Watch 1944 Chinatown Come Dangerously to Life at the “Last Taxi Dance” Premiere
Head to the Hawai‘i Theatre Center on Aug. 23 to support your local filmmaking community, then head across the street for a dance party.
Film & Television
Hawai‘i Keiki Competes in Food Network Baking Show
Taylor from Kailua is one of the junior bakers vying for $25,000 in Kids Baking Championship.
The Story Behind the Honolulu Surf Film Festival’s Retro-Inspired Logo
Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i artist Jeff Gress made this year’s Honolulu Surf Film Festival logo a subtle nod to surf culture. The festival runs July 7 through Aug. 3 at Doris Duke Theatre.
The Ultimate “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” Drinking Game
The filmed-in-Hawai‘i sequel to 2015’s summer blockbuster premieres June 22.
Shailene Woodley Fights for Life and Love in “Adrift,” by “Moana” Writers the Kandells
“Moana” twin writer team tailored “The Descendants” star a punishing new role that included 14-hour days filming in the ocean off Fiji. But she does romance dreamboat Sam Claflin in a film based on a castaway’s tale that thrilled Hawai‘i in 1983.
Iconic “Magnum, P.I.” Robin’s Nest Has Just Been Demolished
One of Hawai‘i’s most famous estates comes down just as “Magnum, P.I.” is about to make a comeback.
Disney’s “Moana” (and Auli‘i Cravalho) Hit a New High Note—in Hawaiian
With its translation into Hawaiian, the Disney hit makes history—as Aulii Cravalho sings “How Far I’ll Go” at the Grammy Awards.
Quote Unquote: “The Voice” Competitor Esera Tuaolo is a Big Voice for Equality
Former NFL player Esera Tuaolo is now competing on “The Voice,” at 49, having won a blind audition thanks to thumbs-ups from Jennifer Hudson and Blake Shelton.
13 Entertaining Movies for Scaredy Cats and Horror Fans to Watch This Halloween
Planning to stay indoors this Halloween? We recommend these movies whether you’re a horror fan or a wimp—there’s something for every taste.
Quote Unquote: Improv Your Life with “Hawai‘i Five-0” Actress Kimee Balmilero
Local actress Kimee Balmilero is putting on the Hawai‘i Sketch Comedy Festival on Oct. 21 at the Honolulu Museum of Art and Oct. 22 at The Arts at Marks Garage.
See If This Gay Former NFL Star from Waimānalo Makes the Cut on The Voice
Keep an eye out for Esera Tuaolo on the hit reality TV show.
So, What’s It Really Like to Be on the Food Network?
Food blogger and mom Amy Pottinger from Honolulu shares her experience on “Food Network Star.”
“Moana” Star Auli‘i Cravalho Opens Up About the Oscars and “Drama High”
HONOLULU Magazine gets the scoop on the Moana star’s new TV pilot and about that Academy Award hit.
5 TV and Movie Scenes That You Probably Didn’t Know Were Filmed in Chinatown
As a neighborhood of a thousand faces, Chinatown has seen some pretty strange things, including being used as a backdrop for these scenes in film and television.
This Documentary About a Kailua Cult is Causing a Commotion in the Community
“Holy Hell” is available for purchase in the iTunes Store, from Amazon Prime and Netflix and has been shown on CNN.
“Moana” Star Auli‘i Cravalho is Not Your Average Disney Princess
Warning: This conversation with “Moana” star Auli‘i Cravalho may blow any preconceptions of a “Disney Princess” out of the water.
Big Island Filmmaker Connects the Hawai‘i Film Industry With Studios Worldwide
A new fiber optic cable allows real-time collaboration with studios worldwide.
Hawai‘i Surfer John Florence Stars in a New Film, “View From a Blue Moon”
North Shore surf phenom John Florence’s new movie celebrates a life of family, friends and freestyle surfing.
VIDEO: Hawai‘i Girl Auli‘i Cravalho Gets a “Sneaky” Callback to Play Disney’s First Polynesian Princess in Moana
Video shows how Auli‘i Cravalho found out she got the part to co-star alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the new animated film, Moana.
What Do the “Hawai‘i Five-0” Stars and Other Film Crews Eat on Set?
Three local food businesses dish out the inside scoop on feeding hungry cast and crew members shooting in Hawai‘i. Learn some do’s and don’ts of film food etiquette.
5 Things You Should Know About Disney’s Moana Starring Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
They might just get it right this time.
Get Lost: Visit 16 Iconic O‘ahu Filming Locations From the Hit Show
You’ll never believe how they transformed some of these iconic O‘ahu locations into Lost film sets. Join us on a virtual tour of the show.
A Day in the Life of an Indie Film Producer: The Making of “Under the Blood Red Sun”
How a low-budget independent film set in World War II-era Hawai‘i comes together through a peek into producer Dana Hankins’ work diary.
