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Lights, camera, Oscar: BTS photos as Hollywood gets primed for the Academy Awards

a man touches up gigantic Oscar statuettes
Scenic artist Michael Thomas touches up Oscar statuettes as work continues on Hollywood Boulevard in preparation for the 95th Academy Awards.
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By Robert GauthierStaff Photographer 
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Oscar.

At only 13½ inches tall and a robust 8½ pounds, on Sunday, he becomes Hollywood’s leading man.

And there is a frenzy of activity along Hollywood Boulevard to make sure he looks his best.

Crews deliver an outsized Oscar statue as preparations for the 95th Academy Awards on Hollywood
Crews deliver an outsized Oscar statue as preparations for the 95th Academy Awards on Hollywood Boulevard continue.
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Natalia Krysinska, right and Emma Quiros stop for a selfie as preparations for the 95th Academy Awards
Natalia Krysinska, right, and Emma Quiros stop for a selfie as preparations for the 95th Academy Awards on Hollywood Boulevard continue.
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Crews deliver an outsized Oscar statue as preparations for the 95th Academy Awards on Hollywood Blvd. continue.
Crews deliver an outsized Oscar statue as preparations for the 95th Academy Awards on Hollywood Boulevard continue.
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Workers rush to cover a leaky roof as rain falls outside as prep for the 95th Academy Awards on Hollywood Blvd. continues.
Workers rush to cover a leaky roof as rain falls outside as prep for the 95th Academy Awards on Hollywood Boulevard continues.
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Crews guide into place an outsized Oscar statue as preparations for the 95th Academy Awards on
Crews guide into place an outsized Oscar statue as preparations for the 95th Academy Awards on Hollywood Boulevard continue.
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Jimmy Kimmel cracks jokes as he hosts the ceremonial roll out to mark the beginning of Oscar's week on Hollywood Blvd.
Jimmy Kimmel cracks jokes as he hosts the ceremonial roll-out of the champagne-colored carpet to mark the beginning of Oscar’s week on Hollywood Boulevard.
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A person puts up a cutout decoration of an Oscar on a column
Work continues on Hollywood Boulevard in preparation for Sunday’s 95th Academy Awards.
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People roll out a large carpet with many people looking on
Installers roll out the champagne-colored carpet that will be lined with celebrities for the 95th Academy Awards.
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Man up on a ladder works on a light among fabric hanging from the ceiling
Lighting tech James Palin installs a light as work continues on Hollywood Boulevard in preparation for the 95th Academy Awards.
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A man in the middle of a champagne-colored carpet
Installer Rudy Morales oversees the roll-out and installation of a champagne-colored carpet for the 95th Academy Awards.
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Robert Gauthier

Robert Gauthier has been with the Los Angeles Times since 1994. He was the photographer for a project detailing the failings of an L.A. public hospital that won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for public service. Before The Times, Gauthier worked at the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Escondido Times-Advocate and the Bernardo News in San Diego County, his hometown.

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