March 05, 2021
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Hello Kitty fans! We’re one step closer to finally getting the Hello Kitty movie now that the directors have been set.
The animated/live-action hybrid film based on the popular Japanese character created by Sanrio will be helmed by animation veterans Leo Matsuda and Jennifer Coyle (via Deadline)
Matsuda made his directorial debut with Disney’s Inner Workings and previously worked on other beloved Disney films like Big Hero 6, Wreck-It Ralph and Zootopia. Apart from Disney, the animator’s most recently worked on Abominable for DreamWorks Animation and has an original animated feature Yokai Samba in development at Nickelodeon.
A Live-Action Hello Kitty Movie Is In The Works
Production company New Line Cinema has announced that it will be releasing a live-action film adaptation of one of Sanrio’s most-loved characters, Hello Kitty!
The studio claimed the rights to make the film back in 2019 and Jennifer Coyle is set to direct, who recently worked on an animated series of Harley Quinn. Leo Matsuda will also be directing, who’s known for big films such as Big Hero 6 and Zootopia.
Coyle shared,
‘This is not only a rare chance to bring a beloved character to life, but also to spread the message of love, friendship and inclusivity that Hello Kitty stands for. The world so needs her brand of joy and happiness’.
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Hello Kitty s Hollywood Animated/Live-Action Film Hires Directors (Updated)
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The Hollywood Reporter posted on Tuesday that Warner Bros. Entertainment s New Line Cinema has hired animators Jennifer Coyle and Leo Matsuda as directors for its film adaptation of Sanrio s Hello Kitty franchise.
Coyle has previously worked on shows such as
Harley Quinn and
Big Hero 6 and
Lindsey Beer
(Chaos Walking) is the scriptwriter for the film. The company Known Universe, which Beer co-founded, will also serve as executive producer.
New Line Cinema and FlynnPictureCo are handling production and development of the Hello Kitty film, and Warner Bros. will handle the film s worldwide distribution. FlynnPictureCo s Beau Flynn is credited as producer, with Wendy Jacobson credited as executive producer. The film is the first time that the franchise will have a film produced outside Jap
Washington [US], March 3 (ANI): The fans of the much loved fictional character 'Hello Kitty' now have a reason to rejoice as animation veterans Jennifer Coyle and Leo Matsuda will helm the New Line feature. It has been planned as an animated/live-action hybrid film.