Updated: March 2, 2014 at 1:37 PM

Preparations for the 86th Academy Awards in Hollywood (26 images)

Preparations for the for the 86th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles

A worker moves an Oscar statue on the red carpet as preparations continue for the 86th Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on March 1, 2014. The Oscars will be presented Sunday March 2nd. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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A workers steps over part of the flooded red carpet as heavy rain falls as preparations continue for the 86th Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on March 1, 2014. The Oscars will be presented Sunday March 2nd. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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