IN THE PRESS: Entertainment Weekly’s First Look at Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill’s ‘21 Jump Street’
May 19, 2011
Channing Tatum has been filming his comedy ‘21 Jump Street‘ in New Orleans, Louisiana for the past three weeks.
I recently posted an on set fan encounter with Chan and his co-star and fellow executive producer Jonah Hill that gave us a first glimpse at the two actors in uniform in the cop comedy, but thanks to Entertainment Weekly, fans will get an official first look at the dynamic duo at work on ‘21 Jump Street‘ in their issue that hits a newsstand near you TOMORROW.
In the meantime, you can check out new pics that were taken today by fan Renee Hrapmann when she and her mom ran into Chan on Magazine Street in New Orleans. Renee tweeted that the fan-friendly actor “made me and my mom’s day“…
In addition to executive producing ‘21 Jump Street‘ , Chan and Jonah will star as two undercover cops, Jenko and Schmidt, who are assigned to work inside high schools and colleges. The cast also includes Ice Cube, Rob Riggle, DeRay Davis, Brie Larson, Dave Franco, and Johnny Depp, who recently filmed a cameo for the movie. The film is an update on the classic ’80s TV show that jump started (pun intended) Depp’s career.
‘21 Jump Street‘ is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller from a screenplay by Michael Bacall and is based on a treatment from Hill and Bacall. Neal H. Moritz will produce the film with Stephen J. Cannell, who will receive posthumous credit.
The production will be filming in NOLA through the end of June, and ‘21 Jump Street‘ will hit a theater near you on March 16, 2012.
Fans can check out the latest set photos in the CTU Photo Gallery, and make sure you pickup a copy of this week’s Entertainment Weekly to check out their sneak peek!
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NEWS FLASH: Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill’s ‘21 Jump Street’ Starts Filming in NOLA
April 25, 2011
Channing Tatum has been in the The Big Easy since last week to prep for his next film (aka ‘21 Jump Street‘), and he finally began principal photography on the comedy with fellow co-star and executive producer Jonah Hill (who continues to tweet from location) in New Orleans, Louisiana this morning.
Thanks to Jonah, we also have a couple of new behind-the-scenes ‘21 Jump Street‘ photos. Today, he tweeted a pic of the official clapper board and a police logo from set…
In addition to executive producing, Chan and Jonah will star as two undercover cops, Jenko and Schmidt, who are assigned to work inside schools. Here’s a couple great fan encounter pics from today’s filming that extra Travis White took with Chan and Jonah…
In the casting department, there continues to be a ton of news as they add more actors to the ever-growing roster…
Recently, Variety reported that Daily Show funny man Rob Riggle was in talks to join the comedy as the main villain, that comedian DeRay Davis will play Domingo (a tattooed leader of a biker gang that doubles as a drug ring), and that rising star Jake Johnson has also been cast as a principal in the Columbia Pictures’ action comedy.
Deadline.com reported that Ice Cube was in negotiations to join the film as Chan and Jonah’s police chief and that Brie Larson was added to the cast in the lead female role of Molly (possibly Jonah’s love interest in the film).
The film news site has also reported that Dave Franco (James Franco’s brother) will play a villain named Eric in ‘21 Jump Street‘. The character is supposedly the most popular kid in school, who also happens to be a huge drug dealer, and Jonah Hill’s character will befriend him to infiltrate the “cool kid crowd”.
Today, Collider.com also reported that Johnny Simmons (’Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’) has been cast in the film.
On the Johnny Depp front, ComingSoon.net and Entertainment Weekly reported today that the actor, who played Officer Tom Hanson in the TV series the film is based on for 80 episodes, will have an uncredited cameo in the movie!!!
The film is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller from a screenplay by Michael Bacall and is based on a treatment from Hill and Bacall. Neal H. Moritz will produce the film with Stephen J. Cannell, who will receive posthumous credit.
And don’t forget…Coulon Casting is currently seeking extras (police officer types and high school students) for ‘21 Jump Street‘. CLICK HERE to get more info on how to register.
Thanks to Jonah once again for the exclusive photos! The production will be filming through the end of June, so I’m sure there’s more pics to come, and if reports are correct, ‘21 Jump Street‘ will hit a theater near you March 16, 2012.
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FAN PICS OF THE WEEK: Channing Tatum Hanging with Fans During ‘The Eagle’ UK Press Tour
March 27, 2011
Each week ChanningTatumUnwrapped.com will post one or more of our favorite pictures of the uber beautiful and fan friendly Channing Tatum.
In today’s Pictures of the Week, we have some great photos that UK fans sent me after they had the opportunity to meet Chan on the streets of London and at the Waterstone’s Piccadilly book signing during ‘The Eagle‘ press tour a few weeks ago.
