SUBMITTED BY Scooby

October 2, 2002 — The state land board has approved the Helldorado production's use of Kapena Falls, considered sacred by Hawaiian royalty, but imposed stringent conditions on the stunt planned for the film starring The Rock.

"The jeep will be steam-cleaned, have no engine, transmission or glass and will be removed after the stunt by helicopter to avoid damage to surrounding areas," the board said in a news release.

Kapena Falls, just outside downtown Honolulu, was a sacred bathing area for Hawaiian royalty in ancient times.

Requirements imposed on the filmmaker, Helldorado Productions of Van Nuys, Calif., include keeping the falls and pool open to the public during the two weeks of shooting, with safety measures to be taken by the company during rigging and filming.

The article also says that in addition to the current production, The Rock will star in a film on the life of Hawaiian warrior king Kamehameha the Great.