Big Island Video News for Thursday, May 16, 2013:
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Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted Features Repeat Stars Still Wanted
Posted on May 16, 2013 by Damon
The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” highlights three men who were highlighted before but are still wanted.
The new episode begins airing tomorrow, Friday May 17th.
In it, police ask for the public’s help in locating a 47-year-old man wanted for a violent crime in Puna in August 2010. Rexford Milo is wanted for threatening a 64-year-old Leilani Estates man with a shotgun, knocking him to the ground, tying him up, stealing cash, identification and credit cards and then driving off in the victim’s pickup truck.
Rexford Milo
Milo is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-10, 145 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. He may be in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates area. The stolen truck is still missing. It is described as a dark green 4×4 2009 Toyota Tacoma. Police caution the public not to approach Milo, as he may be armed and dangerous.
The television program also asks for help in locating an unidentified suspect in a theft case.
ATM Suspect
A Hilo woman reported in April 2010 that cash was withdrawn from her account during an unauthorized ATM transaction. Investigators recovered surveillance video, which depicts a man using the victim’s bank card to make withdrawals.
In this latest edition of “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted,” Officer Patrick Menino also asks for help locating a Honokaʻa man wanted in an investigation into burglary, theft and fraudulent use of a credit card.
David Botelho
Thirty-year-old David Botelho is described as 5-foot-5, 150 pounds with short black hair and hazel eyes. He is also wanted on a $20,000 bench warrant.
Police ask that anyone with information about any of these men call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311 or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential. Crime Stoppers does not tape record phone calls or subscribe to caller ID.
“Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” is a project of Crime Stoppers Hilo, Inc., which is a partnership of the business community, the media and the police. It was inspired by the national TV show, “America’s Most Wanted.” The program airs on Na Leo O Hawaiʻi Community Television Channel 54 on Sundays at 5 p.m. and Fridays at 5:30 p.m. It also airs intermittently on Channel 53.
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“Mad Men” and “Saturday Night Live” Stars Shine on Hawaii Island at the 2013 Big Island Film Festival
Posted on May 9, 2013 by Damon
From sinister to seriously funny, this year’s Big Island Film Festival (BIFF) celebrity honorees bring some of the best talent in television to Hawaii over Memorial Day Weekend. Vincent Kartheiser, “Pete Campbell” on the award-winning drama “Mad Men,” will appear in person, as will Kate McKinnon, featured player on the legendary “Saturday Night Live,” known for hilarious impressions of Ann Romney, Ellen DeGeneres and Penelope Cruz.
Vincent Kartheiser and Kate McKinnon
Named after Vincent van Gogh, Kartheiser began acting as a teen, in “Untamed Heart” with Marissa Tomei. His many film credits include “Little Big League,” “Ironwill” and “Another Day in Paradise” with James Woods and Melanie Griffith. Most recently he appeared in the sci-fi thriller “In Time” with Justin Timberlake. On television, Kartheiser starred in Joss Whedon’s “Angel,” and has guest-starred in numerous other series including “ER” and “The Cleveland Show,” before joining the skyrocketing success of Mat Weiner’s “Mad Men” on AMC.
Kate McKinnon joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live” last April and has cracked up fans with creatively wacky characters and killer celebrity impressions ever since, one of which earned an invitation to “The Ellen Degeneres Show” last month. McKinnon also earned a spot on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list for 2012. Prior to “SNL,” McKinnon performed with numerous at the Upright Citizens’ Brigade Theatre, becoming beloved by the New York comedy community for the three one-woman shows she wrote and performed at the UCB: “Disenchanted,” “Best Actress” and “Kate McKinnon On Ice.”
BIFF 2013 celebrity events:
- Friday, May 24, 5-6:30 p.m., “Meet the Stars: Aloha Hollywood” reception in the Kilohana Room. $75 VIP admission includes The Fairmont Orchid’s elegant “Legacy Menu” pupus, Kenwood wines and other beverages. Or—new this year—the “Paparazzi Pass” at $15 invites the public to bring cameras and watch for photo ops as celebrities and filmmakers arrive on the red carpet, then mingle with the stars, and enjoy a no-host bar. Party-goers are encouraged to dress up in aloha wear and join in the fun of celebrity buzz and Hollywood style “Aloha glam.”
