Peter Chernin says the WGA strike is over, according to Finke. Of course, he allegedly told this to pals at the Super Bowl, so it may have been the jalapeno poppers talking.

More independent studios signed interim deals. GreeneStreet Films, Killer Films, Open City Films and This Is That Prods all negotiated settlements with the guild.

WGA leadership exhorts the troops to stay strong.

Picketing goes on for John August, but he's also made a deal for an online production, a web pilot.

February offers up a bunch of newish shows, and as there's yet another Pussycat Dolls series, be glad this is the shortest month.

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