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ActorBirth Name :
Channing Matthew TatumBirth Date :
April 26, 1980Birth Place :
Cullman, Alabama, USAClaim to fame :
As Jason Lyle in "Coach Carter" (2005)
Duke's Role in 'G.I. Joe' Went to Channing Tatum?
January 28, 2008 03:01:37The rising young actor Channing Tatum has reportedly nailed the part of Duke in Paramount Pictures' latest project. According to AICN.com, the star of dancing drama "Step Up" has been entrusted with the role of the "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra" team leader.
Based on Hasbro's line of action figures, "Joe" is a live action film starring Sienna Miller, Ray Park, Marlon Wayans, Rachel Nichols, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Said Taghmaoui. It tells the story of an international co-ed force of operatives who use hi-tech equipment to battle an evil organization headed by a double-crossing Scottish arms dealer 'Cobra'. The film is set to start shooting in February 2008 and slated for release on August 7, 2009.
Sequel Flicks Coming in 2008
December 28, 2007 04:12:58As the year 2007 is closing up, AceShowbiz.com feels obliged to list movie sequels that will battle among themselves towards the box office. As part of the trend that put animations and special effect-infused pics on top of the agenda, those deemed 'highly-anticipated' may come quite predictable.
The earliest sequel movie coming within the calendar may be 'Step Up 2 the Streets', but minus its original cast (Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan), its anticipation may be overshadowed by 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' that retains its original cast and 'The Incredible Hulk' which is hopeful with its new star, Edward Norton.
Bruce Willis and Channing Tatum Highlighting Pinkville
August 28, 2007 03:08:07
Both popular actors of their generations, Bruce Willis and Channing Tatum will team up together as the stars of "Pinkville", a Vietnam War drama renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone is set to direct based on Mikko Alanne's script for MGM to distribute.
Stone reportedly is now closing a deal with United Artist to finance the project that could be finalized this week and so will put the picture into production by early next year, with a budget of roughly $40 million. Pic marks the fourth time the man has worked on a big screen feature set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War after "Platoon", "Heaven & Earth", and "Born on the Fourth of July."
Channing Tatum Up for New Buddy Action Pic
August 14, 2007 09:08:10
Already got signed to do some action in both "Parkour" and a fighting movie directed by Dito Montiel, Channing Tatum appears to have one more to go in his schedule.
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that the charming actor is attached to highlight an untitled buddy action movie which will pair him with "Stomp the Yard" star Columbus Short, who recently wrapped "This Christmas" for Screen Gems.
Channing Tatum Picked for Rogue’s New Fight Flick
August 04, 2007 09:08:53
Prepare to see the different side of Channing Tatum in the future as the hot star will soon go full-force in showing his physical strength and fighting ability onscreen.
Yes, the striking actor has been cast as the lead in an untitled fight movie coming from Rogue Pictures, which will reunite him with director Dito Montiel after their collaboration in last year’s "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints." Project finds him as a young man scraping a living scalping tickets in New York City who becomes involved in the underground sport after a chance encounter with a street-fighting coach.
Trio Take Pity on "Poor Things"
May 26, 2007 02:05:24
Representing the young generation in the grandma gang comedy, Lindsay Lohan, Rosario Dawson, and Channing Tatum have all been put together to star in "Poor Things", a big screen production of Still Rolling Productions.
Toplined by veteran actresses Shirley MacLaine and Olympia Dukakis, the flick is inspired by real news events and crime scandals surrounding recent arrests and convictions of mischievous elderly women. The various "grandma gangs" exploits have included scams as well as cons involving drug sales, insurance fraud, also murder.
AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz for February 2007
March 01, 2007 05:03:06
With her abundant talent in acting, dancing, and singing plus her striking, fresh look, Vanessa Hudgens really has stolen considerable attention around and so, it should come as no surprise that the beauty finally reaches the top spot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of February 2007 edition.
Ascending six notches from her previous position, the "Come Back to Me" singer thus becomes the only female figure to seat on the top three as the next two positions below her are firmly secured by Channing Tatum and Omarion, both remaining unmoved from their last-month's slot.
Channing Tatum Goes Undercover
February 16, 2007 03:02:48
Continues his steady effort in landing adult roles, Channing Tatum is poised to star as an undercover cop in an untitled action flick developed by New Line Cinema following its successful attempt in making a preemptive deal to the project.
