonTheatre for some flashback sequences…

…and more action!

That’s a wrap!!

#director #webseries #fantasy
#action #adventure

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