Channing Tatum Pictures of the Week: Fabulous Fan Drawing and Graphic Submission

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 Fabulous Channing Tatum Fans Brad and Mehek who have both created the beautiful original artwork and graphic you see below for Channing Tatum Unwrapped readers to use and enjoy.

The original photos have an obvious Chenna (aka Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan) theme and came from a promotional photo shoot for their popular 2006 dance movie 'Step Up' and photos from Jenna's birthday party at the Forge in Miami Beach, Florida on December 2, 2006.

Fans can check out Brad and Mehek's awesome submissions below:

Brad's Drawing





Mehek's Graphic

Thanks again to Brad and Mehek for the great artwork! Fans can CLICK HERE to see all of the other graphics and drawings that fans have made and shared with CTU readers.

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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Win a FREE DVD and Autographed Poster from Channing Tatum's 'Step Up 2: The Streets'

The beautiful mural above was painted by professional graffiti artist Paul Nandee to promote tomorrow's July 15th release of the region 1 DVD for Channing Tatum's highly successful dance movie 'Step Up 2: The Streets'.

The mural, which Paul says took a day and a half to complete, was amazingly done completely in spray paint. He was commissioned by a marketing company to design the artwork for the mural marketing component of the campaign to promote the release of the dvd. You can go to SwankOne.com to check out even more of his work.

In addition to Paul's mural, he believes there is a plan for murals to be put up across the US with other aerosol artists painting the same design. Fans can see how the movie is truly taking it to the streets by checking out the mural above at 1224 Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice, California. If you happen to see other murals across the US, take a photo, and I'll make sure to add it to the CTU photo gallery.

'Step Up 2: The Streets' director Jon Chu also just released a video today to give us a quick update on the ACDC vs. M&M Cru dance battle and to remind everyone about the DVD release. You can CLICK HERE to watch the video from Jon or you can check it out below:

Jon was also nice enough to send me a large 'Step Up 2: The Streets' poster that he autographed for one lucky fan. I'm giving it and a FREE 'Step Up 2: The Streets' DVD away to celebrate the new release.

Once again, it's easy to enter the contest. All you have to do is send an email by the end of the day on Sunday, July 20, 2008 to contests@channingtatumunwrapped.com with the subject “Step Up 2 DVD” and with your mailing address. I will announce the winner of the poster and DVD on the blog on Monday, July 21, 2008.

If you need even more incentive to run out and get the movie, you can check out new "making of" videos the movie just released and one of my favorite scenes from the film below...

Making of Step Up 2 The Streets : Part 1


Making of Step Up 2 The Streets - Part 2


Making of Step Up 2 The Streets - Part 3


Step Up 2 The Streets - Raindance

You can CLICK HERE to check out even more scenes and videos that the 'Step Up 2: The Streets' recently added to their video channel on MySpace.

I also wanted to remind Channing Tatum's Fabulous UK fans that the region 2 version of the DVD actually released in your country TODAY (July 14, 2008), so I hope you all picked up your copy!!! UK fans can also get the double the dance version that includes both 'Step Up' with ton's of extras and 'Step Up 2'.

In a previous post, Jon Chu had mentioned that there are a few "Easter Eggs" on the DVD. I hear there are at least two of them on the UK and US version of the DVD and here's how you find them...

From the Bonus Features screen, go to "Main Menu" at the bottom and click to the right to make bowling pins appear. That will take you to a brief clip of Chu informing Briana Evigan over the phone that she got the lead role. Also, on the second screen of the deleted scenes menu, highlight "8. Jabbawockeez" and click left for more bowling pins. That will take you to another brief clip of Robert Hoffman watching some of Baltimore's background dancers on set.

In addition to the Easter Eggs, the DVD also includes the following special features:

• Thru Fresh Eyes - Take a look behind the scenes at the making of Step Up 2 the Streets. You'll also meet the choreographers and dancers who bring it all to life.
• Outlaws of Hip Hop - Meet the 410's - An exclusive profile of the film's real life underground hip hop dance crew.
• Robert Hoffman's Video Prank
• Deleted Scenes and Bloopers
• 5 Music Videos
  - Flo Rida (featuring T.Pain) "Low"
  - Missy Elliott "Ching-A-Ling"
  - Cherish (featuring Yung Joc) "Killa"
  - Plies (featuring Akon) "Hypnotized"
  - Brit and Alex "Let It Go"

We've all been waiting for it since the second the credits rolled in the theaters, so make sure to get 'Step Up 2: The Streets' when it hits your local store and enter the latest CTU contest for a chance to win an exclusive, autographed poster and FREE DVD!!!

