March 05, 2021
Geek Culture
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.
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.
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What you need to know
Animal Crossing: New Horizons players will be able to invite Sanrio-themed villagers to their town this March.
The new content will be part of an update on March 18, 2021.
The previously EU- and Japan-exclusive amiibo cards will be available for purchase at Target on March 26, 2021.
The official Animal Crossing Twitter account has announced that new content will be accessible from the Sanrio-themed Animal Crossing amiibo cards coming to the U.S. in March.
[Announcement]
From @HelloKitty, My Melody, to Keroppi, get ready to discover new residents, styles & items inspired by adorable @Sanrio friends! The #AnimalCrossing Sanrio Collaboration Pack comes to the US on 3/26, exclusively at @Target! pic.twitter.com/7584E2OL4H Isabelle (@animalcrossing) February 25, 2021