Indian-themed comedies a new TV trend

Television networks are high on TV projects about Indians and Indian Americans this pilot season. Is it a coincidence or a delayed "Slumdog Millionaire" effect? Full story

Reno Wilson, Katy Mixon join Lorre pilot

Reno Wilson and Katy Mixon have landed co-starring roles on the Chuck Lorre-produced CBS pilot "Mike and Molly," and Megan Hilty has joined NBC's untitled Adam Carolla comedy pilot. Full story

Allison Janney books 'Sunshine'

"The West Wing" alumna Allison Janney has been tapped to co-star opposite Matthew Perry on ABC's "Mr. Sunshine." Full story

ABC orders 'How to Be a Better American'

ABC is getting patriotic with a pilot order to multicamera comedy "How to Be a Better American." Full story

TBS greenlights 'Glory Daze'

TBS is in a "Glory Daze," handing a cast-contingent pilot order to an hourlong comedy from "Wild Hogs" director Walt Becker. Full story

Two actors join 'Awkward Situations' pilot

"Chuck" alum Tony Hale and "Eli Stone" co-star Matt Letscher have been tapped to co-star opposite Danny Wallace on ABC's hybrid comedy pilot "Awkward Situations for Men." Meanwhile, stage actor John Michael Hill is finalizing a deal to co-star on ABC's drama pilot "187 Detroit," while British actor Matt Ryan is close to landing a lead role on CBS' "Criminal Minds" spinoff. Full story

NBC picks up 'The Cape,' 'Outsourced'

NBC on Thursday picked up two more pilots: drama "The Cape" and comedy "Outsourced." Full story

New 'Nikita' set for CW

The CW has picked up two pilots, including an update of the 1990s action-thriller "La Femme Nikita." Full story

Josh Schwartz pilot in at CBS

Josh Schwartz's half-hour project for CBS is a go. CBS on Monday greenlighted two multicamera comedy pilots, Schwartz and Matt Miller's "Hitched" and an untitled project from writer Tad Quill. Full story

Fox greenlights 'Breakout Kings'

Fox on Friday greenlighted drama pilot "Breakout Kings," from writers/executive producers Matt Olmstead and Nick Santora and 20 Century TV. Full story