Magic Mike 2 XXL Trailer Premiere Release Date & Poster - Channing Tatum Magic Mike XXL
Last night it was the European premiere of Magic Mike XXL and nearly all of the cast made it to the white carpet in London.
Amber Heard looked beautiful on the white carpet at the London premiere, sporting a red Emilio Pucci gown featuring a halter neckline, ruffles and sexy keyhole opening in the back.
We can't be sure, but we think this might be the best she's ever looked! And don't even get us started on her amazing beauty look; the messy braided updo and the sultry cat-eye is divine.
On the red carpet, Channing Tatum said he would be happy to make a third instalment of the popular movie series and is inviting anyone to offer their ideas.
When asked if there would be a Magic Mike 3 at the European premiere of the second film at the Vue cinema in London's Leicester Square last night, he told Bang Showbiz: "Look, if someone has an idea then email me, cause I don't.
"If anyone on the internet likes any ideas, just go for it and write it because I don't know if I can write it because I'm pretty dry now on all my actual real life experiences."
And Channing - who attended the London premiere with his wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum and co-stars Joe Manganiello, Jada Pinkett Smith, Matt Bomer, Amber Heard and Adam Rodriguez - has admitted he is shocked by the reception the movie has got.
He added: "Look with the first movie, I had no idea it was going to get the kind of reception that it did, we were just insanely happy that we got to do it all again."
Channing also recalled a particular scene in the movie where he feared he would drop co-star Amber.
He shared: "I didn't want to drop her if I dropped her that would have been bad!
"But with the dance routines we had a lot of fun and developing them with the dancers we had a lot of fun ... The cast feels like a group of friends or family, everyone just had a lot of fun."
Here's all the action from last night. Are you ready to get XXL'ed?
SOURCE: BANG SHOWBIZ
On 22 May 2015, we wrote...Whoa! Our eyes can't cope with how many six-packs are on display. Someone pass us a fan...
The new Magic Mike XXL poster features five super hawt men (aka the Kings of Tampa) all wearing low-slung jeans with their abs fully on display.
Today is a good day!
Feast your eyes on Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Adam Rodriguez, Kevin Nash and Matt Bomer - all shirtless in the new poster.
The male stripper movie, which hits screens 3 July 2015, sees Channing Tatum and his crew hitting the road for one last show, three years after the last film left off.
Channing Tatum was recently interviewed by Pop Sugar about the new movie, and he said: "It's definitely lighter. It's definitely more fun. It might be a little bit more up the alley of some things that people were expecting out of the first one. I would say it's less dark, for sure."
On the subject of the title, he said the XXL part came from the fans. Channing said: "It was the internet. Somehow, I don't know . . . it wasn't from us. It wasn't from our end saying that's what it was, but that's the way it leaked. It leaked that that was the name and then the internet ran with it. Then, we came up with about 15 other dumb options that are about the same, pretty much all the same joke that it's bigger. Then we came up with some stupid ones like Magic Mike: Road to Myrtle Beach, and we were like 'That's stupid. We're not doing that.' [XXL] just sort of looks very visual, instead of having '2' on it. It's just different. I don't know. We didn't hate it, so we were like, eh whatever. The internet spoke, so [we thought] screw it, let's just do that.
Channing told Pop Sugar that Jada Pinkett-Smith's role was originally meant for a man - Jamie Foxx - but it didn't work out. He goes on to say that casting the role - an emcee - proved tricky. "We couldn't wrap our minds around who else could do that part like him, and ultimately it painted us into a corner," he said. "I think the universe just had a way of being like, you guys are not making the right decision, we're going to make it for you. [In the film] we're going to do a Vegas show, and that emcee in my mind was always supposed to be a woman. So if we find someone else that's not a woman, that's great, [but] I always saw her as a woman. And it's ridiculous to me that I didn't see it before. I go, 'God you're such an idiot.' We were stressing, we went through everybody because we find [Jada's character] in the deep South, and she just comes in and is a deep force in this movie and is a complete surprise."
