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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Talia al Ghul Won’t Be in ‘The Batman’ — or Any DC Movie Anytime Soon
Actress Teresa Palmer is campaigning to play Talia al Ghul in “The Batman,” but our insider says it isn’t going to happen
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Peter Jackson to Adapt ‘Mortal Engines’ for Universal and MRC
“The Hobbit” visual effects protege Christian Rivers will make his feature directorial debut with the film
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‘Doctor Strange’ Reaction: One Of Marvel’s Best Origin Movies (Video)
TheWrap’s resident fanboy Umberto Gonzalez and film reporter Beatrice Verhoeven have seen “Doctor Strange” — here are their takes
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‘Deadpool 2’ Drama: Here’s What Ryan Reynolds and Director Tim Miller Clashed Over (Exclusive)
Duo’s different visions for sequel’s style and casting led to director’s exit, TheWrap has learned
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‘Justice League’: New Image of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman (Photo)
Superhero becames United Nations’ first Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls in a ceremony commemorating #WonderWoman75
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Jennifer Lawrence Teams With Ron Howard on Zelda Fitzgerald Biopic
Project also reunites actress with former Lionsgate exec Allison Shearmur who worked with Lawrence on “The Hunger Games”
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Leonardo DiCaprio to Star in Sam Phillips Biopic for Paramount
Phillips is the musical pioneer who singlehandedly steered the revolutionary path of Sun Records in the 1950s
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‘Logan’ First Trailer: See Hugh Jackman in Action as Older Wolverine (Video)
A very old Professor X comes along for the ride, too
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‘Deadpool 2:’ Actress Shortlist for Domino Role Revealed (UPDATED)
Six actresses are currently testing for the lead female role in ‘Deadpool 2’
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‘Logan:’ New Look At Hugh Jackman as Older Wolverine
Teaser trailer for the future-set mutant movie is set to premiere tomorrow
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Robert Downey Jr.’s Production Company Exits Warner Bros. (Exclusive)
Susan Downey and actor husband’s Team Downey part ways with studio after six years
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Ben Feldman, Olivia Thirlby’s ‘Between Us’ Picked Up by IFC Films
Director Rafael Palacio Illingworth’s indie made its world premiere at 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
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‘Miracles From Heaven’ Producer DeVon Franklin Signs Overall Deal With 20th Century Fox (Exclusive)
He is moving his Franklin Entertainment from Columbia Pictures in a multi-year first look deal
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Sony’s ‘Mulan’ Taps ‘Game of Thrones’ Director Alex Graves
Studio’s live-action “Mulan” will be a Chinese co-production
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Joe Manganiello Reveals When Ben Affleck’s ‘The Batman’ Will Begin Production
The actor survived a health scare but is getting in shape for his role as Deathstroke in the Batman solo film
