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Umberto Gonzalez

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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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  • Why Isn’t Best Actress Nominee Natalie Portman at the Oscars?

    Portman is up for “Jackie,” her third Oscar nomination

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    February 26, 2017 @ 4:53 PM
    Awards
    4:53 PM
    Why Isn’t Best Actress Nominee Natalie Portman at the Oscars?
  • Oscar Contenders Reveal the Other Films They’re Rooting For (Exclusive Video)

    Natalie Portman, Amy Adams and others talk about their award-season favorites at Palm Springs International Film Festival

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    February 25, 2017 @ 6:19 PM
    Movies
    6:19 PM
    Oscar Contenders Reveal the Other Films They’re Rooting For (Exclusive Video)
  • Daniel Kaluuya to Star in Steve McQueen Heist Thriller ‘Widows’

    The New Regency project also stars Viola Davis and Michelle Rodriguez as widows who come together to finish a heist after their husbands are killed in mid-caper

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    February 24, 2017 @ 5:38 PM
    Movies
    5:38 PM
    Daniel Kaluuya to Star in Steve McQueen Heist Thriller ‘Widows’
  • Why Matt Reeves Is a Better Fit to Direct ‘The Batman’ Than Affleck (Commentary)

    “War for Planet of the Apes” director Matt Reeves is officially the boss on the DC movieverse’s “Batman” standalone film, and that’s very good news for fans

    By

    Phil Owen and Umberto Gonzalez
    February 23, 2017 @ 8:31 PM
    Movies
    8:31 PM
    Why Matt Reeves Is a Better Fit to Direct ‘The Batman’ Than Affleck (Commentary)
  • Chris McKay in Talks to Direct Batman Spinoff ‘Nightwing’ for Warner Bros

    Robin is finally coming to the big screen after being hinted at in “Batman v Superman”

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    February 23, 2017 @ 12:57 PM
    Movies
    12:57 PM
    Chris McKay in Talks to Direct Batman Spinoff ‘Nightwing’ for Warner Bros
  • Matt Reeves to Direct and Produce ‘The Batman’ for Warner Bros

    ‘War of the Planet of the Apes’ director is back on board the DC Comics property

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez and Beatrice Verhoeven
    February 23, 2017 @ 11:30 AM
    Movies
    11:30 AM
    Matt Reeves to Direct and Produce ‘The Batman’ for Warner Bros
  • Disney sets Release Dates for ‘Rogue One’ Digital HD and Blu-Ray

    The hit “Stars Wars” stand alone film earned more than a billion dollars at the worldwide box office

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    February 22, 2017 @ 1:39 PM
    Business
    1:39 PM
    Disney sets Release Dates for ‘Rogue One’ Digital HD and Blu-Ray
  • ‘King Arthur’ Trailer Features Buff Charlie Hunnam and Lots of Swordplay (Video)

    Warner Bros.’ new take on Excalibur myth opens May 12

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    February 20, 2017 @ 10:36 AM
    Movies
    10:36 AM
    ‘King Arthur’ Trailer Features Buff Charlie Hunnam and Lots of Swordplay (Video)
  • Donald Glover to Play Simba in Live Action ‘Lion King’

    Director Jon Favreau shares casting news of “Atlanta” star as Simba and James Earl Jones as Mufasa on Twitter

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    February 17, 2017 @ 4:52 PM
    Business
    4:52 PM
    Donald Glover to Play Simba in Live Action ‘Lion King’
  • ‘The Batman:’ Talks With Director Matt Reeves Break Down

    “War for the Planet of the Apes” helmer has been in talks to take over directing duties from Ben Affleck since last week

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    February 17, 2017 @ 3:29 PM
    Movies
    3:29 PM
    ‘The Batman:’ Talks With Director Matt Reeves Break Down
  • ‘Last Jedi’ Title Translations Reveal There Are Multiple Jedi

    “Star Wars” movie title in other countries reveals the grammar everyone’s been debating

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    February 17, 2017 @ 2:37 PM
    Movies
    2:37 PM
    ‘Last Jedi’ Title Translations Reveal There Are Multiple Jedi
  • David F. Sandberg in Talks to Direct ‘Shazam’ For New Line (Exclusive)

    Sandberg’s “Annabelle 2” is set to be released in August

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    February 17, 2017 @ 12:36 PM
    Movies
    12:36 PM
    David F. Sandberg in Talks to Direct ‘Shazam’ For New Line (Exclusive)
  • Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Logan Lucky’ Lands at Bleecker Street

    Thriller starring Channing Tatum, Adam Driver and Daniel Craig set to open August 18

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    February 16, 2017 @ 1:43 PM
    Movies
    1:43 PM
    Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Logan Lucky’ Lands at Bleecker Street
  • Sam Raimi in Talks to Helm Bermuda Triangle Project for Skydance

    The film is one of three projects in development about the mysterious western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where ships and aircrafts have disappeared

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    February 16, 2017 @ 12:54 PM
    Movies
    12:54 PM
    Sam Raimi in Talks to Helm Bermuda Triangle Project for Skydance
  • Andrea Berloff to Make Directorial Debut With Female Mob Drama ‘The Kitchen’ for New Line

    Berloff has earned an Oscar nomination for co-writing “Straight Outta Compton”

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    February 16, 2017 @ 10:51 AM
    Business
    10:51 AM
    Andrea Berloff to Make Directorial Debut With Female Mob Drama ‘The Kitchen’ for New Line
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