· AMPTP sent a letter to Nancy Pelosi, Barbara Boxer, and Diane Feinstein, "excoriated SAG leaders." A bailout hearing could follow, should they produce "some facetime with Ben Stiller and that adorable Farrell fellow." [Variety]

· Journey to the Center of the Earth has made it to the Oscars FX shortlist, squeezing out such favorites as Wanted and Speed Racer—which, let's face it, existed only for their effects. [Variety]
· CBS dominated Thursday night, only encouraging an already cocky Les Moonves to issue the following statement: "Mark my words: Jay Leno will be polishing my rims for food this time next year." [Variety]
· Oxygen is producing Addicted to Beauty, a series based in a "full service medi-spa." [THR]
· Fox is close to picking up to series space sitcom Boldly Going Nowhere—from the guys that brought you It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia—and "hourlong musical comedy" Glee. [THR]

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