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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Harvey Weinstein’s Hitlist for Investigators Included Rose McGowan, 90 Others (Report)
The Guardian calls the list “an extraordinary attempt to discover what they knew about sexual misconduct claims against him”
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DC Fans Launch Petition for Release of Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’ Director’s Cut
“The 2hr runtime is disrespectful towards Zack Snyder’s vision and towards the fans who have waited for more than a year to see the alien’s story come to an end,” the petition says
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‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’: Finn Finally Awakes in New Spot (Video)
“I was raised to fight. For the first time I have something to fight for,” says Finn
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‘Justice League’ Fans React to Henry Cavill’s Mustache Removal: ‘This Is F–king Real?!’
“Henry Cavill’s mustache could not be contained by mere human CGI,” one tweet reads
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David Cassidy Hospitalized in Critical Condition With Organ Failure
Former teen heartthrob and star of “The Partridge Family” announced earlier this year he is suffering from dementia
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‘Incredibles 2’ Teaser Trailer: Jack-Jack Unleashes His Powers (Video)
“You have powers! Yeah, baby!’ says Bob
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Olivia Munn Wants Warner Bros. to Sever All Ties With Brett Ratner
“If you ask me, now, do I feel good? Do I feel like I have justice? No,” she said
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Ben Affleck Steals a Batarang From ‘Justice League’; Warner Bros. Responds With a Bill
“Turns out batarangs aren’t cheap!” says Affleck
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‘Captain Phillips’ Writer Billy Ray to Rewrite New ‘Terminator’ Movie
“Deadpool” breakout Tim Miller is slated to direct the latest sequel from Paramount, Skydance
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‘The Last Jedi’ Will Be Longest ‘Star Wars’ Movie Ever, Says Director Rian Johnson
Speaking at a press conference promoting the film in France, Johnson confirmed that film runs for 2 hours and 30 minutes including credits
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James Franco Confounds Fans With Plan to Play Obscure Marvel Hero ‘Multiple Man’ for Fox
“Who the heck is ‘Multiple Man?’”
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‘Justice League’: Joss Whedon Enrages DC Fans by Liking Tweet Blasting Steppenwolf
“You are absolutely repulsive”… “How dare you even like this tweet?”
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‘Justice League’ Reaction: Here’s What We Think of DC’s Latest Installment (Video)
TheWrap’s Umberto Gonzalez and Beatrice Verhoeven have seen “Justice League” — here are their takes
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DC Comics Fires Editor After Sexual Assault Accusations
Three former employees accused Eddie Berzanga of unwanted groping and kissing
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‘Morbius’: Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless in Talks to Write Sony-Marvel Vampire Movie
Morbius has some, but not all, traits of traditional vampires















