Andrew Hawnt's Blog, page 23

EVIL DEAD REMAKE - THE FIRST POSTER

So here's the first poster for the unnecessary remake of The Evil Dead. It's, well, boring, but I'm trying to keep an open mind this time. I despise remakes, but this one does have a definite visual style of its own, even though there appears to be none of the humour of the original. And with no Bruce Campbell, it automatically loses major points there.

I'm hoping it's at least a kick ass horror

SKARLETT RIOT VIDEO UPDATE

In my professional opinion as a rock journalist, Skarlett Riot are one of the most promising young bands currently on the scene. After slots at Download and Bloodstock, plus their own 'God Damn Reckless' tour, Skarlett Riot have gathered a lot of new fans this year.

The video below is a new update from the band on their recent adventures. This is one band that I truly believe has what it

BUY ANY OF MY BOOKS VIA AMAZON THIS MONTH AND ALL PROFITS GO TO CANCER RESEARCH

Just as the title says: Buy any of my books (in either print or Kindle formats) from Amazon during November, and I will donate 100% of the royalties to Cancer Research. On a light-hearted note, I can't grow a moustache very well so I can't tale part in Movember, and on a serious note, Cancer Research is a charity I have a lot of respect for.

Cancer can affect the lives of anyone, regardless of

FIREFEST 2012: STILL BURNING FOR YOU

It's been a couple of weeks now, and still I'm riding the high from going to my third Firefest visit. Firefest 2012, once again at Rock City here in Nottingham, surpassed the previous two I'd covered for the magazine in every way. The lineup over the three days was second to none, the crew absolutely professional in every conceivable way, the audience once again a joy to be a part of, and the

FREE HALLOWEEN HORROR STORY - GRIM HOUSE

Hey all! Here's my annual free Halloween horror short story! This year it's GRIM HOUSE. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, then please do share it with your likeminded friends!

WARNING: Due to extreme violence and adult language, "GRIM HOUSE" is not suitable for young readers.


GRIM HOUSE by Andrew Hawnt

STAR WARS EPISODE 7 COMING IN 2015 AS DISNEY ACQUIRES LUCASFILM

According to a breaking story at Comingsoon.net, Disney are in the process of acquiring Lucasfilm in its entirety, including rights to the Star Wars universe, Industrial Light and Magic, LucasArts, the works. This is a very interesting move with many aspects to consider, but the main one right now is the fact that Disney/LucasFilm will be releasing STAR WARS EPISODE 7 in 2015, with an unknown

FIREFEST 2012 - THIS WEEKEND! - SOLD OUT!

This weekend is going to rock. Lots. I'll be there as part of the POWERPLAY ROCK AND METAL MAGAZINE team. I hope to see you there!

Social Media Scores Can Get You A Job (Infographic)

An interesting infographic I was passed by Onlineclasses.org. What's your opinion?