Roll out the carpet: The Academy is getting ready for the Oscars on Monday

The world is waiting with bated breath for the 88th Academy Awards on early Monday 5.30 am (IST). (Facebook/TheAcademy)

Updated on: Feb 26, 2016 5:14 PM IST

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The world is waiting with bated breath for the 88th Academy Awards on early Monday 5.30 am (IST). (Facebook/TheAcademy)

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The Dolby Theatre, where the award function takes place every year is set and ready for the big day. (Instagram)

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The entrance gate. A host of big names from the entertainment industry will walk through this door in just three days. (InstaGram)

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Seen here is a portion of the Academy Awards orchestra rehearsing beneath the stage at the Dolby Theatre. The orchestra returns to the Dolby for the first time in three years. Since 2013 they have performed in the studios of the nearby Capitol Records tower to free up space beneath the Dolby stage. (Instagram)

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Comedian and actor Chris Rock will host this year’s ceremony. (InstaGRam)

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Workers rolling out the massive red carpet for the ceremony. (Facebook)

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The huge statue of the Oscar getting polished and painted by workers. (Facebook)

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The red carpet getting rolled out. (Facebook)

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Did you know that the trophy weighs almost 4kgs? (Facebook)

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Press stations made ready for journalists and cameramen. (Facebook)

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Yes, it is pretty huge. (Facebook)

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News teams and anchors covering the preparations. (Facebook)

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The carpet may look pink right now but it is really red. (Facebook)

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This entire long stretch will be covered in carpet where your favourite stars will strut to get clicked by the media. (Facebook)

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Imagine walking this much in insanely high heels. (Facebook)

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame getting covered in carpet. (Facebook)