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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‘Thor Ragnarok’ Director Taika Waititi Behind ‘Doctor Strange’ Mid-Credit Scene
The scene is the Sorcerer Supreme’s introduction into the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe
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‘The Beatles: Eight Days a Week’ Filmmakers on Discovering Sigourney Weaver in Old Footage
TheWrap Screening Series: A very young “Alien” actress appears in the documentary, which chronicles The Beatles early touring years
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Paul Hanneman Empowerment Scholarship Fund Unveiled at Covenant House California
20th Century Fox’s Hanneman wants to help homeless youth live empowered, self-sufficient lives
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Robert Pattinson’s ‘Good Time’ Acquired by A24
Studio buys the domestic rights to the crime caper in advance of next month’s American Film Market
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‘Gorgeous Vortex’: Final Segment of ‘V/H/S’ Trilogy Released on Youtube (Exclusive)
Previously only available on the “V/H/S: VIRAL” Blu-Ray, DVD and iTunes, “Gorgeous Vortex” is now available for free on YouTube for the first time
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Inside the ‘Deadpool 2’ Fight Over ‘Two Totally Different Movies’ (Exclusive)
More details emerge about vastly different takes director and creative team had for sequel
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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’