- Saturday, May 25, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Reception & Salute to Kate McKinnon, starring chef’s select Asian appetizers, Moo Shu duck station and desserts, like fruit “sashimi,” mango nigiri and chocolate chopstick matcha torte. After the reception, Brian Kohne will talk story with Kate in a one-of-a-kind interview and Q&A. $35, advance tickets required.
- Sunday, May 26 4:30-6:30 p.m., Reception & Salute to Vincent Kartheiser, with a “Mad Men” theme: mini Beef Wellingtons and Oysters Rockefeller, “Dr. Arnold Rosen and Sylvia’s” cheese fondue and Baked Alaska. Video career retrospective and personal interview with Vincent to follow. $35, advance tickets required.
- Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Golden Honu Awards Brunch in the Kilohana Room. $50 per person, reservations required. Posh buffet brunch, Awards presentations and announcement of the Audience Choice films that will be screened at Best of the Fest Monday evening.
The Big Island “Talk Story” Film Festival is a celebration of independent narrative films and filmmaking, taking place May 23-27, 2013. Major sponsors include The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i and The Shops at Mauna Lani and Hawaii Tourism Authority/Hawai‘i County CPEP.
For complete schedule information and tickets, visit www.BigIslandFilmFestival.com or call (808) 883-0394.
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Hollywood Screenwriter Ron Osborn to Teach Big Island Film Festival Workshops
Posted on April 30, 2013 by Damon
Veteran screenwriter Ron Osborn shares his tried and true techniques and insider tips to create winning screenplays, in Big Island Film Festival workshops, Saturday, May 25, 2013. Two screenwriting workshops, “What’s So Funny?” and “Ripped from the Newspapers,” will be held at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i Promenade Ballroom. Limited space is available at $50 per session, with advance registration required (www.BigIslandFilmFestival.com).
Ron Osborn
Ron Osborn’s wonderful words have been making us smile for over 35 years in favorite TV comedies like “Mork & Mindy,” “Night Court” and “Moonlighting” and feature films like “Duckman.” His “What’s So Funny?” class, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon explores the fine line that separates comedy from drama, along with today’s current comedy market, and how to approach just about any subject from a comedic standpoint. “What’s So Funny?” promises to be an entertaining and energizing way to kick off the day with Ron Osborn.
In the afternoon, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., “Ripped from the Newspapers” is all about the art of adaptation. With the mastery that created award-winning dramas like “West Wing,” Osborn shares his approach to finding inspiration in existing news stories or events, classic stories or previously filmed stories, and then making them your own. Using proven strategies that earned him Emmy, Humanitas and Writer’s Guild Award nominations, Osborn will provide valuable insight and perspective to screenwriters at any level.
Osborn has over 35 years of experience in the film industry and presently teaches for Dreamworks. He also has a consulting website, NoBSscreenwriting.com, where he welcomes questions from writers. His spec feature “Visitation” has been optioned, and he has just adapted the supernatural novel “The Elementals” for The Orphanage Animation Studios. He also currently has three features being sent out by his reps, plus an hour-long pilot and a half-hour show that was developed with John Cleese.
The Big Island “Talk Story” Film Festival is a celebration of independent narrative films and filmmaking, taking place May 23-27, 2013. A total of 54 free Family Films (up to PG13) and ‘Festival Films’ (up to R) are screened in three different venues during the five-day festival, which also includes celebrity receptions and salutes, social and networking events and “Best of the Fest” event with concert by HAPA and silent auction to benefit Fisher House at Tripler Army Medical Center.
Tickets are available for individual events, or a variety of passes. New this year, designed with food and wine lovers in mind, the “Reception Pass” admits attendance at four ultra-delicious celebrity soirees, including the invitation-only Mayor’s Welcome Reception on Thursday. With VIP hors d’oeuvres luxuriously catered by The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i chefs, and a different upscale menu every night, the Reception Pass is a good value and great opportunity to mingle with the filmmakers and stars, enjoy stellar cuisine and savor fine wines by Kenwood Vineyards.
