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Don't sweat it, Big H ... no personal affront was intended. I am in a bit of a cranky mood recently, though (ha ha).
Mr. Mike
Vancouver, BC - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 14:17:39 (PST)
Mr. Mike: I think you misinterpreted my reference to the 1st amendment. That comment was strictly with regards to solely expressing my thoughts about the shows H50 1.0 or 2.0, NOT with regards to any personal belittlings or denigration or intimidation by anyone. I agree, no one should be subject to that. But if we dont' have the freedom to express our thoughts about the old or new show or Hawaii itself, whatever those comments may be, then yeah, I agree, you might as well close up shop now. There have been at least 500 "opinions" on the viability of the new show, and I enjoy reading every one of them, even if I disagree with some of them.
Big H again
blah, blah blah - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 13:45:24 (PST)
Steve and Mike, thanks for the replies. I do genuinely find it fascinating reading, and this why I check the Guestbook usually every day. I hope it is not taken off the website as I enjoy reading other people's observations and comments on the DVD sets of the original show.
Wave_Crest
United Kingdom - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 13:43:01 (PST)
...and they all lived happily ever after ;-)
Nadja
Berlin, - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 13:20:28 (PST)
I agree. He should take a sabbatical though. The banter should continue...CSI:Hawaii for sure
KD MCG
Hawaii, 5 - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 12:46:04 (PST)
Oh Kimo will be back! I assure you! As soon as "CSI: Hawaii" hits the airwaves. Mark my words. To be honest we wouldn't have it any other way. Nope.
ringfire211
Philadelphia, PA USA - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 12:39:36 (PST)
Hello to DMS-the curator.
Nice to see you here. Kimo "Allen" i am sure that you will peek in now and again. "Through a dozen adventures, which have had no resolution, we now come to an end to this, this morality play." Well, i wish you well even though we have verbally sparred, it has been good. i, too tried to leave but returned because Mr. Mike has done such a great job on this site-simple and effective.
KD MCG
Hawaii, o o - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 12:34:23 (PST)
Kimo doesn't live in Hawaii. he doesn't know how to spell pigin. He's racist. And as he may be instrumental in closing this guestbook down, he's outta here permanently. Let the personality fixations and hair splitting continue. By now, Kimo's sick of Kimo too.
Mr. Mike, a sincere mahalo for all your hard work on keeping H50 alive and running these site pages.
Kimo
- Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 12:03:33 (PST)
James MacArthur does not live in Hawaii; his place of residence is Southern California. He does also own a condo in Hawaii, but he is not in Hawaii at this time. As stated many times, he has no connection whatsoever to the current incarnation of the show (at least not at the present time).
I have my own connections in Hawaii, having lived there myself for a time. I make frequent return visits. One of my friends has a friend who is working on the crew of the new show. That is where I am getting the information I have been posting in my newsgroup.
Barbara, just to set the record straight, I am female.
Curator, James MacArthur Web site
USA - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 11:36:30 (PST)
There are multiple ways of making a point. You can say almost anything and make it civil. I'll give you an example from my dad. If he thought someone was plumb, everlasting crazy, he would say, "Well,he's certainly not using the old bean." Oddly, he said that often after listening to politicians speak. LOL
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:58:47 (PST)
Mr. Mike is right.
Certain postings from Kimo have been off at a personal tangent, however trying to discredit somebody on the net is possibly more reprehensible. Let us stick to matters Five-O.
Kimo is a journalist apparently born and brought up in Hawai'i-if this is true or not-obviously he is well known there by the likes of Dog etc. so at least he isn't a pimply teenager;
KD MCG
Ohana, Five - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:36:16 (PST)
Uh, let's get one thing straight ... there is no such thing as "free speech" around here, because this is >my< web site.
Americans who claim they have this freedom because it's part of their Constitution sometimes confuse the entire world (including Canada, where I live) with their country, especially when posting on the Internet.
Furthermore, as you can find out by Googling and finding WWW site comments like this one -- http://wordmunger.com/?p=548 -- there is no such thing as "free speech." If you would like, I can provide several more examples of "free speech" in addition to the ones mentioned on this WWW page which would not go over well in the USA, most of which are extremely offensive. ";-/
That said, I certainly welcome comments on the new Five-O whenever it does appear.
Mr. Mike
Vancouver, BC - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:04:14 (PST)
"If these postings continue, people making them will be denied access to the Guestbook, and if it continues beyond that, I will just shut the Guestbook down." WHOA....if y'all think it's fun now, just wait until 2.0 starts! Some will like it, while most no doubt will hate it, and then the feathers will fly for sure!!! For me, long live the 1st Amendment, and whatever they call it in Canada, Germany, UK, etc....
Big H again
Icandefend, myself, thanksverymuch - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 09:40:48 (PST)
James MacArthur has been living in Hawaii for some time so there has not been a sudden move there for him. The James MacArthur site moderator also said recently that there were no plans (at least at this time) for Jim to be a part of the new series. He said something to the effect that Jim felt that the show should have new blood (paraphrasing).
Don't know why/how the moderator knows all that he does about the script/filming schedule, etc. but it's nice to get that info periodically rather than wait for the studio to release such details.
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 09:20:34 (PST)
The moderator of the James MacArthur WWW site has said in the Yahoo group that James MacArthur saw a copy of the new pilot script, which he "approved" of. As well, SHE got a copy of the script (presumably from him) which SHE commented on, saying that she thought it was good. Think about it ... why would MacArthur get a copy of the script? (Other than to check for screwups like the one over Chin Ho in the pilot from 1999?) As well, the moderator has made more recent postings with details about filming activity and locations. Has anyone checked to see if MacArthur has suddenly returned to Hawaii recently?
Oscar Van Hemel
Seattle, WA - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 09:11:29 (PST)
"Among your many giveaway mistakes was your use of the word "pigeon" for "pidgen" in one of the aforesaid groups." -- well technically it's "pidgin" but who's keeping track, eh? As you can see I'm no haole... lol.
ringfire211
Philadelphia, PA USA - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 07:56:32 (PST)
With regard to print quality on the DVDs in Season 8, I have not watched them all from the first show up to Wooden Model of a Rat yet (the last one where I updated the anal-ysis, which you can usually recognize because it has a "more trivia" section). However, the quality of Wooden Model is definitely not up to par with some of the others, having a very dull look, both in terms of sharpness and color, almost as if it was shot on 16mm film (sort of like the sequence in The Defector where the seal retrieves the missile components, which obviously >was< shot on 16mm film). I have no intention of watching The Case Against McGarrett and How to Steal a Submarine again, since I have already viewed them in the last several months. I checked the beginning of the first of these, though, and there seemed to be quite a bit of dirt on the print in the opening scene as Danno looks at the newspaper.
Mr. Mike
Vancouver, BC Canada - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 07:33:55 (PST)
I have removed parts of the posting about Kimo because I don't have the time to track down certain claims made in this message to verify them, even though some of them sound familiar, based on Google investigations I made after someone made a similar comment in October 2009 (see http://www.mjq.net/fiveo/gbarchived/gboct09.htm).This posting has demonstrated something I quote to people often: "If you piss off a dog, eventually the dog will bite you."
I have received several e-mails about Kimo's postings in the last few days, equally unhappy about his ongoing complaining about ethnic and political issues in Hawaii and his monopolizing the Guestbook.
Here are a couple of samples:
#1. I am growing tired of Kimo's rants. I am becoming increasingly offended when he takes jabs at us "haoles". I'm generally not a fan of censorship, but at some point, enough is enough.I would suggest that if Kimo or anyone else make postings in the future which could be perceived as inflammatory, they follow the well-known Internet maxim of biting their tongue and thinking twice before hitting the "Submit" button (even waiting a while).#2. Kimo is dragging the guestbook down to unbearable levels. I've tried to be nice to him. [...] He just doubles back, acting even nastier than ever. [...] We don't deserve to be bullied and otherwise ostracized. It's not my place to tell you how to run your website, but I, for one, would feel much more comfortable if he were not allowed to come back until he cools off and grows up.
If these postings continue, people making them will be denied access to the Guestbook, and if it continues beyond that, I will just shut the Guestbook down.
Mr. Mike
Vancouver, BC Canada - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 06:27:41 (PST)
Wave_Crest - yes, I was referring to the screening on Granada Plus - up until last week, I still had my copy recorded off the TV from 10 or 12 years ago! When shown on TV, the quality of that opener was ok - however, the DVD release is stunning by comparison, very impressive! I've still only watched two episodes (I tend to ration 'em out); I'm also watching 'Barnaby Jones' on DVD and don't seem to have enough time in the day! As for the episodes you mention, I'll check them out when I return from work. That said, I've skimmed through each one and they all look excellent print wise. Just going back to Granada Plus; aside from 'McGarrett is Missing', the print quality of the episodes shown was dreadful (unlike previous seasons shown on there); so you're in for a treat with this set in that respect.
Steve
UK - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 04:50:19 (PST)
I totally agree with Barbara. In Germany that's called libel and would be a statutory offense. If this is in the US also, I guess someone knew why he doesn't give his name. And I think that is really a reason to ban someone from the guestbook.
