“Avatar,” “Hurt Locker,” Cameron, Bigelow — and much more, as we preview the Oscars.

We had a great crew in the studio today to talk about Lydia Diamond’s new play, “Stick Fly.” It’s currently being produced in Boston by the Huntington Theatre Company. You can see some photos below we shot during the broadcast.

The Oscar buzz says it’s a big year for Hollywood women. We look past the hype with The New York Times’ Manohla Dargis and The Daily Beast’s Nicole LaPorte.

We’ll look at big-time, big-money college football, and where the game goes from here, with former player and author of “Bowled Over.”

“Mad Men” creator Matthew Weiner talks about the Emmy-winning show’s new season: “I have a theme for the season. I always have an idea of what I’m trying to express…. Season Three to me is about chaos.”

Actress, filmmaker, and model Isabella Rossellini on her new sex-in-nature project, “Green Porno,” and a life in front of the camera.

Glee club drama. Courteney Cox as a cougar. The entire human race blacks out. We’ll get the scoop on TV’s fall lineup.

It’s summertime, and vacations aren’t easy. We’ll look at restorative getaways on the cheap — and creative “staycations” — in the tough economy of summer ‘09.

Surprise hit “Slumdog Millionaire” swept the Golden Globes — and it’s a top Oscar contender. Now critics and moviegoers, from Cleveland to Mumbai, are talking about it.

We’ll talk with razor-tongued comedienne Joan Rivers about her long life in the spotlight and what she’s thinking now.

We’re going with the critics to the holiday movies — “Australia,” “Revolutionary Road,” “Valkyrie,” “Cadillac Records,” and many more.