Many people judge the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies by comparing them to films such as “James Bond”, “Mission: Impossible” and others, the problem with doing that is those who watch Bond and the M:I Movies aren’t the based target for the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies. The target viewers for these movies are kids, as well as the kids inside of everyone within our hearts. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked isn’t suppose to be like the former ABC show “Lost”, it is meant for family fun with a few cheesy jokes to brighten our day.
I don’t believe in 1958, when Ross Bagdasarian Sr. first recorded the first Chipmunk album that he planned on years later the being a R-Rated, Action Packed, Blood filled movie. The plan for the Chipmunks was always family fun, they are suppose to be cute little fuzzy animals.
Now in 2011, that plan is shown on the big screen once again. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is the third movie in the Chipmunk series, this time the gang finds themselves on an island in the middle of nowhere after going overboard of the cruise ship on which they had started their family vacation with Dave Seville.
The story line was great, it was adventure of both travel and the meaning of family. I don’t believe the story which I am told of the Chipmunks being CGI because, it seems so much like they standing right there next to the humans on the screen. The music sounded great and was a fun part of the movie as the story went along, because the Chipmunks and the Chipettes were able to find a song to sing to go along with the moment at hand (or paw). Jason Lee did an fantastic job as Dave Seville in this move as he has in the last two (Well, mainly the first one because he wasn’t in a lot of the second movie), David Cross returned as Ian Hawk and did an great job. The new person joining the cast was Jenny Slate who played Zoe, she also did a wonderful job as you will see in the movie but I don’t want to give away the story by telling you details.
The voices for the Chipmunks were all returning cast as well, they did an awesome job as our favorite Chipmunks. Below is the list of who was who.
The voice of Alvin was Justin Long.
The voice of Simon was Matthew Gray Gubler.
The voice of Theodore was Jesse McCartney.
The voice of Brittany was Christina Applegate.
The voice of Jeanette was Anna Faris.
The voice of Eleanor was Amy Poehler.
Now on to the great Director of the film Mike Mitchell, this was his first time as Director for this series but not his first over all. In 2010, Mitchell directed Shrek Forever After and also starred in that same movie. Jonathan Aibel returned to the writers desk for his second Chipmunk movie along side Glenn Berger who also returned for his second time in this series. The executive producer of the movie Neil A. Machlis knows a thing or two about music movies since in 1978 he was the associate producer of Grease. Over all I believe the cast and crew did an amazing job bringing this movie to the big screen.
I am going to start a new rating system this time, using the always favorite stars.
I give this movie 5 out of 5 stars!
Thank you to Essex Cinemas for hosting my reviews! Planning on checking out this movie or others and are in the Northern New York/Vermont area? Make sure you make the right choice and head out to Essex Cinemas in Essex Junction, Vermont. www.essexcinemas.com
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Saturday, December 17, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS™: CHIPWRECKED VIDEO GAME NOW AVAILABLE ON KINECT FOR XBOX 360, Wii AND NINTENDO DS!
Dance Along with Your Favorite Chipmunks and Chipettes in this Exciting Musical Adventure.
Edison, NJ - Nov. 17, 2011 — Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ:COOL), Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Bagdasarian Productions, announced today that Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, the high-energy video game based on the upcoming third installment of the blockbuster animated feature film franchise, is now available on Kinect™ for Xbox 360®, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™.
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is a full-body motion-based dance experience on Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii™ that is fun for all ages. Players can choose to dance to multiple routines as their favorite ‘Munk (Alvin, Simon, and Theodore) or Chipette (Brittany, Eleanor, and Jeanette), while earning more points if they can dance on the beat. In addition, players who fill their “Munk Power” meter are then able to perform ultra-cool dance moves that electrify the crowd.
“A terrific soundtrack and dynamic play mechanic puts players right on stage with The Chipmunks and The Chipettes in an experience that continues the storyline of the upcoming blockbuster movie,” said Jesse Sutton, CEO, Majesco Entertainment. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked delivers a fun and engaging full-featured experience that is perfect for the entire family to enjoy.”
The game is based on the forthcoming Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked movie in theaters December 16th, which finds the trio vacationing aboard a luxury cruise liner until they become ‘chipwrecked’ on a remote island. The Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked video game continues the story with an around-the-world journey that has the ‘Munks visiting six tropical locations inspired by the movie. While dancing as the playable Chipmunks or The Chipettes, players perform more than 50 different dance moves to excite the crowd while rocking out to 30 of the greatest Chipmunk tunes that all generations can enjoy together.
“The music of Alvin and the Chipmunks has always been a great way for families to come together, and a huge high note for the blockbuster film franchise,” said Jeffrey Godsick, President of Fox Consumer Products. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is the perfect vehicle for fans to become immersed in the energetic, musical world of The Chipmunks leading up to the film’s release next month.”
Full Music Track List Includes:
All Day and All of the Night
All Star
Beat It
Bring It On
California Dreamin’
Crocodile Rock
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
I Fought The Law
It’s Tricky
Just Like Heaven
Karma Chameleon
Kids In America
La Bamba
Life Is A Highway
Love Shack (w/ The Chipettes)
Oh Pretty Woman
Only Want to Be With You
Play That Funky Music Chipmunk
Shake Your Groove Thing
Stayin’ Alive
Surfin’ Safari
The Chipmunk Song
Turn the Beat Around (w/ The Chipettes)
Video Killed the Radio Star
Walkin’ On The Sun
We’re the Chipmunks (Deetown Remix)
Whip It
Witch Doctor
You Really Got Me
You Spin Me ‘Round
Developed by Behaviour Interactive, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is rated E10+ and now available on Kinect for Xbox 360 for a suggested retail price of $39.99, and on Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ for a suggested retail price of $29.99.
