Media News Page: 153

This is page 153 of the media news archives.

Winners and Finalists in Loeb Competition Announced (1998-05-19): William P.

Seinfeld Withdrawal Support Online (1998-05-18): A Seinfeld fan website is inviting fans to "Chat About Nothing" Thursday nights beginning May 21 at 8:00 PM Eastern.

Journal Register Company to Acquire Papers From the Goodson Newspaper Group (1998-05-18): Journal Register Company President Robert M.

Petersen Publishing to Acquire Stereophile Magazine (1998-05-18): James Dunning Jr.

Live Cannes Film Festival Coverage Begins (1998-05-18): Internet pioneer Mayra Langdon Riesman leads an 8-member team of reporters for reviews, gossip and Cannes news, much of it Webcast live from the 1998 "Film Scouts on the Riviera" website.

Big Entertainment Parnters with Ellery Queen's and Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazines (1998-05-18): Big Entertainment, Inc.

Viacom to Sell Educational and Reference Publishing Business to Pearson (1998-05-18): Viacom Inc.

Chef Older's Food Show Comes to the Internet (1998-05-15): A radio food show is now available worldwide thanks to the power of the Internet.

Medscape Adds Specialty Content with Three New Journals (1998-05-15): Medscape, Inc.

Petersen Publishing Acquires Slam Magazine (1998-05-15): Petersen Publishing Company has acquired three sports titles from Harris Publications, Inc.

Horse Whisperer Website Provides Film Info and Equestrian Links (1998-05-15): Equestrian enthusiasts will find much to savor at the new website for Touchstone Pictures' romantic drama The Horse Whisperer.

MacWeek Magazine Announces Name Change to EMedia Weekly (1998-05-14): Mac Publishing, L.

Ziff-Davis' Computer Shopper Expands Across Platforms (1998-05-13): Computer Shopper announced its expansion across multiple media platforms, which include Computer Shopper magazine in print, Computer Shopper NetBuyer on the ZDNet website, and now on television with ZDTV's Computer Shopper.

Media Arts Group Signs Agreement with Thomas Nelson Publishers (1998-05-13): Media Arts Group, Inc.

Three PointCast Newspaper Affiliates Extend Commitment (1998-05-13): PointCast Incorporated announced that three of its premier affiliates have extended their commitment to PointCast.

Country Music Boulevard Launches (1998-05-13): N2K's Music Boulevard an online music store and CBS Cable's country.

AMA Launches KidsHealth Club Site (1998-05-12): American Medical Association's new, on-line KidsHealth Club prepares parents to meet their child's changing health care needs.

Primedia Acquires In-Fisherman Titles (1998-05-12): William F.

Healthcare Intelligence Network To License More Content (1998-05-12): Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN) has reached an agreement to license healthcare business content from Health Resources Publishing of Manasquan, NJ.

Stephen J. Cannell Establishes Internet Presence (1998-05-12): Emmy-award winning writer/creator/producer and bestselling author Stephen J.