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Thursday, October 8, 2009

REMINDER: Channing Tatum's 'Fighting' Premieres in New Zealand

Channing Tatum and Terrence Howard in 'Fighting' (Wallpaper)I just wanted to remind all of Channing Tatum's Fabulous Fans in New Zealand that his latest film, 'Fighting', just premiered in your country TODAY!!!

You can get more info on the film and movie show times in many cities on the New Zealand site Flicks.

Fans can check out tons of photos from the film in the CTU Photo Gallery, and you can also watch trailers and cast interviews on CTU's Youtube channel.

What's up next for 'Fighting'? The movie (aka 'Fighting Kid' or '格鬥小子') in Taiwan will be released on DVD on October 30, 2009.


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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

NEW FLASH: DVD & Blu-ray Release Date for Channing Tatum’s ‘G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra’


Channing Tatum's ultimate elite fighting force hit the big screen to defend the world and ended up conquering it in the worldwide smash hit 'G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra' , which earned over $280 million at the global box office, and Paramount Home Entertainment just confirmed the November 3rd DVD and Blu-ray release date I reported last month.

They're releasing a single DVD edition($19.99) along with 2-Disc DVD($24.99) and Blu-ray ($29.99) sets. The 2-Disc DVD and Blu-ray will also contain a digital copy, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and more.

The 'G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra' two-disc Blu-ray and DVD will include the following features...

  • Digital copy of the film,

  • Commentary by director Stephen Sommers and producer Bob Ducsay,

  • “The Big Bang Theory: The Making of G.I. JOE” Featurrette - Takes viewers behind-the-scenes for a look at how the filmmakers turned the perennially popular action figures into a summer blockbuster, and

  • “Next-Gen Action: The Amazing Visual FX and Design of G.I. JOE” Featurrette - Showcases the incredible work that went into creating over 1,650 visual effect shots and the challenges the filmmakers faced in bringing the world of G.I. JOE and COBRA to life, while immersing viewers in the incredible thrills and various FX challenges of the film’s major action sequences.

The single disc DVD includes the commentary, and the two-disc DVD and Blu-ray packages will also feature augmented reality technology that will allow owners to participate in an exclusive 3D holographic G.I. JOE combat experience, utilizing their webcams and a special website. Fans will be able to choose between SNAKE EYES and STORM SHADOW and battle against their enemies one-on-one in an immersive 3D video game.


The story of 'G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra' revolves around a military unit known as Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity (G.I.J.O.E.). The team travels the world from the Egyptian desert to the polar ice caps and the streets of Paris in a high stakes pursuit of COBRA, an evil international organization threatening to use a technology that could bring the world to its knees. Armed with the coolest hi-tech gadgets and weapons, including jaw-dropping accelerator and camouflage suits, G.I. JOE is the last line of defense against those intent on world domination.

Directed by Stephen Sommers, the action-adventure stars Channing Tatum as Duke, Sienna Miller as The Baroness, Ray Park as Snake Eyes, Marlon Wayans as Ripcord, Brendan Fraser as Gung Ho, Rachel Nichols as Scarlett, Karolina Kurkova as Cover Girl, Byung-Hun Lee as Storm Shadow, Dennis Quaid as Hawk, Christopher Eccleston as Destro, Arnold Vosloo as Zartan, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Heavy Duty, and Saïd Taghmaoui as Breaker.

Fans can CLICK HERE to pre-order 'G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra' on Amazon.com.

You can also check out the action-packed high-definition trailer for the film in the 'G.I. Joe' Playlist of our Youtube Video Channel, and we have tons of photos from the film and press tour in the CTU Photo Gallery.


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Monday, October 5, 2009

REMINDER: Jenna Dewan's 'American Virgin' Releases on DVD & Blu-ray in the UK Today!!!

Jenna Dewan American Virgin DVD and Blu-ray I just wanted to remind UK fans that Jenna Dewan's comedy 'American Virgin' with veteran comedian Rob Schneider was just released on DVD and Blu-ray TODAY!!!

'American Virgin', from the creator of Legally Blonde, is the story of Priscilla White (played by Jenna), a young woman who is smart, sexy and pure as the driven snow. She's a poster girl for the Can't Hurry Love abstinence-before-marriage group, vowing to stay true until she marries her high school sweetheart.

