Getting ready for the biggest night of the year in Hollywood takes months of planning and weeks of preparation. Take a look at workers putting the finishing touches on the red carpet, golden statues and the Dolby Theatre. Plus, learn a few things you might not know about the Academy Awards.
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
Oscar Week is a flurry of activity along Hollywood Boulevard, the scene of the Academy Awards red carpet.
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
More than 16,500 square feet of carpet will cover the westbound lanes of Hollywood Boulevard for the 87th Academy Awards.
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
The red carpet takes two days to install and is replaced every two years.
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
More than 100 workers spend the days leading up the Academy Awards making sure every statue is Oscar-worthy.
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
Workers put a final coat of gold paint on Oscar statues that line Hollywood Boulevard.
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
Much like in the films honored by Academy Awards, directors and designers work tirelessly to ensure perfection.
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
Workers erect one of the rows of super-size golden statues outside Dolby Theatre.
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
Workers unwrap statues outside the Dolby Theatre, which until 2011 was named the Kodak Theatre.
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
Additional golden statues await positioning along the red carpet.
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
These larger-than-life fixtures weigh a bit more than the 8 1/2 pound golden statues winners pick up on Oscar night.
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
If rain is a remote possibility for Oscar night, a canopy is erected over the red carpet. It's easier to remove a tent than it is to install one at the last moment. The canopy came in handy tonight!
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
Workers put the finishing touches on the backdrop of the 87th Academy Awards red carpet.
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
Mr. DeMille I'm ready for my closeup!
Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes
Hours before stars stroll the red carpet, posters honoring past winners line the walkway leading into the Dolby Theatre.
Don't Miss Galleries:
BBC America Talks Orphan Black, Broadchurch and New Series
Bestselling Middle Grade and YA Authors Share Must-Read 2014 Picks!
Christmas Comes Early for Viewers to Hallmark
View the original at Parade or follow us on Twitter, Facebook or Google+