A three-year marketing and distribution deal has been signed between Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group and CBS Films. The agreement sees Sony distributing CBS Films’ productions to international theaters, as well as worldwide distribution of the unit’s films in the home entertainment market.
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Marks & Spencer has appointed Marc Bolland, previously chief executive officer at Morrisons supermarkets, as its new head.
He will take up his position, as chief executive officer, in the New Year.
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In anticipation of the upcoming Dec. 11 release of The Princess and the Frog, Disney Consumer Products has rolled out an extensive line of themed merchandise.
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Garanimals, a children’s apparel brand, is introducing a line of play and learning toys exclusively at Walmart.

The range, retailing from $3 to $29, will include a pull-apart shape sorter, ABC wood blocks, bath boat with squirters, easy grab assorted wood puzzles and a 5-in-1 learning cube.
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Seven licensing deals have been signed by Paramount for the low-budget word-of-mouth film Paranormal Activity, which has now grossed more than $100 million at the box office since it opened in limited release at the end of September.
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A line of greeting cards and more will be written and designed by country singing star Taylor Swift for American Greetings.
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Discovery Communications and Infinity Headwear and Apparel have teamed up to launch Animal Planet-branded headwear and cold weather accessories in 2010. Joester Loria Group brokered the deal on behalf of Animal Planet.
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Just in the time for the holidays, CBS Consumer Products is rolling out a line of Star Trek collectibles for fans.
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A number of new deals for MTV Networks International have been signed across its popular Nickelodeon properties and more.

Fathead is rolling out life-size wall images of Nickelodeon hit characters SpongeBob SquarePants and more. Fathead’s new Nick-inspired range includes 10 images each of SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick, 11 images of iCarly and nine images of Dora the Explorer. The wall designs are available at www.fathead.com or by calling 877-FATHEAD.
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Drive-in restaurant chain Checkers has selected IMC Licensing to manage its licensing efforts.

The fast-food chain already touts a licensed line of French fry and sandwich products. IMC Licensing plans to expand the brand into new categories for retail.
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