CHANNING TATUM PICTURES OF THE WEEK: Outtakes from Chan's Stephen Danelin Photoshoot

Each week Channing Tatum Unwrapped will post one or more of our favorite pictures of the uber hot Channing Tatum.

Today's Pictures of the Week were submitted by Channing Tatum's 2009 BIGGEST Fan, Brandi S., from New Jersey, and I'm thinking you all may like them...A LOT. If you were a fan of the recently posted Vanity Fair photoshoot outtakes, then you're going to love the outtakes from Chan's Stephen Danelin photoshoot that was featured in the latest issue of YRB magazine.

Brandi found the photos on a new Channing Tatum fan site, and you can check out all of the new pics in the slideshow below...

Big thanks to Brandi for finding and submitting the awesome photos and feel free to use the wallpaper at the top of this post and the one below on Myspace and anywhere else you can think of!!!

If you have a favorite picture from this blog, our photo gallery, a picture you have made or a picture that you have found on the net that you would like me to consider, send the picture or a link to the picture to potw@channingtatumunwrapped.com and tell me why you like it. I will post it and your explanation on the blog. If you like or don't like today's picture (for some completely insane reason), let everyone know that too by clicking on the comments link below. :-)

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NEWS FLASH: 'Step Up 3D' Starts Filming TODAY with Newcomers & Old Favorites

Although I think there's, sadly, very little chance we'll be seeing Channing Tatum in the third installment of the ‘Step Up‘ franchise that he started with Jenna Dewan in 2006, I still continue to follow the progress of ‘Step Up 3D‘ and often get questions about the movie from fans.

As I previously posted, director Jon M. Chu and the production crew have been working hard for months to prepare for the 3D movie that's going to film on location in both New York City and Paris, France.

Jon has been tweeting about their progress onTwitter where he posted news about their long days scouting locations, how dance warriors/choreographers Hihat, Dave Scott, Rich & Tone, Jamal Sims have even more of his respect now, and his experience in a test shoot with 3D glasses are on his head. He even tweeted to let us know that they wrapped up the final day of rehearsals last Friday so they can start shooting principal photography today.

I also found the cute photo above with Jon and his adorable dog Monster (who looks quite at home in his own chair on set) with returning stars Alyson Stoner who reprises her role as Camille (aka Chan’s foster sister from ‘Step Up‘) and Adam Sevani who comes back in his role as Moose from ‘Step Up 2: The Streets‘.

Here's a storyline that I found on one of the casting sites for the film that will start filming today in New York City...

When the Maryland School of the Arts (MSA) goes to Paris for an international dance competition, one of the dancers - Moose - misses his flight back to Baltimore. He soon makes friends with an American away from home and a beautiful French sophisticate. They introduce Moose to the red-hot Parisan underground dance scene, and before long he is wowing the local dancers with his unique moves as they prepare for an underground dance competition. With time running out before the big event and their routine stolen by a rival crew, Moose turns to his loyal MSA crew in Baltimore for help. Can Moose, the MSA crew and the French crew pull together a new dance number at the last minute? And will it be good enough to beat the world's best street dancers?

In addition to veterans Adam and Alyson, the film also stars newcomers Sharni Vinson as Natalie, Rick Malambri as Luke, and Stephen Boss in the role of Jason.

Get the latest behind-the-scenes scoop strait from director Jon M. Chu by subscribing to his official Twitter and Youtube channel. Jon's already posted a pic from today's shoot on Twitter.

‘Step Up 3-D‘ is set to hit an IMAX theater near you on August 6, 2010.

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

I can personally say that Channing Tatum has a mother that's beautiful beyond measure both inside and out, and I want to wish Kay and every other great mom out there
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

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New Photos of Channing Tatum on the Paul O'Grady Show

Although I haven't been able to hunt down the video yet, I have found some new photos of Channing Tatum as he promoted his newest film 'Fighting" on the May 6, 2009 episode of the popular UK talk show Paul O'Grady.

It's obvious in the Ken McKay Photography photos that Chan is having a lot of fun on the show and fans who saw it tell me he did a great job and was very entertaining. You can check out the new pics of Chan in the slideshow below...

