The early 70’s gave us two iconic pop culture phenomenons. 1973 saw the debut of KISS and 1974 brought us Hello Kitty. Two years ago, the two joined forces in an agreement between the group and the Japanese company Sanrio.
Kiss Hello Kitty
The KISS x Hello Kitty line includes clothing, purses, jewellery, figurines and, soon, an animated television series. The HUB network announced on Thursday that they had optioned the rights to the show KISS Hello Kitty which will feature the four KISS x Hello Kitty characters living their rock ‘n’ roll dreams and bringing pink anarchy to every situation they are in. The all-new animated series is in the initial stages of development with Mr. Simmons slated to be one of the executive producers. The series will be produced by KISS Catalogue Ltd. and Sanrio.
“The Hub Network is the perfect home for the TV show, KISS Hello Kitty,” said Mr. Simmons. “We are incredibly excited about this opportunity and want to make all our millions of fans worldwide proud of a show they can watch with the whole family.”
“Knowing and viewing The Hub as I do daily with my three children, it is the perfect home for us to bring the KISS Hello Kitty juggernaut to yet another generation,” said Mr. Stanley. “I’m excited to develop this project with The Hub as it ensures it will have family appeal while keeping its brash and nurturing individuation.”
“This is not the first Hello Kitty crossover for Sanrio, but for sure the most unexpected,” said Roberto Lanzi , Operating Officer, Sanrio Co., Ltd. “The idea sounded crazy in the beginning, but Gene and Paul are not only rock icons, they are incredible creative minds who were soon able to see a future success. Actually they are huge fans of Hello Kitty and now great friends of Sanrio.”
No premiere date has been announced.
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