Today’s first bit of horrific news comes courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter, who reports that Betty Thomas has signed on to direct Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel for Fox 2000 and New Regency.

Besides the horrific pun in the title itself, the film is set to introduce the Chipmunks’ female counterparts, the Chipettes; casting for the Chipettes is currently underway.

Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney are returning to voice the titular characters. It is not clear whether Jason Lee is returning.