NEWS FLASH: New Channing Tatum Interview from New York Post and Hollywood.com
December 31, 2007
I wanted to let everyone know that the New York Post and Hollywood.com just released a new article on Channing Tatum and his upcoming action/drama ‘Fighting‘.
Some of the Hollywood.com questions and Chan’s answers in the article may look a little familiar if you read my recent post on his ComingSoon.net interview, but the new interview is still definitely worth the read, since we learn a little more about Channing and what it’s like to work on a Dito Montiel film again.
One of the things I find interesting in the article is that Hollywood.com refers to Channing’s character’s name as ‘Shawn Macarthur’, but IMDB says it’s ‘Sean Arthur’ and Chan’s trailer door on set had the name ‘Shawn’ on it. I’m not 100% certain what his character’s name is at this point, so I guess we’ll all have to see the movie (which is set for a 2008 release) to know for sure.
Regardless of what Chan’s character’s name ends up being, just make sure to check out the new interview below….
Round Two: Channing Tatum in the Ring Again with ‘Fighting’ Director
Paris Hampton
Special to Hollywood.com
Channing Tatum’s wholesome-meets-edgy good looks and smooth moves made him the object of many a teen girl’s affection in his role in Step Up. but it was his unflinching performance in Dito Montiel’s Sundance-winning directorial debut A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints that made other thespians stand up and take notice.
Now starring in Fighting, Channing challenges himself in a drama that is also a test of physical endurance.
According to Fighting producer Kevin Misher, Channing Tatum is a natural at playing the role of ‘Shawn Macarthur.’ Channing’s character is a naïve outsider who comes to the ‘big city’ and struggles to survive, hustling counterfeit goods on the street. When he meets Harvey Boarden (Terrence Howard) and is introduced into the world of high stakes street fighting, he is plunged into an underground community, encompassing every fighting discipline–where anything goes.
Hollywood.com caught up with Channing on the set of Fighting to hear more about his exciting and ongoing collaboration with Dito Montiel:
Hollywood.com: This is ’round two’ for you and Dito. How does that feel?
Channing Tatum: I literally have to pinch myself every day. The first experience with him was so easy and painless–it was a labor of love. It was his life’s story and it had so much heart in it. This film, we get to create from scratch. We’ve taken a little from his past and my past.
HW: Are you taking a beating?
CT: I’m not really all that tough. And I’m playing the character like he’s a nice kid from the South, who comes up to New York and needs to make some money. And my character is desperate. From there, it spirals and goes into a crazy, dark world of fighting. It’s pretty brutal. I got hit in the nose a few times–it was broken and bleeding. It was good though. At the end of the day, you feel like you’ve been in a fight!
HW: Did you train for this?
CT: I did. I’m not a tough guy, by any means. I went to private school–Catholic school. I trained for a month on my own at Legends Gym in L.A. I checked out fighters on YouTube. With a real fighter, there’s no hesitation and I didn’t want to be timid. My character is a high school wrestler, so he knows how to handle himself in a physical altercation. He has a talent for losing it. But I’m actually not big on violence–’I'm a Lover…’
HW: Do you and Dito have shorthand?
CT: Oh yeah. I get the way Dito writes. I think he likes the characters to talk about nothing, but still have the feeling of a scene underneath it. And that is something that a lot of directors and actors forget: you don’t have to spell it out. If a guy and a girl are sitting at a restaurant, he’ll [Dito will] say, “We can tell you like each other by you two sitting there. If you wanna fall in love, go the opposite way.” It’s crazy, but it somehow translates.
HW: What’s it like working with Terrence?
CT: Terrence is the most genuinely gifted crazy man I’ve ever met in my life. He’s crazy, but in the most beautiful way possible. He’s such an empathetic person. He really is a street corner poet; he’s an artist from the ground up–every piece of him!
HW: Your career is really taking off. Are you ready to make the jump to the A-list?
CT: I don’t know, man. I really can’t even think that way. It’s too weird and big to think about. [Laughs] I just want to ‘get’ this scene we’re working on right.
HW: Who else would you like to work with?
CT: People like Dito! I’m also going to be working with Oliver Stone. I’m going to do a Vietnam movie with him. It’s his last movie about Vietnam–or so he says! I want to work with great filmmakers and great actors and great writers.