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NEWS FLASH: Check Out New Movie Stills and Video from Jenna Dewan's 'Fab Five'

As I've previously reported, Channing Tatum's girlfriend Jenna Dewan has a new movie coming out on Lifetime Television next month.

The real-life story, which also stars Tatum O'Neal and Ashley Benson, is called 'Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal' and is about a group of mean girl cheerleaders nicknamed the "Fab Five". The girls ran their Texas high school and lived to break the rules until a new coach named Emma Carr (played by Jenna Dewan) tried to turn them around.

Fans can check out movie stills with Jenna below and can CLICK HERE to see all of the photos in the movie's gallery.

Fans can also watch the videos below that Lifetime just released for the film to learn more about the movie through interviews with Jenna, the cast and crew, and the real people who were involved in the scandal.

These Teens Ruled The School
One coach tries to stop some out-of-control heerleaders in this shocking true story.


Girls Gone Bad
The "Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal" is about teens who crossed the line.


Wild, Young and Craving Fame
In this scene from "Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal" these girls get attention for all the wrong reasons.

The 'Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal' premieres August 2, 2008 at 9 pm ET/PT on Lifetime Television.

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BLAST FROM THE PAST: Outtakes from Channing Tatum’s 2006 Karina Taira Photo Shoot for Premiere Magazine

Not too long ago I posted some gorgeous new outtakes of Channing Tatum from his 2006 George Lange photo shoot for Teen People magazine. The photos were sent to me by Jo who runs a Jenna Dewan fan site and have been very popular with fans.

We can also thank Jo for today's blast from the past. Below you will find even more outtakes, but this time they are from Channing's 2006 photo shoot with photographer Karina Taira for Premiere Magazine. The photos were taken during the 2006 Sundance Film Festival where Chan and his castmates were promoting their critically-acclaimed drama 'A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints'. Enjoy!!!

Fans can CLICK HERE to see a slideshow of some additional behind-the-scenes pics from this photo shoot that also include producer Trudie Styler (aka Sting's wife) and Chan's co-stars Robert Downey Jr. and Shia Labeouf.

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NEWS FLASH: Casting Directors Chosen for Channing Tatum's 'Dear John'

We all happily learned last year that Channing Tatum was going to play the title role in the 2009 romantic drama 'Dear John', which is adapted from a popular Nicholas Sparks book by the same name.

In May 2008, we also found out that accomplished director Lasse Hallström was chosen to helm the film.

The movie is currently in the pre-production phase, and as we get closer to the planned mid-September start of filming, more and more details are going come out about the production.

The biggest question that most fans have is who is going to play the female lead of Savannah opposite Channing's John. We don't have that answer yet, but we are one step closer to finding out who will play the part.

I found an article today that says the production team has now chosen the casting directors for the film. Joanna Colbert and Richard Mento who coincidentally also casted Channing Tatum's 'Step Up and 'Step Up 2: The Streets', are now attached to cast 'Dear John', a drama about a young soldier (John) who falls in love with a quiet college student (Savannah) while home on leave.

Stay tuned to Channing Tatum Unwrapped, and I'll keep you posted on any new developments with the film's casting.

Source: Backstage

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Vote for Channing Tatum's Official MySpace at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards!!!

The 2008 Teen Choice Awards just announced their next batch of categories and nominees, and I honestly freaked out when I saw who was nominated in one of the brand new categories.

The new Choice MySpacer award will recognize a celebrity who creatively uses their MySpace page to connect with their fans through blogs, bulletins or status updates.

To my amazement, the official MySpace profile that I created and maintain for Channing Tatum is one of the nominees for the new award. Needless to say, this is the biggest thing that has happened to Channing Tatum Unwrapped since Chan asked CTU to be his official site.

I honestly haven't been able to stop smiling since I read the list of nominees and since Chan and Jenna sent me the congratulatory photo below right after we all got the awesome news:

Have I ever told you all how much I love those two? Are they not the cutest and sweetest couple you've ever seen? If you have any doubts why I love what I do here at CTU so much, take another look at the photo above, and you should understand why.

