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Clooney 'in talks' to star in film to shoot in isles

Buzz from the entertainment industry this week indicates that mega-star George Clooney is "in talks" to play the lead role in "The Descendants," an Alexander Payne ("Sideways") movie based on the novel by Hawaii's Kaui Hart Hemmings.


Poke Stop's Guzman gets props from TV chef

There was some excitement last week at Poke Stop Mililani Mauka, where chef Elmer Guzman shot a segment for the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" with show host Guy Fieri.


'How to Live Forever' looks at health, longevity

Hawaii International Film Festival attendees should take note of a new documentary -- submitted after deadline and therefore not part of the print program.


2 shorts hold appeal for local audiences

A couple of talented filmmakers are premiering noteworthy new shorts that should appeal to a wide audience but will resonate in particular with local audiences at the film festival this weekend.


Second round in HIFF 'a bonus' for filmmaker




Mitzi Gaynor has fond memories of Garden Isle

Mitzi Gaynor remembers when the opportunity to audition for "South Pacific" came along. She was busy filming "The Joker Is Wild" with Frank Sinatra ("Somebody had to do it," she deadpans about working with the legendary singer/actor); very little warning was given for the audition, and a scheduling conflict arose.


Film tells the story of activist lawyer Iijima

The UH-Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law will present "A Song for Ourselves," a film about the late Chris Iijima, tonight in Chinatown.


Big Island lends scenery to wreck of a dating show

Normally I try to ignore bad television, but "My Antonio" is like watching a car accident in real time. It's so awful that you simply can't turn away.


Inspirational Albom headlines writers confab

It isn't often that Hawaii gets to be first in line for something that's bound to attract national attention. Even best-selling author Mitch Albom was surprised to see his new book, slated for release on Sept. 29, for sale on a folding table in the lobby of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.


Actor turns talent toward helping others find roles

There's a relatively new Web resource out there for actors and casting directors in Hawaii, and if you don't already know about it, you probably should.