Getting into the 96th Academy Awards has been complicated by thesecurity measuresmeant to keep pro-Palestinian protesters at a distance.
Sources who are waiting to get in said theyve been stymied.
The entrance of theOscarshas been shut down, said a source in a tux.
Pro-Palestinian protesters in Hollywood, CA ahead of 96th OscarsGina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Hundreds of people are stuck.
There is still time, and no sign the start time will be pushed back.
Were told that attendees are getting out of their cars and walking the rest of the way.
Numerous stars have not yet materialized, ten minutes before start time.
Barbie herself, Margot Robbie, is among those trying to brave the phalanx.
Also cordoned off were usual walkways that are usually opened.
Pretty much all of Hollywood is shut down.
In fact, you could call this a full LAPD lockdown of the area.