Finally, Channing reveals that he wants to change people's perceptions about male stripping. "Weirdly, male stripping hasn't evolved since it started. It's still doing the same acts, like the fireman, and still going into the same 80s rock songs. It's crazy to me that it hasn't evolved at all. It's not that we're trying to revolutionise male stripping or anything, but we're definitely trying to make it a little different and a little bit less misogynistic. I'm not trying to get very meta about it all because at the end of the day, it's just for fun."
On 5 February 2015, we wrote...Yesterday was a marvellous day because the new Magic Mike XXL trailer was revealed. Today, we have new film stills - this one is a particular favourite...
Magic Mike XXL stars Channing Tatum (squeal), Matt Bomer (yeah baby), Joe Manganiello (hubba hubba), Kevin Nash (come to mama), Adam Rodriguez (phwoar!) and Gabriel Iglesias (dreamboat) and with them comes a huge vat of baby oil.
The team reunite for the hotly anticipated sequel to Magic Mike, and even though Matthew McConaughey is far too busy being a serious actor to join the pack, we're overjoyed with the movie, from what we can see from the trailer.
Joining the returning cast, in brand new roles, will be Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games), Donald Glover (Community), Amber Heard (The Rum Diary), Andie MacDowell (Four Weddings & A Funeral), Jada Pinkett Smith (Gotham) and Michael Strahan (Live with Kelly and Michael).
So what's the movie about?
Obviously the movie centres around Mike (Channing Tatum) and it follows his life three years after he bowed out of the lucrative stripper lifestyle. But don't worry - he'll be back, and better than ever. Magic Mike XXL finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the towel, but they're up for one last blow-out performance - one that will knock your socks off.
Magic Mike XXL is out 31 July 2015.
On 13 October 2014, we wrote...As Channing Tatum gears up for Magic Mike XXL, how is wife Jenna feeling about having the female population watching him strip on the big screen again?
Pretty happy, it would seem, as Tatum's revealed that his wife has final sign-off on any stripper moves he pulls on camera.
"Our two choreographers on the movie, they're really, really good friends [with Jenna]," the Magic Mike star, 34, revealed.
"So I work it out with them and then I go show Jenna for approval."
Here's hoping Jenna gives Tatum's stripteases the thumbs up…
SOURCE: PEOPLE
On 8 October 2014, we wrote...Mark your diaries, ladies - here's when Magic Mike XXL is coming to cinemas.
Channing Tatum revealed the news on his Instagram page with the following message (which also announces a few more cast members):
"Breaking #MagicMikeXXL news -- the @MagicMikeMovie sequel hits theaters July 1, 2015 with a slew of new faces including @ElizabethBanks, @childishgambino, #AmberHeard, @AndieMacDowell, #JadaPinkettSmith and @MichaelStrahan! Filming is underway now with #ChanningTatum and most of the original cast you love. 'LIKE' if you can't wait!"
July 1 2015. Got that? We've already set three calendar reminders, stuck a post-it note to our computer, and downloaded a shirtless Channing Tatum screensaver so we remember.
The news comes as the plot and full cast for the sequel was announced. If you need a refresher, here's what's coming your way in July 2015:
"Picking up the story three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, Magic Mike XXL finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the towel. "But they want to do it their way: burning down the house in one last blow-out performance in Myrtle Beach, and with legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight with them. "On the road to their final show, with whistle stops in Jacksonville and Savannah to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, Mike and the guys learn some new moves and shake off the past in surprising ways."
Sounds like it's going to be a VERY sexy summer.
On Thursday 2 October, 2014, we wrote...Happy days, Magic Mike fans - we have the entire cast list AND the plot details for the next instalment of the best film franchise featuring shirtless men in living memory.
Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez and Gabriel Iglesias will all be returning for Magic Mike XXL. Yep, there's no Alex Pettyfer or Matthew McConaughey, as previously reported.
They'll be joined by newbies Elizabeth Banks, Donald Glover, Amber Heard, Andie MacDowell and Jada Pinkett Smith.
