We had a call on the weekend, from an unimpeachable source, telling us that a cruise ship is being used as a movie set. This in itself is not a big deal, except that nobody seems to know much about this movie, including that part of it will be filmed on a luxury cruise ship.
The movie is called Chipwrecked.
What is known about Chipwrecked is that it is:
• being released December 16
• all about Alvin and the Chipmunks
• the third Chipmunks movie, succeeding the Squeakquel
• being directed by Mike Mitchell, who also directed Shrek Forever After
• a 20th Century Fox production
Then there are the rumors. Chipwrecked stars Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, Matthew Gray Gubler and Anna Faris. Or else it stars Amy Poehler, Jesse McCartney and Ben Burtt.
That’s the word on the street. Or on the web. And there are no rumors about which ship.
Okay, here’s what we know. Or think. Or were told. It’s guaranteed to be the truth. Or rumored to be. Or might be.
1. The ship is the Carnival Dream.
2. The cast includes Katy Perry.
3. Shooting is underway, in Hawaii.
Extensive research (a few clicks of the mouse) uncovered the movie’s plot (according to movieinsider.com). Alvin and friends (Chipmunks, Chipettes) turn the ship into their personal playground until they’re “chipwrecked” on a deserted island that has more than them as castaways.
How are we doing as Hollywood reporters?