TV

Google Inc and Intel have joined hands with Sony to develop Google TV; a class of Internet-based TVs and set top boxes, according to a report in the New York Times.

New York -- Writer-producer Larry Charles is developing a new U.S. television comedy series called "iCON," EPIX and Media Rights Capital announced Tuesday.

Los Angeles -- Italian actress and television personality Elisabetta Canalis has signed on to appear in five episodes of the U.S. drama series "Leverage," TNT said.

Los Angeles -- Italian actress and television personality Elisabetta Canalis has signed on to appear in five episodes of the U.S. drama series "Leverage," TNT said.

New York -- The U.S. cable television network Syfy says it has ordered a 90-minute pilot called "Three Inches" from "Twin Peaks" writer-producer Harley Peyton.

Los Angeles -- Producer/director Don Mischer has been tapped to produce this summer's 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards show in Los Angeles, NBC announced.

New York -- Tracy Pollan, Dan Lauria, Ralph Macchio and William Mapother are to be guest stars on the new season of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," USA Network said Monday.

New York -- Production is to begin this week in Vancouver on Season 4 of the dramedy "Eureka," which will consist of 20 fresh episodes, Syfy said Monday.

New York -- The 21st annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York named ABC's "Brothers and Sisters" as best TV drama series and celebrated the Broadway revival of "Hair."

Los Angeles -- Emmy-winning actress Katherine Heigl is preparing to leave the U.S. television drama "Grey's Anatomy" after six years, sources told EW.com.