A photo of Amber was released showing her in character. We don't know what her exact role is, but she's dressed in a laid-back beach look that fits the Florida setting of the film:
No details as yet as to what their roles will be, but we DO have a synopsis, released by Warner Brothers:
"Picking up the story three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, Magic Mike XXL finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the towel. "But they want to do it their way: burning down the house in one last blow-out performance in Myrtle Beach, and with legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight with them. "On the road to their final show, with whistle stops in Jacksonville and Savannah to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, Mike and the guys learn some new moves and shake off the past in surprising ways."
That is literally all the information we need - we're there.
Greg Silverman, president of creative development and worldwide production at Warner Bros, said of the new film: "Magic Mike was a tremendous crowd-pleaser, scoring with critics and audiences across the board. "We look forward to continuing the magic with so many of the talented individuals who made that film such a success - both in front of and behind the camera - and welcome these wonderful additions to the cast."
Yes Greg, and we look forward to seeing all those hot male actors shirtless again.
Source: Digital Spy
On Tuesday 23 September 2013, we wrote...We've just about recovered from the news that Matthew McConaughey will NOT appear in Magic Mike XXl - but at least we have this exciting new addition to the cast - Jada Pinkett Smith.
The actress will be joining Amber Heard and Andie McDowell, as well as the bevy of hotties who played the male strippers in the first film - Matt Bomer, Gabriel Iglesias, and Joe Manganiello.
Pinkett Smith revealed the news on The Queen Latifah Show, and added that her role was originally for a man - but Channing and director Gregory Jacobs changed it for her:
"Yes, you know, Channing and Gregory and Warner Bros. really took a chance...There was a character written for a male that they wanted to turn into a female."
There are no details on Jada's role yet, but Deadline has reported that she'll be playing the role of a strip club owner.
Source: Deadline
On Thursday 18 September 2014, we wrote...Those devastating rumours about Magic Mike XXl were true - Matthew McConaughey will NOT be appearing in the much-hyped sequel.
Director Gregory Jacobs confirmed to IndyWire that Matthew will not be returning as the cowboy hat-wearing, veteran male stripper Dallas.
What's more, Jacobs confirmed that the movie would be "very different."
"What am I allowed to say?" he told the website. "It's road trip movie and put it this way, it's different enough that once you see it you'll understand why we made a sequel. No one will be accusing us of making the same movie twice."
Fans of the surprise hit film will no doubt be gutted, especially because Channing had said he thought "everyone" would be back for the sequel.
But Matthew did say to MTV News that he would only come back if the film felt right:
"It would be so much fun, but I would only be able to do to revisit Dallas if I really go 'Okay, that's what he would be doing.' And Dallas can't become like all of a sudden obviously comedic. I'd have to keep him the same tone. He's committed."
Guess it didn't feel "Alright alright alright" for Mr McConaughey.
Worry not though, it still sounds like the rest of the hotties from the original cast will return - look at Joe Manganiello getting prepped for the role.:
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SOURCE: IndyWire
On Friday 20 June 2014, we wrote...Heartbreaking news about Magic Mike 2, folks - there's a chance Matthew McConaughey may not be returning for the sequel to the hit stripper movie.
Magic Mike actor Gabriel Iglesias, who you may remember as the DJ and drug dealer in the movie, broke the heartbreaking news in an interview with Dish Nation that the Dallas Buyer's Club actor would most likely not be returning for follow-up Magic Mike XXL.
"All they're telling me -because they haven't shown me the whole script yet - is that they're taking the show on the road…so something tells me it's not going to be shot in Florida like the last one" he said, before adding:
"Word has it Matthew is probably not going to be involved in this one".
Excuse us why we go and have a little cry.
Matthew, who played club owner Dallas, was one of the highlights of the movie! Especially when he said "Alright alright alright alright" while scantily clad in some leather chaps (OK that may not have happened).
Apparently the reason is because Matthew is too big, and expensive now he's won an Oscar for his role in Dallas Buyers Club.
"...he's worth a lot of money...that whole Oscar thing, the nerve right?", Iglesias said.
Sorry, Mattie, but NO ONE is bigger than Magic Mike. NO ONE.
