Where in the World is Channing Tatum?

After releasing two new movies and filming two more in the first half of this year, Channing Tatum took a well deserved break this past summer in between scoping out new projects and winning 2 Teen Choice Awards and a dance battle.

If he kept a to do list for 2008, Chan’s may look a little something like this…

• Release ‘Step Up 2‘..Check
• Release ‘Stop-loss‘…Check
• Film ‘G.I. Joe‘…Check
• Film ‘Public Enemies‘…Check
• Win Teen Choice Awards…Check
• Win BIGGEST Online Dance Battle EVER…Check
• Scope out new projects…Check
• Propose to Adorable Girlfriend…Check
• Film ‘Dear John‘…In Progress

It’s an enviable highlight reel for any working actor. Now the busy thespian has gotten back to work on his next project, so it’s time for another installment of “Where in the World is Channing Tatum?“.

Thanks to an email from a fan in the know, I’ve known since last week that Channing was in South Carolina to start preparing for his role as John Tyree in the romantic drama ‘Dear John‘, but I wanted to give him a few days to get settled in before I exposed his whereabouts to the world. Although they don’t have a photo, it looks like the Charleston City Paper has beat me to the punch by posting a sighting sent in by one of their readers.

The Charleston City Paper is reporting that Chan was sighted at one of the many beautiful South Carolina beaches on Sunday rehearsing with script in hand for ‘Dear John‘.

South Carolina not only has some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the country, they can now officially say they also have Channing Tatum on said beaches improving the landscape as I type this. If that’s not a tourist attraction, I don’t know what is.

If any of Channing’s Fabulous Fans manage get a photo with him while he’s in your area, make sure to send the pics(s) and your story my way to fanencounters@channingtatumunwrapped.com so I can share them with CTU readers, and we can all live vicariously through you.

‘Dear John‘, which has been adapted from the Nicholas Sparks book with the same name, will be filming in the Charleston and Edisto areas of the secluded and picturesque South Carolina Lowcountry from October 13th through some time in December.

As luck may have it, we also know where Channing Tatum’s equally talented fiancee is today. I want to remind fans that Jenna Dewan will appear in the “Macy’s Stars of Dance” segment on the “Dancing with the Stars” elimination show tonight (Tuesday, September 30, 2008) at (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on ABC where Jessica Simpson will also perform her current hit “Come on Over” from her chart topping country album, “Do You Know,” and “Angels,” a special release cover.

“Macy’s Stars of Dance” features some of the best choreographers and performers from different styles of dance and offering viewers performances that represent the peak of achievement in their genres. Kicking off the first of these segments is a choreographed routine by Brian Friedman entitled “Neon,” where the dancers, including Jenna Dewan and The Pussycat Dolls’ Carmit Bachar, will light up the stage. Don’t miss it and I will try to post video of the performance if it is released!!

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

The lucky winner of the autographed photo of Channing Tatum is…

CONNIE B. from Sacramento, California

Thanks to everyone who submitted birthdays!!! If you would like to get a birthday shout out from CTU or you would like CTU to give a birthday shout out to a friend of yours, please send an email to fanbirthdays@channingtatumunwrapped.com with “BIRTHDAY” in the Subject and the birthday person’s name, mailing address, and birth date in the body of the email. Also, please send a separate email for each birthday you’re submitting.

Each month, I will make a post recognizing all of the fan birthdays for that month, and one lucky fan on the list will win an autographed picture of Channing Tatum. Don’t miss out on your chance and send in your submissions today!!!

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AS SEEN ON TV: Jenna Dewan Featured on This Week’s “Dancing with the Stars”

As many of you already know, Channing Tatum’s fiancee Jenna Dewan is an accomplished professional dancer in addition to being a talented actress. She just let me know that she’s going to make a special guest appearance on the extremely popular reality show “Dancing with the Stars” this week.

To give you a little background, season seven of “Dancing with the Stars” marks the largest cast assembled to date, the oldest and youngest competitors ever, and includes two Olympic Gold medalists, a Grammy®-winning singer, a television legend, an Oscar® winner, and a Super Bowl champion all competing to see who America chooses as the best celebrity dancer.

The celebrity dancers this season include Lance Bass (singer), Toni Braxton (singer), Brooke Burke (actress), Cloris Leachman (actress), Rocco DiSpirito (chef), Maurice Greene (Olymipian), Kim Kardashian (celebrity), Cloris Leachman (actress), Cody Linley (actor), Susan Lucci (actress), Misty May-Treanor (Olymipian), Ted McGinley (actor), Jeffrey Ross (comedian), and Warren Sapp (football player).

