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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Andrew Garfield Shoots Down ‘Spider-Man 4’ Casting Rumors – but Knows No One Believes Him
“No one’s going to trust anything I say from now on,” Garfield admits
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First Look at DCU Batman: ‘He Already Exists in This Universe,’ James Gunn Says
“We’re going to do great things with him,” the DC Studios co-chief adds
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Chappell Roan Ranks Her 2024 Looks: ‘Why Yes, I Do Consider Myself to Be Iconique’
“It’s my OPINION!!!!!” the “Pink Pony Club” singer says
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Li Haslett Chen to Exit Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors in January
Chen, the founder and CEO of Howl, joined WBD’s board in April 2022
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James Gunn Thanks ‘Superman’ Fans for Making Trailer the Most Viewed ‘In the History of Both DC and Warner Bros.’ With 250 Million+
The film will be released on July 11, 2025
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Jared Leto Set to Play Skeletor in ‘Masters of the Universe’ Movie From Amazon, Mattel
Sam C. Wilson, Hafthor Bjornsson and Kojo Attah round out the rest of the villains
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Matthew Warchus to Direct ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ Remake for EON, Amazon MGM
Enda Walsh will write the script
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’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Gets January 2026 Release Date
The film is directed by Nia DaCosta
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James Gunn Says His ‘Superman’ Was Inspired by ‘Game of Thrones,’ Talks Krypto and Other Superheroes
“This is an alternative history, fantasy world where superheroes exist, but it’s also incredibly grounded,” Gunn says
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‘Superman’ Soars Again: First Trailer Reveals James Gunn’s Bold New Take on the Man of Steel
The DC Studios’ film will be released in theaters on July 11, 2025
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Courteney Cox Sets ‘Scream 7’ Return
The seventh installment of the classic meta-horror franchise will be released on Feb. 27, 2026
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Nate Moore Leaving Marvel Studios to Transition Into Producing
“Nearly everything I know about producing I’ve learned from my time at Marvel Studios,” the exec says
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James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Takes Flight: No Universe-Building, ‘Top Gun’-Style Action and Why the Trunks Won Out
TheWrap visited the Cleveland set back in June
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Mason Gooding Set to Return for ‘Scream 7’
The actor joins Neve Campbell and new cast members Isabel May, Celeste O’Connor, Asa Germann, Mckenna Grace and Sam Rechner
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Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Gets 2026 Release Date
The film will star Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi
