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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Watch Lena Dunham’s Star-Studded ‘100 Years’ Planned Parenthood Short Film (Video)
Co-produced by J.J. Abrams, short film on Planned Parenthood’s centennial is narrated by Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, more
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Propagate Launches International Division Led by Cyrus Farrokh
Propagate executives Jay Weisleder and Jimmy McNider round out international executive team
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Joe Manganiello Trolls Batman and Superman Actors During NFL Playoff Game
“Superman down… Batman’s next,” taunts Deathstroke actor and diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan Manganiello
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Ben Affleck on Batman Questions: ‘It’s Such a Pain in the Ass’
“They ask me, ‘Batman, Batman, Batman,’” actor-director recounts
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Watch Cate Blanchett Play 13 Different Characters in ‘Manifesto’ Trailer (Video)
A factory worker, punk, news anchor, scientist, puppeteer, widow and a homeless man — to name but a few
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DL Hughley Blasts Trump: ‘F— You Now and F— You Forever!’ (Video)
“It amazes me that to convince black people that Donald Trump cares about them, he takes pictures with celebrities,” said Hughley
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‘Supergirl:’ Livewire, Dominators Return in New Mid-Season Trailer (Video)
Kevin Smith directed the Jan. 23 premiere episode
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‘Justice League’: Ben Affleck on Film’s Tone Shift from ‘Batman v Superman’
“It’s a little bit lighter, the characters are a little bit more comfortable in themselves,” said Affleck
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Lucasfilm Shoots Down Princess Leia Digital Re-Creation Reports
“Carrie Fisher was, is, and always will be a part of the Lucasfilm family,” studio says in a statement
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Darth Vader’s Big ‘Rogue One’ Action Scene Was a Reshoot
One of hit film’s biggest highlights almost didn’t happen
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Teresa Palmer Thriller ‘Berlin Syndrome’ Acquired by Vertical, Netflix
Movie will premiere in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section at Sundance
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Harvey Levin’s Top Lieutenant Leaves TMZ After Newsroom Clash (Exclusive)
Mike Walters storms out of TMZ newsroom after Levin calls his sister “shady”
