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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Study: Onscreen Diversity Boosts Movie Attendance – Even When Portrayal Is Negative
Report in partnership between Geena Davis Institute and Movio published Tuesday
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Michael Chapman, ‘The Fugitive’ and ‘Raging Bull’ Cinematographer, Dies at 84
“He was a great artist, and it saddens me that I won’t get to see him again,” Martin Scorsese says in a statement
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Ron Cobb, ‘Back to the Future’ DeLorean Designer, Dies at 83
Cobb died on Monday, according to his wife of 48 years, Robin Love
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‘Schitt’s Creek’ Makes Emmy History With Sweep of Top 7 Comedy Categories
Pop TV show outdoes “All in the Family,” which won six of the top prizes back in 1978
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James Caan Says There’s No ‘Elf 2’ Because Will Ferrell and Jon Favreau ‘Didn’t Get Along’
Original film was released in 2003
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‘Ms Marvel’: ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Duo, Oscar Winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Among Directors
Meera Menon also joins roster of directors
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Winston Groom, ‘Forrest Gump’ Author, Dies at 77
Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama shared the news of Groom’s passing in a Facebook post
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Magnolia Acquires Domestic Rights to French Comedy ‘Mandibles’
Distributor is planning a 2021 release
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‘Justice League’ Star Ray Fisher Went on Twitter Attack After Getting Cameo Offer in ‘The Flash’ (Exclusive)
Studio hasn’t heard back from Fisher’s team in months regarding the offer, insiders say
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Lionsgate Acquires Domestic Rights to Sienna Miller and Diego Luna Sundance Pic ‘Wander Darkly’
Film premiered at the 2020 Festival
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A3 Names Valarie Phillips as Partner, Co-Head of Motion Pictures Lit
Additional hires include Martin Spencer, Antoni Kaczmarek, and Kasey Muraszko
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Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace Featured on L’Attitude 2020 LatinXT List of Top Talent
LatinXT list will be spotlighted during the virtual event on Thursday, Sept. 24
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IFC Acquires Domestic Rights to Martin Luther King Jr Documentary ‘MLK/FBI’ at TIFF
Doc will be released on Jan. 15, 2021 ahead of MLK holiday
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‘Succession’ Breakout Sarah Snook to Star in ‘Persuasion’ at Searchlight
Mahalia Belo is directing the project
