By Brandon Nolta

For those of you jonesing without new TV to watch, or horrified at the thought of the movie season crippled even more than usual by lack of good scripts, there may be hope on the horizon. According to EW.com, an unnamed source close to the negotiations between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP) claims a tentative deal has been reached. Both sides, which have been keeping the latest rounds of talks on the QT, reportedly will meet February 4 to finalize the remaining details. The strike, which started in November, has thrown Hollywood for a loop, hampering movie production, truncating the TV season, and causing scattered layoffs throughout the industry.

However, don’t rush to break out the drinks. In an e-mail to WGA members obtained by EW, WGA West President Patric Verrone and WGA East President Michael Winship told members not to invest too much credibility in rumors about a deal. The e-mail also stated, “We are still in talks and do not yet have a contract. When and if a tentative agreement is reached, the first thing we will do is alert our membership.” Picketing is reportedly still set to continue on February 4.