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Adobe plans to release a DVD authoring title in 2003, according to Macworld UK, although details are few at this point. In December, Adobe announced that it had licensed Sonic Solutions’ DVD authoring technology, which Sonic employs in its line of authoring products for Windows. On an unrelated note, Adobe will be hosting a “champagne reception” press event on the evening of February 25, according to invites sent out to select members of the media. It’s unknown what announcements the event will bring.

CE Software today released QuickMail 3.0, a Mac OS X-compatible version of its interoffice email system. Other new features to the client include SMTP authorization support and the ability to view formatted text as plain text, while the server gains streamlined address book distribution and SMTP authorization. QuickMail sells for US$34.95 per copy, with upgrades starting at $7 each.

Matthew Rothenberg of eWeek examines the current state of the Mac publishing scene, noting Apple’s absence from Seybold New York this month and looking at the current and forthcoming Mac OS X offerings from several companies.

Karelia Software has released Watson 1.11, a new version of itspopular Mac OS X application for accessing a number of Web resources, suchas zip code lookups, movie times, image searches, and more. The new versionadds a number of bug fixes and improvements. Watson sells for US$29.

Disney Interactive today introduced “Disney’s YouCan Fly! With Tinker Bell,” a new first-person, flying adventure gamefor Mac OS 8/9 containing characters, locations and activities from its newanimated feature, “Return to Never Land,” which opens in theatres thisFriday. Designed for girls ages 6 and up, the game features 16 interactivegames for children and will be available in stores February 18 for US$19.99.