Nadja
Berlin, - Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 23:04:40 (PST)
Mahalo so much, Barbara. And H1F, that's probably it; Wailana. I love that bar and cafe. Back in the day Spence and Cliff Weaver created about 50 bars /restaurants that had a fabulous old Hawai'i Polynesia feel to them. I created a documentary to their lamazing part of Hawai'i, The Spencecliff Legacy. Canlis and others of theirs were backdrops for old H50 eps. I do hope the new H50 shows the old places... what's left of them.
I apologize for, by my presence, to have allowed enter this chatboard such vile, evil, hatefilled posts from people I don't even know. e kala mai. But we gotta spread da aloha anyways, ah?!
ok. let's carry on! H50 forever!
Kimo
- Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 21:40:17 (PST)
To "Sick to Death of Kimo" (you didn't sign your name so don't know how else to address you):
Believe me, I am not coming to Kimo's defense. He is quite capable of doing that himself. However, I feel like you really crossed the line in your post. It matters not if any of what you said is true. I just feel that this is not the place to throw out those kinds of personal attacks on Kimo or anyone for that matter. My mother always taught us that it is not WHAT you say that can hurt people but HOW you say it. Many times I have felt exasperated at how Kimo says things (sorry Kimo) and just shook my head. But I feel like you could have made your point without going into such personal detail for all to read. This is NOT the place for that kind of stuff.
I know there are many times that we get off-topic and that we all have very different opinions about the H50 remake. But let's try to keep this site as a place to comment on the original series and to offer opinions about the upcoming show. I truly do understand what you were trying to say, but it seems that you made it a very personal and unnecessary attack.
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 20:30:46 (PST)
Excellent article, Kimo. Thank you for sharing it with us, KD.
Much truth in what you've said, Kimo. Kalakaua Avenue is another Rodeo Drive (as in Beverly Hills). On Ala Moana, between the canal and Kalia/Ena, I believe (although I easily could be wrong) there is only one locally owned restaurant, Wailana Cafe. It's Chinese, not Hawaiian, but it's closer to Hawaiian than McDonalds, IHOP, Red Lobster, and Outback Steakhouse.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 18:37:31 (PST)
http://archives.starbulletin.com/2008/08/03/editorial/commentary2.html
But,i think that was made obvious many,many posts ago..?
Nothing to add, just that i don't believe in being judgmental. It is what it is...
KD MCG
Hawaii, for 7 - Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 18:28:06 (PST)
Kimo or Allen or whatever your name is these days:
I've been reading your nonsense in this guestbook for quite a while, and I've finally had my fill of your arrogance and fraud. [...] Your constant harping about your Hawaiian roots and your condescending statements that none of us can understand these things because we don't have the same kind of roots you do is pure BS. You didn't even move to Hawaii until 2002. As you yourself have pointed out, living in the islands for seven or eight years most emphatically does not make you an expert on all things Hawaiian. Why don't you go back to Yelp and TikiCentral and YouTube and the many other newsgroups and Web sites you've haunted for years and peddle your crap. I don't think I'm alone in saying that most of here have heard more than enough from you. Go away.
P.S. Among your many giveaway mistakes was your use of the word "pigeon" for "pidgen" in one of the aforesaid groups. That one -- if nothing else -- show just how haole you really are!
Sick to Death of "Kimo"
USA - Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 16:15:06 (PST)
'"they could be Hawaiian by virtue of the fact that they have lived in the islands for many years and love them - - something like you, no?"
I don't recall ever calling myself Hawaiian. I have referred to myself as haole, once in causal conversation in a group and a pure blood Hawaiian who I was working on the Kukalepa
http://archives.starbulletin.com/1999/03/01/features/arte.gif
with told me. "braddah, never call yerself haole. A haole is one who does not know" So, although I would not claim myself Hawaiian, even tho I am kama'aina, with two successive Hawaiian stepfathers, I am local haole but I ain't no haole. But no, that is something we don't do here. Call someone Hawaiian cuz they have been here a while. Hawaiian means you have the koko. Sorry, ah, but some things the western mind will never understand. (I didn't say that. Polynesians have been saying that since ever since.)
And I sure hope they don't refer to the guv as a Hawaiian in the new show.
Kimo
- Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 12:32:27 (PST)
"With regard to this smile that Jack Lord has on the cover of the season 8 "
I dunno. such a crystal clear shot. And if it were from one ep, Steve breaks the fourth wall. I don' remember him ever doing that. I would think it is from some publicity shoot.
Kimo
- Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 12:30:34 (PST)
Haven't you heard, KD? It's the 21st century. Now, women are governors and men are garbage men. Don't fault me. Take it up with Gloria Steinam and her ilk. I don't like it, either. Life was much more pleasant when men liked women and treated them as ladies. And vice versa.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 11:46:21 (PST)
I don't understand why the Governor has to be female, and by that i don't mean to demean anybody, but it would be nice if we could not change everything around. Yes, i know Linda Lingle is a female, but still some escapism would be nice..
KD MCg
what, is going on? - Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 09:55:38 (PST)
Post by Steve:
>>I'd forgotten what a stellar episode 'Murder - Eyes Only' is - some excellent guest stars in this instalment and Donna Mills puts in a very good performance. From that, I've jumped to 'Target? The Lady' - an episode I wasn't too bothered with upon a previous viewing but this time I really enjoyed! I'm impressed with the print quality too - I recall season 8 being washed out when it was shown over here on satellite TV, nothing like that with this DVD release - vibrant colour as per the norm and great clarity - some 'dirt' on certain shots, but nothing major.<<
Are you talking about the Granada Plus screening of "Murder - Eyes Only"? I remember that being shown at Christmas 1998 or '99, and the picture/print wasn't too bad. I didn't think too much about the picture as I was too caught up in the fact that it was this big feature length episode, and that it felt like the show had moved onto a bigger stage. Thoroughly enjoyed this season premiere. It's just a shame there's no episodic promo for it. Was there originally one? If so, could CBS DVD not find it?
What's the picture/print quality like for the following episodes (and their episodic promos):
"Termination with Extreme Prejudice" (guest starring Dan O'Herlihy, who starred in Halloween III: Season of the Witch and Robocop)
"The Case Against McGarrett" (the sequel to the V for Vashon trilogy)
"How to Steal a Submarine"
"Wooden Model of a Rat"
"Deadly Persuasion"
"Love Thy Neighbour - Take Hhis Wife"
and the season finale "A Sentence to Steal" ?
Wave_Crest
United Kingdom - Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 08:00:52 (PST)
>>Post by Mr. Mike:
With regard to this smile that Jack Lord has on the cover of the season 8 box set, this almost looks like it might come from McGarrett is Missing. When they open the container doors at the beginning of the show, revealing Charlie Bombay, McGarrett breaks into a grin. I am working my way through the first few discs, updating the anal-ysis for season eight (see link at top of main Guestbook page). The color is very good so far. In fact, the color for the episode promo for Retire in Sunny Hawaii -- Forever (the one starring James MacArthur's mom, Helen Hayes) is outstanding. Usually the quality of the promos is not so great. I haven't actually checked the show itself yet, though.<<
If the print/picture quality looks this good then I can't wait for the Region 2 set to be released! I thought the quality of the episodic promos was quite good.
Wave_Crest
United Kingdom - Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 07:52:35 (PST)
Jean Smart as a local Hawaiian?! LOLOLOL!! But other than that she's a great actress and was nominated for an Emmy for her Martha Logan role on "24"! Bring her on! Now if they could just bring Gregory Itzin aboard it would be sheer bliss!
ringfire211
Philadelphia, PA USA - Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 07:46:07 (PST)
Kimo, Gov. Pat Jameson can easily be Hawaiian, just like Gov. Paul Jameson was. Now, they might not be Hawaiian by blood, but they could be Hawaiian by virtue of the fact that they have lived in the islands for many years and love them - - something like you, no?
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 04:46:53 (PST)
Man, can we get a break here? An earthquake was felt on Hawai'i Island tonite. No tsunami tho. Just shaking. Waiting for aftershocks if any.
Boy, they got a decent amount of material from the news lately, to base storylines in the new H50...
Kimo
- Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 01:15:40 (PST)
"the governor (Smart) who is described as "a local Hawaiian with a Washingtonian's backbone" "
No way at all. I like Jean Smart and she can pull it off. as the govnur. But she is not nor will ever be a local Hawaiian. They reaaaaally gotta get their nomenclature in gear. She haole. IF.. she has been in the islands for a few years, she is malihini. She been here a few decades, and shows it, displays a good degree of localness, she may be kama'aina. but she will NEVER be "a local Hawaiian" They need work in that department.
And really; IF she does NOT display a degree of local veneer, of a long term resident, if she can't convey this quality, she as guvner, well, in real life it wouldn't happen.
So my point is, I do hope they get her to display this...
But they should NOT label her as "Hawaiian".
Kimo
- Monday, March 08, 2010 at 23:02:54 (PST)
"What the heck did they hire Margaret Doversola for, anyway?"
she does very well at kama'aina casting. For a few decades. she local. I know, I know. no one mainlandside cares about that . But we do.
