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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Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese Reteam on Teddy Roosevelt Biopic
Scott Bloom will write “Roosevelt,” with DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson are producing through their Appian Way shingle
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Phil Lord and Chris Miller to Direct ‘Artemis’ From ‘Martian’ Author Andy Weir
Novel will be published Nov. 17 by Crown and Fox, and ways acquired by New Regency in May
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From Stevie Wonder to John Legend: Music’s Biggest Stars Take Knee on Stage
Justin Timberlake, Solange and Pharrell also join Stevie Wonder in protest
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Colin Kaepernick’s Mom Has Perfect Response to Trump for ‘Son of a B—h’ Diss
“I guess that makes me a proud b—h,” Teresa Kaepernick said of her son’s decision to protest police brutality
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Zack Snyder Declares Ben Affleck Best Batman Ever
“Happy Batman day, #batfleck [is] the best Batman ever,” writes “Justice League” director
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David Spade Finally Weighs in on Kurt Cobain Mural That Looks Just Like Him
“Everyone is sending me this,” comedian tweets
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Milo Yiannopoulos’ ‘Free Speech Week’ on Berkeley Campus Canceled 1 Day Before
Right-wing firebrand vows to press on with “unofficial” event after student group withdraws support
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Han Solo Movie: Ron Howard Teases ‘Desperate and Dangerous Times’ in New Photo
The new image suggests a deeper look into the criminal underworld of the Galactic Empire
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Charles Bradley, Funk and Soul Singer, Dies at 68
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Charles Bradley,” the singer’s rep said on twitter
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Stars Join Anti-Trump Team in Beef With Pro Athletes: ‘Kneel So Hard Sunday the Earth Shakes’
“Historically, taking on Steph Curry or Lebron separately has resulted in failure. Taking on them together? Well that’s just stupid,” tweeted Kumail Nanjiani
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Cris Carter Tears Up Over CTE, Aaron Hernandez: ‘I’ve Had Teammates Who Killed Themselves’
“I wonder what’s going to happen to our generation?… I worry what my future is,” says emotional NFL Hall of Famer
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Ron Howard Drops Cryptic New Han Solo Photo – First Look at the Kessel Mines?
Howard gives what seems like a big hint
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Damon Lindelof Teases Start to HBO’s ‘Watchmen’ Series
Influential DC Comics miniseries was previously adapted as a 2009 movie by Zack Snyder
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Did Marilyn Manson v Justin Bieber Beef Even Happen? Rocker Lets Howard Stern Read Texts
“Bro, it’s Bieber. What’s up with that article?… if anything wasn’t squared away with the T-shirts I’m so sorry”
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Kate Guinzburg, ‘Dangerous Minds’ and ‘One Fine Day’ Producer, Dies at 60
Guinzburg, Michelle Pfeiffer’s producing partner, died Sunday after a long battle with ovarian cancer