Here’s what James had to say about his fan encounter with Chan at the book signing…
“During Channing’s press tour in London, I got to meet him during his Eagle of Ninth book signing at Waterstone’s. The venue said that no-one was to take photos but of course Chan allowed fans to take as many photos as they wanted. It was so awesome to meet him, he was such a nice guy, chatting to each fan and even giving some of the hugs!”
Here’s some exclusive photos of fans James and Saskia at the book signing and fan Elena outside London’s Vaudeville Theatre on March 11th…
One of the things I have always loved about Chan is how incredible he is to his fans. ‘The Eagle‘ hit UK cinemas last week, so I hope you all showed your support by going to see the movie!
Big thanks to Saskia, James, and Elena for the great pics! Fans can check out tons more photos from the UK press tour in the CTU Photo Gallery.
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VIDEOS OF THE WEEK: Recap of Channing Tatum’s Best Interviews from ‘The Eagle’ UK Press Tour
March 15, 2011
Channing Tatum, his co-stars Jamie Bell and Tahar Rahim, and director Kevin MacDonald kicked off the UK leg of ‘The Eagle’ press tour with a film premiere that was held at Empire Leicester Square on March 9, 2011 in London, England…
The Roman-era drama will hit UK theaters on Wednesday, March 23rd, and fans can check out one of Chan’s many red carpet interviews below…
On yesterday’s post in the CTU Photo Gallery, we have tons of new photos of Chan at the premiere, at Waterstone’s Piccadilly book signing, taking pics with UK fans in London, and on People.com while he was in the UK last week.
Below you can watch videos of Chan and Jamie on Daybreak, on BBC Radio 1’s Fearne Cotton Show, playing a game of Celebrity Chicken on T4 Online and being interviewed on the UK show T4…
If you missed Chan and Jamie’s Empire Magazine live webchat you can CLICK HERE or on the image below to read the entire transcript that includes fan questions and all of ‘The Eagle‘ star’s answers. In the interview, Chan talks about practical jokes on set, his love of Miss Piggy, how Jamie taught him all about bacon sandwiches, and more…
Last, but not least, don’t forget to head on over to the CTU photo galley to see some great pics that fans like @zoelaurenbiebs took with Chan while he was in the UK…
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FAN ENCOUNTERS: A Night of Star Gazing with Chan and Jenna at the Premiere of ‘The Dilemma’
January 14, 2011
In today’s fan encounter, we have a first-hand account of last week’s premiere for Chan’s movie ‘The Dilemma‘ from blogger and fan Seraphina…
CHICAGO: Thursday, January 6th 2011- Only 6 days into the new year and already an opportunity for adventure presents itself in the form of a ritzy Hollywood socialite gathering. Downtown, the red carpet is being rolled out to welcome the stars of ‘The Dilemma’ on the night of the film’s world premiere. Clad in jeans, armed with Channing Tatum magazines and open to just about anything, we brave the blistering cold Chicago winds and head down to the AMC River East to catch a glimpse of the event as it unfolds…
Channing Tatum was the last to come out. The moment he and his wife Jenna Dewan made their entrance the crowd erupted into chaos. Before coming down to us, he took his time signing autographs and taking pics with fans. As he made his way closer, someone asked his wife for an autograph as well. She signed, but the moment she did more requests for autographs from her were shouted. At this moment, she politely refused, pointed to Channing (who at this point was rushing and trying to reach as many people as possible) and stated, “It’s all about him tonight.”
As Channing was signing autographs, there was a slight moment of panic. “This pen is dying” is stated, mid-autograph. When no one responded he repeated, “This pen is dying!” with a tad more urgency. Then, like a heroic knight who unshealths their sword in the face of a furious fire breathing demon at the most tense point of a Medieval film, I ripped the cap from my Sharpie and thrust it at him with an urgent cry of “HERE!” His eyes lit up as he grasped the Sharpie and continued out with the task which lay before him. Before he got closer to us, he kept signing as he said, ‘I’m really sorry I have to go now guys…” He was slowly tearing himself away from the crowd and onto the carpet, and he was only inches away from signing for us.
Somewhere around this time the photo above was taking by a member of the press. I took the pleasure of circling Melissa and I so you could get a clear look of our expressions of yearning and desperation. He came closer to us and the minute his marker (well, my marker actually) touched the cover, my heart stopped beating completely. He began signing, but the marker was drying out. He said, “Ahh its dying.” but continued to try to sign. (My autograph is almost completely faded but it is the most gorgeous phantom signature I have ever come across in my life. He then moved over to Melissa’s magazine, signed hers, capped the marker and laid it back on her magazine and in one swift movement was on the carpet, workin’ it. Skills, Channing’s got it.