Kimo
- Monday, March 08, 2010 at 22:53:06 (PST)
I have been a fan of Hawaii Five-0 long before i moved to Hawaii, 1997, and i think that it is a great idea to bring it back to Hawaii !!
Elmer Bertsch
Kaneohe, HI USA - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 20:14:07 (PST)
I don't think Margaret Doversola has any input as far as the stars are concerned ... she is probably only concerned with local casting.
Mr. Mike
Vancouver, BC Canada - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 19:24:25 (PST)
Jean Smart was also on "24" and was really good. She can do drama as well as comedy. I think she will make an excellent governor.
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 16:13:37 (PST)
Jean Smart will play the governor:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i0215407931edfdd79b47fb1af8285ba1
I loved her in "Designing Women," but I don't love the outsiders' mentality the new show's producers are bringing to the main cast.
What the heck did they hire Margaret Doversola for, anyway?
Sylvia
Pembroke Pines, FL USA - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 15:29:09 (PST)
Celia Ohm, for a post on a Hawaii 5-0 web site, we see any more reference to "Hawaiian gibberish and/or rant about "haoles." with no understanding of the word, you will then have "become insufferable" if not by now.
Kimo
- Monday, March 08, 2010 at 11:33:16 (PST)
David "Kawika" Kahiapo, in your recent posting, you suggest that Daniel Dae Kim will not be able to portray Chin Ho because he will lack "an obvious look and feel that the character (though not Hawaiian by blood) displays very Hawaiian tendencies in their persona." Did Kam Fong display these tendencies? If so, can you give an example of them?
Mr. Mike
Vancouver, BC Canada - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 10:27:06 (PST)
THR
Nina Tassler
http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/03/qa-cbs-nina-tassler.html
KD MCg
3rd time is, a charm?? - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 10:19:12 (PST)
LOL..yes, Kimo has admitted he isn't native Hawai'ian per se, however it is fair to say that his love for the culture and relationships qualify him to be so...
Art Hindle or James Brolin should play MCG father based on the Jack Lord MCG, however for Alex O' wouldn't really bother with a name star.
KD MCg
Hawaii, kim- - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 10:08:33 (PST)
Does anyone know if this pilot is a one-hour or two-hour pilot? With all the character introductions and the back-story they are creating about McGarrett's father, I would think that it would be a 2-hour deal. Makes sense.
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 09:59:32 (PST)
Kimo, your postings really are becoming insufferable. Especially the ones where you write in this Hawaiian gibberish and/or rant about "haoles." This is pretty funny, considering -- at least based on your Facebook and YouTube pages -- that you are as white as a soap box with Marilyn Chambers' picture on it. Maybe you see yourself as the Al Jolson of Hawaii or something?
Celia Ohm
San Diego, CA USA - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 09:58:25 (PST)
16 days? Isn't that a little rushed? In any case, there is a NO MEDIA policy so we have no idea what is going on.
KD MCg
- Monday, March 08, 2010 at 09:49:29 (PST)
Again Mr. Mike: I've looked at what is listed as the "official" James MacArthur website several times, and the most current updates I see are from 2008. If you have a link other than the jmdigitalscrapbook site, would you let us know. Would like to check it out. Thanks.
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 09:28:58 (PST)
Mr. Mike: The site is the James MacArthur Fan Discussion Group at Yahoo. Below is the link and the exact posting by "dms" whom I believe is the administrator of the group.
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/James_MacArthur_Fans_Discussion_Group/message/2568
"Three scenes are set to film tomorrow: One with Steve and the Gov; one with
Steve, Chin, & Danno; and one with Steve & Chin.
On Tuesday, they will continue the Steve/Chin/Danno scene if they don't finish
Monday, then move on to another scene with Steve/Chin/Danno & bad guy (not the
main bad guy, BTW), then a scene with Steve and his love interest (Catherine).
Although I know they're planning to film scenes with Governor Jameson and
Catherine, I do not know the identities of the actresses playing those parts.
They will be using 54 extras during filming on Monday.
Filming is scheduled to take 16 days."
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 09:15:34 (PST)
Happy 65th birthday to Five-0 composer BRUCE BROUGHTON!
ringfire211
Philadelphia, PA USA - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 09:14:33 (PST)
"the only person who can peek in would be Kimo-the pimply teenager from Pennsylvania." - LOL! I'm afraid we don't have any pimply teenagers in Pennsylvania. Our teens are all glamorous beautiful people. Without a spot or blemish. Sorry.
ringfire211
Philadelphia, PA USA - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 09:13:01 (PST)
Due to an (unusual) no media policy, little information will be forthcoming, however perhaps the only person who can peek in would be Kimo-the pimply teenager from Pennsylvania.
Interesting, how they are using the established Five-O brand, yet it will bear very little resemblance. Think this is more James Bond than Five-O.
KD MCg
Hawaii, no media! - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 08:59:35 (PST)
What is the exact URL of the page on the "James MacArthur fansite" where this information is posted? I checked JM's "official" WWW site, and couldn't find anything by clicking on obvious links.
Mr. Mike
Vancouver, BC Canada - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 08:43:58 (PST)
On the James MacArthur fansite it was reported that filming today will involve a scene with Steve and the Governer and tomorrow a scene with Steve and his love interest however there is no information who these actresses are. Certainly there should be something out there is filming starts today. Anyone have any info?
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, March 08, 2010 at 06:40:00 (PST)
You non colorblind people got it good. I can't tell the difference. I am stuck enjoying the scenery in the eps. especially that one, Retire in Sunny Hawaii -- Forever one of my faves. The complex they shot at is half block from my home. Fun to see it daily.
Kimo
- Sunday, March 07, 2010 at 15:10:26 (PST)
With regard to this smile that Jack Lord has on the cover of the season 8 box set, this almost looks like it might come from McGarrett is Missing. When they open the container doors at the beginning of the show, revealing Charlie Bombay, McGarrett breaks into a grin. I am working my way through the first few discs, updating the anal-ysis for season eight (see link at top of main Guestbook page). The color is very good so far. In fact, the color for the episode promo for Retire in Sunny Hawaii -- Forever (the one starring James MacArthur's mom, Helen Hayes) is outstanding. Usually the quality of the promos is not so great. I haven't actually checked the show itself yet, though.
Mr. Mike
Vancouver, BC Canada - Sunday, March 07, 2010 at 14:21:15 (PST)
I'd forgotten what a stellar episode 'Murder - Eyes Only' is - some excellent guest stars in this instalment and Donna Mills puts in a very good performance. From that, I've jumped to 'Target? The Lady' - an episode I wasn't too bothered with upon a previous viewing but this time I really enjoyed! I'm impressed with the print quality too - I recall season 8 being washed out when it was shown over here on satellite TV, nothing like that with this DVD release - vibrant colour as per the norm and great clarity - some 'dirt' on certain shots, but nothing major.
Steve
UK - Sunday, March 07, 2010 at 12:03:21 (PST)
Does anyone know if they still use test audiences for pilots or is it just the top execs who make decisions on the pilots? Adding on to my previous comment, could be that a test audience might go along with cast choices if the pilot is well-written and well-acted. And they certainly might be okay about adding a female to the 5-0 team but not as "Kono" or "Kona." I see no reason why they can't add a female to the team and keep her back story the same. Having Chin Ho's niece on the team might be interesting. But I think the audience will miss having a male "Kono" character. AND they could actually make his character Hawaiian, the only one on the team. It will be interesting to know how the pilot is reviewed and by whom.
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 23:00:10 (PST)
Just a thought.....I am guessing that if/when the pilot for the Hawaii Five-O remake gets picked up for a series, the actors who were cast probably have contracts that state they will continue on with he series. But wouldn't it be interesting after all the hoopla over the character descriptions and casting that one or some of the actors are replaced. Hmmm.....seems to me that has been done before. Remember Tim O'Kelly being replaced by a young man named James MacArthur??
Also, does anyone know what the working title is for this remake? We've referred to it as the remake and 2.0, but unless I missed it, I don't know that an official title has ever been mentioned. It's possible that it will simple be called "Hawaii Five-O."
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 21:36:30 (PST)
Kawika, Jason Scott Lee... doesn't he live off da grid? thot he was hangin back from dakine now.
Eh. You live Nalo side. You know Bumpy o wot?!
Kimo
- Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 19:50:06 (PST)
" Is this technique for real?"
no. but it is: "television"
Kimo
- Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 19:44:10 (PST)
You know, I am always amazed when cops, not only on Five-O but many other police shows, pick up items which have potential fingerprint evidence by using a handkerchief, as if this will not screw up the fingerprints. Is this technique for real?
Mr. Mike
Vancouver, BC Canada - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 19:40:02 (PST)
Mr. Kahiapo, several people have expressed the very same thoughts on this site, although we did not know a name to suggest for the part. Your reasons are very sound. Besides, as someone pointed out just yesterday, not a single principal actor in 2.1 is Hawaiian. In 1.0, Gilbert "Zulu" Kauhi was Hawaiian. And, so, it almost seems as though 2.1 is a sad step backwards. Let me give you the name of the person you need to contact:
Nina Tassler, President
CBS Entertainment
4024 Radford Avenue
Broadcast Center Building
Studio City, CA 91604
You might want to contact the Hawai`i Film Office to see if they have a more immediate contact, perhaps someone you can meet face-to-face about this very important issue.