In case you missed my previous post, I want to remind fans that Channing will also be appearing on the UK's GMTV on ITV1 Monday morning (May 11, 2009) at 7:00 AM. Thanks again to CTU reader Naz for letting me know about the appearance!

Finally, I wanted to let everyone know that I have now created a Featured Film Page for 'Fighting' on CTU. You can CLICK HERE to get a one-stop-shop for the latest news, photos, and videos for the film, and you can even listen to the film's soundtrack.

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CHANNING TATUM PICTURES OF THE WEEK: Chan Promoting 'Fighting' in the UK

Each week Channing Tatum Unwrapped will post one or more of our favorite pictures of the uber hot Channing Tatum.

Today's Pictures of the Week show new photos of Channing Tatum as he greets fans, signs autographs, and arrives at the Hilton Courthouse Hotel to introduce a screening for his new film 'Fighting' on May 7, 2009 in London, England. In the slideshow below, we also have some new pics of Chan as he walks around London yesterday and today. Enjoy!

In case you missed it, fans can listen to Chan's very last UK interview with BBC Radio 6's George Lamb that he did earlier today before he heads back home to the states. Chan's segment starts around the 1:43 mark and lasts about 10 minutes. You can also CLICK HERE to listen to some of Chan's other recent UK interviews.

UK fans should make sure you go see Channing's new movie 'Fighting' when it hits theaters on May 13th!!!

If you have a favorite picture from this blog, our photo gallery, a picture you have made or a picture that you have found on the net that you would like me to consider, send the picture or a link to the picture to potw@channingtatumunwrapped.com and tell me why you like it. I will post it and your explanation on the blog. If you like or don't like today's picture (for some completely insane reason), let everyone know that too by clicking on the comments link below. :-)

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IN THE PRESS: Channing Tatum's BBC Radio 1 Interview with Edith Bowman

As I previously mentioned, Channing Tatum is currently over in the UK promoting the May 13th release of 'Fighting' across the pond. Today, Chan was interviewed by BBC Radio 1's Edith Bowman, and below you can listen to what I've now added to my list of favorite interviews, because I seriously think I laughed through the entire thing.

You can CLICK HERE to listen to the entire radio show where Edith has Chan do his first speed date and his 'G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra' co-star Sienna Miller even makes a surprise call into the show after she hear's Chan on the radio. Edith's entire show is 3 hours long, but Chan's interview starts around the 36 minute mark and lasts a little over 30 minutes.

You can also listen to only Chan's part of the show with Edith on the player below. Enjoy!!!

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If you listened to the interview above, then you may want to CLICK HERE to watch hilarity ensue when Edith shows Chan her top five dance moves in the studio!

Chan also did a quick interview with BBC Radio 5's Simon Mayo yesterday (interview starts around the 1:51 mark), and you can also listen to his interview on the UK's Breakfast with Andy Goulding below...

Finally, fans can listen to Chan's very last UK interview with BBC Radio 6's George Lamb tomorrow May 8th at 10AM London time before he heads back home to the states. Chan's segment starts around the 1:43 mark and lasts about 10 minutes.

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CHANNING TATUM VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Chan's Appearance on HDNet's "Inside MMA"

Today's Video of the Week was sent to me by HDNet, and it's an interview that Channing Tatum recently did on their weekly news show "Inside MMA" when he was promoting 'Fighting' for the film's April 24th release in the US and Canada.

Hosts Kenny and Bas take a look back at UFC 97 (where Chan also appeared) and talk about MMA (aka mixed martial arts) in the movies. "Inside MMA" airs Fridays at 9pm ET on HDNet, and fans can check out the video clips that feature Chan below. Enjoy!

Bigs thanks to HDNet for sending me the new video!!!

If you have a favorite video that you would like me to consider, send a link to the video to votw@channingtatumunwrapped.com and tell me why you like it. I will post it and your explanation on the blog.

