An "Oscar" statue positioned at one of the entrances of the Kodak Theatre. Photo: Mari Cartel/EntertainmentHeartbeat.com/HollywoodOutbreak.com.
Last Friday (February 17th), there was not much, other than a few bleachers, up at the Kodak Theatre in prep for Sunday’s Academy Awards. By Wednesday (February 22nd), the area had changed dramatically.
Laying the groundwork for the "Academy Awards." Photo: Mari Cartel/EntertainmentHeartbeat.com/HollywoodOutbreak.com.
Crews were pounding away, setting up press areas and laying down the street-wide red carpet. There is still much more to go before the arrivals begin, but the teams know how important staying on schedule is to the success of the evening.
These posters will be strategically placed in time for the "Oscars." Photo: Mari Cartel/EntertainmentHeartbeat.com/HollywoodOutbreak.com.
This is just one of many "Oscar" statues that will line the red carpet for the "Academy Awards" Sunday night. Photo: Mari Cartel/EntertainmentHeartbeat.com/HollywoodOutbreak.com.
These photos were taken Wednesday afternoon. Check out how quickly Hollywood Boulevard can be turned into a sizzling red carpet event.
This overhang will be more elaborate when complete. Photo: Mari Cartel/EntertainmentHeartbeat.com/HollywoodOutbreak.com.
The entrance to the Kodak Theatre is getting a red carpet overhaul. Photo: Mari Cartel/EntertainmentHeartbeat.com/HollywoodOutbreak.com.