Hana Hou Five-0
The producers, cast and crew of Hawaii Five-0 gathered for a Hawaiian blessing this morning before beginning work on the new version of the television series in Hawaii ("hana ho" means "to do again"). The lawn of the Hilton Hawaiian Village was filled with crew members, reporters, photographers and a few tourists who slipped in to snap photos of the event.
Before the blessing, Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha and other officers welcomed the production to the islands. I asked Chief Kealoha if he would be making any guest appearances in the series; his “No!” was both swift and emphatic. He smiled, saying the series is most welcome to Hawaii but he’s not planning to join the actors on camera.
The series stars Alex O’Loughlin as Steve McGarrett and Scott Caan as Danny Williams. Daniel Dae Kim keeps his Hawaii location, moving from “Lost” to “Five-0” as Chin Ho Kelly. One character has a sex change in this “re-imagining” of the classic series, which aired originally from 1968 – 1980 on CBS. The character of Kono Kalakaua was originally played by Hawaiian actor Zulu (Gilbert Kauhi), who was born on Hilo and died there in 2004. In the new series, the part of Kono is played by Grace Park, seen recently on Battlestar Galactica.
The series stars were relaxed, attentive during the blessing, and joined in a group hug immediately after. Then they faced a line-up of television cameras for brief interviews before beginning the day’s shooting. At the conclusion of the ceremony, someone shouted that the crew had five minutes to get in place. As I walked back through the Hawaii hotel property, trucks full of props and crew were maneuvering in front of the registration area and cameras were setting up their shots. As always, the beautiful weather and scenery of Hawaii were ready for their starring roles.
Published by Bruce Fisher
Since 2006 Bruce Fisher has been publishing the Hawaii Vacation Blog and the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast which, create daily content about Hawaii Travel and Tourism. This Blog is the only online resource providing Hawaii-based information aimed at travelers seven days per week. Postings reflect the Hawaiian Islands, their culture and their lifestyle as accurately and thoroughly as possible.
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July 15th, 2010
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1. kalei | July 15th, 2010 at 10:44 am
This series will be such a welcome return! Adventure, suspense, action and all with the beautiful backdrop of the beautiful Hawaiian Islands landscape and beautiful Pacific Ocean waters. Yes, I say Hana Hou to Five-O and Bravo!
2. Maureen | July 15th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Hawaii Five-0 with a very talented and brilliant young cast will be CBS’ new successful crime drama for many seasons to come. I am looking forward to watching the new show in September 2010. Aloha and best wishes!
3. Bruce Fisher | July 15th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
This is so AWESOME!! thanks so much Cindy for being the first to post this on the inter-webs, a HAWAII-ALOHA.COM, blog exclusive !! I am hoping this new series pick up where LOST left off in the way of notoriety
4. Lin | July 15th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
My grandmother used to watch this show a lot. This alone speaks volumes as the only shows that ever captured her were either ‘clean’ cartoons, or Korean shows none of us understood. I can’t wait to see the new show and how they use the new age technology within it.
5. ido96825 | July 15th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
i will watch the show
6. Cindy Scheopner | July 15th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Thanks Bruce! I think we’re the first blog to have our own photos, rather than from CBS. My favorite was the spontaneous group hug after the blessing. It was totally not planned.
7. Tara | July 15th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Awesome! Thanks for such a great story on the new Hawaii Five-O. Fabulous pictures too!!!
I wish I had been there!
8. Alex Cortez | July 15th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
I am SOOO looking forward to this. Not only will it help the local economy, it’s a COOL show.
9. Ahibono | July 19th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Don’t tell my fiance but I think i have a crush on Grace Park, great post!
10. alavenia | July 24th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Thanks for the awesome article, September 20 can’t get here fast enough!!
11. CAROLANN BOARDMAN | October 12th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
I LOVE THE NEW 50. BUT COULDN'T YOU HAVE USED OTHER NAMES? AT LEAST THE NEW MR. GARRET COULD HAVE BEEN THE SON OR GRANDSON OR THE FRIST. I LOVE WAYCHING THE BACKGROUND MY FIRST TO HAWAII WAS THE YEAR AFTER SHE BECAME A STATE. MY MOM AND I WALKED OVER THE NOW ACTIVE VOLCANO. THE NEXT TIME WAS IN 1961. AND THEN AGAIN IN 1962. I WONDER IF THEY STILL RENT THE PINK JEEPS? THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE THERE NOW, BUT IT'S STILL SAFFER THEN MEXICO OR THE CARABIAN SO SPEND YOUR MONEY IN ONE OF OUR STATES.
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