ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 2, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- The June issue of BuyMagazine, a monthly direct response publication featuring entertainment and technology articles as well as popular products from Buy.com, hits consumers' mailboxes today. Academy Award(r)-winner Halle Berry charms the cover and gives an exclusive interview discussing her latest release to DVD and video, "Die Another Day."
Halle Berry has made a name for herself in Hollywood. In 2002, she became the first African-American women to win an Oscar(r) for Best Actress for her performance in "Monster's Ball." She also received critical acclaim for her first feature film debut, Spike Lee's "Jungle Fever."
In addition to the scoop on Halle, the June issue of BuyMagazine also features an inside look at "Just Married" starring Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy, and a regular monthly section called The Review Crew, which gives the low-down on the markets hottest video games. Other informative articles including DVD Player Buyers Guide, Store Your Stuff: Portable Storage Options and Get Your Hands on These Keyboards and Mice, give readers valuable information about the newest consumer electronics and computer accessories.
"BuyMagazine is now recognized by Hollywood and consumers as the premier source combining entertainment news, product information and the opportunity to purchase those products, all in one magazine," said Stew Duncan, president and publisher of BuyMagazine. "Interest from the entertainment community and world-class brands like Microsoft, Canon, Mazda and Sony, continues to grow with each new issue."
A special Dads and Grads promotion launches with the June issue of BuyMagazine. BuyMagazine recipients can save $10 off any purchase of $100 or more from Buy.com's electronic and technology stores. See www.buymagazine.com for details. The offer expires June 30, 2003.
Other features in this month's issue include the regular "Hot Picks Top 10" list highlighting top products in a variety of popular categories, including music, videos, books, computers, games, cellular products and more.
BuyMagazine created a buzz in the entertainment world since instituting celebrity covers and exclusive feature articles in January 2003. The April issue, featuring exclusive photos of Academy Award(r)-winning artist Eminem, took the entertainment industry by storm, garnering attention from Entertainment Tonight, MTV and VH1, and greatly increasing the magazine's subscriptions. Cover celebrities include Matt Damon, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Eminem, Leonardo DiCaprio and most recently Halle Berry.
To see the June issue and subscribe to BuyMagazine, interested readers should visit www.buymagazine.com.
About BuyMagazine
BuyMagazine is a monthly direct response magazine providing access to over one million cool products, the latest technology and entertainment reviews, special offers and discounts. By integrating stimulating content, BuyMagazine reaches core buyers with relevant purchasing information and the latest technology and entertainment products within a visually engaging format. Current monthly circulation is 600,000 and is expected to grow to over 1 million in 2003.