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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Sorry Fanboys, Joss Whedon Is Not Attending Comic-Con 2017
“I won’t be there. Only the second time in 20 years I won’t make it,” the director says
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Miles Morales Exists in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Says Studio Chief Kevin Feige
“He’s there. He’s there somewhere,” says Feige
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‘The Accountant’ Sequel: Ben Affleck in Talks to Return
Director Gavin O’ Connor and screenwriter Bill Dubuque may also return
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New York Latino Film Festival Returns to NYC in October (Exclusive)
Submissions for the 13th edition of the iconic film festival are now being accepted through Aug. 4, founder Calixto Chinchilla says
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8 Villains ‘Wonder Woman’ Could Face in The Sequel (Photos)
Now that Wonder Woman has faced off against Ares, TheWrap takes a look at possible villains she could face next in the sequel
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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ First Reactions: ‘Total Home Run’
Peter Parker returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in his first solo outing and going by the reactions, Sony was smart to let Marvel produce
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Adrian Askarieh’s Prime Universe Banner Closes First Look Deal With Constantin Film
Askarieh’s most recent project was 20th Century Fox’s video game-based “Hitman: Agent 47”
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Phil Lord and Chris Miller Met With DC About ‘The Flash’ During Han Solo Hiatus (Exclusive)
The duo met about the possibility of directing “The Flash” after Rick Famuyiwa left the project over creative differences last year
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Phil Lord and Chris Miller Exit Star Wars ‘Han Solo’ Spinoff
“A new director will be announced soon,” said Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm
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Wonder Woman Vs Superman: Gal Gadot Didn’t Make 46 Times Less Than Henry Cavill
An individual with knowledge of the negotiations denies $14 million figure
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Young ‘Wonder Woman’ Actress Emily Carey to Star as Young Anastasia
Set in 1917, “Anastasia” is a re-telling of the classic story
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John G Avildsen, ‘Rocky’ and ‘Karate Kid’ Director, Dies at 81
Filmmaker won an Oscar for directing the original “Rocky” starring Sylvester Stallone in 1976
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How Ronan Farrow Won the Internet With Pre-Father’s Day Tweet
“OpenTable, I have a few things to tell you,” Farrow tweeted about his dad, Woody Allen
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Hulk Hogan and Gawker Go to the Mattresses in ‘Nobody Speak’ Trailer (Video)
Sundance Doc premieres on Netflix June 23
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‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix:’ Jessica Chastain in Talks to Play Villain Lilandra
Character is the empress of an alien empire called the Shi’ar, who leads the quest to imprison and execute Dark Phoenix