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NEWS FLASH: Be the First to Watch Channing Tatum's 'Public Enemies' at the Los Angeles Film Festival

'Public Enemies', Channing Tatum's highly-anticipated historical drama with Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, will have it's first public screening very soon, because the film has been chosen as the prestigious Centerpiece for Film Independent's 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival, which runs from June 18th - 28th.


Here's the festival description for the film where Channing Tatum plays the iconic criminal Pretty Boy Floyd...

PUBLIC ENEMIES
- DIRECTOR: Michael Mann
- WRITERS: Roman Bennett and Micael Mann & Ann Biderman PRODUCERS Kevin Misher, Michael Mann
- CAST: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Channing Tatum, Billy Crudup, Emilie de Ravin, Giovanni Ribisi)

In the action-thriller Public Enemies, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann directs Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, and Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard in the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Depp) -- the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover’s fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis (Bale), and a folk hero to much of the public.

WHAT IS THE LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL?
Now in its fifteenth year, the Los Angeles Film Festival is widely recognized as a world-class event, showcasing the best in new American and international cinema and providing the movie-loving public with access to some of the most critically acclaimed filmmakers, film industry professionals, and emerging talent from around the world.

Drawing on an expected attendance of 85,000, the Festival provides films with the opportunity to be embraced by the public and discovered by the industry. More than 70 feature films – narrative and documentary - are featured in the Festival, alongside gala premieres, panels and seminars, short film programs, music video showcases, free outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and unique signature events.

HOW MANY FILMS PLAY IN THE FESTIVAL? HOW MANY WERE SUBMITTED?
More than 200 narrative, documentary, shorts and music videos will be screening at the Festival. This year, the Festival programmers considered more than 4,600 films.

WHAT ARE SOME FILMS THAT HAVE PLAYED IN PAST FESTIVALS?
Recent Festival films include Anvil! The Story of Anvil, Encounters at the End of the World, Man on Wire, Talk to Me, An Inconvenient Truth, Frozen River, Ballast, Wanted, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Medicine for Melancholy, Young @ Heart, Transformers, Deliver Us from Evil, 2 Days in Paris, Half Nelson, Rock School, The Devil Wears Prada, and Old Joy.

HOW DO I PURCHASE TICKETS OR PASSES TO A SCREENING?
Festival passes for the 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival go on sale Monday, May 18, 2009. Tickets to individual screenings will be available for purchase beginning on May 29, 2009. Passes and tickets can be purchased on this web site or over the phone at 866.FILMFEST (345-6337). Walk up sales or pases and tickets will begin at the Festival Ticket Center on Friday, June 12.

Finally, 'Public Enemies' was featured in the April 24th issue of Entertainment Weekly. Thanks to CTU reader Belinda, you can read the article in it's entirety below, in case you missed it when it was on newsstands. Enjoy!!!

Fans can CLICK HERE to check out Chan in the first trailer for the movie. You can also CLICK HERE to watch the newly released international trailer on our video channel.

'Public Enemies' hits US theaters on July 1, 2009. Fans can CLICK HERE to get a current list of international release dates for the film.

Thanks again to CTU Reader Belinda for letting me know about the film festival and for sending me the high quality scans of the article!!!

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DEAL OF THE DAY: Want to Meet Channing Tatum?

I have some great news for Channing Tatum's UK fans!!!

His new film 'Fighting' will be released in the UK next week. In addition to getting your very own official site, UK fans will also have an opportunity to see Channing on your local TV, and some lucky fans will even get a very special meet and greet with him!

First of all, everyone will get a chance to watch Chan on the UK's Paul O'Grady Show on Channel 4 on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 where he will be joining the comedian and one of his pet's in the studio.

Want to be in the audience? The show is recorded at the London Studios in Waterloo, London. If you would like tickets to watch the show, you can phone 'Lost In TV' on 020 8530 8100. You can also go to their website at www.lostintv.com or send your request via email to info@lostintv.com.

Audience seating is subject to first come first serve, so you should arrive early.

For those who want an opportunity to see 'Fighting' early and for FREE and who also want a chance to attend a personal meet and greet with Channing, the next item may interest you (a little)...

