View Full Version : To no surprise- Alvin and the Chipmunks sequel announced.
Drtooth
06-18-2008, 07:42 PM
Source (http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=cannes2007&jump=story&articleid=VR1117985498&cs=1)
Twentieth Century Fox will release sequel "Alvin and the Chipmunks II" on March 19, 2010. A followup had been expected, given the breakaway success of the first pic, which grossed $217.3 domestically and $141.1 million overseas for a worldwide haul of $358.4 million. But the film, which will be a co-production between Fox 2000 and New Regency, has no script yet. Furthermore, executives haven't settled on a concept for the sequel. The first film left off with the three singing chipmunks reuniting with their manager Dave Seville (Jason Lee).
At this time, Lee is not attached to reprise his role.
Buzz was surrounding the sequal for some time, ever since the film did unexpectedly well.I must admit... after actually seeing the film, it wasn't bad at all (though it wasn't great. I give it a C+). A little Miscast, but not too bad.
Rumor has it, the film's sequal will feature the Chipettes. That has got to be... well... interresting.
(Though, somehow, I wish that between this film and the next, an odd nuclear accident causes the Chipmunks to grow to human child size)
Warhorse
06-18-2008, 08:58 PM
Funny, have yet to see this movie. Don't what the hell I'm waiting for. Christmas maybe?:ohwell:
But if this flick can get a sequel, what's taking our turtles so @#$%^&*() long!:x
And I wish they would re-release the old Chimpmunks Adventure on the big screen. I loved that movie, and still have the old Motion Picture Soundtrack on record! That is one fun record to listen to when just chillin!:)
Funny, have yet to see this movie. Don't what the hell I'm waiting for. Christmas maybe?:ohwell:
But if this flick can get a sequel, what's taking our turtles so @#$%^&*() long!:x
Just look at the numbers. Turtles made a fraction of that.
Raph's Girl
06-18-2008, 10:30 PM
Well I'd see it for sure if the Chipette's are in it. Just as long as it keeps their Australian origin.
Dody Goodman's still alive....maybe she could reprise her role as Ms. Miller?? Altho Charlotte Rae would also make a good Ms. Miller.
GK Punk
06-18-2008, 10:32 PM
I actually kind of liked the last one. I'll see the second one.
Peanut
06-18-2008, 10:37 PM
But if this flick can get a sequel, what's taking our turtles so @#$%^&*() long!:x
People around here really need to come to the realization that the TMNT movie was crap. Aside from the hardcore fans, and a small fraction of kids, no one gave a sh*t about that movie and the majority of non-fans who saw it thought it blew. And I wouldn't disagree with them, either.
Hannah
06-18-2008, 10:42 PM
Maybe they'll incorporate Vanilla Ice into Chipmunks 2. Then everyone will be happy!
odupianist
06-19-2008, 08:17 AM
Boy, Peanut is always so cranky. Maybe he's senile or something.
He didn't even say anything remotely mean. What he's saying is true. Aside from critics, Chipmunks did really well with people. TMNT didn't.
Hannah
06-19-2008, 01:22 PM
Can we fix the title, please?
Mecha Cow
06-19-2008, 01:44 PM
While I personally agree that the TMNT movie wasn't anything to write home about, word of mouth was actually generally positive. It certainly wasn't panned.
And what the hell is a Chipette?
Hannah
06-19-2008, 02:42 PM
Are you serious?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/91/Chipettes_at_Pisa.JPG
Mecha Cow
06-19-2008, 03:49 PM
That doesn't exactly look like something I should have known about. In fact, I wish I still didn't.
VaughnMichael
06-19-2008, 05:15 PM
People around here really need to come to the realization that the TMNT movie was crap. Aside from the hardcore fans, and a small fraction of kids, no one gave a sh*t about that movie and the majority of non-fans who saw it thought it blew. And I wouldn't disagree with them, either.
I'm a hardcore fan and I agree with you, I loved it when it first came out simply because it was a new turtles movie.
But after it was out for a bit I then realized it was just a bad movie and really flat out boring.
Oh and chipmunks movie don't care about this at all either. *shruggs*
Jester
06-19-2008, 05:21 PM
The movies from the 80's and 90's based on both franchises were better.
Raph's Girl
06-19-2008, 05:54 PM
And what the hell is a Chipette?
The Chipette's are female Chipmunks. They initially called themselves The Chipmunks as well but the guys practically threatened to sue them and they changed their names. Each of the girls is the GF to the guys.
They were originally from Australia and lived in an orphanage there that made Annie's seem tame in comparison. They eventually escaped to America and were adopted by a nutty old lady named Mrs. Miller.
I suggest you watch the animated film "The Chipmunk Adventure" classic film that has both groups in it competing in a round the world balloon race. Man the song "My Mother" that the Chipette's sing is definatly one of my faves...along with "We Are The Boys, We Are The Girls of rock and roll" :D
Drtooth
06-19-2008, 08:03 PM
But if this flick can get a sequel, what's taking our turtles so @#$%^&*() long!
Uh... cuz the studio that's animating the Chipmunks film isn't effed up right now, and everything has been a problem at their end, be it terrible plot ideas or management changes.
Plus, the Chipmunks movie had sloppy competition, and was considered a Christmas film, due in part ot the music used.
ZariusTwo
06-20-2008, 12:26 AM
Mainly because the Chipmunks are most famous for the "Chipmunk Chrismtas Song" and not their awesome 1980s theme song
Ninjinister
06-20-2008, 03:47 AM
People around here really need to come to the realization that the TMNT movie was crap. Aside from the hardcore fans, and a small fraction of kids, no one gave a sh*t about that movie and the majority of non-fans who saw it thought it blew. And I wouldn't disagree with them, either.
I actually know more non-TMNT fans that enjoyed it.
People around here really need to come to the realization that the TMNT movie was crap. Aside from the hardcore fans, and a small fraction of kids, no one gave a sh*t about that movie and the majority of non-fans who saw it thought it blew. And I wouldn't disagree with them, either.
A sad but true fact kiddies. Even though I love TMNT, it wasn't exactly a classic of the year. Entertaining? Yes. Memorable? Unless you are a TMNT fan, not likely.
To be honest, I'm surprised they have the green light to do a sequel for the Chipmunks. It's probably going to be like Garfield 2, only with the Chipettes or something. Cross-dressing fun for the whole family!
Drtooth
06-20-2008, 09:30 AM
Mainly because the Chipmunks are most famous for the "Chipmunk Chrismtas Song" and not their awesome 1980s theme song
Hey... annual staple and all that. One of the reasons it did so well during Christmas time.
Drtooth
06-25-2008, 06:58 PM
Thought I might as well add this to the thread:
2 Disk collection of older ATC episodes (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Alvin-Chipmunks-The-ALVINNN-Edition/9904)
It's a step in the right direction, I'll give it that.
But hey! Where's the Alvin Show?
Guitar_Raph
06-27-2008, 08:50 PM
Dody Goodman's still alive....maybe she could reprise her role as Ms. Miller?? Altho Charlotte Rae would also make a good Ms. Miller.
Unfortunately last week, Dody Goodman died at the age of 93. We will miss her as Miss Beatrice Miller or the mother of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
Charlotte Rae would make a great Miss Beatrice Miller.
Raph's Girl
06-27-2008, 09:16 PM
Charlotte Rae would make a great Miss Beatrice Miller.[/SIZE][/FONT]
Yeah...she did a couple days after I posted. :ohwell:
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