Oscars red-carpet setup: How it looks on Tuesday afternoon

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Here are views of what’s going on outside the Kodak Theatre on Tuesday afternoon. Bleachers and tents are up but the red carpet isn’t down yet. Top photo: The limo drop-off area looks rather unglamorous right now, don’t you think? Notice Spider-Man guarding the scene. The neighborhood is always full of celeb-impersonators eager to pose with tourists for tips. (Note: There are more photos after the jump. Click on each one to see an enlarged view.)