Jump Off TV is giving away FREE passes to an early screening of Channing Tatum's new movie 'Fighting' in London, UK for this Thursday, May 7, 2009.

To celebrate the release of the film, which hits UK cinemas on May 13th, they are giving you the chance to see the film before it’s released at cinemas nationwide, AND the film will be introduced by Channing Tatum at the screening. One lucky winner and a friend will also get to meet Chan before the film!!

:: DETAILS ::
This exclusive event will take place on 7th May at 7pm at:

Courthouse DoubleTree Hotel
Great Marlborough Street
London W1F 7HL.

:: MEET & GREET CAPTION COMPETITION ::
To win a Meet & Greet with Channing Tatum all you have to do is select one of the images from the Event on Facebook and comment your caption. The caption can be something the characters are saying or just narrative. The funniest one wins. You may enter as many times as you like.

:: FREE TICKETS ::
To receive your free pair of tickets, log onto www.tellten.co.uk and enter the reference code 590664, which will take you to a special page where you can print off your tickets to bring along with you on the night. Remember, first come first served, so be quick to avoid missing out.

Good luck to everyone!!!

Finally, Channing will also be appearing on the UK's GMTV on Monday morning (May 11, 2009) at 7:00 AM. Thanks to CTU reader Naz for letting me know about this new appearance!

'Fighting' hit US and Canadian theaters on April 24th and will be released in the UK on May 13th and in Ireland and Spain on May 15th. Release dates are constantly changing, but you can find the most current list of international release dates for the film on the CTU Calendar.

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NEWS FLASH: Early Screening Held for Channing Tatum's 'Dear John'

Way before a movie ever comes out, the film is shown at various early test screenings so the movie studios can get feedback and try to tweak the film, if needed. This kind of test screening was held for Channing Tatum's highly-anticipated 2010 drama 'Dear John' a few weeks ago at a theater in California. Here's what the excited screener had to say about the film...

"Well last week I got to see a screening for the movie! I was so excited to see it. I'm not sure how much I can say but I LOVED it! I have not read the book, but I want to now. I laughed and cried. I thought Amanda was EXCELLENT. So was Richard Jenkins. Channing was great too, and Amanda and him had some great chemistry!...Young Alan was fantastic!...He was sooo cute! I'm trying to remember how many scenes he was in, had to have been a few different ones. The Beach scene where we are first introduced to Alan, and the Truck scene when Tim and Alan give John a ride home were the ones that stand out the most to me. The truck scene was hilarious with the 3 of them. Whatever scene young Alan was in he pretty much stole the scene...I remember a horse scene with young Alan and Amanda at her parents place. I believe Savannah talks about how it was Alan's first time on a horse, and Savannah talks about "horse sense" and her theory about that, and how she wants to open a riding camp. I hope they keep it in the final version as well, because I think the version of the film they showed us, they said it was a "rough" version, but I hope that was more in regards to the special effects and the music than anything else... I'm not sure if they will edit it anymore from the version I saw but they said the music was not 100% and that some special effects weren't done, but I didn't really notice. It looked and sounded great to me. I can't wait until it comes out!"

This movie, which CTU readers voted as their most-anticipated upcoming Channing Tatum film, is adapted from the Nicholas Sparks novel Dear John, and it follows the love story between an idealistic college student and enlisted American soldier.

The film stars Channing Tatum as John Tyree, Amanda Seyfried as Savannah Lynn Curtis and has a strong supporting cast that includes Richard Jenkins, Henry Thomas, Scott Porter, Leslea Fisher, Keith Robinson, and Cullen Moss. 'Dear John' is also directed by two-time Oscar nominated director, Lasse Hallstrom.

