Australia's Star TV was on the red carpet filming previews with hosts Maya Karin and Terence Yin. Australians watch the Oscars live during the day because of the time difference.

Japan's Nippon TV reporter Akiko Imai has covered the Oscars for five years. "Everyone is gorgeous and we see many actors and actresses. A lot of people in Japan watch the show."

Photographers Alex and Francis Dias work for UK agency Newspix International. Francis has 20 years Oscars experience. "The Academy understands the views of the press and treats us like human beings."