Licensing partners named for 'The Golden Compass'

NEW YORK Scholastic Media and New Line Cinema announced that they are finalizing the licensing program for the film version of "The Golden Compass," the first book in the His Dark Materials trilogy, which will be released in theaters on Dec. 7. The companies have signed on Sega, Corgi International, Mega Brands and other licensing partners to produce an extensive line of products for "The Golden Compass."

Merchandise will include board games, apparel and food.