Oscars 2019: Time to roll out the red carpet - in pictures

Workers are putting the finishing touches to the set and scenery at the 91st Academy Awards

A worker rolls out the red carpet for the 91st Academy Awards take place in Hollywood.. EPA

People work on the red carpet area as preparations for the 91st Academy Awards take place in Hollywood. AFP

People work on the red carpet area as preparations for the 91st Academy Awards take place in Hollywood, California, USA. AFP

A man works in the red carpet area as preparations for the 91st Academy Awards take place in Hollywood. AFP

Preparations continue for the 91st Academy Awards on the red carpet in Hollywood. AFP

Workers construct a red carpet backdrop. Reuters

Workers wheel an Oscars statue. Reuters

A worker sands an Oscars backdrop. Reuters

A pile of coiled velvet rope on the red carpet. EPA

"OSCARS" letters are installed on the red carpet. AFP

The Oscars store is opened. EPA

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Updated: February 22, 2019, 7:58 AM