Alvin and the Chipmunks (film)
| Alvin and the Chipmunks | |
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| File:Alvin and the chipmunks2007.jpg First theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Tim Hill |
| Written by | Jon Vitti |
| Produced by | Ross Bagdasarian, Jr. Janice Karman Steve Waterman |
| Starring | Jason Lee Ross Bagdasarian, Jr. Janice Karman David Cross Cameron Richardson Jane Lynch Celestina Kevin Symons |
| Cinematography | Peter Lyons Collister |
| Edited by | Peter E. Berger |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release dates | December 14, 2007 |
| Country |  |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $70 million |
Alvin and the Chipmunks is an upcoming live-action/computer-animated film, based on the popular musical group Alvin and the Chipmunks (and, in several ways, the animated series of the same name). It is being directed by Tim Hill and being produced by Bagdasarian Productions, New Regency Productions, and 20th Century Fox. It is currently scheduled for theatrical release on December 14, 2007.
Plot
The story begins when struggling songwriter, Dave Seville (Jason Lee) gets his world turned upside-down by a trio of talking and singing chipmunks formed by Alvin (voiced by Justin Long), Simon (Matthew Gray Gubler), and Theodore (voiced by Jesse McCartney), who soon become instant stars.
Cast
- Jason Lee as David "Dave" Seville
- Justin Long as Alvin Seville (voice)
- Matthew Gray Gubler as Simon Seville (voice)
- Jesse McCartney as Theodore Seville (voice)
- David Cross as Ian Hawke, the music producer
- Cameron Richardson as Claire Hanson, Dave's crush
- Jane Lynch as Gail
- Celestina as Witch Doctor Back-Up Singer
- Kevin Symons as Ted
Additional notes
 | This article contains a list of miscellaneous information. (December 2007) |
- Another version of "Witch Doctor" was made for the film.[citation needed]
- Jason Lee is the third man to portray David Seville, succeeding Ross Bagdasarian Jr. and Ross Bagdasarian Sr. Bagdasarian, Jr. would have portrayed David Seville, but a much younger actor was needed (he is 58, and Jason Lee is 37). [citation needed]
- The address at Dave's apartment is 1958, which is the year that the classic hits "The Chipmunk Song" and "Witch Doctor" was released.[citation needed]
- In the teaser trailer, Dave says Alvin's name three times, but yells it when he says it the third time. This is a reference to The Chipmunk Song Christmas (Don't Be Late).
- In one TV spot, Theodore states that he likes coffee.
- This is the third movie to have Jason Lee shaved.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack is due out November 20, 2007, three weeks before the film's opening and will contain new versions of most Chipmunk songs.