Hawaii Five-O movie in development; Hawaii arts and music events this weekend
Paramount is developing a Hawaii Five-O feature film, good news for Hawaii's film industry and fans of the long-running franchise.
- Maui-raised director Destin Daniel Cretton, who just directed the new Spider-Man film, is attached to the project.
- It is early days — no cast and no plot have been announced yet. The franchise dates back to 1968.
- Manoa Valley Theater added a week of performances of the Alanis Morissette musical "Jagged Little Pill" after selling out its first run.
- The Hawaii Songwriting Festival wraps tonight with a small concert featuring Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Lehua Kalima and John Cruz.
- On Oahu, a free community event marks the 80th anniversary of the Aloha Festivals with live music, food and cultural demonstrations; parking is $10 cash.
Outlook: Expect casting and plot news on the Hawaii Five-O film in the months ahead, with a local shoot likely to bring work to the islands.