Bagdasarian Productions
Bagdasarian Productions is an American production company founded by Ross Bagdasarian Sr. on February 20, 1961. The company holds the rights to Alvin and the Chipmunks and related intellectual property assets. The company is currently owned and operated by Ross Bagdasarian Jr. and Janice Karman. The company has co-produced many television series, specials, and films and initiated multiple lawsuits to protect the characters.
Filmography
Television specials
A Chipmunk Christmas I Love the Chipmunks Valentine Special A Chipmunk Reunion Rockin' Through the Decades Alvin and the Chipmunks: Trick or Treason A Chipmunk Celebration
Feature films
The Chipmunk Adventure Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks Alvin and the Chipmunks Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
Lawsuits
Main
''Capitol Records, Inc.'' (2008–2011)
Part One: (2008, 2010)
Part Two: (2011)
''20th Century Fox'' (2010–2012)
Bagdasarian Productions sued for payment associated with Janice Karman's contributions to the script of the second CGI/live-action film Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Fox asked Karman to re-write the screenplay after the company was dissatisfied with their writer's initial draft. She sought 50 percent of the movie's profits. Additionally, Bagdasarian Productions claimed a breach of contract due to Fox licensing the film to HBO, decreasing possible revenue, and underpaid royalties on the film's soundtrack, the Alvin and the Chipmunks' soundtrack, and other merchandise. All claims ruled in favor of Fox.