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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Ari Emanuel, Mark Shapiro and Bill Duffy Acquire WME Basketball, Duffy to Lead Day-to-Day Operations
WME will continue representing retired players and coaches for marketing, broadcast and content opportunities
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Emma Mackey Joins Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ as the White Witch
The film will be released on 1,000 Imax screens over Thanksgiving 2026
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‘Superman’ Clears the Way for Global Release as Warner Bros. Wins Estate’s Copyright Lawsuit Dismissal
“The Court concludes that it lacks subject-matter jurisdiction over this case; the case therefore must be and is dismissed,” Judge Jesse Furman rules
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Jesse Plemons to Play Plutarch Heavensbee in ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’
The film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ best-selling prequel will be released on Nov. 20, 2026
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‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on The Reaping’: Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak Cast as Haymitch Abernathy, Lenore Dove Baird
The film adaptation of Suzanne Collins best-seller will be released on Nov. 20, 2026
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Antonio Banderas Joins Anthony Bourdain Biopic ‘Tony’ as Production Kicks Off
“The Holdovers” breakout Dominic Sessa will officially star in the title role as Bourdain
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Warner’s Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy Are Safe (for Now) After ‘Sinners’ and ‘Minecraft’ Success
More risky gambles lie ahead, but Warner Bros.’ film chiefs have built a franchise hit and a new studio relationship with Ryan Coogler
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KMR Agency Chief Mark Measures Charged With Stealing $1.8 Million From 160 Actors
The talent agent executive is also accused of stealing $26,000 from six employees at the agency
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Oscar-Winning Doc ‘No Other Land’ Available to Watch in US as a 3-Week Fundraiser
All filmmaker proceeds from digital rentals and ticket sales will support the Masafer Yatta communities featured in the documentary
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Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling’s ‘Star Wars’ Film Gets Title and Memorial Day Weekend 2027 Release
“Starfighter” is a standalone adventure taking place approximately five years after the events of 2019’s “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker”
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‘Highlander’: Amazon MGM Studios, UA, Scott Stuber in Final Talks to Acquire Rights to Action Fantasy Franchise
Henry Cavill is attached to star in the remake directed by Chad Stahelski
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Glen Powell to Co-Write, Star in Judd Apatow Country Western Comedy at Universal
The “Anyone but You” star will co-write the script with the comedy veteran
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Mikey Madison Passes on Role in New ‘Star Wars’ Movie Starring Ryan Gosling
“Deadpool & Wolverine” filmmaker Shawn Levy is set to direct
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Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders of Him’ Film Casts ‘Outer Banks’ Star Rudy Pankow
“Love at First Sight” director Vanessa Caswill is set to direct