Big Island Film Festival’s major sponsors include The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i, The Shops at Mauna Lani and Hawaii Tourism Authority/Hawai‘i County CPEP. For complete schedule information and tickets, visit www.BigIslandFilmFestival.com or call (808) 883-0394.
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Most Recent Big Island Video News Update
Posted on April 5, 2013 by Damon
Big Island Video News has taken a slight break from their website, however, it appears they are still uploading videos to YouTube:
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Kayaking Near Erupting Lava
Posted on April 2, 2013 by Damon
Well here is an interesting video that was uploaded to YouTube today entitled “Kayaking in Erupting Lava – Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii”:
They certainly have a lot of guts!
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UH Hilo Campus Center Plaza to Serve as Overflow Venue for 50th Annual Merrie Monarch
Posted on April 2, 2013 by Damon
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo invites the public to watch the 50th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition April 4, 5, 6 from 6 p.m. to midnight on the Campus Center Plaza.
Photo from the Merrie Monarch Site
The events will be shown on a large screen with 125 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no admission charge.
“UH Hilo is proud to serve as an overflow venue for the viewing of this year’s festivities,” said University Relations Director Jerry Chang. “We will also have food booths available by various University clubs and organizations.”
The event is sponsored by the UH Hilo Student Association and the Office of the Chancellor.
For more information, contact Rachel Nazara at 974-7500 or Gail Makuakane-Lundin at 974-7444.
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Department of Education Schools Lead Strong Hawaii Showing at National Student Television Awards
Posted on March 28, 2013 by Damon
Led by five awards from Waianae High School, public schools captured 16 of 17 awards won by Hawaii schools this month at the 10th Annual Student Television Network (STN) Convention in Los Angeles, Calif.
Nearly 2,500 students from 153 middle and high schools across the country attended this year’s convention, March 7-10. Hawaii was well represented with the third-largest contingent with 15 public and private schools. During the four-day convention, students and teachers were able to select from more than 90 breakout sessions taught by industry professionals covering all areas of broadcast journalism, video production, filmmaking and media.
Also as part of the convention, STN held onsite contests for video production in 27 categories, during which public schools dominated Hawaii’s cadre of awards. Kamehameha Schools Maui took home a second-place award in the “Tell the Story” category. Here is how island public schools placed in the competition:
Waianae High School:
1st Place – Convention Recap
1st Place – STN Excellence Award for Monthly Broadcast
2nd Place – Laptop Journalist
3rd Place – Short Story
Honorable Mention – Broadcast News Writing
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School (Kauai):
1st Place – Spot Feature
2nd Place – Middle School Movie Trailer
3rd Pace – Middle School Public Service Announcement
Honorable Mention – Middle School Anchoring
Waianae Intermediate School:
2nd Place – Middle School Music Video
2nd Place – Sweet 16 Broadcast Journalism
Moanalua High School:
Honorable Mention – Laptop Journalist
Honorable Mention – Music Video
Waiakea Intermediate School (Hawaii Island):
3rd Place – Middle School Anchoring
Waiakea High School (Hawaii Island):
Honorable Mention – High School Anchoring
Maui Waena Intermediate School (Maui):
Honorable Mention – Middle School Public Service Announcement
“There is an extraordinary wealth of talent among our public schools,” said Candy Suiso, a Waianae High teacher considered one of the pioneers of student video production in Hawaii. “Waianae High continues to set the standard among Hawaii’s schools, but what is rewarding is to see how many other schools have invested in this medium as part of their curriculum over the past decade.”
Waianae High School’s videos are available for viewing at http://vimeo.com/spwhs, while Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School’s winning videos can be found at http://vimeo.com/cktvmediaproductions.
STN is a nonprofit organization started in 1999 by a group of dedicated teachers who volunteered their time, energy, and vision. With hundreds of affiliate public and private schools, STN embraces the educational components of broadcast journalism, video production, filmmaking and media by networking students and teachers with professionals in the industry. A list of competition winners can be found at http://www.studenttelevision.com/convention.htm.
