In 2019, Sanrio announced one of the most anticipated announcements in the franchise's history: a theatrical movie release involving one of their most prominent personalities, Hello Kitty.

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday ... a subcompact car or a kitchen utensil, or even a horror movie monster can get labeled “kawaii.” By Western standards, the idea may seem embarrassingly ...

Unlike many popular characters, Hello Kitty didn’t originate from a television show, movie or comic book. Her image started appearing on products in 1974, and her massive audience has grown since.

She may also wind up a Hollywood movie star, too, if plans for a combo animated/live action Hello Kitty feature film announced in 2019, continue to move forward. Though her name has been ...

Saturday Night Live poked fun at the true origins and history behind Sanrio’s Hello Kitty in a special sketch with a surprise cameo from Natasha Lyonne, Spider-Man, and more!