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ZIZZLE: a toy manufacturer behind the iZ device is on the hunt for a few good pirate look-alikes as part of new contest tied to Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. The toymaker, with local radio station Z100 WHTZ, is searching for the best Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann look-alike under the contest. Judging will take place June 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. at FAO Schwarz in New York City. One grand-prize winner will receive a Volvo XC90 filled with movie-themed toys. The first- and second-place winners will receive cash awards and a treasure chest filled with movie-themed toys. Consumers can register online at Zizzle.com or Z100.com. Online materials and TV spots support. Zizzle is the toy licensee for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Products are now rolling out to retail outlets. The film opens nationwide on July 7.

DOMINO’S PIZZA: has been named the official pizza of the Michigan International Speedway. The deal comes after Michigan International Speedway named Ann Arbor, MI-based Domino’s its presenting sponsor for 2006 and 2007 race seasons. The Michigan International Speedway hosts more than 100 events at 12 major motorsports facilities each year.