Hawaii Blog

Blogging the Aloha State and Beyond

Hawaii Blog random header image

“LOST” Filming Update

February 11th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Hawaii, Lost, Pop Culture, Television

SPOILER ALERT: Though the final chapter of “LOST” is only just beginning to unfold on television, production in Honolulu is rapidly reaching its last few hours. Filming began this week on the 14th of 18 episodes scheduled for Season 6 (the last three of which comprise the finale). From several corners of the island comes [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: ····

Big Weekend, Big Night for ‘LOST’ Fans

February 2nd, 2010 · 4 Comments · Hawaii, Lost, Television, The Web

I’m exhausted. My body is aching. My mind is spinning. But with “LOST,” these are good things. Tonight brings the Season 6 premiere, but I’m still thinking about the last few days. The “LOST” beach premiere on Saturday was fantastic, but I most cherished spending time with the fans and friends who joined my wife [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: ··

“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.

[Read more →]

Tags: ·····

“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.

[Read more →]

Tags: ·····

“LOST” for the Holidays

December 18th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Hawaii, Lost, Television

SPOILER ALERT: Today is the last day of “LOST” production for the year, with most of the cast and crew taking a break until Jan. 10, 2010. Most of this week, they were working at Police Beach on the North Shore, but there were a few location shoots closer to town. More on those to [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: ·····

“LOST” Travel Package and Tour

December 15th, 2009 · 30 Comments · Events, Hawaii, Lost, Pop Culture

If you’re a “LOST” fan who has been contemplating a visit to “The Island” in January to celebrate the sixth and final season of the show, now is the time to take the leap.
Local officials have yet to confirm the advance screening of the “LOST” season premiere at a “Brunch on the Beach” event on [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: ··

“LOST” Season 5 DVDs Coming Dec. 8 [Updated]

November 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Lost, Pop Culture, Television

Of all the seasons of “LOST” we’ve had so far, the fifth is perhaps the most deserving of careful scrutiny and repeated viewings. So Tuesday, Dec. 8 is a date many fans have circled on their calendars. That’s the U.S. release date of the Season 5 DVDs (lucky fans in the U.K. have had the [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: ·

“LOST” Underway

November 19th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Lost, Pop Culture, Television

SPOILER ALERT: This morning, local blogger Vernon Brown was attending a shipmate’s re-enlistment ceremony at Pearl Harbor when he spotted the “LOST” crew setting up for a shoot. He posted the news to Twitter, along with a few pictures. Meanwhile, long-time lostspotter Eric, who works at Pearl Harbor, sent in word of the shoot a [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: ···

“LOST” and the Law

November 17th, 2009 · 7 Comments · Lost, Pop Culture, Television

SPOILER ALERT: “LOST” turned up in downtown Honolulu today, returning to the old Honolulu Police Station, the historic Walter Murray Gibson building at the corner of Nuuanu and Merchant streets. This location previously played the lockup where Sarah bailed Jack out in the Season 3 premiere, “A Tale of Two Cities.” And it looks like [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: ···

“LOST” in Familiar Territory

November 2nd, 2009 · 9 Comments · Lost, Pop Culture, Technology

SPOILER ALERT: The first “LOST” location shoots of the month were staged in familiar territory. Today’s reports are brief, but hopefully worth sharing on this rainy Monday. Also: Photos!

[Read more →]

Tags: ···