HW: Chazz Palminteri gave you advice on A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints about acting…
CT: He told me to keep a good head on my shoulders; he taught me more about acting than I’ve ever learned in a class. I was really worried about people hating my character in Saints–I was terrified. But Chazz said, “People don’t have to like your character, they just have to understand him.” I don’t know if people will like my character in this movie–he’s kinda weird. He’s an underdog. But I understand him.
Channing Tatum Pictures of the Week: Fabulous Fan Photo Submission
December 31, 2007
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 submitted by Fabulous Channing Tatum Fan Kerline of New York.
This picture is actually the very first photo I took with Channing when I was lucky enough to snag an exclusive interview and invite to the New York set of his movie ‘Fighting‘, which hopefully explains my extra cheesy smile. Needless to say, it’s probably my all time favorite picture of him (seriously, do you blame me?) and is perfect for the last Picture of the Week for 2007.
Here’s what Kerline had to say about why she chose the photo as the Picture of the Week:
Ok so I like this picture a lot. It’s not because of how gorgeous both Q and Chan look in this picture, that was just a plus. But just because of what this picture really represents. You can just tell how much of a down-to-earth person Chan really is. He REALLY cares about his fans, look at what he did for Q, invited her down to the set of his movie. All of this makes me like him sooooo much more!
-Kerline
Thanks for sending in this great photo, Kerby! Everyone can CLICK HERE to watch a video of all of the photos I took on the set and when I met Fabulous Channing Tatum Fans like Kerline in New York.
You can also CLICK HERE to view a slideshow of all of the exclusive behind-the-scenes pictures we have so far in the CTU photo gallery for Chan’s upcoming movie ‘Fighting‘ which will be released in 2008.
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. 
Channing Tatum Video of the Week: Channing Tatum and Amanda Bynes MSN Interview for ‘She’s the Man’
December 30, 2007
Today’s Video of the Week was submitted by Fabulous Channing Tatum Fan Allison. This particular MSN interview with Channing Tatum and Amanda Bynes for their highly successful 2006 comedy ‘She’s the Man‘ has been nominated at least 3 times this year and fans never seem to tire of seeing it.
I really don’t blame everyone, because it’s hands down the funniest Channing Tatum interview I have ever seen and that says a lot, because as you can imagine, I’ve seen a lot of his interviews. All I can say is, the video starts and hilarity ensues. You can click here to check out the extremely funny interview or you can watch it below. Enjoy!!!
Here’s what Allison has to say about the video…
Hey Q!! I would have to say that this interview with Chan is the best interview i have seen! Chan was SOO unbelievably funny and was just being himself! Chan and Amanda were hilarious together during it! I love when Chan tries acting like a girl!! haha this is by far the best!!!! LOVE IT!! Watch his BEST GIRL POSE! LMAO!! LOVE IT AGAIN! I laughed so hard when i saw this the first time!! lol HAHA THERE IS SOMETHING FLOATING!! haha they just start crackin up laughin reallly hard! lol oh gosh what a knee clapper lol! oh and Chan looks SO cute!! AHHH!!
-Ally
-Ally
Thanks Allison for submitting this awesome video! It’s quite appropriate since it’s officially the last Video of the Week for the year and is definitely a 2007 fan favorite.
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.
NEWS FLASH: Channing Tatum and Girlfriend Jenna Dewan’s Date Night at the Movies
December 29, 2007
Thanks to celebrity blogger Jared over at the ever-popular JustJared.com we have awesome new pictures of Channing Tatum and real-life girlfriend Jenna Dewan on a movie date last night at the Arclight Cinemas theater in Los Angeles, California.
It’s always good to see Channing and Jenna getting a bit of a break. Both have been extremely busy for months and just wrapped filming on a couple of movies recently. Channing completed his latest movie ‘Fighting‘ in November right before Thanksgiving and IMDB says that Jenna’s comedy ‘The Jerk Theory‘ is currently in post production too.
Below you can check out all of the new Just Jared photos of the happy couple we affectionately call Chenna out and about last night:
Jared says that fourteen films were playing at the Arclight last night: Atonement, Charlie Wilson’s War, Juno, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, No Country For Old Men, P.S. I Love You, Sweeney Todd, The Golden Compass, The Kite Runner, The Orphanage, The Water Horse, There Will Be Blood and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. 