Several of us have written to her with our concerns about 2.1. You, however, are in a position to make a much more powerful statement than we could. Please do.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 18:38:20 (PST)
I think it was a mistake to cast Daniel Dae Kim as Chin Ho. There are certain profiles of local chinese men that gives the impression that they are truly "Kama'aina"(born in Hawaii). Even as an immigrant 1st or 2nd generation, there is an obvious look and feel that the character (though not Hawaiian by blood) displays very Hawaiian tendencies in their persona. Knowledge of "local culture", pronunciation of hawaiian words, place names, slangs, (local pidgeon) would play a big part in convincing 5-0 fans of past, present and future of the authenticity of the character. I would suggest Jason Scott Lee. He is all of that right now. Dan Kim would in my perception struggle, and have to be coached on how to look and act local. Jason is a close friend of mine and does not know I am contacting you. He could be the new face of the future of 5-0. Just my thoughts....Mahalo and Aloha.....
....Kawika Kahiapo..
-Entertainer/ Musician
-PBS Hawaii- Board of Directors
-Kokua Hawaii Foundation- Board of Directors
-North Shore Community Land Trust- Board of Directors
David "Kawika" Kahiapo
Waimanalo, Hi USA - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 16:55:48 (PST)
Has anyone heard who will be playing the governor and Steve's dad?
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 14:37:16 (PST)
Amen, Sylvia! Very good points.
I'm not sure they were actually looking for an early 30's actor for McGarrett originally as much as they were looking for a vehicle for Alex O'Loughlin who happens to be early 30's. And I think that Scott Caan is such a good choice for Danny that his being early 30's won't hurt. However, I do believe that the actor playing Chin Ho is in his 40's. And I think the governer's character is also supposed to be 40+ as well.
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 14:30:59 (PST)
A word about age: The Number 1 show on television right now is the CBS program "NCIS," which stars Mark Harmon (age 58), David McCallum (76), Michael Weatherly (41), Pauley Perrette (40), and Rocky Carroll (46). Its successful spinoff, "NCIS: Los Angeles," includes Oscar winner Linda Hunt (64).
Both shows also differ from the typical procedures with their quirkiness and sense of humor.
So there are a couple of recipes for success.
Sylvia
Pembroke Pines, FL USA - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 13:51:14 (PST)
They're keeping them alive with post-cryogenic technology in order to have them make Five-0 3.0 in the next millenium. "The Journal of Post-Cryogenic Medicine" featured a research paper on the study not long ago. It was written by Doc (no first or middle name) Bergman, IV, great-grandson of our Doc Bergman. If you Google it, I'm sure you'll find it.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 11:16:37 (PST)
Mike, just sending you this message because you might think it's spam you've received..I sent you an email yesterday regarding the tape scenes in the original Mission: Impossible TV series.
Wave_Crest
United Kingdom - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 10:49:18 (PST)
Most of you people are forgetting about the current 41st season of Five-O, also known as "Hawaii Five-O Flatliners." Most of the cast are hooked up to ECGs and other fancy electronic equipment (since they are dead), but using moden technology, they can still get "brainstorms" solving cases!
I wonder when this season will be released on DVD? At the current rate, it should be about 2027 ... hopefully >I< will still be around to buy it.
Mr. Mike
Vancouver, BC Canada - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 10:19:25 (PST)
Sorry, Tim, but age discrimination is alive and well in these united states - and has been since the beginning of... well, these united states. It's wrong. It short-changes everyone involved. But it happens. Maybe if middle-aged and elderly people were allowed to participate in society, we could eliminate the need to reinvent the wheel with each generation.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 06:58:17 (PST)
The price for the seventh season set (out on Monday 22nd March) on Amazon.co.uk is £22.98 and the eighth season set (out on Monday 10th May) is £22.99.
Wave_Crest
United Kingdom - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 06:55:37 (PST)
Steve - Have copied and pasted my posts and your replies into the Hawaii Five-O thread on the Home Theater Forum, in the folder for TV shows. If anything needs to be removed then do say.
I'd read mixed observations about the Season 7 theme tune used in the Region 1 DVD boxset. One thing which I've never understood, is why the same theme tune version has been used on the menu screens for the Season 1-7 boxsets. Which season's theme tune have CBS DVD used? The Region 2 set for the seventh season is out two weeks on Monday, and the release of the eighth season is still in May.
The BBFC haven't passed the 22 season eight Jack Lord episodic promos (based on your observation from testing out the Region 1 set) yet, or the 23 episodes from this season.
Wave_Crest
United Kingdom - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 06:48:39 (PST)
Any show filmed in Hawai'i gets a thumbs up from me. However, I am getting a little tired of every show on television being cast with nobody over the age of 30. I have to believe that there are many good actors out there, in the 40-70 range, who can still give great performances in a weekly series. It would also add a lot of credibility to the production. If you go into your local FBI office I am sure it is not manned by only 20-somethings. Bring on 5-0, and actors of that age as well.
Tim Hudak
Cleveland, OH United States - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 06:45:55 (PST)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB1rgmBCXmo
don't know...don't care ha!
KD MCG
maybe, a young MCG?? - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 04:09:02 (PST)
Re:Danno.Yes,it seems some of the supporting cast have even more charm than the lead Alex 'O; this is a very strange choice to have as MCG. I am sure Scott has his fathers acting genes. CBS have given this project to Alex O as they are trying to find his niche. Probably just me,i have tried and tried to see him as the new MCG and it doesn't seem to sit well with me. In the cocoon script (i have a copy) and MCG is meant to be rugged--ruggedly handsome and unless Alex 'O can pull out the stops on this one sorry i just cannot see him as a strong enough actor capable of MCG.
In the Star Trek movie, i could say okay Chris Pine could be a young Kirk, but i cannot see this in Alex 'O. Again,before Kimo et. al scream, rant,rave and try to"book me"--if it works for the Hawai'ian economy i pray it lasts as long as the original..really, Jack Lord would have wanted that, but not at the cost of a new MCG.
KD MCG
back, to reboot - Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 04:00:03 (PST)
"just finished up watching season 7 of h5-0,and to say the least, these shows just keep getting better & better! can't wait for season 8, this month, especially the 2-part episode, "murder-eyes only", as this was one of the few times where jack lord HAD to wear short-sleeve shirts; as a naval commander, he could not be wearing long-sleeve shirts, as he usually did!(at least, for a tv show) at any rate, the episodes keep getting better, so, CBS, keep putting out more "five-0" dvd's, we'll keep buying them!!
thomas parnell
gastonia, n.c. usa - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 20:22:34 (PST)
Wave_Crest - feel free to post my comments on other sites; I've used that forum myself so go for it. I must admit, whilst I've skimmed through each episode; as I was out tonight,I've yet to actually watch one in its entirety - that said, the picture quality looks very good. Probably similar to the last release in the sense that some episodes were obviously remastered and others, such as 'How To Steal A Masterpiece' were lacking somewhat. I'll pass comment on this tomorrow after I've had a better chance to actually watch a couple of episodes! Check out the following link: http://www.axelmusic.com/productDetails/097368948044 - this is where I purchased it from. I'm in England and that company are based in Denmark - they include custom charges up front so I'm not hit with any unexpected costs. Albeit I'm paying far more than I did two years ago when I used to order from www.dvdpacific.com - that was pre the credit crunch and the value of the pound collapsing!
Steve
UK - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 15:47:21 (PST)
Bwahaha!! I checked at my local DVD store where they usually have releases ahead of the official date, and I was surprised that they have season 8 available for sale today. (If you are in the Vancouver area and want to get it, e-mail me via the link above.) So I am quick at work on watching as many shows as I can. The arrangement of the theme music for this season really sucks!
Mr. Mike
Vancouver, BC Canada - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 15:20:42 (PST)
Steve - Forgot to ask, can I post what you've observed about the Season 8 DVD episodic promos and the episode "Murder - Eyes Only" on the Home Theater Forum?
Wave_Crest
United Kingdom - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 14:21:11 (PST)
Posted by Steve:
"I’ve just received season 8 – that’s quick even for me, a full 11 days before its release in the States! I read earlier somebody wanted to know about episodic promotions and the opener, ‘Murder – Eyes Only’ – this episode is unabridged and comes in at just shy of 100 minutes in length – there is, however, no episodic promotion for this particular instalment. All other episodes have the promos AND, unlike in the last season, the correct arrangement of the theme tune begins each show!"
That would be me. Many thanks for a preview insight into the Season 8 (Region 1) set.
Where did you pre-order your Region 1 set from?! That is quick!
What is the overall picture/print quality like? I know it won't be as sharp as the Region 2 set, but I remember when testing out the the seventh season (Region 1) set that the picture/print quality was still sharp, and it looked like the Jack Lord episodic promos had again also been transferred to HD.
Disappointed there's no episodic promo for "Murder - Eyes Only". Hope there will be one for "Nine Dragons" in the hopefully released Season 9 DVD boxset.
That's very interesting, the total running time for "Murder - Eyes Only". I was expecting it to be around 95 minutes long. So the Region 2 running time will probably be around 97 minutes.
