Television

Unlike other islands, Kaua‘i was the only one that was never conquered by King Kamehameha's military forces. Some of the cast members for the new series “Chief of War,” including the actor who plays King Kamehameha, are from Kaua‘i. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.

Pacific Islander actors shone at Friday’s red carpet premiere for “Chief of War.” The upcoming miniseries stars Jason Momoa and debuts on Apple TV+ next week. HPR’s Cassie Ordonio spoke to some of the cast members about playing historical Hawaiian figures.

Audiences will soon be treated to the new Apple TV+ series "Chief of War," set against the historical backdrop of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands. HPR was invited to the red carpet event at Ko Olina on Oʻahu. Here's what we saw.

Many know our islands as a melting pot of cultures — people have been making their way here for centuries. But I bet no transplant has made light of his move to our islands quite like Adam Palya. He's the creator of the light-hearted and humorous web series, "Haole Do It."

Jason Momoa is arguably the most famous Native Hawaiian actor in the world, but he is not playing Kamehameha in a show about the unification of the Hawaiian Islands. "Chief of War" head writer Thomas Paʻa Sibbett tells us why they chose Kauaʻi kalo farmer Kaina Makua for the important role.

For Senate Bill 732 to advance, the House Finance Committee needs to hear and pass the bill by this Friday.

Hawaiʻi's Thunderstorm Artis returns to national television after five years. He was raised in Haleʻiwa by his musically inclined family. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.

Hawaiʻi's Thunderstorm Artis advanced to the next round on ABC's "American Idol" with his original song, "Don't Let Me Let You Go." The episodes air live on ABC every Sunday.

This Sunday will be a big night for a Maui couple who created the mini-series "Shogun." So far, the drama has won a record 18 Emmys and four Golden Globes. Now it’s up for five more awards from the Screen Actors Guild — the winners will be announced this weekend. HPR contributing reporter Heidi Chang has the story.

Can you believe it's been 20 years since the first season of the hit ABC show "Lost" premiered on television? A new documentary showing at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival takes viewers down memory lane and features interviews with the cast and crew.