Alvin and the Chipmunks (film) (Johnsonverse)

Alvin and the Chipmunks is a 2008 American live-action/traditionally animated musical comedy film written and directed by Tammy Jo Johnson. Based on the characters of the same name created by Ross Bagdasarian Sr., the film stars Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, and Steve Carell, with David Cross, Jason Lee, Jane Lynch, and Amy Poehler in supporting roles.
It was released worldwide on December 12, 2008, by Johnson Studios. The film received positive reviews for its script and characters, with Steve Carell and David Cross's performances receiving praise. Alvin and the Chipmunks grossed $361 million worldwide on a budget of $60 million and was the seventh-best-selling DVD of 2009.
Alvin and the Chipmunks is the first live-action/animated film starring Alvin and the Chipmunks since Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks was released in 2003, as that film features puppetry used for the Chipmunks and this film features traditional animation used for them. The film was followed by two sequels: Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Chipettes (2011) and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2014).
== Plot ==
In the prologue, a hooded figure carrying a basket struggles to make it through the harsh winter. She finds a cabin, places the basket on the doorstep, and knocks on the door before running off. A man, revealed to be Dave Seville (Steve Carell), looks at the basket, finding three baby chipmunks (Bagdasarian for Alvin and Simon, and Janice Karman for Theodore) and a note.
Eight years later, Dave and the Chipmunks get ready for their latest performance, but Alvin annoys him, Simon and Theodore with his antics. When the Chipmunks go on stage, they sing a modernized rendition of their latest hit single "Witch Doctor". Alvin, however, ruins the performance when he accidentally knocks Simon and Theodore off the stage with his guitar. Their career ruined, Dave grounds Alvin and expresses his disappointment. Alvin 
== Cast ==
* Ross Bagdasarian Jr. as Alvin and Simon
* Janice Karman as Theodore
* Steve Carell as David "Dave" Seville, a struggling songwriter and father figure to Alvin, Simon and Theodore
* David Cross as Ian Hawke, the chief executive at JETT Records
* Jason Lee as Josh Owens, Ian's assistant
* Amy Poehler as Claire Wilson, Dave's ex-girlfriend
* Jane Lynch as Gail, an advertising executive, and Dave's former boss
Additionally, Kevin Symons appears as Ted, Frank Maharajh appears as Barry, and Veronica Alicino appears as Amy, Dave’s three former co-workers. Bagdasarian and Karman also make cameo appearances.
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