Written by "Vivaldi" scribes T. J. Scott and Kevin Lund, the picture sees Tatum's character, a New York City cop, get assigned to infiltrate the underground world of free running, known as Parkour, to bust a seemingly unstoppable gang of bank robbers. No word yet on the director, but it is revealed that Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey will both produce.
Sacha Baron Cohen Hits the Top Slot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of November 2006 Edition
December 02, 2006 03:12:43The month of November has seen great movies coming up to the surface yet none of them could gather such tremendous publication like "Borat" for sure, and the one who takes most advantage from it is certainly none other than its star, Sacha Baron Cohen.
Aside from whether it was a good or bad one, the continuous exposure undoubtedly has directed all eyes to gaze fixedly on the funnyman so that it is rather unsurprising indeed to find him seat atop AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of November 2006 edition replacing last-month's champ Leonardo Dicaprio who sadly ends up on number sixteen this time.
The 2007 Spirit Awards Nominees Announced
November 29, 2006 11:11:49
Film Independent, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent film and independent filmmakers, has officially announced at a press conference held yesterday, November 28 the nominees of its 2007 Spirit Awards, formerly known as the Independent Spirit Awards.
Gaining the most nominations are "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Half Nelson" as each landed five nods, notably the top honor of Best Feature together with "American Gun", "The Dead Girl", and "Pan's Labyrinth."
Leonardo DiCaprio Finishes at No. 1 on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of October 2006 Edition
November 02, 2006 05:11:34
Apparently, it's still hard indeed to shake off the male domination on AceShowbiz Celebrity Buzz so far as the list's top spot honor once again goes to another Hollywood actor, who, not very surprisingly, turns out to be Leonardo DiCaprio.
Follows the footsteps of previous chart-toppers like Brandon Routh, Channing Tatum, and Johnny Depp, the striking guy's success to claim the rank surely cannot be separated from the hype surrounding his latest vehicle "The Departed" which sees him stunningly portray a cop working as a mole inside a mob syndicate.
Another Four to "Battle in Seattle"
November 01, 2006 10:11:54
More talents are being picked up for "Battle in Seattle" following the recent inclusion of Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Andre Benjamin, and Martin Henderson. Production Weekly reported that Michelle Rodriguez, Jennifer Carpenter, Channing Tatum, and Tzi Ma have all been added to the bulging cast list toplined by Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron.
Written and directed by Irish actor Stuart Townsend, the project is said to use interlocking strands similar to that in "Crash" in presenting the story of the 1999 World Trade Organization and the ensuing riots from various perspectives of protesters, pedestrians, politicos, police and WTO delegates.
Johnny Depp Snatches the Top Spot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of September 2006 Edition
October 02, 2006 05:10:31
Looks like Johnny Depp's charisma has grown stronger. Known for his brilliant acting flair and captivating look, the striking actor has really won numerous favors this time to claim the no.1 slot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of September Edition, replacing Channing Tatum who now has to go one step down as the runner-up of the list.
Coming up to the third and fourth position are popular music artists Shakira and Chris Brown, both delightfully escalating a few notches from their last month positions followed by another young singing talent Jesse McCartney on number five. What's interesting here is that the "Beautiful Soul" singer previously was placed far below on the #60, so this certainly is such a great leap for this New Yorker to make.
Channing Tatum Takes Huge Boost to Claim No.1 on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz August Edition
September 04, 2006 06:09:59
Channing Tatum has indeed taken a fantastic leap this time. Riding high on his latest vehicle "Step Up" which successfully took #2 on U.S box office of the weekend in its debut on the list, the striking hunk has soared 89 notches from its last-month position to the top rank of AceShowbiz.com's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of August edition.
Also taking great advantage from the exposure of the movie he stars in is another talented actor, Johnny Depp. Still enjoys the success of his "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", the guy delightfully goes up one step to the second place of the chart followed by Vida Guerra who also takes a level higher to seat firmly on number three.
AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz in March 2006
April 01, 2006 12:04:08
AceShowbiz.com has published the March 2006 edition of its Celebrity Buzz, the Top 100 most popular celebrity search counting from readers search keywords and number of celebrity page views.
Placed at the leading position is T.I., the Georgia-based rapper who has been rapping since nine years old. It makes sense, in fact, considering that he has had his fourth album "King" released in March then had his film debut "ATL" hit theater at the end of the month.