Wave_Crest
United Kingdom - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 13:33:56 (PST)
Re: "...it shows it the way it will never ever be again." - - - That's the sad part. Look at the (oh, what's the word? When the regular cast names/pictures are run) from the pilot and see how little had been built up in Honolulu. Now, look at it. Google Honolulu, and you'll find skyscrapers dwarfing the Aloha Tower and blocking views in all directions. Even in "Is This Any Way to Run a Paradise?", they said someone had moved six times, trying to maintain his view of Diamond Head. Each time, a high-rise had gone up, blocking his view. That's very real. Unless you're one of the fortunate few who can afford beachfront property, you get little slivers of glimpses. Even the mauka (mountain) side of the Ala Wai Canal is being built up. Soon, living on Ala Wai won't give you that sunrise view, anymore.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI (even with all the high-rises) - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 12:48:47 (PST)
OK, so, I gotta hand it to Ray of San Francisco, Ca USA. He's got me figured out. Very insightful, Ray. I am actually a pimply faces teenager in Massachusetts, hiding behind a computer in the basement. With nothing whatever to do except sit on the computer. (thanks for that. I never thot of it before. Kinda warms the bum. You think of this originally? Kinda kinky but I like it.) Yep. Some way out there in Hawaii tell us some (just some) haoles think they know everything. I am here to tellya, Ray who probably yea, really does live in San Francisco, Ca USA. DOES know everything!
You rock, Ray!
Kimo
- Friday, March 05, 2010 at 12:09:16 (PST)
I love and will always appreciate each and every episode. No episode to me will ever be "very worst, a show to avoid. " or "painfully dull." to any degree . I avoid nothing. This is Hawai'i and with H50, each and every ep, shows my home ( the place some say their heart is) and it shows it the way it will never ever be again. Each minute of every ep is to be treasured. The attitudes of hate towards H50 redux I won't ever understand. But even moreso the expressions of revulsion to any ep of the original is even more quizzical. Sometimes expressed by the selfsame people that write or laud fanfiction that sounds like a mainland cop show. No pleasing some people I suppose.
Kimo
- Friday, March 05, 2010 at 12:04:11 (PST)
Re: Ray from SF's post March 4th
In my opinion Kimo's posts and experience is authentic! He voices and shares the actual perspective the locals, cast, and crew had when 50 was being filmed!!! I know.
I WAS THERE!! I lived in Honolulu and worked on 50 for 3 seasons! The only reason I continue to view the Guest Book is because I hope Kimo has posted a comment. They always bring me back to the "old days." We were family then. The state, the locals and the whole 50 production crew SHARED an experience. We benefited from each other. Of all the other productions, that have ever been done in Hawaii, 50 was the only one unique in that sense! NONE of the other productions enjoyed that same sense of closeness and shared benefit. Anyone who didn't live there, at that time, or who didn't work on the show, could only experience the truth of the situation from a voyeur's perspective. Thank God for Kimo's taking the time to share our take on things.
Kit Leahy
Seattle, WA USA - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 11:29:06 (PST)
I’ve just received season 8 – that’s quick even for me, a full 11 days before its release in the States! I read earlier somebody wanted to know about episodic promotions and the opener, ‘Murder – Eyes Only’ – this episode is unabridged and comes in at just shy of 100 minutes in length – there is, however, no episodic promotion for this particular instalment. All other episodes have the promos AND, unlike in the last season, the correct arrangement of the theme tune begins each show!
Steve
UK - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 10:29:20 (PST)
Yeah and that smile that Ben gives to Kwan Hi Lim's fence was priceless! The same smile he gave Andy Griffith in that season 5 eppie! Can you believe it? They brought back Ben just for that one scene! In a Hoveround!
ringfire211
Philadelphia, PA USA - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 10:03:21 (PST)
Re: "By the way, you gotta love the leg-warmers that McGarrett's secretary started wearing in season 22." - - - Leg-warmers in Hawai`i? Well, I guess it's anything for a fashion statement. LOL. I want to collect all 23 seasons. Can you imagine what a valuable collector's item a complete set of 23 seasons would be? Besides, the mercury episode was one of my all-time favorites. I've just gotta have it. The look on Danno's face when he put the long arm of the law on Kwan Hi Lim's shoulder was just PRICELESS!!! I do hope CBS/Paramount releases remastered DVDs all the way to the end. If they stop short of the lost episode of the lost season (Episode 25), I'm just gonna die!!!
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in , Hi - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 09:46:33 (PST)
Wow! I can honestly say that Scott Caan looks like Danno. It's actually weird though because Scott will be a supporting player, not the star. Yet in reality he's a bigger star than Alex O'Loughlin (who I've never heard of prior to this 5-0 remake). Aside from being James Caan's son, he has also been in a slew of successful blockbuster films in fairly prominent roles. Whereas O'Loughlin has been limited to just TV shows - and all canceled ones at that.
ringfire211
Philadelphia, PA USA - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 07:57:28 (PST)
You're welcome, H50. It was great reminiscing about the post-season 12 episodes. I might skip most of those seasons once they come out on DVD but I think I'll get season 22. And the "lost season" if it ever comes out. Yes, they're horrible. But sooooo nostalgic! If I can just see "18 Wheels of Justice" one more time I shall die a happy man. Yep. By the way, you gotta love the leg-warmers that McGarrett's secretary started wearing in season 22. And that wild hair of hers...AHHH!!
ringfire211
Philadelphia, PA USA - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 07:51:18 (PST)
So, Scott Caan (never heard of him) for Danno. I think it's like with that Shank guy, he's looking like Alex O'Ls brother. Same age, almost the same face. I don't know :-/
Nadja
Berlin, - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 07:46:53 (PST)
"in the 12 seasons thatFIVE-O ran,the popularity was a key factor,not to mention original stories and graet writing!"
I thought the show was great from the start then became even better and more consistent a few seasons in... but then it became predictable and unoriginal, then finally pathetic towards the end with a hugely disapointing final episode.
I'm looking forward to the remake, good or bad, I'll watch it for fun. I don't get why it upsets so many people. They already destroyed the show during the final seasons so why was that ok? Or do fans think the show was amazing during seasons 10 to 12? Maybe it's just me...
Although there were great episodes in every season, the last few seasons were often painfully dull. They just rehashed the same forumula, same story lines and showed you the entire show in 30 seconds before it started. If they cared about the perfect legacy, perhaps they should have ended the series sooner, using Nine Dragons as the finale.
Hans
Boston, MA USA - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 07:30:34 (PST)
@Ray
"If he actually does live in Hawaii (highly doubtful),"
How do you know? I know for sure he's living there because I met him.
Furthermore one can be divided on what things and how things are voiced here. When I'm not interested in the current subject then I keep my mouth shut for a while or change the subject. And I have to admit that the tone here is sometimes harsh and not very nice even without Kimo, but if I don't like it, I wait a while until the storm is over or change the subject. So, Ray, what's your subject ;-)?
Nadja
Berlin, - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 05:35:43 (PST)
Sylvia, I, too, was wondering why Glenn Cannon's acting graduates weren't appearing on the marquee.
Actually, Harry Endo was born in Colorado (1921). He did not move to Hawai`i until after World War II. That surprised me, but it's what the sources all say.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 04:04:55 (PST)
Ray said that?!
and well?
Kimo
- Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 22:31:47 (PST)
Re Ray: "This is supposed to be an aera..."
Well said, Ray!!
Steve's Girl
Germany - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 22:26:07 (PST)
Ray. You don't live in San Francisco, Ca . In fact have nothing whatever to do with Ca. I have contacted Mr Mike to remove Ray's droolings, as many here probably feel his typical haole complaining should be removed since it has nothing to do with the purpose of this site. I for one find it annoying, and would rather discuss things about the show (as I have for months,) or the attempt to renew interest in it with a remake...... But then if Ray's burbling is so annoying to me I guess I should ignore anything coming from Ray (highly doubtful he lives in) San Francisco, Ca USA. Besides, I am sure there are 1000 other things Ray can do than sit on a computer and share his half thoughts and complaints. If he continues to sit ON his computer as he says, he prolly does have things to complain about.
Kimo
This is my world, Ray just pays rent. - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 21:43:49 (PST)
I would suggest simply calling the new show "Five-O," for two reasons: One, to distinguish it from the original. And two, because there sure ain't no Hawaii (or Hawaiians) in the main cast.
At a time when Hawaii supposedly had very few people ready to work on a television series, Leonard Freeman managed to put two people (Kam Fong and Zulu) to regular work at the beginning, and later added others, such as Harry Endo.
So how come, 43 years later and with plenty of graduates of Glenn Cannon's drama class at U of H, these geniuses putting together the new series can't seem to find any locals to star?
Sylvia
Pembroke Pines, FL USA - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 21:20:16 (PST)
H50 Forever...I guess it's the final piece of the 50 "team." And a very critical part of it. They apparently spent a lot of time trying to get just the right Danno. Hopefully they will get the secondary players falling into place much quicker.
Besides the governer, McGarrett's dad and Hesse, has there been any word on who will play Steve's "long time love interest?" Maybe I missed that.