But when Priscilla gets to college on a scholarship, she finds herself rooming with Naz, a flashy and precocious party girl extraordinaire who's determined to make her 7th year of school the most outrageous yet.

Wanting her to fit in her new surroundings, Naz drags Priscilla into the social whirl until one disastrous party finds her waking up with more than just a hangover to worry about. This American virgin discovers that in her drunken debauchery, she was star performer in a jaw-dropping audition for Crazy Ed (Rob Schneider) the wild, eccentric producer of the infamous hit cable show Chicks Go Crazy.

With a permanent video record of her antics speeding their way across the country, Priscilla grabs her friends for a riotous, hilarious pursuit to reclaim the incriminating footage and her dignity before the whole country sees what shes really got to offer.

You can watch the new trailer for the R-rated comedy below...


Fans in the UK can now buy/rent the movie on DVD and Blu-ray from the UK's Amazon.com and LoveFilm.com.

The 'American Virgin' DVD will hit US shelves on November 10th.


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Sunday, October 4, 2009

Fabulous Channing Tatum Fan Spotlight

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In an effort to help CTU readers learn more about each other, I profile members of the Channing Tatum Unwrapped Fan Club on the site and give them the "Fabulous Channing Tatum Fan Spotlight" award.

I am excited to announce that this month's Channing Tatum Unwrapped spotlight is dedicated to Fabulous Channing Tatum Fan Jen K. from Florida. Here's what you should know about Jen...





Name: Jen K.

City: Jacksonville

State: Florida / USA

Age: 26

Social Networking:

MYSPACE (Personal)



Favorite Channing Tatum Picture and Why?:
First, he is always beautiful on all of the pictures and it's hard to pick favorite. Second, this one I love because he's bold and it's a really great look on him, not every guy can rock this look! Third, Channing looks good in black!

Favorite Channing Tatum Movie and Why?:
From the list of movies I saw with Channing so far (haven't watched Fighting yet, I'm sure would love that one) I would have to say 'Stop-Loss'. Really powerful and eye-opening movie. 'Stop-Loss' with Channing playing the role of Steve Shriver really got to me, especially the scene (here goes one of my favorite scenes) where he "lost it" and digs the hole in the front yard like he's digging the grave... This scene gave me chills!

Favorite Channing Tatum Scene and Why?:
A) My favorite funny scene: In 'She's the Man' where Channing (Duke) and Amanda Bynes (Viola-Sebastian) jumped on the bed when they saw huge tarantula in the room because both got so scared. This scene was hilarious! I was laughing so hard almost fell off the coach!

B) My favorite romantic scene: In 'Step Up' when Nora brought Tyler (Channing) to her favorite spot by the water and they danced in the sunlight! Just beautiful and so romantic!

C) My favorite dramatic scene: In 'A Guide to recognizing your saints' when Giuseppe stood on the subway track, in spite of warnings from his brother Antonio (Channing) that a train was coming, he did not get back on the platform and was killed...The look on Antonio's (Channing) face when train was passing by was unbelievable, so full of pain and horror.

Favorite Channing Tatum Movie Quote and Why?:
“We are soldiers, we stand for something.” Really strong and really gets you thinking...

Favorite Upcoming Channing Tatum Movie (or Movie you haven't seen yet) and Why?:
Oh definitely 'Fighting' and 'Dear John'! Hands Down!! I have to be honest about 'Fighting' besides loving the storyline I have to say that Channing looks sooo hot in the 'Fighting' Trailer, everything from his buff bod to his hair, I love him with all that hair on his head!! Its also the movie that Q from CTU got to sit in on for a day. All of us CTU readers got an inside view on her day on set so that makes me even more anxious to see this film. 'Dear John' is a film I'm extremely excited to see because its the first "romance" film Channing is going to be in. Its a really different role from what we are uses to seeing him play and besides that I love the book!!

Have you ever met Channing?:
No, never met Channing. This is very sad and upsetting but I have to realize that there is very small chance to meet him, especially with his super busy life style and line of work and me being one of his millions of fans who wants to meet him. But if I got a chance to meet Channing in person I would be the happiest person in the world! That would be amazing.