So enjoy this while you can:
SOURCE: Us Weekly
On Wednesday 16 April 2015, we wrote...Take a deep breathe girls as the release date for the second Magic Mike movie has been revealed as 4 July 2015.
In the same year that the first Fifty Shades of Grey movie is released, there will also be some more eye candy in the form of Magic Mike XXL.
Channing Tatum recently confirmed that he is working on the script, saying to MTV,
"I think everyone's gonna be back. Obviously no-one's deals are done which is always kind of scary."
We're hoping that includes Matthew McConaughey and Alex Pettyfer too.
Speaking about the plot, Channing added,
"This one will be a road trip movie. Without giving a lot away, we don't wanna make it a really serious, slice-of-life movie. We want to have reality in it, but we don't want to make it some dark drama. There was some darkness in the last one that I think surprised people and shocked people."
The film will be directed by Greg Jacobs following filmmaker Steven Soderbergh's decision to retire along with the original movie's producer Reid Carolin.
Is it too early to start getting excited?!
On 31 March, we wrote...Magic Mike 2 is coming, people - but it won't be Channing Tatum sitting in the Director's Chair. And it WON'T be called Magic Mike 2.
According to The Playlist, Greg Jacobs, a longtime collaborator with Steven Soderberg (who directed the first film), will direct. And the title? Magic Mike XXL. Which is just brilliant. So far, most of the original stripping cast are set to return - but no-one has been confirmed yet.
Actor Joe Manganiello also revealed that the film was going to start shooting later this year, telling Collider:
"Yeah, it's gonna happen this fall. I think they're going to announce it soon...It's crazy. I didn't think that would be my first franchise. I never thought that would ever be the direction of my career. But that said, it's just proof that I don't know best, all the time. It was the most fun I've ever had, and I can't wait to get back in and mix it up with those guys."
As long as we get plenty of Channing, we're happy.
On Monday 10 February 2014, we wrote...The actor posted the below picture captioned "What better way to start writing #MagicMike2 than with my old friend Dallas? #runatribe", hinting that yes, he IS writing a sequel to the hugely sucessful male stripper movie. Unless of course he's playing with us (PLEASE say it ain't so, Channing?!).
Mr Tatum, who wrote the first Magic Mike film, has hinted at a sequel before, even saying he might direct it as the film's previous director Steven Soderberg had retired from film.
He even promised it "will be a road-trip movie, and it will essentially be the movie that everyone thought the first one was going to be: crazy and fun and less slice-of-life and less drama" - and even cheesier and camper than before.
So we can expect a lot of this.
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Channing will have a lot of working out to do if he does decide to star in the sequel. According to an interview he gave with Ellen last week, he's decided to let himself go and be "fappy" aka "fat and happy" right now. Although we can't really see that supposed chub he's going on about...
On Thursday 27 June 2013 we wrote...Channing Tatum may be calling the shots behind the camera, as well as in front of them, for the sequel to the hugely successful Magic Mike.
The original director of the stripper flick, Steven Soderbergh has retired from movies and Channing has talked about potentially taking over the reins.
"He is a very fixed-in-his-ways guy, and if he says it, it is hard to change," the actor said. "Right now, we're just trying to clean up the story, and then we'll make a decision," Tatum told the Hollywood Reporter. "But it is hard for me and Reid to direct after one of the greatest directors of our time."
Channing, who wrote the original film, basing it loosely on his life before Hollywood, said that Soderbergh may still be part of the filming process. "Steven has argued [for us to do so]. He has said he would shoot it; he would DP it."
"And there's another thing: Is that good? Because he is such an opinionated and talented man, if he wants to do a five-minute tracking shot through a forest, you don't want to doubt him. It would be like having sex with your girlfriend while her porn-star ex-boyfriend is in the room watching you."
Talking about what's in store on the new movie, Channing said: "It will be a road-trip movie, and it will essentially be the movie that everyone thought the first one was going to be: crazy and fun and less slice-of-life and less drama. The first one, we had to make not so cheesy and campy; this one we are going to swing for the fences."
SOURCE: NEXT MOVIE
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