Downpour drops in on Academy Awards’ red carpet festivities
By David Germain, APSunday, March 7, 2010
Heavy rain drops in on Oscar festivities
LOS ANGELES — Weather is not showing any favorites at the Oscars.
A downpour accompanied by thunder and lightning pummeled a plastic tent protecting the red carpet outside Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre as stars arrived Sunday for the evening’s Academy Awards presentations.
“Avatar” and “The Hurt Locker” are the favorites in an expanded field of 10 best-picture nominees. Each has nine nominations.
Favorites in the top acting categories are Sandra Bullock for “The Blind Side” and Jeff Bridges for “Crazy Heart.”
On the Net:
Academy Awards: www.oscars.org
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Intermittent rain has been falling on the pre-show Oscar festivities outside Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre.
The red carpet and bleachers are being protected from the Sunday afternoon showers by a clear plastic covering. A sometimes-vigorous overnight storm capped mountains near Los Angeles with snow, and occasional bands of showers continue to cross the city.
“Avatar” and “The Hurt Locker” are the favorites in an expanded field of 10 best-picture nominees. Each has nine nominations.
Favorites in the top acting categories are Sandra Bullock for “The Blind Side” and Jeff Bridges for “Crazy Heart.”
On the Net:
Academy Awards: www.oscars.org
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