Why are you a Fabulous Channing Tatum Fan?:
How can't I be? He is beautiful inside and out. Very talented actor with beautiful eyes and gorgeous smile. He makes me smile and cry and smile again while watching his movies, it take a great actor and great person to do that! Although never met him in person, i feel like Channing is wonderful person inside and out...I'm supporting him in his every film. Running like crazy to Block Buster trying to find something new with Channing on the shelves (every worker at BB knows me and tries to help) Looking forward to see more movies with Channing and hopefully meet him in person!



Thanks, Jen, for letting me profile you and for taking the time to share all of your info with the other readers!

As the subject of the Fab Fan Spotlight, Jen will receive an exclusive, custom-made 12 month calendar featuring Channing Tatum courtesy of Channing Tatum Unwrapped!!!

Finally, Jen's Fab Fan Spotlight profile will soon be added on the right side of the blog so other Channing Fans can learn about her from any page. Feel free to send your congrats to Jen in the comments on this entry!

Do you want to be featured in an upcoming Fab Fan Spotlight? I will choose and interview a Channing Tatum Unwrapped Fan Club member each month. If you are a fan club member and would like to be spotlighted, send an email to fabfan@channingtatumunwrapped.com and let me know your fan club username and why you are a Channing Tatum fan.

I am currently choosing the next Fab Fan Spotlighter, so be on the lookout for an email from me requesting an interview and the next FFS might just be you!


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Saturday, October 3, 2009

PICTURE OF THE WEEK: Channing Tatum on the Set of 'Dear John'

Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried in 'Dear John'Each week Channing Tatum Unwrapped will post one or more of our favorite pictures of the uber hot Channing Tatum.

Today's Picture of the Week was sent in Keith Dixon, the other person in the photo below and an actor who worked with Chan on some of the Afghan sets for his upcoming film 'Dear John'.

The movie tells the story of John (Channing Tatum), a young soldier home on leave and Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried), the idealistic college student he meets during her spring vacation.

'Dear John' is based on a Nicholas Sparks book by the same name, helmed by Lasse Hallström, written by Jamie Linden, and wrapped filming in the Charleston, South Carolina area last December. You can check out Keith's photo with Chan on the set of 'Dear John' below...

Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried in 'Dear John'

'Dear John' is scheduled for a February 5, 2010 theatrical release in the US, but here's the current list of release dates around the world...
  • Netherlands - February 4, 2010
  • USA & UK - February 5, 2010
  • Ukraine - February 18, 2010
  • Russia - February 25, 2010
  • Australia - March 4, 2010
  • Norway - March 5, 2010
  • Finland - March 19, 2010
  • Germany - March 25, 2010
  • Argentina - April 8, 2010
I'm so excited about this film and as far as I'm concerned, February can't come soon enough. The production should be releasing a trailer in the next few weeks. Until then, fans can CLICK HERE to get even more news from the various 'Dear John' filming locations.

Big thanks to Keith for submitting the great photo! Fans can CLICK HERE to see tons more photos from the film and set in the CTU Photo Gallery.

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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Thursday, October 1, 2009

New Photos & Interview with Jenna Dewan at the Rock A Little, Feed A Lot Benefit Concert



I have a new interview and new photos of Jenna Dewan to share with you guys. Channing Tatum's wife of almost 3 months and half of Hollywood attended producer Adam Shankman's Rock A Little, Feed A Lot benefit concert held at Club Nokia on September 29, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

The star-studded event successfully raised over 10.2 million dollars for the charity Feeding America in one night. For those who don't know, Feeding America (formally known as America's Second Harvest) is the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief charity, with network members supplying food to more than 25 million Americans each year.

The benefit concert featured live performances by Sheryl crow, Ben Harper, Joel and Benji Madden from Good Charlotte, "American Idol" alumni Katharine McPhee, Tom Morello, and Johnny Lange and remote performances from One Republic, Miley Cyrus, and Rob Thomas.

The big night also included presenters like Alanis Morisette, Isla Fisher, Gary Shandling, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Applegate, Lance Bass, Nigel Lythgoe, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Arquette, Allison Sweeney, and Jeff Probst from "Survivor", and Jenna presented with Mary Murphy from "So You Think You Can Dance".

