CCH Pounder plays mom to 'Brothers'

After several arresting turns on drama series including "The Shield" and "ER," CCH Pounder is showing off her lighter side with a co-starring role on Fox's comedy pilot "Brothers."

Additionally, Elizabeth Regen has joined Lifetime's untitled Sherri Shepherd comedy pilot and Elizabeth Ho has come on board NBC's comedy pilot "100 Questions for Charlotte Payne." Full story

Laura Leighton moving back to 'Melrose Place'

After weeks of speculation about who if any of the original "Melrose Place" cast members might drop in on the CW's new "Melrose Place," Laura Leighton has joined the CW pilot as a recurring. Full story

Shaun Sipos joins 'Melrose Place'

Shaun Sipos has snagged the last regular role on the CW's "Melrose Place" and the one that links the new project to the original Fox series. Full story

Showtime narrows series contenders

Showtime appears close to making its new series picks after narrowing the field of hopefuls to two. Full story

Justin Bartha pulls into Fox's 'Station'

"National Treasure" co-star Justin Bartha has been tapped as the lead on "The Station," the Ben Stiller-directed comedy pilot for Fox. Additionally, Chris Elliott has joined CBS' comedy pilot "The Fish Tank" and Melissa Rauch has been added to Lifetime's untitled Sherri Shepherd comedy pilot. Full story