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.
The two previous Lord of the Rings films had limited Oscars success-picking up six prizes in minor categories out of 19 nominations between them. Tim Robbins did not deliver a political speech, as some expected. Few had dared to predict a clean sweep-but there were no other big surprises on the night.