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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Joe Cornish to Write and Direct Mark Millar’s ‘Starlight’ Film Adaptation for 20th Century
Project centers on aging space hero Duke McQueen, who saved the universe 35 years ago
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Lucy Liu Joins ‘Shazam: Fury of the Gods’ in Villain Role
Liu will play the villainous Kalypso, a second daughter of Atlas and sister to Hespera, played by Helen Mirren
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Aaron Sorkin on How ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Happened Thanks to… Donald Trump
“Trump and his Trumpness made Steven Spielberg say now is the time to make this movie,” Sorkin says at TheWrap’s Screening Series
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‘Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins’ Moves Up 3 Months to July 2021
Paramount film was originally slated for October 2021
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Jessie Henderson Joins Apple Studios as Feature Executive
Henderson previously was EVP, Original Feature Films for HBO Max
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge Joins ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Cast
Legendary composer John Williams is also set to return
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‘Justice League’ Screenwriter Chris Terrio Calls 2017 Theatrical Cut an ‘Act of Vandalism’
“I immediately called my lawyer and said, ‘I want to take my name off the film,’” Terrio says
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Paul Dano to Join Steven Spielberg’s Childhood Film as Director’s Fictional Dad
Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen have also signed on to the film
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Sony Movies to Stream on Netflix, Not Starz, in New Multiyear Film Deal
Deal covers Sony’s theatrical releases beginning with 2022 slate
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Josh Heald to Direct History Channel’s ‘Ancient Aliens’ Film Adaptation for Legendary
Film will be written and executive produced by Luke Ryan
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Participant Promotes Laura Kim to EVP of Marketing
Kim will focus on independent and international films and series
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Mark Elliott, Renowned Voiceover Artist of Disney Movie Trailers, Dies at 81
Elliott also did the original radio spots for “Star Wars,” along with promos for “The Muppets” franchise, “Chariots of Fire” and “Smokey and the Bandit”
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George Clooney, Julia Roberts Rom-Com ‘Ticket to Paradise’ Set for September 2022 Release
Duo previously worked together in “Ocean’s Eleven” and last reunited for Jodie Foster’s “Money Monster” in 2011
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Trump Called Out for Hidden Coke Bottle After Announcing Coca-Cola Boycott
“He’s hiding his Diet Coke bottle behind the phone a day after telling everyone to boycott Coca-Cola!” one Twitter user says
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James Gunn ‘Grateful’ After ‘The Suicide Squad’ Red Band Trailer Gets 150 Million Views
DC Comics movie comes from the “Horribly Beautiful Mind of James Gunn,” in case you were wondering
