The 83rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony is days away and the preparations in Hollywood are well under way. On Sunday, Feb. 27, Hollywood's finest, such as Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman, Annette Bening, Colin Firth, Javier Bardem, and Jeff Bridges will gather at the Kodak Theatre to honor the films of the past year. The King's Speech, Black Swan, and The Social Network are all nominated for a number of Academy Awards. The ceremony will be hosted by Anne Hathaway and James Franco, who is also nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor for his role in 127 Hours, and will be broadcasted at 8 p.m. on ABC. Here's a look at the preparations for the big night.

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