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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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Denny’s Ad Teases Young Han and Lando Playing Sabacc (Video)
It’s a commercial for the restaurant chain, but also a chance for fans to imagine Solo and Calrissian as kids
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Colin Trevorrow Returns to Direct ‘Jurassic World 3,’ Steven Spielberg Says
Spielberg will also return as an executive producer on the third installment
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‘Black Panther’ Composer Set to Score Sony’s Marvel Movie ‘Venom’
Ludwig Goransson previously teamed with “Venom” director Ruben Fleischer on the film “30 Minutes or Less”
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‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Director Reed Morano in Talks for Anne Frank Drama ‘Keeper of the Diary’ (Exclusive)
Fox Searchlight is the studio
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‘Wonder Woman 2:’ ‘Narcos’ Star Pedro Pascal Joins Cast
Pascal’s role remains under wraps
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Ashleigh Powell to Adapt YA Fantasy Novel ‘The Hazel Wood’ for Columbia Pictures (Exclusive)
Powell previously wrote “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” for Disney
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Mark Hamill Divulges George Lucas’ Original Plan for Luke Skywalker
Actor says he knows when “Star Wars” creator planned to kill off his character
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Oscar-Winning Gay Drama ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Pulled From Beijing Film Festival
China regulators don’t approve critically acclaimed film starring Armie Hammer and Timothee Chalamet
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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’: Phil Lord and Chris Miller Receive Executive Producer Credits
“We were really proud of the many contributions we made to that film,” Miller says
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Michael Showalter to Direct Universal’s Jessica Chastain-Octavia Spencer Holiday Comedy
Untitled project from Chastain’s Freckle Films follows two women fighting the elements to make it home by Christmas
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Ryan Reynolds Becomes a Screenwriter; Gets ‘Deadpool 2’ Writing Credit
The Fox Movies website lists Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick and Ryan Reynolds as the credited screenwriters
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‘Scarface’: Mexican-Born Writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer Tapped to Rewrite Universal’s Gangster Reboot (Exclusive)
Antoine Fuqua left the film last year, but has signed a deal to return as director
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Vincent Gallo Criticizes Rose McGowan and Asia Argento, Says He’s a Harvey Weinstein Victim
“Harvey Weinstein is a brutal pig, yes, but I really wish it wasn’t those two particular girls getting glorified for now saying so,” Gallo says in open letter
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‘Deadpool 2’: 12 Cool Things We Spotted in That Killer Trailer (Photos)
The Merc with a Mouth returns in the final trailer to the much anticipated “Deadpool 2”
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Chris Evans Hints That He Is Done as Captain America After ‘Avengers 4’
“You want to get off the train before they push you off,” says Evans















