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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Robert Eggers to Write and Direct ‘A Christmas Carol’ for Warner Bros. Pictures
Chris Columbus and Eleanor Columbus are attached to produce the project via their Maiden Voyage banner
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Paul Schrader, Accused of Sexual Assault, to Start Production on ‘The Basics of Philosophy’ | Exclusive
The film has cast Jack Huston and Sofia Boutella and is expected to start shooting next month
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19-Year-Old Horror Influencer Kane Parsons to Direct A24 Movie ‘The Backrooms’ Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve
The science fiction feature is based on the viral found-footage YouTube series created and directed by Parsons
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James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Defeats Attempt to Block UK, Canada Release as Judge Shoots Down Copyright Injunction
The executor of Joseph Shuster’s estate also sought to keep the Warner Bros. film out of Australia and Ireland
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Mark Ruffalo to Star in ‘CODA’ Director Sian Heder’s ‘Being Heumann’ for Apple
The actor will play Joseph Califano alongside Ruth Madeley in the story of disability rights advocate Judy Heumann
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Lionsgate Acquires Taron Egerton’s ‘She Rides Shotgun’
The studio will release the film as a limited theatrical release on Aug. 1
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Craig Brewer to Direct Snoop Dogg Biopic at Universal
Brewer will contribute revisions to a script previously written by Joe Robert Cole
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Jason Constantine, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-President, Dies at 55
His tenure spanned many of the studio’s biggest franchises, including “John Wick” and “Saw”
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Blumhouse in Talks to Acquire ‘Saw’ Film Rights From Twisted Pictures
Lionsgate owns 50% of the franchise and will continue to be involved as a partner
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‘One of Them Days’ Sequel in the Works at TriStar
Stars Keke Palmer and SZA are expected to return for the sequel, along with the film’s original creative team
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Mikey Madison in Talks to Star in ‘Masque of the Red Death’ for A24
Sydney Sweeney was previously on board to star, but bowed out due to scheduling conflicts
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‘Cross’ Headliner Aldis Hodge Signs With WME
Hodge continues to be repped by The Priluck Company, Viewpoint, and Ziffren Brittenham LLP
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Ryan Reynolds’ R-Rated ‘Animal Friends’ Pushed to Spring 2026
The feature from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment co-stars Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Addison Rae and Dan Levy
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James Cameron to Adapt Joe Abercrombie’s ‘The Devils’
The feature film adaptation of the bestselling horror novel will be Cameron’s next project after “Avatar: Fire and Ash”
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3 Arts Acquires A&A Management Group
Aaron and André Eanes will oversee and expand 3 Arts’ sports division
