Hawaii Entertainment News - Pirates 4 and LOST Premiere!

While flipping through the TV channels over the weekend looking for something to watch, I came across one of my favorite movies filmed in Hawaii: “50 First Dates”, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. What a great movie, not only for the amazing scenery but the comedy factor as well – I always laugh and smile every time I watch it. Many movies are filmed in Hawaii each year, and rumor has it that the 4th installment of the Pirates series: “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” will begin shooting in Oahu and Kauai this summer.


In addition to movies, many TV shows are also filmed in Hawaii. For those who will be in Waikiki this weekend, why not head to the beach premiere of the final season of “LOST” on Saturday January 30 (thanks to Hawaii Blog for the details). The red carpet affair begins at 5pm, with the premiere screening starting at 6.30pm. While I'm not a "LOST" fan myself, from what I've heard this could be the season that fans have been waiting for!

Movies Filmed in Hawaii

Hawaii has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, perfect for Television shows and movies. Hawaii has been a prime location for shooting independent and major motion pictures, surf videos, travel and lifestyle shows. The film industry in the islands continues to thrive as the Islands grow more diverse and beautiful every day. From volcanoes to snow-covered mountain caps to sea-level reef shots, the Hawaii offers a range of views that no other location can. Upon doing some research, I was amazed to find out just how many movies have used Hawaii for part or all of their filming. Here is a list from the last 10 years, and I have a feeling there are more that I may have missed!

2007
Heatstroke
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Tropic Thunder
Pirates of the Caribbean

2006
Supergator

2005
You, Me & Dupree
The Shaggy Dog
Snakes on a Plane

2003
The Hulk
Embracing Mana
Along Came Polly
50 First Dates
Tears of the Sun

2002
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
The Big Bounce
The Rundown
Tears of the Sun
Blue Crush
Final Exam
Kapu
Die Another Day
The Day After Tomorrow

2001
Lilo and Stitch
The Time Machine
Dragonfly
Planet of the Apes
Final Fantasy
Punch Drunk Love
The Ride

2000
The Night Marchers
The Testaments Waikiki: In the Wake of Dreams
Jurassic Park III
Windtalkers
To End All Wars
Pearl Harbor

1999
The Big Show
Off the Lip

1998
Molokai: The True Story of Father Damien
Moonglow