as for uk and irish hopes, they're pinned on sir kenneth branagh's belfast — up for seven oscars, including best picture. katie razzall, bbc news, los angeles. i'm joined now by our culture editor, katie razzall, who is on the red carpet outside the dolby theatre. not long to go at all the excitement is building. it's my first time on this red carpet and have to say it is exciting to be here even though there are many hours into the sermon begins. media are gathering people dressed up as the glitz and glamour is expect this is the feeling in this overtime come this of home in this overtime come this of home in this ward to perhaps people do need the distraction, the excitement to celebrate this big night for film. the distraction, the excitement to celebrate this big night forfilm. aha, celebrate this big night for film. a big night for film for the oscars, a