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Men Jump From C-17 Globemaster in Hawaii
Posted on March 15, 2013 by Damon
Maj. Aaron Lawson jumps from a C-17 Globemaster III Feb. 26, 2013, near Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam-Hawaii. The jump was filmed by veteran freefall cameraman and skydiver cinematographer, Tom Sanders, and will be used in a scene on an upcoming episode of the television show “Hawaii Five-0.”
Lawson was given the opportunity to serve as a stunt double for actor Alex O’Loughlin, who plays Steve McGarrett on the show and will be featured alongside Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Phillips, SOCPAC jumper and parachute rigger, performing the freefall jump.
Maj. Aaron Lawson opens his parachute after performing a freefall jump from a C-17 Globemaster III near Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam-Hawaii, Feb. 26, 2013. (Photo by Tom Sanders)
Even though this was Sanders’ first jump from a C-17, he’s still had the opportunity to jump with former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Hugh Shelton and former President George Bush.
Members of the “Hawaii Five-0″ production crew film the landing of Special Operations Command, Pacific freefall jumpers. (Photo by Tom Sanders)
This episode will air April 15 on CBS at 10PM EST. Lawson is a Special Operations Command, Pacific jumper and special tactics officer. (Photo/Tom Sanders)
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National Dance Week Hawaii Gears Up with “Dance-A-Thon” Fundraiser – Workshops by Mari Koda
Posted on March 13, 2013 by Damon
Dancers Unlimited LLC is proud to announce that “Step Up Revolution” dancer Mari Koda will hold three dance workshops in Hawaii, with part of the proceeds going to support the 4th Annual National Dance Week Hawaii 2013.
Mari Koda
It all culminates toward the big arts and dance fundraiser at the Aloha Beer Company on March 24.
Japan-born Koda is an accomplished dancer of many styles, including hip hop, popping, locking, jazz and salsa. She has danced with Jamie Foxx, 50 Cent and Missy Elliot, and was seen in “Step Up 2,” “Step Up 3D” and “Step Up Revolution.”
Mari will also join Dancers Unlimited for the March 24 “Dance-A-Thon” fundraiser, which will feature exhibitions for beatboxing, emcees and DJs; as well as an arts festival with live art, body painting, dozens of vendors and an auction. All the events go toward National Dance Week Hawaii, Oct. 6 to 13. This year, 20 percent of proceeds from National Dance Week Hawaii workshops and performances will be donated to two Hawaii non-profit arts outreach programs. Past National Dance Week Hawaii beneficiaries are Aloha United Way, Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation and The ARTSmith.
“There is so much talent in Hawaii, with many local dancers turning their passion for the art into a professional career worldwide,” says Dancers Unlimited Founder Linda Kuo. “Mari Koda is another perfect example of someone taking her art to inspire others, and we’re so blessed to have the support of someone who fiercely believes in the same goals as we do.”
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
March 16
What: Mari Koda dance workshop
Where: N2Dance @ YMCA on Hawaii Island, 145 Ululani St., Hilo
When: 3 – 4 p.m., popping; 4 – 5 p.m., hip hop; $15 per class, or $25 for both
March 21
What: Dance Talk with Mari Koda & Kid Dynamo
Where: UH Manoa, BusAd D203
When: 12 – 2 p.m., Free
March 22
What: Mari Koda dance workshop
Where: The Playground, 94-223 Hanawai Circle, Waipahu
When: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., street styles; $20
March 23
What: Mari Koda dance workshop
Where: Diverse Art Center, 604 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
When: 12 – 1:30 p.m., street styles; $20
March 24
What: Dance-A-Thon fundraiser
Where: Aloha Beer Company, 580 N. Nimitz Highway, Honolulu
When: 3 – 9 p.m.; $20 at the door, $15 online presale at www.duhawaii.com
ABOUT DANCERS UNLIMITED LLC
Dancers Unlimited LLC is a group of artists dedicated to providing opportunities to Hawaii artists and youth. Using dance as a vehicle, they hope to create a network of creative advocates for positivity and humanity. Dancers Unlimited is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a nonprofit arts services organization. Donations to Dancers Unlimited through Fractured Atlas are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. For more information, visit www.duhawaii.com.