Although the film is going to be released in many countries around the world, we now know when the film is going to hit the theaters in the US, Russia, Norway, and the Netherlands. Here are the current release dates that can also be found on the CTU Calendar:

• United States: February 5, 2010


• Russia: February 14, 2010


• Netherlands: February 18, 2010


• Norway: March 5, 2010

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CTU NEWS: Happy Birthday to Channing Tatum's Fabulous Fans!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to the following Fabulous Fans and Fan Club Members and CTU Readers who have April birthdays:

CTU FAN CLUB MEMBERS

Daliny J.
Mathieu W.
Nicole L.
Alexandra B.
Kristin C.
Cherrybell D.
Ashley R.
Stephanie C.
Jenn G.
Jason R.
Paul G.
Rachael T.
Toni P.
Lenka K.
Mehek K.
Karaeva O.
John R.
Nancy S.
Rachel G.
Tajana G.
Thamar N.
Malene L.
George B.
Chelsea M.
Yvonne L.
Michel M.
AyŃe S.
Alexander J.
Liz C.
Jennifer C.
Kristie G.
Kaity B.
KT G.
Saher A.
Khris W.
Julie F.
Kelly G.
Lovisa N.
Mara S.
Sarah H.
Lakisha K.
Thamar N.
Caitlin C.
Lady V.
Joyce S.
Dave C.
Darice B.
Addie M.
Anjali J.
Leonie V. B.
Britni G.
Anna-Linda J.
Corey M.
Geraldo L.
Jessica W.
Jade B.
Amy Y.
Jenefer S.
Colleen K.
Dita P.
Sophia R.
Yeya W.
Jangel M.
Farhana K.
Zarah B.
Amy L.
Aimie R.
Kaitlyn J.
Jenny E.
Danielle E.

CTU READERS

Fidya E.
Jami S.
Nicole W.
Addie M.
Sabeen F.
Yvonne L.
Nancy A.
Bri W.
Bobbi C.
Heather W.
Malene L.


And all other fans around the world with April birthdays!!!!

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The lucky winner of the autographed photo of Channing Tatum is CTU Fan Club Member...

KHRIS W.
from Spokane, Washington

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Thanks to everyone who submitted birthdays!!! If you would like to get a birthday shout out from CTU, you can quickly join the CTU fan club to be automatically added to the monthly Birthday Program. Each month, I will make a post recognizing the most recent fan birthdays, and one lucky CTU Fan Club Member on the list will win an autographed picture of Channing Tatum.

If you are not a fan club member or would like CTU to give a birthday shout out to a friend of yours, send an email to fanbirthdays@channingtatumunwrapped.com with "BIRTHDAY" in the Subject and the birthday person's name and birth date (month, day, and year) in the body of the email. Also, please send a separate email for each birthday you're submitting.

Finally, each month I also add new fan club members to Chan's Top Friends on MySpace. The lucky fans this month are Amy Eve, Justine and Jennabell. Thanks again to everyone for taking the time to join the CTU fan club this month and make sure to add Channing's official profile to your friends on MySpace!!!

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IN THE PRESS: Check Out Channing Tatum in People’s 2009 Most Beautiful Issue

As I previously posted, Channing Tatum is featured in People's annual "100 Most Beautiful" issue, which hits newsstands across the country TODAY. In addition to getting a mention in the magazine (which you can see in the graphic above), Chan was also featured in an article on their website yesterday with a photo of him in New York City where he was promoting his newest film 'Fighting'. You can read some of the article below...

Channing Tatum: I'm a Cheeseburgers and Beer Guy

Channing Tatum may have one of the best bodies in Hollywood. But when he isn't working, he's a regular guy with a taste for "beer and cheeseburgers."

"Life is too short to miss out on the beautiful things like a double cheeseburger," says Tatum, 29, who made PEOPLE's list of the World's Most Beautiful People.

And while Tatum knows how to throw a mean punch, the Fighting star still hasn't quite figure out the whole sex symbol thing.

"It's about as flattering as it gets," he says. "I just never know how to deal with it, I never know what to say. I'm just really humbled by it."

The actor has a blockbuster summer ahead, starring in Public Enemies with Johnny Depp and Christian Bale in July, and G.I. Joe in August..."

Congrats again to Chan for securing a highly-coveted spot in this year's Most Beautiful issue!!! Although I think this may be his first appearance on the list, I'm willing to bet the farm that it won't be his last.

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