To watch the launch trailer and find out more, please visit http://www.ChipwreckedGame.com
About Bagdasarian Productions
A leading producer of high quality, family-oriented programming, Bagdasarian Productions, helmed by Ross Bagdasarian and Janice Karman, is best known for its creation and oversight of Alvin and The Chipmunks, The Chipettes, and other related characters. Originally created in 1958, The Chipmunks are presently one of the biggest family franchises with a multi-generational, international following.
About Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third-party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.
About Fox Filmed Entertainment
One of the world’s largest producers and distributors of motion pictures, Fox Filmed Entertainment produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the world. These motion pictures are produced or acquired by the following units of FFE: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Animation and Fox International Productions.
About Majesco Entertainment Company
Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on more than 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on all leading console and handheld platforms as well as online, social networks and mobile devices. Product highlights include Zumba® Fitness, Cooking MamaTM, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Hulk Hogan’s Main Event. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ with offices in San Francisco, CA, Bristol, UK, and a social games development studio in Foxboro, MA. More info can be found online at www.majescoentertainment.com or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/majesco.
Kinect, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo.
Below are screen shots from the games:
(Photo above from Nintendo DS game)
(Photo above from Nintendo DS game)
(Photo above from Microsoft XBOX 360 Kinect game)
(Photo above from Microsoft XBOX 360 Kinect game)
(Photo above from Nintendo Wii game)
(Photo above from Nintendo Wii game)
Please do not copy and/or save these photos as they are under the copyright of the game/movie companies.
Edison, NJ - Nov. 17, 2011 — Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ:COOL), Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Bagdasarian Productions, announced today that Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, the high-energy video game based on the upcoming third installment of the blockbuster animated feature film franchise, is now available on Kinect™ for Xbox 360®, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™.
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is a full-body motion-based dance experience on Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii™ that is fun for all ages. Players can choose to dance to multiple routines as their favorite ‘Munk (Alvin, Simon, and Theodore) or Chipette (Brittany, Eleanor, and Jeanette), while earning more points if they can dance on the beat. In addition, players who fill their “Munk Power” meter are then able to perform ultra-cool dance moves that electrify the crowd.
“A terrific soundtrack and dynamic play mechanic puts players right on stage with The Chipmunks and The Chipettes in an experience that continues the storyline of the upcoming blockbuster movie,” said Jesse Sutton, CEO, Majesco Entertainment. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked delivers a fun and engaging full-featured experience that is perfect for the entire family to enjoy.”
The game is based on the forthcoming Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked movie in theaters December 16th, which finds the trio vacationing aboard a luxury cruise liner until they become ‘chipwrecked’ on a remote island. The Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked video game continues the story with an around-the-world journey that has the ‘Munks visiting six tropical locations inspired by the movie. While dancing as the playable Chipmunks or The Chipettes, players perform more than 50 different dance moves to excite the crowd while rocking out to 30 of the greatest Chipmunk tunes that all generations can enjoy together.
“The music of Alvin and the Chipmunks has always been a great way for families to come together, and a huge high note for the blockbuster film franchise,” said Jeffrey Godsick, President of Fox Consumer Products. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is the perfect vehicle for fans to become immersed in the energetic, musical world of The Chipmunks leading up to the film’s release next month.”
Full Music Track List Includes:
All Day and All of the Night
All Star
Beat It
Bring It On
California Dreamin’
Crocodile Rock
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
I Fought The Law
It’s Tricky
Just Like Heaven
Karma Chameleon
Kids In America
La Bamba
Life Is A Highway
Love Shack (w/ The Chipettes)
Oh Pretty Woman
Only Want to Be With You
Play That Funky Music Chipmunk
Shake Your Groove Thing
Stayin’ Alive
Surfin’ Safari
The Chipmunk Song
Turn the Beat Around (w/ The Chipettes)
Video Killed the Radio Star
Walkin’ On The Sun
We’re the Chipmunks (Deetown Remix)
Whip It
Witch Doctor
You Really Got Me
You Spin Me ‘Round
Developed by Behaviour Interactive, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is rated E10+ and now available on Kinect for Xbox 360 for a suggested retail price of $39.99, and on Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ for a suggested retail price of $29.99.
To watch the launch trailer and find out more, please visit http://www.ChipwreckedGame.com
About Bagdasarian Productions
A leading producer of high quality, family-oriented programming, Bagdasarian Productions, helmed by Ross Bagdasarian and Janice Karman, is best known for its creation and oversight of Alvin and The Chipmunks, The Chipettes, and other related characters. Originally created in 1958, The Chipmunks are presently one of the biggest family franchises with a multi-generational, international following.
About Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third-party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.
About Fox Filmed Entertainment
One of the world’s largest producers and distributors of motion pictures, Fox Filmed Entertainment produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the world. These motion pictures are produced or acquired by the following units of FFE: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Animation and Fox International Productions.
About Majesco Entertainment Company
Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on more than 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on all leading console and handheld platforms as well as online, social networks and mobile devices. Product highlights include Zumba® Fitness, Cooking MamaTM, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Hulk Hogan’s Main Event. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ with offices in San Francisco, CA, Bristol, UK, and a social games development studio in Foxboro, MA. More info can be found online at www.majescoentertainment.com or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/majesco.
Kinect, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo.
Below are screen shots from the games:
Please do not copy and/or save these photos as they are under the copyright of the game/movie companies.
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