“Alegría” is one of the longest-running, signature productions by Cirque du Soleil, and tonight the traveling show kicks off a two-week run at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to stop by yesterday to see some of the final rehearsals and preparations for the show, and to talk to [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Video'
“Hā” Celebrates First Birthday
August 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Art, Events, Family, Music, Social Media, Video
The “Breath of Life” blew out a big candle last night. One year ago, the Polynesian Cultural Center unveiled its new evening show, “Hā: Breath of Life.” The ambitious, 90-minute production took three years and $3 million to prepare. And by all accounts, it was worth it. The show staged its first anniversary performance this [...]
Tags: Art·Music·performance·polynesia
“Hawaiian Ghost Story” Makes Top Six
August 6th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Art, Hawaii, Media, Video
The short independent film “Hawaiian Ghost Story” is one big step closer to becoming a reality. As I blogged last week, the project was in the running for $50,000 cash and a $200,000 finishing contract in Openfilm’s first “Get It Made” competition. And today comes official word that it garnered enough votes to be among [...]
Tags: contest·film·ghosts·movie·storytelling
“Hawaii Five-0″ Theme Song Contest
August 6th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Hawaii, Pop Culture, Television, Video
In anticipation of the Sept. 20 series premiere of CBS’ reboot of “Hawaii Five-0,” the network has announced a video upload contest on its site. Fans are encouraged to upload their “best interpretation” of the show’s iconic theme song (or, at least, up to 30 seconds of it), and the winner will win a surfboard [...]
Tags: cbs·contest·danieldaekim·fiveo·h50·hawaii50·hawaiifive0·Video
“Hawaiian Ghost Story” Needs Votes
July 29th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Hawaii, Media, Video
“Hawaiian Ghost Story” is a feature film that doesn’t yet exist. But there is a story to be told, and people willing to tell it. As with most creative projects, all they need is some funding to get it started. And with your vote, they could get it. Above is the official “Hawaiian Ghost Story” [...]
First Look at Hawaii Five-O Reboot
May 21st, 2010 · 10 Comments · Hawaii, Television, Video
As the world, and Hawaii, prepares to say goodbye to “LOST,” news came this week that CBS had picked up the long-awaited reboot of its hit series from over three decades ago. The new “Hawaii Five-O” will be part of the network’s fall line up, and is already one of the most talked-about new shows [...]
Tags: fiveo·h50·hawaii50·hawaiifive0·hawaiifiveo·tv
“LOST” at the Marina
January 12th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Hawaii, Lost, Pop Culture, Television, Video
SPOILER ALERT: It was a big day for the “LOST” crew, setting up at the marina behind the Ilikai Hotel. Early on the agenda was an ambitious stunt, but it took a second try to make a splash.
“LOST” Connections [Updated]
January 11th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Lost, Pop Culture, Television, Video
SPOILER ALERT: “LOST” is filming in downtown Honolulu this morning, taking over the entrance of the State Attorney General building on Queen St. And two characters that fans have been eager to see in Season 6 are featured in the street-front scene.
Photo Fusion Workshop on Sept. 24
September 10th, 2009 · No Comments · Events, People, Technology, The Web, Video
Renown digital photographer and videographer Vu Bui (of The Bui Brothers) is returning to Honolulu as part of a “photo fusion” mini-tour. He’s going to be spending a week on Oʻahu shooting photos and videos to teach people what they can accomplish with the most basic gear. And the kickoff event is an entry-level new [...]
Tags: flickr·photography·smugmug·vu·vubui
27th Okinawan Festival
September 8th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Events, Family, Food, Hawaii, Video
Okinawan Festival from hawaii on Vimeo. This past weekend brought the 27th annual Okinawan Festival back to Kapiolani Park. More than 40,000 people turned out over two full days to revel in all things uchinanchu, showcasing everything from traditional Okinawan performances, to delicious food, to several cultural activities. My family and I checked things out [...]
