The Polynesian Cultural Center serves authentic modern Hawaiian food at its Alii Luau, some based on ancient recipes, including several specialties offered in sampler-sized portions, including: 1  Poi , the traditional Hawaiian staple.
Peter Jackson with one of the three Oscars he received for The Return of the King at the 2006 Oscar ceremony. When The Return of the King was released in 2003, it not only met expectations, it exceeded them.
Since 1994's Heavenly Creatures Peter Jackson's films have enjoyed success in the annual awards season, earning many nominations and winning several awards; The Frighteners being his only directed effort since 1994 not to be nominated for an Academy Award.