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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Kevin Smith Thinks ‘Justice League’ Gets the Message: ‘We Don’t Want Doom and Gloom’
Smith Thinks Warner Bros has finally gotten the tone down with “Justice League”
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Ava DuVernay, Shola Lynch to Keynote Getting Real Documentary Conference
Three-day conference for documentary filmmakers runs from Sept. 27-29
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‘Thor: Ragnarok’: Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh to Compose Score (Exclusive)
Devo frontman and “Lego Movie” composer is on board to score the upcoming Marvel movie
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Did a Leaked Call Sheet Confirm Bokeem Woodbine’s Role in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’?
The document also suggests a link between another “Spider-Man: Homecoming” actor and “Captain America: The First Avenger”
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Ben Affleck to Direct, Star in ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ for Fox
Ben Affleck eyes Agatha Christie adapatation as his next filmmaking project when he isn’t wearing Batman’s cape
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Zendaya’s ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Role Revealed (Exclusive)
Signs point to the Disney Channel star playing a familiar character in the webslinger’s history in Sony’s upcoming reboot
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Natalie Portman Won’t Appear in ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ Claims She’s ‘Done’ With Marvel
Actress, who appeared in the first two “Thor” movies as Chris Hemsworth’s love interest, won’t be seen in the 3rd installment “Ragnarok”
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First Look at Poster for ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ (Photo)
Check out the poster for Sony’s upcoming “Spider-Man: Homecoming” seen at Magic Las Vegas
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Cyborg to Make an Appearance in Ezra Miller’s ‘The Flash’ Movie
DC Comics movie will be directed by Rick Famuyiwa and star Ray Fisher as the half-man, half-machine
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DC Entertainment President Is ‘Proud’ of ‘Wonder Woman’ Director Patty Jenkins
Geoff Johns doubles down support of female filmmaker behind DC’s biggest female superhero amid reports of behind-the-scenes turmoil
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Tahra Grant Hired as Sony Pictures VP for Corporate Communications
Exec previously worked at Rubenstein Communications
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Did Henry Cavill Just Reveal a Major Superman Plot Point From ‘Justice League’?
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” actor drops a heavy hint on social media
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Funny or Die’s Former Head Writer to Direct Elizabeth Banks’ ‘White Girl Problems’
Lauren Palmigiano is set to make her feature directorial debut at the helm of the comedy based on Babe Walker’s best-seller
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Why DC Comics Fans Shouldn’t Panic About Future Movies Like ‘Wonder Woman’
Warner Bros. has gotten ripped by fans for “Batman v Superman” and “Suicide Squad,” but the cavalry may be on the way with new DC Films co-president Geoff Johns
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Read the Blistering Open Letter to Warner Bros. and CEO Kevin Tsujihara
Writer rips studio boss and “Batman v Superman” director Zack Snyder — but there are questions about its accuracy
