The 2013 Oscars show takes place on Sunday (February 24 2013). Workers have been pulling out all the stops in anticipation of the ceremony. Above: Workers roll out the red carpet during preparations for the 85th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. Picture: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

An Oscar statue is covered with plastic. The Academy Awards is the climax of Hollywood’s yearly awards season. Picture: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

A worker organises signage for the red carpet arrivals area. Barbra Streisand will perform for the first time in 36 years at the awards. Picture: Danny Moloshok/Reuters

Workers carry signage before the red carpet is rolled out in the arrivals area. Adele will sing the theme song of the James Bond film Skyfall. “It’s an honour to be nominated and to be singing in front of people who have captured my imagination over and over again,” said the 24-year-old Londoner. Picture: Danny Moloshok/Reuters

Lead scenic artist Dena D’Angelo paints a poster for the awards. Picture: Danny Moloshok/Reuters

A sign is pictured during preparations. Picture: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Workers come down in a lift after removing a tarp protecting the curtain outside the Dolby Theatre. Picture: Danny Moloshok/Reuters