Channing Tatum - Channing Tatum's Stripper Movie 'Magic Mike' Heading To L.a. Film Festival

'Magic Mike' was conceived on the set of Haywire, when Tatum revealed to Soderbergh that he used to be a stripper, back in Florida. Soderbergh got the wheels in motion for the movie, which was scripted by Reid Carolin. Tatum plays the role of a successful stripper who also wants to carve a career for himself as a furniture designer. His commitment to a life of stripping for money is challenged when he meets Paige (played by Cody Horn) and falls for her. Matthew Mcconaughey also stars in the movie as a former stripper, turned nightclub owner.

The Los Angeles Film Festival is now in its 18th year. The rest of the line-up has also been revealed, with Woody Allen's ensemble comedy 'To Rome With Love' making a North American premiere. Also getting its world premiere is Seeking a Friend For the End of the World,' the apocalyptic comedy featuring Steve Carell and Keira Knightley. Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks' new drama 'People Like Us' will be getting a world premiere and the festival also features successes from the Sundance Festival, such as 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' 'Celeste and Jesse Forever.'