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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Jim ‘Mudcat’ Grant, American League’s First Black 20-Game Winner, Dies at 85
“RIP Mudcat,” the Minnesota Twins said.
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Joe Rogan Dissed During a Skywritten Marriage Proposal in LA Costing $17,000
We aren’t ruling out that the whole thing is a prank, however
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A New ‘Avatar’ Video Game Was Announced and People Have Mean Jokes
“They made a game for the wrong Avatar”
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13 People Injured in Austin, Texas Mass Shooting; Shooter Still at Large
“I’m happy to report no one has died,” Interim Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon said
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Michele Gillen, Investigative Reporter at NBC and CBS Affiliates, Dies at 66
“For all those who knew her, she was a relentless warrior who fought indefatigably for the vulnerable,” Longtime friend and producer Marcia Izaguirre said
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Kevin Bacon to Play Villain in ‘Toxic Avenger’ Reboot Opposite Peter Dinklage
Macon Blair will write and direct the adaptation of the cult-classic franchise
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A3 Ups Alexis Cooper to VP of Human Resources; Ulisses Rivera to Communications Director
“Alexis and Ulisses have been key to helping us take the agency to the next level,” A3 CEO Robert Attermann says
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Ana Fabrega Joins Andy Garcia in ‘Father of the Bride’ Remake
Cast also includes Gloria Estefan, Adria Arjona, Isabela Merced, Diego Boneta, Enrique Murciano and Macarena Achaga
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Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Resident Evil’ Casts Lance Reddick as Albert Wesker
Video game adaptation also adds five more
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‘Aquaman 2’ Director James Wan Reveals Title for DC Movie Sequel
Be careful you don’t get ‘lost’ looking for it
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Ernie Lively, ‘Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants’ and ‘Passenger 57’ Actor, Dies at 74
Lively’s five children followed him into acting
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‘Loving’ Director Jeff Nichols to Develop Untitled Sci-Fi Project for Paramount
Nichols will first write and direct third installment of “A Quiet Place”
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Endeavor Seeks 80% Partner for Film/TV Studio Endeavor Content to Meet Writers Guild Deal Demands
Most of film sales executives will transition back to WME agency
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Jim Mickle to Direct ‘God Country’ for Legendary and AfterShock Media
Lee Kramer and Jon Kramer from AfterShock will produce along with Mickle and Linda Moran
