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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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
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11 Directors Who Followed in Their Dads’ Filmmaking Footsteps (Photos)
As Alfonso Cuaron’s son Jonas marks the opening of his film, “Desierto,” TheWrap looks at other directors who took their dads’ career lead
