Aviva Press

By Maria Esteves - February 20, 2009

The exquisite eight foot golden Oscar statues welcomed by Emmy and Tony Award winner actress Elaine Stritch arrived at The Carlyle Hotel, New York, Wednesday, February 18, 2009 in preparation for the Official 81st Annual Academy Awards celebration, on Sunday, February 22nd. The 81st Annual Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008, presented by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (A.M.P.A.S.), hosted by Hugh Jackman will be held at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CA, and televised live by ABC Television Network, on Sunday, February 22, 8:00 PM EST.  The Oscars will also be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide. 

New York program director Patrick Harrison, A.M.P.A.S, (left), with
Emmy and Tony Award winner Elaine Stritch at The Carlyle Hotel

The exquisite eight foot golden Oscar statues arrived
in a luxury open-backed vehicle at The Carlyle Hotel,
in preparation for the Official 81st Annual Academy
Awards Celebration.

Elaine Stritch welcomes the delivery of golden
Oscars with open arms at The Carlyle Hotel.

Elaine Stritch stares intently at the handsome
golden Oscar transported from the vehicle to
The Carlyle Hotel by Oscar statue deliverers.

Elaine Stritch with Oscar statue deliverers outside
The Carlyle Hotel.

Elaine Stritch, (right), with doorman Ernesto Zavala,
The Carlyle Hotel.

Elaine Stritch in between the exquisite eight foot
golden Oscar statues with doormen, Ernesto Zavala,
(left), and Louis Lopez, (right), The Carlyle Hotel.

The colossal eight foot Oscar pair displayed prior to
entering The Carlyle Hotel, for 2009 Oscar Night
Celebration.