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 21:18:14 (PST)
Finally! Scott Caan's father is James Caan. He looks and sounds just like him. He's a little scrappier than the original Danno but he's a pretty good actor. And I think he will play very well opposite Alex O'Loughlin.
So, let the filming begin.........
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 21:10:48 (PST)
Actually, it's not the final piece. There are three more characters that we know about, and, as far as we know, they have not been cast. They are James McGarrett (Steve's father), Victor or Anton Hesse (the new-age Wo Fat; name has been seen both ways), and the governor.
Ringfire, thanks for a fun day of creating new Five-0 seasons and episodes.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 21:02:23 (PST)
And here's the final piece of the casting puzzle: Scott Caan is the new Danno...
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ie79635783d458127948364559fc1ca1c
Jeff Herman
Denver, CO USA - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 20:47:42 (PST)
Right! "Uh, Steve, it's mercury!" ROFL And, then, there was Kwan Hi Lim (I forget his character's name) trying to slip the recovered mercury out the basement door and to a fence. Danno showed up just in time to see the fence hand Kwan a check for some enormous sum of money. So, off Kwan goes to the pokey. He always was the slimiest one of the criminals.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 20:13:59 (PST)
Yes, I recall that hazmat team very well - the usual stock players - Yankee Chang, Kwan Hi Lim, Lippy Espinda, Galen Kam. And all in wheelchairs! Yankee was almost unrecognizable. Ancient-looking doesn't even begin to describe him. And Lippy using phrases like "Shaka, brah" seemed odd for a hazmat specialist. Lol! And the mercury (the liquid, not the car) was all over the place! Do you remember McGarrett telling Che to go over it with a fine tooth comb? And Che looked at him blankly and said... "Uhhh Steve, it's mercury".
ringfire211
Philadelphia, PA USA - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 19:40:39 (PST)
Oh, that was a classic! Remember how the hazmat people came in to clean up all the spilled mercury (the liquid, not the car)? They made everyone evacuate the palace. The friends of the palace were so mad at McGarrett that they banished Five-0 from ever returning. The governor got furious with him, too, and all but told him he dare not set foot in the new capitol, either.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 18:41:14 (PST)
Actually H50, it's a little known fact that there was actually a season 23 of the show - referred to by some as the "lost season". Not too many gems in that one either I'm afraid. Mostly stinkers. But the one that clearly sticks out in my mind is "The Lost Cause" - where McGarrett investigates (in a Hoveround of course) the disappearance of that indispensable thermometer that was always hanging on his office wall. The finale is a real shocker - McGarrett realizes that due to his weak memory he misplaced it in his desk drawer. In a fit of rage (and in a classic scene that rivals the finale of "The Jinn Who Clears the Way") McGarrett slams the thermometer against his desk!! Freeze-frame. Classic! Ahhh... the memories...
ringfire211
Philadelphia, PA USA - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 17:20:00 (PST)
This is supposed to be an area to comment about the show, dvd release and other T.V. releated things to Hawaii Five-O.
Kimo, seems to think this is a chat room, or personal chat board, as he is gabbing about nothing other than things that have nothing to do with anything. If he actually does live in Hawaii (highly doubtful), I am sure there are 1000 other things to do than sit on a computer and share your half thoughts with fans of Hawaii Five-O. I have contacted the web-master to review some of this idle dribble, as most probably feel it should be removed since it has nothing to do with the purpose of this site. I for one find it annoying, and would rather discuss things about the show or the attempt to butcher it with a remake........
Ray
San Francisco, Ca USA - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 15:34:52 (PST)
March 4,2010
In response to CBS's current effort to remake HAWAII-50,
there is just no way,that this series can ever be remade!
the actors today,simply do not come anywhwere close to
the people like JACK LORD and the original cast. Stephen
J Cannell tried to do a pilot based on the series-but after
it was privately viewed by the network people, it was put
back onto the shelf! Remakes-in general, are well ment,and
have good intentions,,however, it is a crittically limited
formula,with 50 to one odds! in the 12 seasons thatFIVE-O
ran,the popularity was a key factor,not to mention original
stories and graet writing! so how can the people today
even think they can try something, that was already done,way before anybody's careers in today's business had
ever existed? as you can tell, i am no fan of this, or
any other remake. the corporate people at CBS/Paramount
will have to do far more work-esp. the casting of unknowns,
to even think that a new FIVE-O will ever work!
JOE S HILL
Waianae, HI United States - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 13:37:18 (PST)
He would have known "pupule." It was in "Pray Love Remember, Pray Love Remember" (among a few other episodes). Besides, he gave some of his paintings Hawaiian names, accurate ones, too; e.g., "Pulelehua," "Aloha ke akua," and "Leahi." You can see them on www.jacklord.eu. Excellent site, by the way.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 12:50:08 (PST)
Jack didn't know Hawaiian words to use them. And some he knew he mispronounced. "Aloha noowee Louie Loowee"
Kimo
- Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 12:34:35 (PST)
It occurs to me that Jack and Len are probably sitting up there, looking down at Ringfire and me, and saying, "Pupule. Pupule."
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 12:26:49 (PST)
Re: "Although I'll admit to being somewhat partial to the episode "18 Wheels of Justice" - the one where the whole Five-0 crew, the Governor, and a few members of the HPD are rolling down King Street in their wheelchairs in pursuit of Wo Fat's twin Filipino brother! Lol.. now THERE was an episode!! Ahhh... the memories!"
Oh, yes! Now, that was an episode! I think it won some big awards, too! The Philippine president's wife (the one with all the shoes) even came to present one of the awards, as I recall.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 12:17:02 (PST)
"But I would strongly suggest that you don't title it Hawaii five O. Try... just Hawaii."
might be too soon since the last one with that title...
Kimo
- Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 11:57:16 (PST)
"Actually, Ringfire, I thought Season 22 was the best of all of 'em." - Nah, H50. That season was pretty bad. Although I'll admit to being somewhat partial to the episode "18 Wheels of Justice" - the one where the whole Five-0 crew, the Governor, and a few members of the HPD are rolling down King Street in their wheelchairs in pursuit of Wo Fat's twin Filipino brother! Lol.. now THERE was an episode!! Ahhh... the memories!
ringfire211
Philadelphia, PA USA - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 11:45:46 (PST)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=satr29yHulI
KD MCg
Hawaii, Five audition.. - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 11:02:33 (PST)
Re: "...whoever is going to play McGarett has got a hard act to follow." - - - He certainly does! Jack's are some VERY big shoes to fill.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 10:21:28 (PST)
I don't know about this remake but i have been watching the first three seasons of Hawaii Five O and whoever is going to play McGarett has got a hard act to follow.
Andrew
UK - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 08:46:45 (PST)
Actually, Ringfire, I thought Season 22 was the best of all of 'em. When McGarrett hobbled on his walker over to the edge of the lanai and called down to the governor in his wheelchair... Man! I've never laughed so hard in my life - unless I am now. ROFL.
H50 1.0 FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER
My heart is in, HI - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 08:00:16 (PST)
"I will never watch this. I would rather rewatch any of the real five 0's. Even season 14." - Contrary to popular belief season 14 was in my opinion a solid season. It was actually an improvement over season 13. Yep. However, things went downhill rapidly starting with season 17. And by season 22 it was all over.
ringfire211
Philadelphia, PA USA - Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 06:26:00 (PST)
How can anybody be happy about this sour looking boy playing Steve McG? I am so depressed. I will never ever watch this. Just like the "American" Office. I will never watch this. I would rather rewatch any of the real five 0's. Even season 14.
Eldar
Poughkeepsie, NY USA - Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 23:06:58 (PST)
I think the idea of a new Hawaii five o is super. People love the thought of Hawaii, it can be romantic and exciting. But I would strongly suggest that you don't title it Hawaii five O. Try Hawaii 911 or just Hawaii. You don't want the comparing to the first show to take away from the new show.
With the popularity of the CSI shows a new and up to date Hawaiian show should have so much more with the lingo, clothing, and sites.
Good luck, .
Mimi
Locust Grove, va usa - Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 19:14:45 (PST)
Hello Michael.....I've actually started spring cleaning to fool myself into thinking it's no longer winter!
Barbara
Chicago (actually in Batavia), IL USA - Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 19:04:17 (PST)
Barbara-Chicago poster here, and darn tired of shoveling.
Michael Timothy
Palatine, IL - Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 17:20:16 (PST)
I made a note to check on those things, Wavecrest. If I get my copy early, I'll post the answers to your questions. If not, I'm sure someone else will.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 14:42:34 (PST)
When people receive their copy of the Region 1 eighth season set can they post how many of the 23 eighth season episodes have Jack Lord episodic promos, and also whether the feature length version of the season premiere "Murder - Eyes Only" has been included in the set please. Thanks.
Wave_Crest
United Kingdom - Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 14:36:01 (PST)
I googled the usual sources again today and still found nothing about additional casting. I did read an interesting tidbit unrelated to Five-0.