And that was how Melissa died.
Just kidding, but I seriously thought she was going to faint. She was in a complete state of shock and excitement, which was amazing to see. Its always unbelievable to watch someones dreams come true. We waited around a few more minutes and watched all the stars work the carpet…
Big thanks to Seraphina for sharing the story, video, and photos! If you want to see more pics and video from the premiere, you can CLICK HERE to read her entire article.
Fans and critics alike are loving Chan’s performance in the film. Here’s what The Examiner had to say…
“Although the surprise star of the film is Channing Tatum. The Step Up, GI Joe, Dear John actor takes a wide turn and great departure from his normal roles. The cheating lover, druggie, yet sensitive man is probably the funniest character in the film. His fight scene with Vaughn and his appearance at the intervention are the best scenes in the film…Tatum steals the movie.”
‘The Dilemma‘ hits US theaters TODAY and will be in UK theaters NEXT WEEKEND!
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PICTURES OF THE WEEK: Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, and Rachel McAdams in Chicago for ‘The Vow’
October 27, 2010
Each week Channing Tatum Unwrapped will post one or more of our favorite pictures of the uber beautiful Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum. Here’s what I have for you guys this week…
Jenna headed to Canada last week to visit hubby Channing Tatum, who’s currently filming the romantic drama ‘The Vow‘ in Ontario. After wrapping on the Toronto set of the film a few days ago, the couple flew to Chicago where Chan is working on the film this week.
The last time Chan and Jenna were in Chicago, he was filming the romantic comedy ‘The Dilemma‘ (which hits theaters January 14, 2011). The couple had a pretty high profile outing at Wrigley Field when Chan threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Cubs game last June. Mr. and Mrs. Tatum are back in Chi-town for a few days so Chan can finish filming ‘The Vow‘, but this trip has been a bit more low key.
On Monday (October 25th), the production was scheduled to film on the Pink Line “EL” Train starting at the Damen Avenue stop and at North and Milwaukee. After Chan finished shooting, the couple was spotted having dinner at Asian Fusion restaurant Sunda with their production partner Reid Carolin, the film’s director Michael Sucsy, and costar Scott Speedman and Jenna also hung out with high school friend Jena Cherry…
Yesterday (October 26th), Chan and costar Rachel McAdams filmed near the Art Institute of Chicago under Millennium Park’s Bean sculpture and on Dearborn across from Hotel Sax. Thanks to fan and Chicagoan Kelly we have a really cute shot of the on-screen couple in the middle of a scene…
The cool part about outdoor shoots…Fans @itselizabethj and @zacharybarnes1 also caught up with Chan and Rachel McAdams near set yesterday and got a chance to take some great pics with them…
Based on reports, the production is supposed to move to a location not far from Wrigley Field today and tomorrow, and once things officially wrap up, Chan and Jenna will finally get to head home later this week.
Thanks to Jena, Zachary, Kelly, and Elizabeth for all of the great photos!!! All of the pics can be found in the CTU Photo Gallery too.
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FAN ENCOUNTER: A Fan’s Starry Night with Channing Tatum at Hemingways in Toronto
August 28, 2010
A little over a week ago Channing Tatum flew out of LAX en route to Toronto to begin working on his romantic drama ‘The Vow‘. Soon after hitting the town, Chan was spotted leaving Toronto’s Hemingways restaurant and in the Yorkville area taking pics and signing autographs for fans.
In today’s exclusive fan encounter, we have pics of Chan with fan Dafina Karadjova and her friends inside Hemingways. Here’s what Dafina had to say about their encounter with the notoriously fan-friendly actor/producer…
A STARRY NIGHT at HEMINGWAYS…It was Friday August 20th, and a bunch of us decided to have a night out. It was our first time going to Hemingways , which is a really nice bar in Yorkville. As we were sitting at the bar , my friend turned to us and said ” Guys, isn’t that Channing Tatum? ” It totally was !! He walked over with a friend and took a seat at the bar right next to us. We were all so excited that we spotted him and we just had to take a picture with him. He was very nice and totally charming! It was definitely the highlight of our night! - Dafina Karadjova
You guys can check out another pic Dafina took of Chan at Hemingways below…
Chan’s movie The Vow‘ is scheduled to film in and around Toronto until October 22, 2010, so I encourage you guys to keep sending me your great fan encounters!
Big thanks to Dafina for sending me the photos and info! If you happen to run into Chan or Jenna, send your photos and fan encounter stories to fanencounters@channingtatumunwrapped.com. I will post them on the blog to share with envious fans all around the globe! 
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