· Seriously: NBC is developing Barely Legal, a half-hour comedy featuring Hilary Duff as an 18-year-old who becomes California's youngest lawyer. Naturally, when it fails, Ben Silverman will blame Larry Flynt. [THR]

· Kevin James's interstitial return to CBS Mondays will promote his new film Paul Blart: Mall Cop, a savvy network move reminding Charlie Sheen, Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Segel and other stars the dark future lying in wait for Monday-night defectors. [Variety]
· Should you have any money remaining when the New Depression hits bottom, Hollywood will have some feel-good movies at the ready for you. [LAT]
· Welcome to The Most Historic Inauguration of Your Lifetime, with your host... Nick Cannon? [Variety]
· American Cinema Editors announced their 2008 Eddie Award nominees, including Slumdog Millionaire, The Dark Knight, Benjamin Button, etc. etc., you know the drill by now. [THR]