Production designer David Rockwell explains his design for the set for this year’s Oscar telecast at a news conference at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
David Rockwell is production designer for the March 7 Oscar telecast. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
One of several looks for the stage is shown during the Kodak Theatre news conference. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
According to designer David Rockwell, “Light and movement, the most basic components of moviemaking, will be integrated into this year’s sets to create an immersive, transformative environment.” Rockwell has reprised one of the most dazzling elements of last year’s Oscars with the Swarovski crystal curtain. The overall design is intended to evoke a classic but modern glamour, with white, platinum, topaz and smoky bronze hues. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Shown in models at a news conference, the Oscar set features three circular, revolving platforms that work in combination with rotating LED panels and architectural metalwork scenes for film projection. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Press photographers get close-ups of the Oscar telecast model. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Production designer David Rockwell, right, with Oscar telecast producers Adam Shankman, left, and Bill Mechanic as they unveil a model for the set of the upcoming Oscar show. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
