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hollywoodreporter.com - 12/10/2008

'Alvin and the Chipmunks' sequel lands helmer

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Betty Thomas has signed on to direct "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel," Fox 2000 and Regency's follow-up to the surprise 2007 hit featuring the lovable CGI-animated singing rodents. Although plot details are being kept under wraps, the new movie will introduce the Chipmunks' female ...

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