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CNN Special – Hawaii Deals with Japan’s Tsunami Debris
Posted on March 11, 2013 by Damon
Here is the video that aired on CNN – “Hawaii Deals with Japan’s Tsunami Debris“
While CNN was setting up shop, HWF and volunteers quickly removed over 200 pounds of marine debris from the coastline with an hour’s effort. And until there is a better solution, HWF and volunteers will continue to pick up the pieces here in Hawaiʻi nei.
FYI another follow-up story that focuses on marine debris problems in general, NOAA’s Nets-to-Energy Program, and recycled “ocean plastic” bottled cleaning products by SF-based company, Method, will air on CNN national and international broadcasting programs in April.
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Hawaii Wildlife Fund to Be Featured on CNN – Japanese Tsunami Marine Debris and Kamilo Beach
Posted on March 10, 2013 by Damon
On Tuesday (March 5th), Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund (HWF) staff and several volunteers brought an LA-based CNN news crew down to Kamilo Point to talk story about potential Japanese Tsunami Marine Debris and marine debris problems along the southeast coastline.
CNN correspondent Kyung Lah interviewing HWF’s Megan Lamson at Kamilo. Photo courtesy of Harold Leatherman/HWF volunteer.
The story will be told by CNN news correspondent Kyung Lah. The first part of this story will air on Mon., March 11th at 9am Eastern Standard Time “EST” (4am in Hawaiʻi“ HST” so have your DVRs ready!), at 10am EST (5am HST), and will re-run throughout the day. HWF will post a link on their website www.wildhawaii.org and on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/hawaiiwildlifefund as soon as it appears online.
This story will appear as a special on the two-year anniversary of the huge tsunami that originated in the Fukushima district in Japan.
HWF would again like to express our deepest sympathy to the victims and victims’ family of this natural disaster. First and foremost, this event was a human tragedy. Thousands of people died, and yes indeed, tons of debris were also released into the ocean. While we are thankful for the amount of attention this event has caused for marine debris awareness around the globe, we want all of our volunteers to recognize that marine debris has been a serious problem for decades (basically since the invention of plastic). HWF has picked up international debris from shorelines throughout the Hawaiian Archipelago since 1998 and realizes that marine debris is a people problem, not solely the result of a single tsunami event or country of origin.
Let us not forget that each of us contributes to this problem daily by using (and improperly disposing of) single-use throwaway and non-recyclable plastic products. In turn, we can each be part of the solution and choose to re-use, reduce, recycle, and refuse (excess packaging, single-use items, etc.) and participate in local cleanup events.
While CNN was setting up shop, HWF and volunteers quickly removed over 200 pounds of marine debris from the coastline with an hour’s effort. And until there is a better solution, HWF and volunteers will continue to pick up the pieces here in Hawaiʻi nei.
FYI another follow-up story that focuses on marine debris problems in general, NOAA’s Nets-to-Energy Program, and recycled “ocean plastic” bottled cleaning products by SF-based company, Method, will air on CNN national and international broadcasting programs in April.
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2013 Big Island Film Festival Coming in May
Posted on February 22, 2013 by Damon
Acclaimed as one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “20 Can’t-Miss Festivals,” the Big Island Film Festival (BIFF) 2013 will take place May 23-27 at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i and The Shops at Mauna Lani. A celebration of narrative filmmaking, BIFF 2013 includes film screenings, social events, screenwriting workshop and a closing night “Best of the Fest” with a top Hawaiian music concert and movies chosen by the audience from Festival entries.
Photo by Kirk Aeder
“There are hundreds of film festivals around the country,” said Executive Director Leo Sears, “but how many offer the audience a resort setting like The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i? Their Plantation Estate is this incredibly beautiful lū‘au area by the tennis garden. They set up a 20-foot screen and superb sound system, gourmet food stations, a beer and wine bar—all out there under the stars, surrounded by palm trees. It’s just a magnificent way to spend Memorial Day Weekend.”
