Oscar preparations
Oscar statues are uncovered on the red carpet as preparations continue for the 88th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood.
(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)Carpenters Howard Miles, left, and Coconut set Oscar statues into place at the entrance to the Hollywood and Highland Center to set up for Academy Awards festivities.
(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)A chain curtain serves as the backdrop for an Oscar statue at the Hollywood and Highland Center.
(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)Gil Bustamonte, right, catches a ride with Geoffrey Doleman to deliver an Oscar statue.
(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)Gil Bustamonte from the props department delivers an Oscar statue for the red carpet.
(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)