The Japanese company behind Hello Kitty was penalized by antitrust regulators for restricting where manufacturers could sell licensed toys and other products. Source: NYT > Business – Geneva Abdul
Hello, Kitty! Warner Bros. Welcomes a Beloved Character
Sanrio granted the studio film rights to Hello Kitty after a five-year courtship. The character has never been given the Hollywood treatment before. Source: NYT > Business – BROOKS BARNES