Happy almost Oscars everybody! Preparations are on full swing at the Dolby theater. Take a look behind the scenes of the most anticipated event of the year.
Chef Wolfgang Puck posing with his masterpiece at the Governors Ball.
The artist at work: Oscar shaped deserts being gold dusted.
You know the Oscars are a big deal when you are munching on hand formed pasta, Shanghai Lobster, wild salmon, a variety of desserts and sipping on Baileys shots with vanilla cinnamon Irish creme rimmed with edible gold flakes.
We're most certain that these Oscar-shaped smoked salmon with a dab of caviar are as delicious as they look.
If you'd like to drink along with the stars, Sterling Vineyards is what they will be sipping March 2nd. Before the show they'll have the Napa wines. During the ball they'll be served the Reserve line.
Event producer Cheryl Cecchetto (bottom left) and her Sequoia Productions is responsible for every detail at the Governors Ball from the lamps to the food and personnel.
The Oscars are in the building!
Hand-crafted envelopes by Marc Friedland for the 86th Oscars are displayed at the Governors Ball Press Preview.
Johnny Tamayo, carries an Oscar statue to its place at the Dolby Theater.
Fans show up dressed as 'Starwars' characters. Seen bottom right: Rolling out the red carpet.