“HÄ” Celebrates First Birthday
The “Breath of Life” blew out a big candle last night. One year ago, the Polynesian Cultural Center unveiled its new evening show, “HÄ: Breath of Life.” The ambitious, 90-minute production took three years...
Author: Ryan Kawailani Ozawa
LOST Conference Cancelled
Even though there’s a lot for “LOST” fans to be excited about this month, some bad news emerged this week: “LOST: The Conference” has been cancelled. The event was the brainchild of David Lavery...
Game Companies Boost Hawaii Economy
Video games are a growing business in Hawaii. The state’s entertainment software industry added over $23 million to the state’s economy in 2009, according to a report released today by the Entertainment Software Association....
Bookmarks for August 9th
When I’m not blogging, I’m browsing. Here are sites and pages that I bookmarked on August 9th: Childhood personality traits predict adult behavior: Using data from a 1960s study of approximately 2,400 ethnically diverse...
Healthier Cooking for Kids in Kahala
It’s astonishing what kids will eat, and how much of it. But as a dad to three keiki, I can tell you that I’m not always proud of the things they put in their...
“Hawaiian Ghost Story” Makes Top Six
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...
“Hawaii Five-0” Theme Song Contest
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...
Return to Waikiki
It’s called “Return to Waikiki,” and like many things in Hawaii, its name has more than one meaning. The lu’au and cocktail show debuts Saturday with a special “VIP Opening Night,” and it’s a...
Bookmarks for August 3rd
When I’m not blogging, I’m browsing. Here are sites and pages that I bookmarked on August 3rd: Gamers fight back after robbers target PC Gamerz in Kaneohe: Two masked robbers that targeted an internet...
“LOST” in August
“LOST” fans have a lot to look forward to this month! On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21 & 22, there will will be a two-day live auction of over 1,000 “LOST” props. Two days...
Safeway ‘Just For U’ Not For Everyone
When it comes to national brands and promotions, Hawaii residents usually get the short end of the stick. Just check the fine print of most TV commercials — “Prices higher in Hawaii and Puerto Rico,”...
“Hawaiian Ghost Story” Needs Votes
“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...
“Hawaii Five-0” at Comic-Con
One of the highlights for me at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con was the preview for the new “Hawaii Five-0” reboot on CBS. The event featured stars Daniel Dae Kim, who gets to stay...
Hawaii Hosting Pokemon World Championships
I’m still recovering from Comic-Con (and I’ve already preregistered for 2011), but one of the millions of geeky sights burned in my brain from the massive expo floor is the persistent popularity of Pokémon....
Comic-Con, Here We Come!
In a few hours, my wife and I will be taking a red-eye flight from Honolulu through San Francisco to San Diego, where we’ll be attending our third Comic-Con. Dubbed “the geek prom” by...
Jobs Ends Hawaii Vacation, Tackles ‘Antennagate’
Apple CEO Steve Jobs today held a press conference to address “Antennagate,” or widespread reports of reception problems with its iPhone 4 smartphone. Jobs reiterated that it’s a problem for all phones, that only...
Hawaii Five-0 Production Begins
Production on CBS’ reboot of “Hawaii Five-0” officially started today in Waikiki. Work kicked off after a traditional Hawaiian blessing at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Lagoon by Kahu Kelekona Bishaw of Bishop Memorial Chapel...
Hawaii in Bottom Five for Business
Hawaii is bad for business. The latest “Top States for Business” survey by CNBC ranked Hawaii 48th among all 50 states. The good news? Hawaii climbed a step from 2009, switching places with Rhode...
Microsoft Launches ‘Project Hawaii’
Although I’ve previously noted hints that Apple and Steve Jobs are fans of the Aloha State, they’re certainly not the only company to pay tribute to Hawaii. And now, Microsoft is sporting some island...
Phineas and Ferb Go Hawaiian
Much as I’d like to think of myself as a sophisticated connoisseur of art and culture, I consume my fair share of pop pablum. And as a dad to three kids, I also know...
