Update:

Community has now been renewed ! Original story follows.

I'm posting this story knowing anytime today it could (and likely will) change, but right now, it seems Community's fate still has not been decided. Deadline is reporting that it's looking hopeful right now though, with NBC currently in negotiations with Sony, who produce the show, about not just Community, but four other new projects.Last night, Community's season finale saw a slight rise in the ratings, which can only help at this point, with a decision so down to the wire (NBC announces their new schedule Sunday). Everyone knows Community is a low-rated show, but it's certainly good to end the season with a bump. Deadline says the discussions Sony and NBC are having are for a "possibly shorter and possibly final" season. It's not clear if that means another 13-episode season, as Season 4 was, or an even shorter one - an unusual move, but one that seems to be gaining traction. The CW ordered Gossip Girl for a final season of 11 hours this past year, and Nikita's renewal yesterday is said to be for as little as six episodes.The other Sony projects NBC is considering is the drama Blacklist and comedies Welcome to The Family and Night Shift. The final project, Brenda Forever, starring Ellie Kemper and David Krumholtz, was passed on initially, but may now be reshot for another try.