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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Jennifer Lawrence Tears Out Her Own, Bloody Heart in ‘Mother!’ Poster
The unsettling image promotes star-studded Darren Aronofsky horror-thriller
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Michelle Obama Says Trump’s School Lunch Decision ‘Will Have Kids Eating Crap’
“Why don’t you want our kids to have good food at school? What is wrong with you and why is that a partisan issue?” former first lady asks
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‘New Mutants:’ Anya Taylor-Joy, Maisie Williams Set to Star in ‘X-Men’ Spinoff
Josh Boone is directing from a script he co-wrote with Knate Gwaltney
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‘XXX’ Director Rob Cohen Sets Female Superhero Film ‘Razor’ as Next Project
Cohen also wrote the screenplay based on the cult comic series and is partnering with “The Crow” producer Jeff Most
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Warner Bros Eyes Producer Kevin McCormick for Executive Gig Under Toby Emmerich
“Saturday Night Fever” producer held EVP title at studio seven years ago
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Marvel Chief Reveals Secrets of a Perfect Post-Credits Scene
“I always liked that sort of thing, whether it’s ‘Ferris Bueller’ or ‘Masters of the Universe,’” self-confessed “film nerd” Kevin Feige says
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Plan B Moves to Annapurna, Adam McKay’s Dick Cheney Movie as First Project
Brad Pitt’s Oscar-winning production firm was previously set up at New Regency
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Early ‘Wonder Woman’ Reaction Likens Film to ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’
An exhibitor got a chance to see the film early and tweeted his prediction
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Boston’s Chris Evans Wants ‘Lifetime Ban’ for Racist Red Sox Fans
“Disgusting,” tweets “Captain America” star, a lifelong Red Sox fan
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Shannen Doherty’s Breast Cancer Is in Remission: ‘I Have No Idea How To React’
“For now…. remission. I’m going to just breathe,” actress writes on Instagram
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#ClimateMarch in DC Draws Support From DiCaprio to Leto to Gore
“Honored to join Indigenous leaders and native peoples as they fight for climate justice,” said Oscar Winner DiCaprio
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‘Wonder Woman’ Director Patty Jenkins Already Has a Sequel Idea in Mind
“I’m excited for her to come to America and become the Wonder Woman we are all familiar with from having grown up around her as an American superhero,” said Jenkins
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Judge Permits White Alabama Town to Secede From School District
“Race was a motivating factor in Gardendale’s decision to separate from the Jefferson County public school system,” the judge wrote
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NY Comic Con Ticket Pre-Sales Bring Out Easily Excitable and Hilarious Fans
“Waiting to get #NYCC tickets is tense,” tweeted one user
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Fyre Festival Organizers Apologize: ‘We Were Simply in Over Our Heads’
“We apologize for what all of our guests and staff went through over the last 24 hours and will work tirelessly to make this right,” Billy McFarland says