The show just had their season premiere last week where both the Jonas Brothers and Jesse McCartney performed. This week the viewers will see the return of Macy’s Stars of Dance, featuring some of the most renowned dancers and choreographers of our time.

Jenna let me know that she is one of the chosen dancers that will be doing a one time performance on the “Dancing with the Stars” results show this coming Tuesday, September 30, 2008. She said that Brian Freidman of “So You Think You Can Dance” is choreographing and both Jenna and Pussycat Doll Carmit Bachar were chosen to perform in his number. Fans should make sure to tune in!!!

As far as I know, Jenna is supposed to start filming her next movie, ‘Virgin on Bourbon Street‘, with Rob Schneider this fall in Michigan. If it’s your dream to act in a film with Jenna and you’re a patron of the arts, then today’s your lucky day.

At the 2008 22nd Annual Opera Ball Auction held by the Michigan Opera in Detroit next Saturday on October 4th at 6pm one lucky fan will be able to bid on and win an exclusive “You Ought to Be in The Pictures” package that includes a coveted speaking part in Jenna’s comedy ‘Virgin on Bourbon Street‘.

You can CLICK HERE to get more info if you would like to attend the ball. Absentee ballots will also be accepted for auction items for those who will not attend, and anyone who would like to bid can call (313) 237-3268 to place your bid.

Don’t have the deep pockets it may take to win the role at the auction? No worries, because any fan with a working TV can watch Jenna on the “Dancing with the Stars” results show which airs next Tuesday, September 30th on ABC at 9/8pm Central.

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CHANNING TATUM VIDEO OF THE WEEK: The Making of Ciara’s ‘Get Up’ Video with Chan and Jenna

Today’s awesome Video of the Week was submitted by Fabulous Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Fan Naz from London. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Ciara’s ‘Get Up’ video (which also features a rap by Chamillionaire) for Chan and Jenna’s 2006 dance hit ‘Step Up‘.

Since our favorite couple Chenna has a cameo in the music video, we get to see footage of them shooting their dance, and they are also interviewed. Enjoy!

Thanks to Naz for sending in this great blast from the past!

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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REMINDER: Channing Tatum’s ‘Battle in Seattle’ Premieres in 13 More Cities

When actor, director, producer, and writer Stuart Townsend created ‘Battle in Seattle‘, he hoped the film would inspire moviegoers (especially the younger generation) by letting them know that they can make a difference. Stuart has said that his goal of delivering this message to the masses heavily influenced his casting process, which is why he chose to cast likable and popular actors like Andre Benjamin, Martin Henderson, Woody Harrelson, Charlize Theron, and Channing Tatum in the film.

The Irish Voice just wrote a great review of ‘Battle in Seattle‘ that I wanted to share. You can read a snippet of the review below and CLICK HERE to read the entire article:

“Films about big political issues rarely find a big audience, but Battle in Seattle is different. Featuring powerful performances from Hollywood A-listers, it’s a hard-hitting action movie that pulls you in on a personal level from its opening frame…

HOW do you get the public to flock to a film about the effects of globalization when their eyes are already closing at the mention of the word?

Answer — you fill it with stars the public love and you make it a white-knuckle thrill ride. That way they’ll be hugely entertained, you’ll get your message across — and that’s before you even get to the part about Oscar level supporting role performances…”

Now, even more fans will get an opportunity to see the film that just received 3 stars from uber critic Roger Ebert and to watch their favorite actors deliver Stuart’s timely message, because ‘Battle in Seattle‘ just premiered in the following cites across the country:

• Berkeley, CA
• Hollywood, CA
• Los Angeles, CA
• San Jose, CA
• Santa Cruz, CA
• Boston, MA
• Chicago, IL
• Detroit, MI
• Brooklyn, NY
• Forest Hills, NY
• Columbus, OH
• Philadelphia, PA
• Pittsburgh, PA

You can also attend special screenings in the following cities this weekend as long as tickets last:

09.26.08 Los Angeles - Westside Pavilion Landmark (Click here to purchase your tickets!)
Q & A with Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Martin Henderson and Dir. Stuart Townsend
at Friday’s 7:30pm show, along with a 10 minute intro prior 10:10pm show.

09.27.08 Sacramento - Regal 14 Eldorado Hills (Click here to purchase your tickets!)
Special arrival and introduction by cast and director prior to 7:00pm show at 6:30pm.
Q & A with Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Martin Henderson and Dir. Stuart Townsend
at the 7:00pm show, along with a 10 minute intro prior 10:00pm show.