Style Critics had this to say about Jen and her outfit for the night...

”Looking at Jenna Dewan brightens my day up a bit. Don’t you just love those eyes and that smile? Plus, she wears a multicolored H&M dress to the Rock A Little, Feed Alot benefit concert. She pairs her metallic top with LNA leggings, purple Moschino heels and Loree Rodkin jewelry...Leggings give a whole new edgier feel to this outfit!"

E! News caught up with Jenna at the event and got some scoop on her upcoming appearances in episode 7 and 8 of the new "Melrose Place" reboot. You can read the article in it's entirety below...

Who exactly is the sweet, petite Jenna Dewan calling out on Melrose Place?

"Everyone, listen," Jenna grabbed our mic and whispered at last night's fabulous Rock A Little, Feed A Lot charity event. "I would love to have a bitch-fest with Katie Cassidy [Ella]. I've known Katie for years, so we would have really good chemistry."

Unfortunately for viewers who would die to see that sexy showdown when the newlywed joins the series in episode seven, she's strictly involved with Michael Rady's aspiring Tarantino, Jonah.

But with Ella vying for the affections of the newly engaged Jonah, wouldn't it be the perfect catalyst for the face-off?

Jenna thinks so! "That would be great—let's tell the writers!" Melrose scribes, are you listening?

So, what's the real deal with the "sexy, campy, fun" Ivy League-educated movie exec she'll be playing?

"I come in and spice it up for a few episodes and leave; it's fun," Jenna tells us of her stint on Melrose 2.0. Initial reports had Dewan signed on for just two eps, but she tells us that her multi-episode arc is definitely left open for a future return.

"I've done three so far [and] it's a recurring thing. They could bring me back, they could not. It's one of those things," she says, alluding to the former.

Just as she was about to run off, we tried to get her spill on whether Jonah will be able to resist her "wickedly sexy" ways and stay faithful to fiancée Riley (Jessica Lucas). Needless to say, Jenna stuck to her go-to response: "I spice it up. That's all I can say."

You can checkout some of the new photos of Jenna with friend Lance Bass and Mary Murphy arriving at the event, backstage, and on stage presenting during the show....





And last but not least, an adorable personal photo Jenna took after the Feeding America benefit concert to say goodnight to her Twitter followers...


Want to see more? You can head on over to the CTU Photo Gallery for the rest of the pics of Jenna at the event.


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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

CTU EXCLUSIVE: Enter to Win a ‘Step Up 3D’ Crew Cap!!!


As far as I know (although I keep hoping they'll surprise us), neither Channing Tatum nor Jenna Dewan are in the third installment of the extremely popular 'Step Up' franchise they started in 2006. Regardless, I'll be one of the first in line with glasses in hand to see 'Step Up 3D' when it hits theaters next August.

'Step Up 3D' takes the dance battling global; The story follows a passionate, tight-knit group of street dancers (featuring Rick Malambri and Sharni Vinson with the returning actors Adam G. Sevani and Alyson Stoner) who find themselves pitted against the world's best breakdancers in a high-stakes showdown.

I just added a ton of photos from the set of the film to the CTU Photo Gallery. Also, Entertainment Tonight did a behind the scenes report for the first-ever 3D dance drama this past summer. If you missed it, you can watch the video below to get the latest scoop on the film:


Now on to the real reason why you're probabaly here...

Jon M. Chu, the director for 'Step Up 2' and 'Step Up 3D', has been a great friend of CTU for a while now and previously sent me autographed posters and DVD's to give away to readers.

I'm excited, because Jon has come through for us yet again. He just sent me another stash of goodies to give away to Chan's fans. You can't buy the exclusive 'Step Up 3D' crew cap/beanies in stores, but CTU fan club members can most definitely win one.

HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST

Here's what you need to do to enter... Send an email to contests@channingtatumunwrapped.com with “STEP UP 3D CREW CAP” in the subject and the following information in the body of the email:

» CTU Fan Club User Name
» Your Twitter Profile (if you have one)
» First and Last Name
» Complete Physical Mailing Address

Each fan club member can enter the contest one time. Please do not submit multiple entries, because only your first submission will be used. The winner of the contest will be announced on Friday, October 2nd on Chan's official Twitter, but you are not required to have a Twitter account to enter. Please submit your entries by the end of the day Thursday, October 1st!!!