It seems that Honolulu Star-Bulletin owner, David Black, is buying The Honolulu Advertiser, its website, and its weekly publications with plans to sell the "Star-Bulletin." Financing is being provided by a Canadian insurance company, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. of Toronto. Currently, the "Advertiser" is owned by the Gannett Company. It's musical newspapers, like musical everything else, I suppose.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 12:31:52 (PST)
Well, in case you can't wait until the 16th for your copy of Season 8, I suggest you hound your DVD store now to see if you can buy it early - I just got word that my copy has shipped from Denmark, so I reckon I'll have it sometime around Tuesday / Wednesday next week! Might be worth trying if you can't wait for the official release date!
Steve
UK - Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 12:16:19 (PST)
ok. barb. chill. no need make fun of unco.
will ask around here. and post when can. Going to see casting agent shortly.
ho man, ever end up typing mike's zip code as written, in letters?
Kimo
- Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 22:08:19 (PST)
I'd like to hear what's new, too. Has anyone found anymore information about the casting efforts?
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 19:57:17 (PST)
Hey Kimo...."uncle, uncle, uncle, I'm crying uncle." I get your point(s). I really do. I just don't wanna do this endless back and forth stuff again.
Now, does anyone have any news on the upcoming show? Would love to hear some about now.
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 19:55:32 (PST)
It's also name of a surf spot. It's also name of a Shopping center. I am glad H1F learned there is a paved road nearby sooner than she learned of the shopping center. Otherwise we would be told. "Ala Moana, as in the boulevard by the shopping center, means "road too designer shops". The Hawaiians of old called it Ala Moana after the shopping center."
Kimo
- Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 15:17:53 (PST)
Sorry Nadja. You don't touch reefs here. You don't go along them.Or anywhere. Too fragile. Coral etc are living things. If swim, or surf, you avoid them. Check my post about Hawaiian language below...
Kimo
- Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 15:13:21 (PST)
Okay, let me be a smart ass ;-). Ala Moana is a name of a reef I just found out. And the street and the shopping center and all is just called after that reef nearby. And what can you do on a reef: go along maybe. So the meaning could be: trail through or in the ocean.
Nadja
Berlin, - Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 15:00:20 (PST)
Barbara from Chicago, please read my post, I just checked to see how you coulda mistaken this for a quote of yers, but I don't know how you coulda. Just before it I state I see "on review web sites. "... then the quote. This is what I am talking about. This is how americans learn from the web. It don't work. Ala Moana does NOT mean road by the sea. And, no, Barbara from Chicago. I am not saying YOU said this. Now, siddown! Unco Kimo steh trying fo teach a class heah!
Kimo
- Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 14:41:46 (PST)
Nadja, suffice it to say, the Hawaiian language contains many words that symbolize many meanings according to context. One word, to define its meaning requires paragraphs and paragraphs. It is a complex language filled with nuance and kaona. Consequently the Hawaiian language cannot be taught via snips, tidbits, one sentence soundbites... and especially via the internet. It simply is not like the English language wherein you most likely with, no fear or trepidation, say, for example, "Stop, means don't go any further." But that is the way americans think. Hawaiian language is not akin to that at all. And americans want to turn the Hawaiian language into something they can take and mold and use for their own. And we won't let that happen. We ask that it just be left alone, rather than see this happen.
(now we'll hear from the proud americans and their rebuttals)
Kimo
- Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 14:20:12 (PST)
"Could you please tell me the proper translation?"
I am sorry, H1F, but I cannot. That's not my job to "rush to correct" ever lil manini tidbit of misinformation haoles post regarding Hawai'i. (done it for years already. too much) I won't any longer give enunciation, pronounce lessons. I won't correct aloha means brotherly love. I won't tell the proper way to yell Chinaman in a crowded theatre. I won't correct the latest heinous infraction; "Ala Wai" means Road by the Water. (aaarrrggghhh!) I will say why mention a bunker on the old pali road was An old bunker "post-dates" King Kamehameha's war? I mean that's like saying "here's a pic of the H-1. Built after Captain Cook's visits". Instead, as a Hawai'i kama'aina, would you please not... post these things? pleeese, purdy please with sugar on it?
Kimo
- Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 13:58:29 (PST)
barbie, you ARE a proud chicagoan. My reference was not to intimate this is the only site people take about Hawai'i on, nor to imply YOU are the only chicagoan that mentions Hawai'i on the internet... there are many other sites that have made those reference I mention...
Kimo
- Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 13:55:51 (PST)
Sorry, but "Ala Wai" once again. I think we are talking of two meanings of Ala here. The first meaning as in Ala Moana means Ala as a road exactly, so road to the ocean. The second meaning as in Ala Wai means Ala as road, path, trail for the canal itself, a road of fresh water exactly. Right, Kimo?
Nadja
Berlin, - Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 13:43:32 (PST)
I sure haven't seen anything. Maybe the filming that is starting next week will be exterior shots to use for stock footage. Could also be filming shots for the opening theme minus the principal characters. Who knows. No really, who knows?
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 10:05:13 (PST)
Earlier this week, Barbara of Chicago wrote that she thought we would be hearing more about cast selections this week. After all, filming starts next week. I spent a few minutes "googling" the usual sources in search of the most recent selectees and found none that we don't already know about. Hm... Either casting is lagging behind or the powers that be aren't releasing names. Does anyone else know anything new?
H50 1.0 FOREVER
Sometimes, I Wonder, State of Confusion - Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 09:48:36 (PST)
Unco Kimo.....that was not a guilty response at all. It's just that there are no other posters that I know of who are from Chicago. And the last thing I want anyone to think is that I would speak negatively of Hawaiians and their culture. It's that simple.
"Barbie" (ugh!)
Proud Chicagoan
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 08:52:44 (PST)
I see ALA WAI as Water Way and ALA MOANA as Ocean Way. Makes more sense that way!!
ringfire211
Philadelphia, PA USA - Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 08:44:16 (PST)
Mahalo to Nadja, who provided the proper translation for Ala Wai. "Ala" means road or path. "Wai" means water, not ocean or sea. So, "Ala Wai" means Road by the Water (canal, in this case). I found out that "moana" means "ocean or sea." So, "Ala Moana" (as in the boulevard) means Road by the Sea (it is). Many thanks, Nadja, for helping me to correct my mistake and continue in my learning about Hawai`i.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 08:29:30 (PST)
I stand humbly corrected, Kimo, re: "Ala Wai." I guess I'm getting too old to rely on my memory. Please forgive me, all. Could you please tell me the proper translation? Mahalo.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 04:48:16 (PST)
SG.. I may have the answers, but you said it. I didn't. Not interested in proving it.
Kimo
- Monday, March 01, 2010 at 22:39:33 (PST)
Re Kimo "tidbits"
Since you seem to have all the answers to everything, Kimo,
I'm astonished that you didn't rush to correct H50 Forver's
tidbit. All passions spent???
Steve's Girl
Germany - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 22:07:32 (PST)
Just saw the Patty Duke ep again. i swear i see sooooo many goofs each time I see an ep, tho I have seen em dozens of times before. Anyway, this brought to mind the previous:
"… AND 5 THINGS IT SHOULDN’T — EVER
* Cast locals only as heavies. "
ok. MY gripe is the didn't cast a local in any major part here. One haole heavy, two top assassins he hires, both haole. haole top cop, flirts with mainland haole girl.
They woulda coulda shoulda cast one of the two assassins with a local. I mean mokes can speak gude. ah?! Also could be a point of contrast and conflict; local against mainland expertise....
ah well. there's always H50 V2 to try that.
Kimo
- Monday, March 01, 2010 at 22:01:13 (PST)
"Look on my site. I'll name the page "Hawaiian Cottage"
Saw the page. A few of those remaining in Waiks. Back in the early 70's had choke bungalows li'dat all ovah.
By the way, same page, saw yer: "Here's a tidbit for you:"
alllll wrong. V.T. sorry, ah. but all wrong.
Kimo
- Monday, March 01, 2010 at 20:47:49 (PST)
"Just for the record, the above quote cited by Kimo did not come from me. "
barbie, barbie barbie.... where da heck that guilty response come from?! It's as if you are claiming unco Kimo only hangs out on a canadian web site. and paraphrases you only. That is easily found thru the weekly postings of our local yelp pages. easily.
no more defensiveness, now gurl.
Kimo
- Monday, March 01, 2010 at 20:40:43 (PST)
I'm going to post the picture of that Hawaiian cottage. Look on my site. I'll name the page "Hawaiian Cottage," and it will be near the bottom of the list.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 20:30:23 (PST)
".....I was NOT impressed. Hawaii rained every day we were in Hawai'i! I hate poi. do not eat it. It is not food! You guys don't know what food is! I'm from chicago and we know cuisine!....."
Just for the record, the above quote cited by Kimo did not come from me. Never been there but was supposed to make my first trip there next week. Had to reschedule to November.
Anyway, when I first came to this site a year and a half ago, I came simply because I was a fan of the original series. And as much as I hate the back and forth stuff, it has been a bit of an education and my appreciation for Hawaii and the Hawaiians has grown. I absolutely cannot wait to get there and hope to see and feel the true culture and not the tourist kinds of stuff.
P.S. Yes, we do werk, er, work!
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 19:51:08 (PST)
"Werk!!!"
