Stephen J. Cannell Establishes Internet Presence

Posted on May 12, 1998

Emmy-award winning writer/creator/producer and bestselling author Stephen J. Cannell and Cannell Enterprises announced the launch of their new website located at: http://www.cannell.com. The new interactive website coincides with the release in paperback of Cannell's bestselling novel King Con (Avon, May 1998), an exciting thriller about a con artist and a beautiful prosecutor who join forces to take down a Mafia kingpin. King Con is soon to be a major motion picture from MGM with John Travolta slated to star as legendary con man Beano X. Bates.

In a starred review, Publishers Weekly says King Con is, "Smart, fast, funny and teeming with appealing characters," and Library Journal calls King Con, "Pure delight," praising its, "Wonderful characters [and] the wry humor [which] will keep readers enthralled."

The website features an excerpt of the prologue and first chapter from King Con as well as information about Cannell's other novels, Final Victim and The Plan, a look at television shows and movies produced by Cannell which include over 43 popular shows such as The Rockford Files, The Commish, Wiseguy, The A-Team and Silk Stalkings. The website also features television interviews using video on demand technology utilizing Real Player from Real Networks. Future plans for the site include online chats with Cannell and other celebrities, a TV trivia section and an online community. Cannell.com was designed by technology/design professional Kris Williams whose talents have contributed to such projects as Disney's Daily Blast, Spawn VR game, Xena VR game, and the Lost In Space website.

Cannell stated, "I'm excited about the launch of the website. I've been an avid user of the Web for some time now, and find the Internet to be a great research tool. The Internet is changing the entertainment world and Cannell Enterprises and I are pleased to launch our Internet presence."

Cannell will be appearing at the Chicago Book Expo on May 30th, 1998. Additional details about the appearance can be found on the website.