Umberto is a senior film reporter at TheWrap, covering film & television development, agencies and talent. He joined TheWrap in 2016. He has been covering the fanboy beat & breaking scoops for 20 years with numerous Hollywood trade, newspaper and magazine mentions to his credit.
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Lionsgate Names Eric Kops as Head of Global Comms for Motion Picture Group
Kops will report to Marisa Liston, Lionsgate’s president of Global Marketing
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Bill Burr’s Directorial Debut ‘Old Dads’ Adds 9 to Cast (Exclusive)
They will appear in the comedy film alongside Burr, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine, Katie Aselton and Reign Edwards
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Rashaad Ernesto Green to Direct ’68’ About U.S. Olympians Who Gave Black Power Salute on Podium
Billy Ray has scripted the story about sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos for MGM
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Is Will Smith’s Career ‘Mortally Wounded’ After That Oscars Slap?
“His brand is permanently tarnished,” one top talent agent said
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Movies
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Kylie Liya Page Joins ‘Darby Harper Wants You to Know’ (Exclusive)
Details about Page’s role are being kept under wraps
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‘Spy Kids’ Remake From Robert Rodriguez Set at Netflix
The film will mark the director’s second family film with the streamer
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Sharon Stone in Early Talks to Play Villain Victoria Kord in DC’s ‘Blue Beetle’ (Exclusive)
Raoul Max Trujillo (“Mayans M.C.”) will play Carapax the Indestructible Man
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Will Smith’s Mother Reacts to Oscars Slap: ‘The First Time I’ve Ever Seen Him Go Off’
“I know how he works, how hard he works,” Carolyn Smith added
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Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington to Co-Star in Broadway Revival of ‘The Piano Lesson’
Jackson’s wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson will direct the fall production of August Wilson’s acclaimed drama
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How Much an Oscar Is Worth to This Year’s Winners
Experts explain why Jessica Chastain could earn millions more for her next project but Will Smith won’t
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‘The Flash’ Star Ezra Miller Arrested for Disorderly Conduct in Hawaii
Miller was released after posting bail
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Paramount COO Andrew Gumpert Expands Role to Include Nickelodeon Studios
Gumpert will report to Paramount Pictures Head Brian Robbins
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What’s Next for Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur, Will Smith and Other Oscar Winners (Photos)
Marvel movies, sports pics and video game adaptations are coming soon from this year’s big winners
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‘CODA’ Becomes First Best Picture Winner for Sundance and Apple Studios
Indie film was nominated for three Oscars, and won all three
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’Army of the Dead’ Wins First Oscar Fan Favorite Award
Zack Snyder’s fans strike again for their second big moment of the night