- Maynard G. Krebs
"The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis"
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 18:27:07 (PST)
Do all you folks do stuff like, uh, "work"?
Mumba Zumba
Scumba, SB Scumbia - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 17:37:03 (PST)
Kimo, I agree. There is nothing worse than tourists - or new residents, for that matter - who come in wanting everything changed to accommodate them. A stewardess once referred to that group as the Clampetts: They don't know how to conduct themselves and wear out their welcome from the very start. Sadly, they are everywhere, not only in Hawai`i, and they don't act any better at home than they do there.
But not everyone is like that. Some go over to learn about the history and culture. Why? Because we like Hawai`i to be Hawaiian. We do NOT approve of what the US government did to the Kingdom of Hawai`i. We understand why they did it, but we do not approve. They literally walked in and stole Hawai`i for themselves, knowing full well that the Hawaiians were in no position to defend themselves against the Americans.
Even so, all that happened more than 100 years ago, long before we were born, let alone had any way of objecting to that imperialistic act. Imperialism was very big in that day. England and the US, both, were grabbing up territory as fast and furiously as they could. Only now is the pendulum starting to swing in the opposite direction.
C and I have toured the palace, Washington Place, Queen Emma Summer Palace, the Pali Lookout, and other historical sites in an effort to learn the history of Hawai`i. Considering many thousands of tourists are in Hawai`i every month, very few were at those historical sites when we were there; in fact, only one other couple was with us on our tour of Washington Place. I don't think most people even know it exists.
There are other sites we would like to visit, but that obviously will have to wait. We go to Hawai`i to experience Hawai`i. We wish we could have known "Old Hawai`i." Clearly, that is gone, now, except for a glimpse here and there.
It makes me angry to watch the old architecture being torn down to make room for the developers' latest get-rich-quick scheme. As was said in "Strangers in Our Own Land," Waikiki used to be essentially a wildlife preserve, where ducks swam. Today, the houses where the Hawaiians lived are all but gone. You really have to look hard and be very fortunate to find one. I took a picture of one that we happened upon. It's a beautiful cottage with a hipped roof and casement windows. Maddeningly, it is surrounded by mid-rise condos and high-rise hotels. I wish I could post the picture here, for you to see. That cottage being squeezed out by high-rises is sad.
So, yes. My heart is in Hawai`i, even though I do not carry a drop of Hawaiian blood. But love and respect do not require blood. They require a desire to learn and, hopefully, to contribute in a positive way. I donate to Hawaiian history and culture monetarily and in my writing. It's not as much as I would like to do, but it's all I can do at the present.
You made valid points about our needing to limit our vocal concerns about 2.1. We would not want to jeopardize its chances for success. We wish the 2.1 team well, for Hawai`i, for sure, but also because it is wonderful to watch people succeed in their efforts.
H50 1.0 FOREVER
My heart is in, HI - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 17:19:33 (PST)
Most don't know what we hear and experience in Hawai'i. Most americans feel Hawai'i is something to be used, something created solely for their entertainment and use as a vacation destination. We try roll out the red carpet and share the land and culture we love. It is an uphill battle from many angles; our Hawai'i is being destroyed left and right by politicians, developers, greed... . The mainlanders think it is theirs. Since the annexation and then the final takeover in '59. Though we very much depend on tourism and definitely love any and all kinds of TV and theatrical release film projects, kama'aina have a sense of ownership that is chipped away constantly. Hawai'i's cultural identity artifacts and iconography are appropriated for cheap decor and silly entertainment. Educational endeavors sometimes feels futile. And them we hear mainlanders saying they are Hawaiian at heart... Many locals who have Hawaiian koko running though their veins say, yea. what of US, who literally, actually have a Hawaiian heart? We see things like "Hawai'i did not disappoint my very great expectations." and the reverse, on review web sites. "I was NOT impressed. Hawaii rained every day we were in Hawai'i! I hate poi. do not eat it. It is not food! You guys don't know what food is! I'm from chicago and we know cuisine! Where was that Aloha spirit they promised us?" as if at every turn, we are here only for the use of the haole, and anything they come across that they dislike is up for ridicule, everything they like, is there created just for them. I know this is not the venue to share local mana'o, this being a mainland/canadian web site on the subject of a vintage tele-vision crime drama, but to understand a major factor in the creation of a Hawai'i based show past or present... a little elucidation is helpful. IF... one is open to expanding the Hawai'i perspective. Most are not. Hurray for the some that are.
Kimo
- Monday, March 01, 2010 at 15:28:42 (PST)
Indeed, i welcome the boost to the Hawai'ian economy. i think you were very passionate, but i don't think Virginia deserved that brusque approach. We have communicated off this site and really she is a great person and is very helpful.
The economy needs the dollars.
KD MCG
Hawaii, ok try it! - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 15:04:41 (PST)
It ain't hypocrisy, KD. It's realization my compatriates and I could be involved. When I saw the buzz it is actually happening and the direction was what we want here in Hawai'i. There IS... such a thing as growing and learning about a subject. Something that I hope happens here a little more. And the cut n paste didn't take long. I'm fast on the mac.
Mr. mike, one never knows or can know the influence a web site has or no on a project. There already are many productions we see almost take shape here and one manini thing pulls the hair trigger and poof! The project is gone! A fatalistic attitude we cannot afford to take on this thing now.
Kimo
- Monday, March 01, 2010 at 14:21:42 (PST)
"But, then, I still haven't accepted that Kono left at the end of Season 4." Amen to that, sister. What a knee-jerk decision that almost decimated the 4 years of hard-won on-camera chemistry of the gang. Off-topic...Mr. Mike, congrats on the hockey-gold, we were truly outskated and were lucky to tie it with 24 secs left, but what on earth happened to the Canadian women's curling?? I've never seen a match pivot so quickly right at the end!!! They had the gold in their hands....Man, I am just glad that there are still some beautiful H islands remaining today to shoot the H50 2.0 on.....it could have been horrendous ala Haiti....
big h
ral, nc usa - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 13:42:43 (PST)
Having said that i pray that this jump starts Hawaiian production once more. Let us see. As i said, i may not watch, BUT if it helps Hawai'i that often forgotten USA state then all well and good.
KD MCG
oh, why not? - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 11:54:36 (PST)
Wow, Kimo must have a lot of time on his hands to be able to cut and paste. Oh, and the comment about: 'bad..very bad. Tripe" has to do with the Rockford Files re-boot not Five-O
Oh, and if you look at your earlier posts you also were fairly anti and then changed. So the hypocrisy is really unbelievable...good for the economy is good for all.
KD MCG
Hawaii, chill out brah - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 11:37:07 (PST)
Re Kimo: "...fantasyland will come crashing down and you
may find it hard dealing with reality..."
COOL IT, Kimo, it'a TV show we're talking (?) about.
Prefering an original to a remake doesn't mean you are not
able to deal with reality. I'd very much like to quote the
philosopher Sören Kierkegaard but my lingual abilities are
limited.
I'm afraid Mr. Mike's words are "the cold reality": "The
new show could turn out to be uttercrap and people will
watch it..."
Steve's Girl
Germany - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 08:48:26 (PST)
There ya go, Will. Lots of people will be watching for a different reasons. Cast members will bring their fans from different shows. We've all commented on this new cast and will comment on the new series when it begins from the perspective of being original Hawaii Five-O fans. However, it will be interesting to hear the opinions of the fans of the new cast members about how they feel their favorite actor fits into this new show.
We should be hearing lots of news this week about the rest of the cast since the show is set to begin filming next week. Will be interesting.
Barbara
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 08:32:10 (PST)
I may be dubious about the new concept and don't know from any so-called "Alex O'Loughlin" but I will be watching for two reasons: Grace and Park! That is all.....
Will
Washington, DC USA - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 08:12:03 (PST)
Kimo, you seem to be suggesting that if anyone says anything even remotely bad about the new Five-O (not only in the Guestbook but generally), this will have an effect which will cause production on the show to be abandoned, and by implication throw hundreds of people out of work and plunge Hawaii into a major depression, even worse than it is now.
I think you really overestimate the effect that such postings in the Guestbook have on the people who are creating this show.
Aside from Ed Bernero (and we all know what happened to his show, and I don't think that had anything to do with postings in the Guestbook, some of which were extremely negative), no one involved in producing Five-O revivals has ever bothered to post here or get in touch with me for input on what they are doing.
I'm sure most of the people in charge of the new show (not to mention all the locals who you seem to think are mortally offended by negative reaction to the new show) have no idea this site even exists ... sort of like the way many people posting in the Guestbook seem totally oblivious to the remainder of my Five-O WWW site (which has a link right at the top of the main Guestbook page).
What determines whether a show will survive are decisions made by people at the TV network, as well as RATINGS. The new show could turn out to be utter crap, and people will still watch it ... much like the majority of what is on TV today.
If the new show does not survive, this will produce a vacuum which I'm sure will be filled, the near-dissolution of the Hawaii Film Office notwithstanding. If not, maybe you should lobby the local politicians and other movers and shakers to take appropriate action or, if this doesn't work, drop some serious hints about what might happen the next time there is an election.
Mr. Mike
Thank God it's over, BC Canada - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 06:27:24 (PST)
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