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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Sony Pictures, Legendary to End Film Distribution Partnership | Exclusive
The deal will conclude at the end of 2024 as both parties agreed not to renew
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Cynthia Erivo’s Edith’s Daughter Banner Signs First-Look Deal With Universal Pictures
“Cynthia’s world-class talent is matched only by her unwavering commitment to authenticity, representation, and empathy,” Peter Cramer, President of Universal Pictures says
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Emma Mackey to Star Opposite Glen Powell in J.J. Abrams’ Next Film
The untitled mystery project is for Warner Bros.
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Bleecker Street Acquires David Mackenzie’s Whistleblower Thriller ‘Relay’
The film stars Riz Ahmed, Sam Worthington and Lily James
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Zack Snyder to Direct Untitled LAPD Action Film for Netflix
Snyder will also co-write the script with frequent collaborator Kurt Johnstad
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Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx Are ‘Back in Action’ in First Trailer for Netflix Buddy Film
The film, Diaz’s first since 2014, drops Jan. 17, 2025
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Netflix VP of Film Niija Kuykendall to Exit
The exec will leave at the end of the year following a transitional period
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Lupita Nyong’o Joins Christopher Nolan’s Next Film
The untitled project will have its Imax release on July 17, 2026
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Lena Dunham to Write Sam Bankman-Fried Film for Apple and A24
The film will be based on Michael Lewis’ bestselling book “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon”
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John Mayer and McG to Buy Historic Jim Henson Company Lot
The lot, built by Charlie Chaplin, was put up for sale earlier this year
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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Trailer | Video
Marvel’s political thriller hits theaters in February
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Anne Hathaway and Zendaya Set to Star in Christopher Nolan’s Next Film
The untitled project will have its Imax release on July 17, 2026
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Paul Mescal in Advanced Talks to Star in Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’
The film is based on the Peter Heller apocalyptic thriller
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Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ Starring Robert Pattinson Pushed to Easter 2025
The Warner Bros. release was originally slated for this winter
