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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Skybound Appoints Kristina Cole as SVP, Global Comms & Corporate Brand
“Kristina brings exactly the kind of brand leadership and cultural instinct we value at Skybound,” David Alpert, CEO of Skybound Entertainment, says
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‘The Batman 2’ to Start Filming in Spring, James Gunn to Direct ‘Next Film in the Super-Family’
WBD head David Zaslav gives updates on upcoming DC Studios films on the company’s latest earnings call
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UTA Adds Gabe Tesoriero and Kate Cafaro to Communications Team
Tesoriero will lead comms for the agency’s global music division while Cafaro will lead comms for the film and television division
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Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ Split in 2 Parts, Sets March and May 2027 Release Dates
The “Passion of the Christ” follow-ups will be released by Lionsgate
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‘T.J. Hooker’ Movie in the Works at Netflix, Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel Set to Write
The action comedy is based on the TV show that ran for five seasons in the 1980s
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‘A Quiet Place 3’ Sets July 2027 Release at Paramount
John Krasinski will return as writer, director and producer
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‘Twisters’ Director Lee Isaac Chung in Talks for ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel at WB
The script is from “A Family Affair” writer Carrie Solomon
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Steven Knight to Write Next ‘James Bond’ Movie at Amazon MGM Studios
“Dune” filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is attached to direct the next 007 adventure
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Jeremy Strong Eyed to Play Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ Sequel
Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison are also circling roles in the project
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‘My Best Friend’s Wedding 2’ in the Works at Sony, Celine Song to Write the Script
The Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind “Past Lives” and “Materialists” is currently not attached to direct
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Innovative Artists Taps Brad Small for Agency’s Foray Into Sports Representation
The veteran sports and entertainment attorney joins the agency from Fox Rothschild LLP
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Comic-Con Highlights: George Lucas, Ryan Gosling and ‘Tron’ Laser Show Fill the Marvel Void
San Diego’s annual mega-fan convention held court this year without its two biggest players, Marvel and DC
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‘Coyote vs Acme’ Takes Digs at Warner Bros., 2026 Release Date Announced
The animated film opens globally on Aug. 28, 2026
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‘Tron: Ares’ Brings New Nine Inch Nails Video and Light Cycle Chases to Comic Con
Stars Jeff Bridges and Jared Leto were on hand to talk about the film, which hits theaters in October