The majority of BIFF events take place at various locations within The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i, including daytime film screenings in the air-conditioned amphitheatre, filmmaker workshops, celebrity receptions and salutes, as well as “festival films” (up to R) and Best of the Fest, at Plantation Estate. Family films (up to PG-13) are shown at The Shops at Mauna Lani Center Stage, where admission is free.
“We’re not quite ready to announce the celebrities for this year yet,” said Sears. Generally, one filmmaker and one actor are invited to attend BIFF, where attendees can meet and interact with them at receptions and salutes in their honor, and other social occasions. “But I can tell you that we’re getting a lot of interest from stars who’ve heard about the Festival and want to experience the Big Island.”
True Blood’s “Maurella” Kristina Anapau was awarded a Golden Honu in 2011
Past years celebrity honorees have included Hawai‘i actresses Eloise Mumford (The River), Kristina Anapau (“Black Swan”, “True Blood”) and Sarah Wayne Callies (“The Walking Dead”), Tom Berenger, Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa, D.B. Sweeney, John Saxon and filmmakers Ron Osborn, Rick Stevenson, David Winning and Scott Stewart. And, such noted Hawaiian musicians as Makana, Brother Noland, John Cruz, Henry Kapono and Kohala have graced the stage.
Eloise Mumford was honored in 2012
BIFF 2013’s “Golden Honu” Awards will be presented to the Best Feature and Best Short in Family, Student, Animated, Foreign, Hawaii and Audience Choice categories at a special Awards Brunch to honor the filmmakers and their works on Monday, May 27. Numerous alumni films have won awards at prestigious film festivals around the world, and achieved commercial success in the industry. One of BIFF’s alumni short films, “The Buzkashi Boys” is a current Oscar nominee, and another, “The Sea is All I Know” starring Academy Award-winner Melissa Leo, was a nominee last year.
The Big Island “Talk Story” Film Festival is a celebration of narrative filmmaking. Sponsors include The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i, The Shops at Mauna Lani, County of Hawai‘i, Dept. of R&D: CPEP Grant/Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Redeeming Light International, Inc. and others. For detailed information visit www.BigIslandFilmFestival.com, find them on Facebook, or 808-883-0394.
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Kristina Anapau, Maurella on “True Blood”, Participates in the 4G4HOPE Competition
Posted on February 22, 2013 by Damon
Former Big Island resident and actress Kristina Anapau, known for her role as faerie Maurella on True Blood, is competing against three fellow Hawaiian celebrities to snare $10,000 in a competition run by Verizon Wireless and Modern Luxury Hawaii.
Also participating are Hawaiian natives surfer Jamie O’Brien, artist Heather Brown, and musician Jake Shimabukuro.
Anapau, whose mother was diagnosed with Cancer in 2012, says she will donate the money to the Stand Up to Cancer Foundation should she win.
“Now more than ever, as funding for cancer research is disappearing, every single one of us must stand up and be heard. My mother was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer just four months ago”, says the actress. “I am proud to support SU2C and its efforts to raise funds for groundbreaking cancer research that can get therapies to patients quickly and save lives.”
Stand Up To Cancer, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), was created to accelerate innovative cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now.
Anapau, who hails from Hawaii, stars on TVs True Blood. In 2013, she will also star in the films BlackJacks and Sighting.
To vote for Kristina go to http://4g4hope.modernluxury.com/hawaii-vote
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Interview With Bryant Scott Tadeo – One of the Top 20 American Idol Guy Contestants
Posted on February 21, 2013 by Damon
This morning I had a chance to interview Big Island resident and American Idol Contestant, Bryant Scott Tadeo, over the phone with permission from the folks that are in charge of handling press relations for the show and this is some of what he had to say to me.
Q: How’s it going?
A: It’s going great so far I’m really excited to still be in the competition and to be with all this amazing talent.
Q: Are you performing tonight with the men or with the next batch of men?
A: I will be part of the second batch of guys which will happen next week Thursday I believe, I think that’s the 28th of this month and so that’s when it all goes down.
Q: What’s been your most memorable experience so far of this years competition?
