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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Learn the Dumb Crime That Sent Bloodsport to Jail in New ‘The Suicide Squad’ Trailer (Video)
Don’t try to kill the last son of Krypton, kids
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From ‘Vocal Holdout’ to Partner: Inside Steven Spielberg’s Shocking New Netflix Deal
“In one fell swoop, Netflix gets an A+ filmmaker name AND silences a critic. Smart,” one top producer tells TheWrap
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‘Shazam 2’: David Sandberg Reveals First Look at Superhero Suits (Photo)
“Don’t know how long we can keep the new suits from leaking so here’s a pic I took the other day,” “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” director says
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Sony Pushes Back ‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania’ to October
Film was originally slated to be released on July 23
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Pacific Theatres Seeks Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Protection
California-based movie theater chain plans to liquidate its remaining assets
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Sam Rechner Joins Steven Spielberg Film Based on Filmmaker’s Youth
Famed director’s next project will reflect on his childhood in Arizona
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‘The Flash’ Director Andy Muschietti Teases Supergirl’s Costume
Director previously teased first looks at Michael Keaton and Ezra Miller’s costumes
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Allen Hughes to Direct Marvin Gaye Biopic ‘What’s Going On’ at Warner Bros
Hughes will also produce the project with Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine and Andrew Lazar
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Deon Taylor to Direct ‘Blacula’ Reboot for MGM, Bron
Story will take place in a metropolitan city post-coronavirus pandemic
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Barry Jenkins to Serve as Guest Director at Telluride Film Festival 2021
48th annual Telluride Film Festival will take place Sept. 2-6
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‘Black Widow’ First Reactions: ‘This Is Like the MCU’s Bond Movie’
“Start to finish, the movie is great,” one reviewer tweets
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Will Ferrell’s Gloria Sanchez Productions Signs First-Look Deal With 20th Century Studios
“We can’t wait to work together to bring fresh stories to screens big and small,” Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum said
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Julia Butters Joins Steven Spielberg Film Based on Filmmaker’s Youth
Famed director’s next project will reflect on his childhood in Arizona
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Demi Lovato Signs With UTA
The singer has seven studio albums to date, including a No. 1 hit released in April
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Does ‘In the Heights’ Have a Post-Credits Scene?
Does the new Lin Manuel-Miranda musical have any bonus scenes after the credits — or maybe a surprise extra musical number?
