McDonald's inks promotional deal

Oak Brook-based McDonald's and Twentieth Century Fox announced its new global partnership surrounding the studio's calendar of blockbuster movies through 2010.

The multifaceted partnership offers new technology and animation, Happy Meal toy collections and restaurant promotions in thousands of restaurants worldwide.

Restaurants around the world will feature all-family programming for top movies starting with "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" and "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs."