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The venue for Sunday’s Oscars has itself appeared in many movies.

The Oscars are headed to downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station this year for the first time, but the historic site and active transportation hub is already a movie star. John Parkinson and his son Donald Parkinson’s stunning blend of Mission Revival and Art Deco styles has been a popular film site since it was completed in 1939, with supporting roles in movies from Blade Runner to The Dark Knight Rises. “Visually, it’s such an incredible place and it’s such a throwback to old Hollywood,...

Oscars set design FIRST LOOK: Academy Awards COVID safe, train station ceremony plan is revealed... complete with café tables, multi-tiered seating and a pre and post show patio David Rockwell, FAIA, Founder of Rockwell Group, an NYC architecture and design firm, returned as scenic designer for this years 93rd Oscars  After designing sets for the 81st and 82nd Oscars at Rockwell Group-designed Dolby Theatre, this year his designs will come to life at LAs Union Station Union Station recently w...

LAs Union Station books another starring role: The Oscars LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer April 21, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 11 1of11The exterior of Union Station in Los Angeles appears on March 23, 2021. The Oscars are headed to the historic site for the first time this year. With wide open spaces and 65-foot high ceilings, it’s ideal for a big crew and cameras. It’s been used in car commercials, reality shows and procedurals. But its beamed ceilings, Spanish tile floors and reg...

Lake County sets up COVID-19 vaccination site at church for 2nd doses Lake County residents get vaccine at St. Patrick Catholic Church Lines of cars could be spotted at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Mount Dora. Those in attendance were not there for Mass, but rather for the second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - Cars lined up at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Mount Dora on Tuesday but not for mass. They were there for the second dose of the Moderna vaccine. Lake Co...

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