For fun he asks his readers which movie they think Channing and Jenna saw last night. From what I know about Channing, I’m going to put my money on Tim Burton’s musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street for a quite few reasons…Last time I saw him I recall Channing mentioning that he liked Johnny Depp’s work, in interviews he said he likes both musicals and dark films, the Stop-Loss trailer just so happens to play before the film, and Sweeney Todd and Stop-Loss are both Paramount movies, so that particular film seems to fit the bill nicely. If you have an opinion on which movie you think Chenna watched, feel free to click on the comments link below this post and let everyone know.
- ‘Step Up 2: The Streets‘ (February 14, 2008)
- ‘Battle in Seattle‘ (March 2008)
- ‘Stop-Loss‘ (March 28, 2008)
- ‘Fighting‘ (2008)
And here’s a list of Jenna’s movies for the upcoming year:
- ‘Love Lies Bleeding‘ (US DVD Release - January 15, 2008)
- ‘Wonderwall‘ (2008)
- ‘The Jerk Theory‘ (2008)
- ‘The Six Wives of Henry Lefay‘ (2008)
So make sure to mark your calendars and check out all of Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan’s movies in 2008. Also, thanks to Fabulous Channing Tatum Fan Hannah for the heads up on the article post!!!
NEWS FLASH: Check Out New High Quality Movie Stills from ‘Step Up 2: The Streets’ & New Iceland Release Date
December 28, 2007
‘Step Up 2: The Streets‘, the sequel to Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan’s highly-successful 2006 dance hit ‘Step Up‘, just posted three hot, new high quality movie stills showcasing the dance moves and definite chemistry between lead’s Briana Evigan and Robert Hoffman. Check out the new stills below…
Don’t forget that you will also find over 100 movie stills and behind-the-scenes photos of Channing Tatum and the rest of the ‘Step Up 2: The Streets’ cast and crew in the Channing Tatum Unwrapped photo gallery.
Finally, the production team added a new theatrical release date for Iceland. As a reminder, here are all of the dates that ‘Step Up 2: The Streets’ may hit a theater new you:
- USA – February 14, 2008
- Czech Republic – February 14, 2008
- UK – February 15, 2008
- Belguim - February 20, 2008
- Netherlands – February 21, 2008
- Iceland - February 22, 2008
- Russia - February 28, 2008
- Italy - March 2008
- Slovakia – March 18, 2008
- France – April 23, 2008
- Germany – April 24, 2008
Stay tuned to Channing Tatum Unwrapped, and I will let you know when any new release dates around the world are added.
Check out the ‘Step Up 2: The Streets’ official site if you want more information about the movie. You can CLICK HERE to watch the new trailer, in case you haven’t seen it yet or just want to see it again!!!
NEWS FLASH: Channing Tatum’s ‘Battle in Seattle’ Opens Sedona International Film Festival
December 27, 2007
Listen up if you’re an Arizona-based Channing Tatum fan…I wanted to let you know that his drama ‘Battle in Seattle‘ will open the 14th annual Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop.
The festival will take place February 27 - March 2, 2008 and ‘Battle in Seattle‘ will be one of two opening night films.
The full festival lineup will be announced in January, but advance tickets are available at a 20 percent discount off regular prices if ordered by December 31.
The Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop kicks off with a Wednesday night preview party at the Festival Pavilion. Films will then be screened at the festival’s main location, Harkins Theater in Sedona, 2081 W. Hwy. 89A, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Call (928) 282-1177 for more information or log on to www.sedonafilmfestival.com.
For the rest of us fans who aren’t lucky enough to be anywhere near Arizona, here are all of the current release dates for ‘Battle in Seattle‘ around the world:
- USA - March 2008 (Limited Release)
- France - April 2, 2008
- Belgium - April 2, 2008
- Netherlands - June 5, 2008
Channing Tatum Videos of the Week: New "Low" Music Video from ‘Step Up 2: The Streets’
December 26, 2007
Today’s Video of the Week was submitted by Fabulous Channing Tatum Fan Naz from London, England. It was recently posted on YouTube by the ‘Step Up 2: The Streets‘ production team and is a new version of Flo Rida’s music video for the soundtrack song “Low”.
You can check out even more of the highly-anticipated film’s outrageous dance routines in the second version of the video. Click here to see it or you can watch it below. Enjoy!!!
Thanks Naz for submitting this video!!!! You can CLICK HERE to check out the first version of the video, which is currently doing extremely well on all of the music channel countdowns and (unlike the second version of the video) also happens to include some of Channing’s hot dance cameo.
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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