Everything around the LA 'Star Wars' premiere has been shut down — this is going to be huge

It's Star Wars Day!

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At least, Star Wars World Premiere Day, that is.

The much-anticipated "The Force Awakens" opens Friday, Dec. 18 with some US theaters showing at 7pm on Thursday, Dec. 17. But in Hollywood, the big red carpet premiere of the film kicks off on Monday, Dec. 14.

Tech Insider took a look around the site and got a sense for the high security, energy, and production behind a premiere some are saying is "bigger than the Oscars."

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Last week right at the iconic spot of Hollywood and Highland, preparation began for the world premiere of "Star Wars."

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"Force" is going big. Like shutting-down-Hollywood Blvd.-big.

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Organizers shut down four blocks from La Brea to Highland Avenue, which means plenty of traffic issues.

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And for the "Star Wars" super-fans who show up, they can expect plenty of fencing to keep them away from those attending the screening at the Dolby Theater.

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There is red carpet leading into all three major theaters.

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There are set to be three screenings tonight: One at the TCL Chinese theater,

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El Capitan ...

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... and the Dolby.

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Long before any screenings, crowds were showing up to see what was happening.

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All around the site, there are plenty of big posters showing off the major characters, like this one of "Finn."

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And workers were hustling to get everything in place.

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Including the signage.

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But before you can get anywhere close to the site ...

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... You need to go through a security screening. There are metal detectors and bag checks at every possible entrance.

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There are also bomb-sniffing dogs.

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There's even an entire block dedicated just to law enforcement personnel.

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Obviously with such a large event — and the crowds expected — security is a major concern.

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Here's the main entrance for the venue. Let's hope "the force" is with the good guys.

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Now let's start the show.

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