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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief No Maori Allowed, directed by Corinna Hunziger was named the winner of the Pasifika Award and recipient of a $5,000 cash prize at the Hawaii International Film Festival. It recounts the story of a teacher who unearths a secret past in the town of Pukekohe. Thet causes M?ori community figures to come forward to share personal stories that shaped their lives.

A new Disney themed café has opened in Primark at the Trafford Palazzo, and it's dedicated to the much-loved blue creature - Stitch. Following the success of the fashion retailer’s Grinch café last Christmas, Primark has given their café a Stitch make-over alongside a new Hawaiian-themed menu inspired by the 2002 film Lilo & Stitch.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor VFX supervisor Sean Konrad was tasked with bringing to life some iconic titans back for Apple TV+’s eight-part series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.” Among them are “Kong: Skull Island’s” Mother Longlegs and Godzilla, as well as some new monsters, including a crab-inspired titan and star-mole beast. Showrunner and writer Chris Black had always wanted to open the series on Skull Island to root the viewer in familiarity without having to rewatch past films. The opening episode sees Bill Randa (John Goodman) being chased through a bamboo forest that opens out onto a rock peninsula, before Mother Longlegs emerges.

UPDATED, 7:50 AM: NCIS: Hawai’i kicked off production of its third season today with its traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony.

Valerie Wu Intern “Reverence,” an upcoming thriller from writer-director Kyle Kauwika Harris (“Out of Exile”), has started production in Oklahoma. The film began principal photography this week, with a logline reading: “‘Reverence’ is a dark and moody missing person’s thriller about a traumatized father coming to terms with his violent military past, while searching for his missing daughter in a small, rural town.

Five Nights At Freddy’s has been rumoured to be in development, with Emma Tammi returning to direct.According to The Hollywood Handle, Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 will begin production in 2024. The first movie, which was an adaptation of the popular video game franchise of the same name, starred Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games) as Mike, a pizzeria security guard who encounters animatronic spirits that haunt the restaurant.The horror it has grossed almost $300 million against a $20 million budget, and is production house, Blumhouse’s highest grossing film ever, overtaking M.

North West has an opinion about fashion, and she does not shy away from expressing it.

Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment and The Asian American Foundation on Wednesday unveiled the results of their collaborative study “Red Light, Green Light: Overcoming Roadblocks to Asian American Creative Executive Success in the Entertainment Industry.”

Caroline Brew editor Level 33 has acquired Christopher Kahunahana‘s “Waikiki” for theatrical and digital release. The film will be released in theaters across the country on Oct. 27.

Beauty buffs are ditching expensive perfumes for a £6 Amazon body fragrance that has been hailed 'heaven in a bottle'. The budget body spray has had more than 145.2m views on TikTok, with fragrance lovers claiming it 'lasts all day and night', despite its purse-friendly price tag.

Dane Cook‘s problematically young girlfriend is now his problematically young wife! Mazel tov!

Comedian and actor Dane Cook, 51, and his fiancee, Kelsi Taylor, 24, are married!

EXCLUSIVE: Michel Gondry’s Partizan and RTG Features have tapped Christopher Makoto Yogi (I Was a Simple Man) to direct Merv and the Miracles, a feature-length doc that explores the legendary college basketball game between Chaminade and number-one ranked Virginia in 1982.

Sophia Scorziello editor Want to grab dinner with Bob Odenkirk or a Hawaiian shirt signed by Weird Al? Well, now’s your chance. The Union Solidarity Coalition, an organization founded this year by Hollywood writers and directors, is auctioning off a host of film and TV memorabilia along with in-person hang outs with stars. The auction is designed to raise money to help production crew members whose healthcare benefits are at risk because of the work stoppage that has crippled production.

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog We were sunning on the top deck, my best friend and I. It was a lazy day out at sea, me with my book, my friend writing in her journal. The sun shining bright overhead.

Willem Dafoe had nothing but praise for Patricia Arquette when speaking about her directorial debut, “Gonzo Girl”.

Thania Garcia The music and entertainment community is coming together to support Maui nearly a month after deadly wildfires injured and killed Hawaiian residents, forcing others to evacuate. On Thursday morning, charity MusiCares and the Hawai‘i Community Foundation announced the #MauiStrong special live stream event with appearances from LL Cool J, Gretchen Rhodes Ft. Mick Fleetwood and Friends, Ziggy Marley, Lukas Nelson, Nathaniel Rateliff, Fred Armisen, Sarah McLachlan, Ryan Bingham, Stewart Copeland, Kai Lenny and more.

Overlooking the development of a new build estate and the Loom Retail park in Leigh sits a quaint artisan pizzeria. Found at the top of Bradshawgate, Twentymans is making a name for itself with its stone baked pizzas.

Vanessa Feltz has been slammed by fans after she was “triggered” by her date on Celebs Go Dating. After a pizza incident that left fans “cringing” – where Vanessa was appalled that her restaurant owner date, Paul, served Hawaiian pizza in his restaurant – the TV presenter confronted dating agents Paul Brunson and Anna Williamson over their choice of men for her.

Fire-ravaged Maui is getting a boost from two big stars.

Willem Dafoe is looking back at a past acting gig that nearly got him into a whole other line of employement — as a sex worker.

Vanessa Feltz continued her quest for love on Celebs Go Dating on Tuesday night, but her date with Paul left viewers cringing. Restaurant owner Paul failed to make an impression on This Morning regular Vanessa – who attempted to keep the conversation flowing.

After weeks of speculation, Hawaiian Electric Company, which provides power to Lahaina, admitted that its power lines caused the first of two flare-ups in a field next to Lahaina Intermediate School. But, the company maintains it is not responsible for the fires that killed at least 115 people and left an unknown number of others missing, making them the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is sharing a message of support and solidarity amid the devastating wildfires in Maui and Southern California’s Hurricane Hilary.

Dwayne «The Rock» Johnson is sharing a message of support and solidarity amid the devastating wildfires in Maui and Southern California's Hurricane Hilary. Johnson took to Instagram to give his love and strength to the people of Hawaii as they work to rebuild Lahaina town amid the fires that left destruction on the Island of Maui and took over 100 lives.«This message goes out to our Hawaiian islands back home, our Hawaiian people.

Mick Fleetwood is planning a benefit concert to help those impacted by the recent wildfires in Maui.

The devastation of the wildfires that impacted the island of Maui is most evident in the city of Lahaina. The death toll has pushed past 90 people and is expected to rise in the coming weeks as recovery efforts continue.

Paris Hilton and her family vacationed in Maui, Hawaii, amid the deadly wildfires.

Paris Hilton and her family vacationed in Maui, Hawaii, amid the deadly wildfires.Earlier this week, the heiress and her husband, Carter Reum, were seen taking a stroll while staying at a resort in Wailea — 30 miles from the town of Lahaina, which was completely burned due to the wildfires that began last week. In the photo, Paris and Carter, were all smiles and dress casually as they took a stroll hand-in-hand around the resort. The pair were joined by their son, Phoenix, in addition to other members of the Hilton family.A source tells ET that the Hiltons take a trip to the Big Island annually, but they cut their trip short and offered aid to those affected by the devastation — including a family member who lost their restaurant.

Dwayne Johnson and Jason Momoa are sharing their thoughts following the wildfires in Maui that left many residents displaced and without a home.