In the world of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (my favorite book when I was growing up), I'm Charlie after he's found the golden ticket, and Willie Wonka (aka Chan) has given me the keys to the fan factory. All I need are a few Umpa Loompas, and I'm set.

I can't express how grateful I am to Chan and Jen for the priceless pic and for being so supportive of what I do here at CTU!!!

Below you will find the list of nominees in the new category:

Choice MySpacer Award Nominees
Robert Downey Jr.: http://www.myspace.com/robertdowneyjr
Channing Tatum: http://www.myspace.com/channingtatumunwrapped
Ryan Sheckler: http://www.myspace.com/ryan_sheckler_dot_com
Katy Perry: http://www.myspace.com/katyperry
Jaime Pressly: http://www.myspace.com/jaimepressly

Fans can vote for CTU's MySpace profile at the Teen Choice Awards website or on their MySpace page by clicking on the Vote link, logging in, and clicking on the "Summer" tab to vote for the new category.

While you're there, make sure to also click on the "Movies" tab to vote for Channing and his films too. You can CLICK HERE to read about all of the other categories that Channing Tatum and his 2008 films were nominated for.

Hosted by Miley Cyrus, Teen Choice celebrates the hottest teen icons in film, television, music, sports and fashion. The coolest stars will receive coveted Teen Choice surfboard awards in categories such as Choice Male Hottie and Choice Hook-Up when Teen Choice 2008 airs Monday, August 4 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Celebrities scheduled to appear at the popular awards show include Chris Brown, Scarlett Johanssen, Zac Efron, Pink, Jaime Pressly, Danica Patrick, Selena Gomez, JoJo, Minka Kelly, Jesse McCartney, Chad Michael Murray, Chace Crawford, Kristen Bell, Drake Bell, Mischa Barton, Brittany Snow, and Hayden Panettiere. Additional performers and presenters will be announced soon.

Please everyone make sure you vote for Channing and CTU EVERYDAY for the 2008 Teen Choice Awards!!!!!

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REMINDER: Channing Tatum's 'Stop-Loss' Releases on DVD in the US and Canada Today!!!

I want to remind all of Channing Tatum's Fabulous Fans in the US and Canada that his critically-acclaimed Iraq war drama 'Stop-Loss' was released on DVD TODAY!!!

I also wanted to announce that the lucky winner of the Stop-Loss' DVD that director Kimberly Peirce personally sent to CTU is...

ROSELLA MARIE
of the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing
at the Mactan Benito Ebuen Air Base
in the Philippines

Thanks to everyone for entering!!! And don't forget to check out Kimberly Peirce's website too for a chance to win one of three Paramount prize packs.

VARIETY says that the 'Stop-Loss' DVD is “worthy viewing for those who missed the film the first time around”, and Peter Travers of ROLLING STONE says that 'Stop-Loss' is “the first major movie of the new year that touches greatness.” If you weren't able to see the movie in the theaters, make sure to catch it now.

The DVD is loaded with tons of great features, including a commentary track, deleted scenes, a making-of documentary, and footage of the actors going through boot camp. For those who did not win, you can CLICK HERE to buy you own copy of 'Stop-Loss' or make sure to pick it up at your nearest video store.

Fans in the UK be on the lookout, because the region 2 'Stop-Loss' DVD will release in your country on August 18, 2008.

Finally, Current TV sent me the video below today. It's a recent interview they did with Kimberly Peirce for 'Stop-Loss'. You can CLICK HERE to watch the video or you can check it out below:

Thanks to Fabulous Channing Tatum Fan Brad for providing the beautiful drawing at the top of this post.

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Channing Tatum Videos of the Week: What the Buck Wages Dance War Against Channing Tatum's M&M Cru

I owe everyone a big apology for not finding today's Videos of the Week sooner, because they are truly hilarious.

The two videos are a part of the ongoing dance battle between Jon M. Chu and Adam Sevani's ACDC and Miley and Mandy's M&M Cru (which includes Channing Tatum and his girlfriend Jenna Dewan).

From what I can tell, the popular YouTube comedian and entertainment "reporter" from What the Buck (who, bless his heart, somehow keeps confusing Channing Tatum with Tatum O'Neal) throws his hat into the proverbial dance ring after the M&M Cru released their teaser video in round 2 of the dance battle.

