iUniverse Announces Bookseller Discount Program

iUniverse, a provider of ebook and print-on-demand (POD) publishing services, has announced its Bookseller Discount Program for authors that publish books through the iUniverse Premier Program. May 30, 2003

Internet World Moves From Print to Digital Format

Penton Media's U. May 30, 2003

Bookspan Launches Conservative Book Club

Bookspan, which operates over 30 clubs including the Book-of-the-Month Club, the Literary Guild and the History Book Club, is launching a new club devoted to books with a conservative viewpoint. May 30, 2003

55th Annual Writers Guild Awards Announced

The Writers Guild of America, west and East recently announced the winners of the 55th Annual Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for the screen, television, and radio in gala ceremonies at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills and at the Pierre Hotel in New York on Saturday, March 8, 2003. May 28, 2003

Hyperion to Publish New Book by Fred Rogers

Hyperion has announced plans to publish a collection of inspirational sayings, advice, and anecdotes from Fred Rogers. May 28, 2003

MTV Books and Pocket Books To Publish 50 Cent's Autobiography

50 Cent, a popular rap star, has signed a deal with MTV Books/Pocket Books to publish his autobiography. May 28, 2003

5th Harry Potter Amazon's Largest New Product Release

With less than one month remaining before its release, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) has already surpassed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4) as Amazon. May 28, 2003

2003 National Magazine Award Winners Announced

The American Society of Magazine Editors have presented the 2003 National Magazine Awards to 18 print and online magazines in 20 categories. May 23, 2003

Los Angeles Times Names Book Prize Winners for 2003

The Los Angeles Times Book Prizes were recently announced at an awards ceremony held Saturday evening, April 26, at UCLA's Royce Hall. May 23, 2003

Henson Family to Buy Back Jim Henson Company

Brian Henson, son of the late Jim Henson, announced that he, his sisters Lisa, Cheryl and Heather, and his brother, John, have signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Jim Henson Company from EM. May 23, 2003

Drezdon Media Launches New Media Business Units

Drezdon Media, a New-York-based media company that publishes Rhythm and News Magazine and produces the "On Stage with George Fletcher" radio program, announced that the company will launch three new media ventures as it transforms from a company working in traditional print and broadcast media into a multi-faceted new media company. May 23, 2003

CyberRead, Inc. Acquires eBookstand

CyberRead, an independent ebookstore and distributor, announced that it has acquired print on demand service provider, eBookstand. May 23, 2003

CMP Media and Autodesk Launch New Digital Publications

CMP Media, a technology media company, in partnership with Autodesk, a leading digital design and content firm, has announced the launch of three interactive digital publications: Manufacturing Solutions, Building Solutions, and Infrastructure Solutions. May 23, 2003

Angel Set For Another Season

After keeping fans on tenterhooks for weeks, The WB finally announced that it will renew the critically acclaimed fantasy drama, starring David Boreanaz as the vampire with a soul, in search of redemption. May 21, 2003

Movie Review: The Matrix Reloaded

When we last saw Neo (Keanu Reeves) in The Matrix, he had just defeated Agent Smith (excellently played by Hugo Weaving) and had reluctantly come to terms with the fact that he was The One who would help free humanity from its virtual slavery to intelligent machines. May 18, 2003

Canon Communications Acquires Modern Plastics Magazines

Canon Communications LLC has acquired Modern Plastics and Modern Plastics International magazines from Chemical Week Associates of New York. May 9, 2003

Slashdot Announces New Games Section

OSDN's Slashdot, a technology news and discussion site, has announced the launch of Slashdot Games, a new information section of the site aimed at serving the needs of the gaming community. May 9, 2003

New Publication Features Hot Tubs and Spas

Manor House Publishing Co. May 9, 2003

BookFinder.com Report Reveals Top Out-of-Print Bestsellers

BookFinder. May 2, 2003

AOL Time Warner Sells 50% Stake in Comedy Central to Viacom

AOL Time Warner Inc. May 2, 2003

Simon & Schuster to Publish Novel by Stephen E. Ambrose

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, has announced plans to publish the first and only work of fiction by the late renowned historian, Stephen E. May 2, 2003

Yahooligans Launches Monthly Book Club for Children

Yahooligans!, Yahoo!'s Web guide for kids, is featuring a monthly celebrity book recommendation. April 25, 2003

TNN To Change Its Name To Spike TV

Network president Albie Hecht has announced that TNN: The National Network will be re-named Spike TV, reflecting its new brand positioning as the first network for men. April 25, 2003

Paul Allen Unveils New Project Devoted to Science Fiction

Philanthropist and investor Paul G. April 25, 2003

Borders Announces Original Voices Award Winners for 2003

Borders Books & Music has announced the winners of the sixth annual Borders Original Voices Awards. April 25, 2003