Hello Kitty Movie: New Line Hires Directors Jennifer Coyle & Leo Matsuda
Nearly two years since we last heard an update on the upcoming
Hello Kitty movie, Deadline brings word that New Line Cinema has finally found the right pair to head the production of their long-awaited live-action/animated hybrid film adaptation of the popular cartoon character. Jennifer Coyle and Leo Matsuda have been officially tapped to direct New Line’s long-in development
Hello Kitty movie. Both filmmakers have years of experience in the animation industry, with Coyle previously working on hit animated shows such as
Bob’s Burgers and
Harley Quinn. Meanwhile, Matsuda began his career at Walt Disney Animation where he worked on several popular films such as
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Inner Workings, is taking over Twitter as people claim her body is ‘unrealistic’.
Over the years, Disney has always been faulted for its lack of diversity within its films, particularly when it comes to women.
When you think of some of Disney’s most iconic female characters, like Cinderella, Rapunzel and Moana, they all have the same features. Small cinched waist, big pretty eyes, flawless skin and long flowing hair. Essentially, they all present an idealistic beauty standard.
Disney’s 2016 short film
Inner Workings is getting a lot of backlash online as people call out its character Kate, who they claim presents body image issues for young girls.