This live-action/computer-animated update of Ross Bagdasarian's squeaky-voiced cartoon characters finds the chipmunks (in CGI form) transported from their woodland habitat to the city, where they wind up in the home of Dave Seville (Jason Lee). Dave, a down-on-his-luck songwriter, realizes the potential of a singing chipmunk pop act, and becomes an unlikely mentor/father figure to feisty Alvin, brainy Simon, and dopey Theodore. Meanwhile, the threesome causes chaos in his life, leading to plenty of fun, frenetic scenarios. When a devious record executive (David Cross) enters the picture, however, Alvin and the Chipmunks must deal with both the trappings of fame and their loyalty to the amiable, hapless Dave.

Directed by Tim Hill (GARFIELD: A TALE OF TWO KITTIES), ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS simultaneously modernizes and pays tribute to the classic title characters, who first appeared in the late 1950s and became wildly popular in the '60s. While Lee (MY NAME IS EARL) is well cast as the perpetually exasperated Dave, Long (LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD) steals the show as the voice of Alvin, who provides the group's lively spirit. Though some older viewers may wince at the prospect of their beloved Chipmunks rapping, the movie is generally respectful of the franchise's long legacy, and will easily win over a younger generation.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case - Checkpoint, Sensormatic
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Surround 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - Spanish, French
Subtitles - Spanish, English - Optional

Disc 1: ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS Special Edition
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes - 1. "The Focus Group"
2. "Dave's Music Award"
3. "Behind the Nuts Munkumentary"
4. "Generic Version Get Munked"
5. "Chipmunks Live on Tour!"
Music Video - 1. 'Witch Doctor" (Rock Version)
2. "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)"
Trailers - 1.Trailer Farm: ELEPHANT TALES, MEET DAVE, ANGEL WARS: THE MESSENGERS, GARFIELD PET FORCE, LEGALLY BLONDES
2. Forced Trailers: HORTON HEARS A WHO, DR. DOLITTLE 5, SPACE CHIMPS
Interactive Features:
Interactive Game - Interactive Chipmunk Funk Mixer
Additional Product:
Collectible - Alvin Ty Beanie Baby Plush

Disc 2: Digital Copy

Distributor Notes: A L V I N ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Struggling songwriter Dave Seville (Jason Lee) opens his home to a talented trio of chipmunks named Alvin, Simon and Theodore, they become overnight music sensations. But when a greedy record producer (David Cross) tries to exploit the "boys", Dave must use a little human ingenuity and a lot of 'munk mischief to get his furry family back before it's too late!

**Alvin Giftset includes Special Edition DVD and Alvin Ty Beanie Baby plush.

Source: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Jason Lee: American actor, MALLRATS/My Name is Earl
David Cross: Comedian, MR. SHOW
Cameron Richardson: Star, SUPERCROSS: THE MOVIE (2005)
Jane Lynch: Actress, BEST IN SHOW

Tim Hill: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Ross Bagdasarian: Voice, ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS (1983)
Janice Karman: Voice, ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS (1983)

Jon Vitti: Screenwriter, THE SIMPSONS MOVIE
Will McRobb: Screenwriter/Producer
Chris Viscardi: Screenwriter/Producer

Christopher Lennertz: Score Composer

"A simple story of family love ensues, with enough mischievousness and physical humour to keep kids occupied..."