Oscars Under Siege: Drone-Proofing Hollywood

0:00On March 15, security at tonight's 98th Academy Awards has reached new heights amid concerns over possible attacks linked to pro-Iranian groups. For the first time, anti-drone weapons will protect the Dolby Theatre, joining a huge build-up that includes radiation detectors and biological cleanup. Teams. More than 1,000 uniformed officers, snipers on rooftops, SWAT teams and bomb-sniffing dogs will create tibaryers, streets within a one-mile radius are sealed off. Airspace above the venue stays closed for the full three-hour event and federal agents are on hand. To counter threats like drones from nearby vehicles or even offshore ships, officials with the Los Angeles Police Department and FBI described the setup as the most intense yet, ready for everything from coordinated strikes too. Lone attackers. LAPD leadership stresses they are equipped for any scenario, while agents note the overall tension exceeds last year's levels.

1:00Stars like Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jesse Buckley head into the night under the shield, with Buckley seen as a lock for best actress in a dran, role-marking Ireland's potential first win there. Michael B. Jordan eyes best actor from the Vampire Film Sinners, which grab a record 16 nominations while the Capriots movie earned 13, including Best Picture. Rumors swirl that Barbara Streisand could take the stage in the in-memorium segment, honoring Robert Redford, her lay co-star from the 19. 73 romance, the way we were. Red carpet coverage kicks off at 10.15 pm, so stay tuned as Hollywood shines on despite the shadows.