A: Wow that’s a tough question… I mean I have so many great memories as far as performing in front of the judges and meeting all the other contestants and bonding and getting close… but honestly the best part of this whole experience has to be getting to know all the other contestants… getting to see the different personalities and meeting so many people from all over the States and different cultures… Regardless of what happens I’m going to leave this experience with new found friends and new found knowledge and that’s the best part is meeting all these new people.
Q: What is the biggest difference between this year and last year?
A: This year personally I’m definitely a little more chill and confident for sure, last year I was kind of timid and didn’t know what to expect obviously and just kind of held back… that’s why I wanted to come back this year just so that I could come back and show them that I do have it and have that star power and I’m just a lot more confident and every time I just can’t wait to get up on stage (next week).
Q: Do you have anything you like to say to folks to here on the Big Island in particular?
A: I want to say that to everyone back home in Hilo, my friends, my family, and everyone that is watching and staying tuned in and supporting me… I appreciate it, I love you guys and I just hope that I don’t let you down and that your continued support is what is going to carry me through and I just hope I don’t disappoint you folks and I miss everyone.
I’m not gonna post the whole interview, but he spoke about last nights performances by the ladies and how he thinks that they were all really talented but knows there can only be one winner.
Let’s hope he makes it past next week and get ready to vote for a local braddah to become the NEXT AMERICAN IDOL!
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- Nicki Minaj torments ‘American Idol’ hopefuls (theclicker.today.com)
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- Nicki Minaj on American Idol Eliminations: We’re Required to Hurt People’s Feelings (people.com)
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Meet Big Island’s Own Bryant Tadeo: Top 40 – AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 12
Posted on February 20, 2013 by Damon
I’ve talked to a representative from American Idol and I’m hoping to interview Bryant Tadeo in the next few days… in the mean time this is what can be released for now:
Bryant’s FB Header from when he made the top 40
Bryant Tadeo talks about his inspiration and obstacles atop a Nevada mountain.
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Fire Training at the Kona International Airport with Geoff Mackley
Posted on February 9, 2013 by Damon
Video blog of yesterday’s activities at the Kona International Airport via the Kona Fire Rescue team starting with a point of view response to a code 3 of 5000 liters of aviation fuel on fire and finishing with a return drive to the station up the main runway of Kona International Airport yesterday, February 8th, 2013.
Off The Fence Productions for the Weather Channel series “Masters of Nature”. Be sure to watch it !
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Former Big Island Resident Ryan Higa Up for Audience Choice Awards at 2013 Streamy Awards
Posted on February 7, 2013 by Damon
According to the Wrap.com, former Big Island resident Ryan Higa is nominated for an Audience Choice Awards at the 2013 Streamy Awards as well as nominated in the “Best First-Person Series” as well:
“Ryan Higa, the Fine Brothers and the Young Turks are among the 20 nominees for two Audience Choice Awards at the 2013 Streamy Awards, which will take place February 17 in Hollywood.
Tubefilter and Dick Clark Productions on Tuesday also unveiled the nominees for Personality of the Year and Series of the Year, opening voting until February 11.
The nominees for Personality of the Year are Ashley Clements, Bernie Su, Brad Bell, Chester See, Grace Helbig, Mary Kate Wiles, Megan & Liz, Ryan Higa, SMOSH and the Fine Brothers. SMOSH ranks as the most subscribed YouTube channel on the online video site, while Higa ranks third…”
More here: Ryan Higa, Fine Brothers nominees for audience Choice Awards at 2013 Streamys
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Hilo’s Own Bryant Tadeo Gets Scare of Lifetime on American Idol Last Night
Posted on February 7, 2013 by Damon
Trevor Blakney, Charles Allen, and Bryant Tadeo all had their chance to perform in front of the judges.
Tadeo falls to the ground after hearing the news on last nights American Idol.
Who’s moving on and who’s going home?
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A Special Message to Hawaii Residents From True Blood Star and Big Island Native Kristina Anapau
Big Island native Kristina Anapau has a special message for all of us:
Please go to http://4g4hope.modernluxury.com/hawaii-anapau/ to vote now!
Kristina Anapau at the 2011 Big Island Film Festival
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