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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Dan Fogelman’s ‘Life, Itself’ Trailer Debuts During ‘This Is Us’ Finale (Video)
Amazon movie stars Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Olivia Cooke, Annette Bening and Antonio Banderas
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7 Hollywood Stars to Add Inclusion Riders to Their Projects, From Michael B. Jordan to Brie Larson (Photos)
Inspired by Frances McDormand’s acceptance speech at the Oscars, inclusion riders have become a hot topic in Hollywood
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Kevin Feige Teases Killing Off Avengers for Good: ‘People Need to Be Careful What They Wish for’
Marvel Studios president also answers the question of if characters die in “Avengers: Infinity War,” will they stay dead?
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Vin Diesel Closes Deal to Star in Sony’s ‘Bloodshot’
This is the first time that Neal Moritz and Diesel have worked together outside of the “Fast and the Furious” franchise
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‘Joker’ Origin Film to Portray Batman Villain as Failed ’80s Comedian (Exclusive)
Now we understand why director Todd Phillips is working with “King of Comedy” director Martin Scorsese
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Tommy Wiseau to Play a Bounty Hunter Amid ‘Mutants, Freaks and Cannibals’ in New Movie (Video)
Actor-director plays a man rising from the rubble of a failed industrial world in “Scary Love”
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Gary Oldman’s Ex Accuses Oscars of ‘Awarding Not One But Two Abusers’ (Report)
“I thought we had evolved. What happened to the #MeToo movement?” Donya Fiorentino asks
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Thanks, Jimmy Kimmel! Days Inn Lake Havasu Gets ‘Insane Amount of Calls’ After Oscar Gag
“Last night and this morning we had an insane amount of calls about it — 50 to 75 people have called,” a representative for the hotel tells The Wrap
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‘Coco’ Director: ‘Marginalized People Deserve to Feel Like They Belong’
“Art can change and connect the world and this can only be done when we have a place for everyone and anyone who feels like an ‘other’ to be heard,” said producer Darla K. Anderson
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MGM Pulls ‘Valley Girl’ Remake With Embattled YouTuber Logan Paul From Release Schedule
The musical adaptation had been slated for June 29, where the studio has now set Anne Hathaway’s “The Hustle”
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Disney Adds 6 New Marvel Movie Slots Post-‘Avengers 4’
The updated release schedule mostly coincides with its usual release pattern
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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Release Date Bumped Up to April
The superhero ensemble movie will now open day and date worldwide
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No, Matt Reeves Did Not Exit ‘The Batman,’ Insider Says (Exclusive)
An individual close to Reeves sets the record straight
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‘Wonder Woman 2’: Kristen Wiig in Talks to Play Villain
And she’s one of the Amazon Princess’ oldest foes
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James Badge Dale Set to Star in ‘The Incident at Sparrow Creek Lumber’
Brain Geraghty from “The Alienist” is also set to appear in the indie drama