You can CLICK HERE to watch What the Buck challenge the M&M Cru in a teaser video that also features the afore-mentioned Jon M. Chu and Harry Shum from 'Step Up 2: The Streets', or you can check it out below:

Next, you can also check out the battle video released by the What the Buck crew the same day the M&M Cru released their round 2 video:

After you stop laughing profusely or "pulling shapes" like the crew in the video (whatever suits your fancy...I don't judge), fans can CLICK HERE to read all of the previous CTU articles on the dance battle, and you can also CLICK HERE to watch all of the videos from the extremely popular battle that has now been covered by every major entertainment media outlet known to mankind.

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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New Photos of Channing Tatum Arriving at LAX

I recently posted an article about Channing Tatum's highly-anticipated return home from Prague after he completed the filming of his big-budget movie 'G.I. Joe' in the Czech Republic. Chan even gave an impromptu interview to the awaiting paparazzi, and fans can CLICK HERE to read all about it.

As an extra added treat, I just found some new photos of Chan that were taken at just about the same time right after he arrived at LAX airport in Los Angeles, California on June 14, 2008. Enjoy!!!

Note to self...start hanging out at LAX more. ;-D

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Win Exclusive 'Stop-Loss' DVD from Director Kimberly Peirce and Channing Tatum Unwrapped

First of all, I want to thank Fabulous Channing Tatum Fan Kristína from Slovakia for creating the 'Stop-Loss'-themed wallpaper above. Fans can click on the image so you can download it.

As I have been reporting on the blog, the region 1 DVD for Channing Tatum's critically-acclaimed Iraq war drama 'Stop-Loss' will release in the US and Canada this Tuesday, July 8, 2008.

In keeping with CTU tradition, I will be giving away a free DVD to one lucky CTU reader. What makes this particular giveaway even more special is the fact that the DVD has been sent to me personally by 'Stop-Loss' director Kimberly Peirce to thank us for all of the support we have given the film.

It's extremely easy to enter the contest. All you have to do is send an email by the end of the day on July 7, 2008 to contests@channingtatumunwrapped.com with the subject "Stop-Loss DVD" and with your mailing address. I will announce the winner of the special DVD on the blog on July 8, 2008.

Also, don't forget about Paramount's cool contest where they are giving away 3 autographed prize packs (that will also include a DVD, poster, soundtrack, and more), and the winners will even be notified via a phone call from director Kimberly Peirce. You can CLICK HERE for all of the contest details so you can enter by their July 22, 2008 deadline.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!

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REMINDER: Channing Tatum's 'Step Up 2: The Streets' Premieres in Norway!!!

I want to let Channing Tatum's Fabulous Fans in Norway know that his film 'Step Up 2: The Streets' has premiered in your country and will be showing in the Norwegian cities of Bergen, Kristiansand, Oslo, Stav./Sand., and Trondheim.

Fans can go to the Norwegian movie website FilmWeb.no to get more details on the film and to get information on theaters, show dates, and times.

The 'Step Up 2: The Streets' DVD will be released in the UK on July 14, 2008 and in the US and Canada on July 15, 2008. The film will also have one of its last theatrical releases in Spain on August 22, 2008.

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NEWS FLASH: New Interview, Video, and Movie Update for Channing Tatum's Girlfriend Jenna Dewan

It's that time again Chenna fans. It's been a while since we've had an update on Jenna Dewan's current projects. Channing Tatum's longtime girlfriend has been very busy shooting numerous movies that are scheduled to release this year, and I have quite a bit of news to share.

In addition to her new Lifetime Television movie "Fab Five: Texas Cheerleader Scandal", which premieres Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 9pm ET/PT, fans should be on the look out for Jenna in her romantic comedy 'The Jerk Theory' with 'Step Up's Josh Henderson and in the dark comedy 'Six Wives of Henry Lefay' with Tim Allen.

Abraham, one of the producers over at 'The Jerk Theory',  just let me know that they have added another video of Jenna on their YouTube channel.  In the new video, we get to learn a little more about Jenna's character Molly.

You can CLICK HERE to watch it or you can check it out below:

Abraham also wants all of us Jenna fans to know that the film just launched the movie's official site at TheJerkTheory.com, so make sure to check it out. You'll find a ton of promotional photos, info about the film and the characters, and you can even hear snippets of Josh Henderson's debut album, which is used as the soundtrack for the film.

