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Rocket has tapped Centum Books, Dreamtex, Pyramid International among others

The new agreement covers the use of the term ‘emoji’ in connection to Sony’s worldwide merchandising program for The Emoji Movie.

MICMoji boasts images including Rosie Fortescue pouting, Mark Francis-Vandelli looking regal and Jess Woodley channeling excitement.

New line of books will explore the lives of exploring the lives of Pile of Poo, Laughing Crying, Heart Eyes and Sassy Girl.

Sony's slate also dates the animated Spider-Man movie and brave new Ghostbusters TV series for 2018.

With the Licensing Expo under a week away, the emoji company is preparing to showcase its broad portfolio to attendees. Here, Marco Hüsges, CEO and founder of the emoji company, talks about the importance of making relationships with new clients and his favourite thing about the show.

Agent has also struck up a partnership with Global Merchandising Services for the region.

After developing the world’s first graphical emoticons used online in 1998, SmileyWorld has gone on to become a globally recognised brand. Here the firm’s CEO Nicolas Loufrani talks about how apparel is one of the firm’s best performing categories and why SmileyWorld can’t be beaten by its competitors.

“I think many gift and toy companies have been looking to create emoji style products over the last 12 months. We are very pleased to have signed the official emoji brand," says Wow! Stuff.