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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Amazon to Distribute Ben Stiller’s ‘Brad’s Status’ (Exclusive)
Dramedy written and directed by Mike White is scheduled to begin shooting in Boston and Montreal next month
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‘American Crime’ Creator John Ridley Leaves CAA (Exclusive)
Oscar winner is focusing on television projects
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‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Gets a New Composer
The force is apparently not with former music man Alexandre Desplat
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‘Doctor Strange’: First Look at Benedict Wong in New International Trailer (Video)
The 14th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will introduce its mystical side on Nov. 4
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‘Super Troopers 2’ Adds Rob Lowe to Cast
Actor will play Guy Le Franc, a former hockey player and the current mayor of a Quebec Canadian border town.
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Margot Robbie Signs First Look Deal With Warner Bros.
“Suicide Squad” star’s LuckyChap Entertainment has found a home at the studio
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‘Justice League’ First Look: Zack Snyder Reveals Tactical Batsuit
Director marks “homestretch” in filming for DC blockbuster set to premiere next year
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Stan Lee’s Life Rights Acquired by Fox for ’70s-Set Action Movie
After creating Spider-Man and countless other Marvel characters, Stan Lee is finally getting the film treatment
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Ava DuVernay’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Casts Its Young Lead
Rising star Storm Reid joins Madeleine L’Engle adaptation
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Director James Gunn Teases Steven Tyler Role
Filmmaker responds to Aerosmith frontman’s plea to join cast of Marvel sci-fi franchise
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Benicio Del Toro in Talks to Star in Shane Black’s ‘Predator’ Reboot
Oscar winner would play the leader of an ensemble that battles against an alien
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VR Startup Jaunt Names George Kliavkoff CEO
Former Hearst and Hulu exec is jumping into virtual reality
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Robert Downey Jr Teases Jon Favreau Project in Marvel Group Photo
The photo is teased as a gathering for a new Jon Favreau project, whatever that may be is still however unknown
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Meet 11 Real-Life Playboys Who Could Be Batman (Photos)
These real-life Bruce Waynes have the cash, attitude and especially the toys to be Batman
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Joe Manganiello to Play Deathstroke in Ben Affleck’s Batman Film
TheWrap first reported Deathstroke would be the main villain
