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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Jon Huertas Explains Why He Made ‘White Tiger’
“This is Us” actor tells TheWrap he turned to comic books for guidance when he was growing up, learning to “always fight for the little guy”
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Amanda Palmer Ripped for Saying Trump Will ‘Make Punk Rock Great Again’
“Frightening political climates make for really good, real, authentic art,” musician says
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‘Logan’ Director Denies Deadpool Appearance in Film (Update)
James Mangold says Deadpool will not appear in his movie
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12 Most Badass Superhero Scenes of 2016, From ‘Deadpool’ to ‘Doctor Strange’ (Photos)
Could anyone beat “Deadpool” for the best superhero scenes this year? Here’s our list
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George Lucas on Carrie Fisher: ‘She Was Our Great and Powerful Princess’
“A very colorful personality that everyone loved,” said “Star Wars” creator
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Carrie Fisher Wrapped ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Before Her Death
Actress died Dec. 27 after suffering from a heart attack before the holidays
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Fox Gets Festive and Releases ‘Alien: Covenant’ Trailer (Video)
“Alien: Covenant” is set to hit theaters May 19, 2017
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New ‘Alien: Covenant’ Image Hints at Michael Fassbender’s Return to Sci-Fi Franchise (Photo)
Image may reveal the other Michael Fassbender robot
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‘Justice League:’ Jesse Eisenberg, Connie Nielsen to Appear in DC Movie
According to Warner Bros. 2017 movie press kit, two other DC characters will be appearing in upcoming hero team film
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All 6 of 2016’s Superhero Movies Ranked From Worst to Best (Photos)
From “Deadpool” to “Doctor Strange,” this was a banner year for movies with characters that originated in comic books
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‘Patriots Day’ Actor Says It’s Not Too Soon for a Movie About Boston Marathon Bombing (Video)
“Because the world is being deluged by these terrorist acts all over, not just here in America but everywhere … a film like ‘Patriots Day’ helps us,” Michael Beach tells TheWrap
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Denis Villeneuve in Early Talks to Direct ‘Dune’ Reboot for Legendary
Director to follow “Arrival” with another sci-fi tale
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Marvel ‘Civil War’ Comic Book Writer Rips Russo Bros.’ Movie Adaptation
Mark Millar apparently wasn’t a fan of “Captain America: Civil War”
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Common Reveals the Origin of His Trump Lyric in ‘A Letter to the Free’ From Ava DuVernay’s ’13th’
The rapper joins fellow Oscar hopefuls, “La La Land’s” Justin Hurwitz and “Rules Don’t Apply” composer Eddie Arkin at TheWrap’s “An Evening of Best Song Contenders”
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Warner Bros Shuffle: Studio Needs a DC Superhero in Toby Emmerich, Say Insiders
With Greg Silverman’s ouster, CEO Kevin Tsujihara gets ahead of creative troubles
