Exclusive: Brian Lives; Justice Canceled?

First, the good news. Reliable sources tell me ABC has picked up What About Brian's back nine episodes, which means we get a full season with Barry Watson, Amanda Detmer and Matthew Davis. Yay!

The not so good news is over at Fox's Justice. Sources have confirmed to me that at least some aspects of production have been halted, in anticipation that the series will not complete its current 13-episode order. However, according to Fox, Justice has been pulled only for the remainder of sweeps, and will return Dec. 11. Fox says the show is "still in production on its original 13-episode order."

Bottom line? It's a case of the old wait-and-see. I, for one, sincerely hope the show makes it!