Not a member of the CTU Fan Club yet? Fans can CLICK HERE for more info, and you can also CLICK HERE to quickly register for FREE.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE & THANKS TO JON FOR THE AWESOME CAPS!!!

Last, but not least, I also wanted to let fans know that you can see 'Step Up', 'Step Up 2' , AND 'Battle in Seattle' on television this week. 'Step Up' will play on TBS this Saturday, October 3rd. 'Step Up 2' is pretty much playing on a constant loop on Starz this week, and Chan's 2008 drama 'Battle in Seattle' is debuting on Encore and Starz today. Check your local listings for all of the show times.


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Monday, September 28, 2009

REMINDER: Channing Tatum's 'Fighting' Releases on DVD in the UK

Channing Tatum's 2009 action movie 'Fighting' was released on DVD and Blu-ray in the US and Canada last month.

The movie has now made a jump across the pond and was just released in the UK TODAY!!!

UK fans can get your very own copy of 'Fighting' from sites like Amazon UK and Love Film in both the DVD and Blu-ray formats.

Writer and director Dito Montiel brings the action in 'Fighting', a gritty story of a small town boy who becomes a street fighting star in New York City's underground circuit.

'Fighting' stars Channing Tatum, Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard ('Iron Man', 'Crash', 'Hustle & Flow'), Zulay Henao ('S. Darko') and Luis Guzman ('War'), and is about Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur (Channing Tatum) knows firsthand that every day in New York City is a struggle to survive.

When scam artist Harvey Boarden (Terrence Howard) gives him a chance to be something more in the brutal underground world of bare-knuckle street-fighting, Shawn decides that he has something worth fighting for and puts everything on the line to win. Every knockout brings him closer to the life he's always wanted, but also traps him in a dangerous web he can't escape.

Fans can check out tons of photos from the film in the CTU Photo Gallery, and you can also watch trailers, cast interviews, and exclusive clips HERE and HERE on CTU's Youtube channel.

What's up next for 'Fighting'? The movie will have it's next theatrical releases in Taiwan on October 2, 2009 and in New Zealand on October 8, 2009.


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Sunday, September 27, 2009

ON LOCATION: Channing Tatum's 'The Eagle of the Ninth' Moving from Hungary to Scotland


Filming began on Channing Tatum's Roman drama 'Eagle of the Ninth' in Hungary on August 24th and is scheduled to move to Scotland later this week.

Fan site All Things Foe is confirming previously reported filming locations, exposing some new sites, and has even provided a photo of one of the local Hungarian extra's (a member of the Hungarian historical group Legio Brigetio) used for a minor role in the film.

Supposedly, dozens of 2nd century Caledonian tribal homes and Roman settlements are currently being constructed for the film in Scotland with Hungarian crews, and a Hungarian news source recently reported that filming for 'Eagle of the Ninth' will take place at Hadrian's Wall once production gets to Scotland. Hadrian's Wall contains one of the most complete Roman forts in Britain, and lies across a ridge giving great views of the countryside of both England to the south and Scotland to the north.


All Things Foe is also reporting that the production will build a set at Glen Sloy above Loch Lomond and shooting will last for approximately three days. The Loch Sloy Hydro Electric Station actually owns the entire glen where filming will take place, and is allowing the production company to use the location. On the site, a local also confirms that the production team will be using 3 locations within the Coigach area in Scotland...Fox Point (near Dornie Harbor overlooking the Summer Isles), Achnahaird and Loch Lurigan.

The sets in Scotland are supposedly being used to represent everything north of Hadrian's Wall, while the Hungary locations are a stand-in for everything south of the Wall in the film.

'The Eagle of the Ninth' is based on the best-selling, classic 1954 teen novel by Rosemary Sutcliff, and is set in the dangerous world of second-century Britain.

In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila (played by Channing) arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth.

Accompanied only by his British slave Esca (Jamie Bell), Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth. Donald Sutherland portrays Marcus' uncle Aquila, who has retired in Britain; Mark Strong is cast as Guern, an ex-soldier who holds crucial information about the Ninth.

'The Eagle of the Ninth' is scheduled to hit theaters some time in 2010!!!


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