There's even more where that came from, because they'll be releasing the movie poster in a few days and the trailer in the next week or so. Everyone just stay tuned to Channing Tatum Unwrapped, and I'll post them both as soon as they're released.

I want to give a big thanks to Abraham for the inside scoop on Jenna's new film. Fans can CLICK HERE to check out tons of photos of Jenna and Chan on the film set last year.

Next up, we have a new interview that Jenna recently did to promote her film 'Six Wives of Henry Lefay'. It's a short article, but is jammed pack with info on most of her 2008 projects, the dance battle with Miley Cyrus, Channing Tatum, and a new project that we're hearing about for the first time. Enjoy!

A Whole New Tim Allen in 'Six Wives,' Says Rising Starlet Dewan
By Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith
Jul 2, 2008

"Tim Allen completely impressed me playing a totally different character than I've seen him do before -- a womanizing, gotta-love-him older man," reports Jenna Dewan, who'll be seen alongside Tim in the upcoming "The Six Wives of Henry Lefay." "It's more of a dark comedy than people are used to with him -- with all his six wives having to come back to plan his funeral after he dies, and all the insane funny things that happen when these different female personalities crash together under these circumstances. My role, actually, I can't say too much about," adds the 27-year-old actress of "Step Up" and "The Grudge 2" fame.

Jenna's definitely riding the up escalator of Hollywood fame. Her every public appearance with boyfriend Channing Tatum gets chronicled. They were recently in a dance-off on the YouTube "Miley & Mandy Show." ("How funny is that? ... I had no idea how big it had become … Both Miley and Mandy are sweethearts," she says of Miley Cyrus and Mandy Jiroux.) As for marriage prospects, however, Jenna demurs, "We'll see. I don't like to talk about my personal life too much."

She's been on a roll shooting movie after movie in recent months, including "Love Lies Bleeding" with Christian Slater and the indie coming-of-age story "Shine On." She's scheduled to begin filming "Virgin on Bourbon Street" in August. And then there's Lifetime's "Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal," debuting Aug. 2, of which she's very proud.

Based on a true story, it's about a group of cheerleaders so out of control they're drinking alcohol at school, skipping classes and bullying other students. A young coach endeavors to stop them, though administrators and parents seem bent on looking the other way. "Thank God I got to play the coach," Jenna says. As a young actress, "usually you play the girlfriend. You don't get to play someone strong. You don't receive a lot of these kind of really powerful characters that offer role models for women."

Source: National Ledger

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NEWS FLASH: New Release Date and Cities for Channing Tatum's 'Battle in Seattle'

Thanks to Leigh over at Michelle Rodriguez's official site we now have specific release information on Channing Tatum's upcoming drama 'Battle in Seattle' from the distribution company Redwood Palms Pictures.

'Battle in Seattle' is scheduled to have a limited release in the US on September 19, 2008 in New York, Seattle, and San Francisco and releases in Los Angeles on September 26, 2008. I've been told that a few more dates and cities will be announced soon.

If you want to see the film in your area, the power is in our collective hands, and we all need to let the film makers know it. CLICK HERE to demand they bring the film to your city!

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Channing Tatum Videos of the Week: Channing in Ricky Martin's 'She Bangs' Video

Today's Video of the Week is a continuation of the Blast from the Past post I did earlier this week.

The photo to the left was sent in by a very special fan and is a never before seen, behind-the-scenes pic of Channing Tatum on the set of his very first official acting gig, the Ricky Martin music video shoot for the song "She Bangs" in 2000.

Here's what the fan has to say about the exclusive photo that inspired today's post:

"In keeping with the "blast from the past" ... attached is a picture I found recently. It was taken as the makeup artist was painting the (tattoo-like) design on Chan's face for the Ricky Martin "She Bangs" video, during the summer of 2000, I think. It's hard to believe it's been that long ago. Hope everyone enjoys it."

Chan has definitely come a long way since those video days just a few years ago. Fans can see him and his freshly painted tattoo in the video below. His part goes by quickly, but if you pay close attention, you'll find him around the 2:59 mark in the video.

You can CLICK HERE or on the video of Chan below to check out the extremely hot video on Ricky Martin's YouTube channel:

Artist Site

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I want to give a huge thanks to Chan's very special fan for sending in the photo!!!

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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