Mr. Showbiz Unveils Comprehensive Oscar Coverage for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Strategic Insights -

For the fourth year in a row, Mr. Showbiz, the most popular original entertainment site, will provide an in-depth look at the Academy Awards on the World Wide Web. Mr. Showbiz' editorial director, Jeff Schwager, announced today that the site will launch its 1999 package, Mr. Showbiz Goes to the Oscars, which will feature a unique blend of news, interactive features, and contests. The event will kick off on March 1 and run through March 21, with a focus on the ultimate Oscar contest, daily trivia questions, and a bulletin board for users to share their opinions and predictions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mr. Showbiz will offer comprehensive Oscar coverage on the World Wide Web for the fourth consecutive year, starting on March 1 and running through March 21.
  • The site will feature the "Ultimate Oscar Contest", daily trivia questions, and a bulletin board for users to share their opinions and predictions.
  • Mr. Showbiz has created an archive that contains 70 years of Oscar history, including winners and analysis in all major categories since 1927.
  • The site will have real-time updates, analysis, and live chat during the Oscar ceremony on March 21.
  • Mr. Showbiz has become the primary entertainment news partner for the GO Network, a major Internet site launched in January 1999 by Infoseek in partnership with The Walt Disney Company.
  • Infoseek has commerce and/or content arrangements with several major companies, including AT&T, Microsoft Corporation, and UPS.
  • Mr. Showbiz has been recognized for its unique brand of entertainment news and reviews, earning the 1998 NetGuide Award as Best Entertainment Site.

Statistics:

  • Since its launch in March 1995, Mr. Showbiz has attracted the largest audience of any original entertainment site on the internet.
  • In January 1999, Infoseek launched the GO Network, a major internet site designed to connect people with the things they care about most.
  • As of November 18, 1998, The Walt Disney Company held 43% of Infoseek's outstanding common stock.
  • Infoseek has commerce and/or content arrangements with 11 major companies, including AT&T, Microsoft Corporation, and UPS.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, March 1, 1999
  • Mr. Showbiz (www.MrShowbiz.com) press release
  • Infoseek Corporation press release, January 1999
  • Infoseek Corporation press release, November 18, 1998