09.28.08 Hollywood - Arclight Cinemas (Click here to purchase your tickets!)
Q & A with Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Martin Henderson and Dir. Stuart Townsend
at Sunday’s 7:00pm show, along with a 10 minute intro prior 10:05pm show.

Because the film is doing so well, ‘Battle in Seattle‘ will be premiering in 24 additional cities and/or theaters next weekend (and the list continues to grow everyday).

Fans who live in cities like San Diego, Denver, Chicago, Portland, Baltimore, Houston, and numerous other cities will finally be able to see the film at one or more of your local theaters.

You can all CLICK HERE to get a complete list of upcoming release dates, cities, and times for the film.

You can also check out tons of new and old videos and interviews in the ‘Battle in Seattle‘ Youtube playlist below. Enjoy!

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DEAL OF THE DAY: Watch Channing Tatum’s ‘Stop-Loss’ for FREE

In today’s Deal of the Day, Channing Tatum’s Iraq war drama ‘Stop-Loss‘ will have a free screening at the Augusta-Richmond County Library located at 902 Greene St. in Augusta, Georgia at 6:30 p.m. this coming Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. If you have any questions or need directions you can call the library at (706) 821-2600.

For the rest of us who aren’t lucky enough to live in or near Augusta and can’t see the film for free, it’s definitely worth a rent or a buy. The film has been released on DVD for a while now, so don’t miss your chance to see Channing do an incredible job in his role as Sgt. Steve Shriver.

In case you don’t know about the film, here’s what it’s all about:

“Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King makes a celebrated return to his small Texas hometown following his tour of duty. Brandon tries to resume the life he left behind with the help and support of his family and his best friend, Steve Shriver, who served with him in Iraq. Alongside their war-time buddies, Brandon and Steve try to make peace with civilian life.

Then, against Brandon’s will, the Army orders him back to duty in Iraq. This upends Brandon’s entire world. The conflict into which he is thrown tests everything he believes in: the bond of family, the loyalty of friendship, the limits of love, and the value of honor.”

Fans can CLICK HERE to get even more info, check out tons of videos and photos, and get the latest news on the film on CTU’s Featured Page for the movie.

If you like the photo at the top of this post, then feel free to check out some more pics of Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan on the red carpet and at the after party of the March 17, 2008 premiere of the film below…

What’s next for ‘Stop-Loss‘? Thanks to Fabulous Channing Tatum Fan Faith we now know that the film will be released on DVD in Japan on Oct 3, 2008. Fans can CLICK HERE for more details.

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REMINDER: Channing Tatum’s ‘Battle in Seattle’ Premieres in Sacramento, CA

After hitting the New York City premiere of Channing Tatum’s ‘Battle in Seattle‘ recently, Director Stuart Townsend and actress Charlize Theron trekked across country to attend the West Coast premiere and a special Gen Art sponsored screening of the film at the Clarity Theater in Beverly Hills, California on September 22, 2008.

To continue to promote the independently distributed Redwood Palms film, Stuart and Actor Martin Henderson also attended the Film Independent Screening of ‘Battle in Seattle‘ at the Landmark Theater on September 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Their hard work is paying off, because Indiewire.com reports that Redwood Palms release of ‘Battle in Seattle‘ opened on 8 screens and “found a decent $46,903 gross”. Stuart Townsend’s fictionalized account of the 1999 riots to stop a World Trade Organization meeting in Seattle averaged $5,863 per screen, and even had a per screen high of $9,718 at New York’s Angelika Film Center.

I just wanted to remind all of Channing Tatum’s Fabulous Fans in Sacramento, CA that the film has now debuted in your city, and you can go see it at the theaters listed below:

Regal 14 El Dorado Hills
2101 Vine Street
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Tel. 800.326.3264

Showtimes:
11:30a, 2:00p, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30

Crest Theatre
1013 K St. Downtown
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel. 916.442.5189

Showtimes:
MON-THUR - 5:30p, 8:00
FRI-SUN - 1:00p, 3:10, 5:30, 8:00

To thank the investors who live in the area, Redwood Palms Pictures is holding a special VIP premier screening on September 27, 2008 at the Regal 14 Eldorado Hills venue that everyone can attend as long as tickets last.

There will be a special arrival and introduction by Charlize Theron, Martin Henderson and director Stuart Townsend prior to 7:00pm show at 6:30pm, along with a 10 minute intro prior to the 10:00pm show. Fans can CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

‘Battle in Seattle‘ will be premiering in 13 additional theaters this upcoming weekend, including in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and Detroit. Fans can CLICK HERE to get a complete list of upcoming release dates, cities, and times for the film.

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