NBC picking up Debra Messing comedy

Debra Messing is back at NBC. The network is in negotiations to pick up a single-camera comedy toplined by the former "Will & Grace" star and written by Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott. Full story

Will Smith in 'Business' with Sci Fi

Sci Fi Channel is teaming with Will Smith for a new crime procedural.

The network has ordered "Unfinished Business," a drama about an ex-cop who starts seeing flashes of memories from the recently deceased. The visions compel him to help wronged souls resolve their unfinished business.

The network plans to air "Business" as a two-hour movie that will also serve as a potential series pilot. Full story

Monica Potter joins 'Parenthood'

Monica Potter has been tapped to co-star opposite Peter Krause on NBC's hourlong pilot "Parenthood."

Additionally, Sam Jaeger is set and Bonnie Bedelia is in negotiations for the last remaining lead roles in the comedic drama based on the 1989 movie.

Meanwhile, Aussie Josh Lawson has been cast as a lead on CBS' comedy pilot "Waiting to Die." Full story

Pilots building early buzz

Although most pilots -- especially on the comedy side -- are yet to be completed, several projects are enjoying early buzz based on screenings, testings, dailies or the strength of their script and cast. Full story

Crunch time for bubble series

With the broadcast networks' upfront presentations less than a month away, it's do-or-die time for bubble series. Full story

David Walton asking '100 Questions' at NBC

David Walton is set as the male lead on NBC's comedy pilot "100 Questions for Charlotte Payne," actress-singer Brandy has joined ABC's comedy pilot "This Little Piggy," and Merrin Dungey has been added to the Fox drama pilot "Masterwork." Full story

Oxygen takes aim at young female viewers

Eighteen months after NBC Universal's $925 million acquisition of Oxygen, the network's executive team is looking to make an even greater splash among young female viewers, planning a second night of original programming designed to build on its irreverent "Bad Girls" aesthetic. Full story

Bravo high on fashion in series pickups

Fashion, design, cuisine and real estate continue to rule on Bravo.

At its upfront presentation Tuesday in New York, Bravo announced series pickups for a quartet of new reality shows, including the Sarah Jessica Parker-produced "American Artist," and several projects in development, including a docu-series from husband-and-wife Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher. Full story

Bravo stitches up celebrity sewing series

Bravo has greenlighted a celebrity version of a "Project Runway"-style show and has a new project for "Work Out" star Jackie Warner. Full story

Two play house on pilots for NBC, CBS

Diane Farr has been tapped to co-star opposite Peter Krause on NBC's hourlong pilot "Parenthood," and Andrea Anders is set as the younger female lead on CBS' comedy pilot "Big D." Full story