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On 3 July 2015, Sanrio announced a full-length Hello Kitty theatrical feature initially planned for 2019. [72] In early 2019, it was revealed that New Line Cinema will be teaming up alongside Sanrio and Flynn Picture Company for an "English language film based on the venerable kid brand." [73] In 2021, it was reported that Jennifer Coyle and Leo Matsuda have been hired to direct the film with Lindsey Beer set to pen the script. [74] Products The Hello Kitty Airbus A330-200 Louis Vuitton Hello Kitty Mini

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