Oscar Facts of the Day: A Few Notes About the Dolby Theatre and the Ceremony Itself

Every year, the Academy pulls off a (hopelessly) flawless night, orchestrated by a team of over-caffeinated, detail-oriented perfectionists. From the first photograph on the red carpet to the last glass of champagne, every single detail has been meticulously thought out.

Here are a few facts about those little details:

• The Dolby Theatre (formerly known as the Kodak Theatre) is the 10th venue to have hosted the Academy Awards. The 85th Oscars will be their 12th time hosting the ceremony. 
• Each year, the Dolby Theatre fills 3,332 seats and 20 opera boxes with Oscar attendees. 
• The Dolby Theatre will be under contract to be home to the Academy awards until 2033.
• The red carpet at the Dolby Theatre is approximately 500 feet long and 33 feet wide.
• On Sunday night, 1,000 lobsters will be served for dinner, and 1,200 bottles of champagne will be popped (1,201 if you include the bottle chilling in my fridge). 
• Roughly 4,000 miniature chocolate Oscars will be served at the awards ceremony. They are decorated with 7 kg of edible gold dust. 
• More than 18 kg of caviar will be served to attendees.
• Oscar seat fillers are each paid $125 per hour to keep the theater looking filled.