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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Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots Say ‘All of You’ Romance Bled Into Their Relationship: ‘We Just Became Those Characters’ | Wrap Studio
TIFF 2024: “I think you can’t avoid that sort of fusion of life and the work,” Poots says
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Jharrel Jerome Breaks Down His 5 Months of Wrestling Prep for ‘Unstoppable’ Role: ‘It Was a Total Transformation’ | Wrap Studio
TIFF 2024: “It really involved a lot of gym time, just bulking up and getting in the gym, eating a ton, sleeping a ton, and then getting on the mat with Anthony,” the actor says
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Orlando Bloom Says Physical and Mental Toll of Over 30-Pound Weight Loss for ‘The Cut’ Left Him ‘Out of Sorts’ | Wrap Studio
TIFF 2024: “You’re tired because you’re not really sleeping because you’re not eating a lot,” the actor says
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‘Saturday Night’ Shifts 2 Weeks Up to September Limited Release
Sony is now giving Jason Reitman’s period comedy a three-tier rollout, still set to go wide Oct. 11
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Annapurna President Nathan Gary Steps Down
The studio plans to integrate its gaming efforts with its film, TV and theater divisions
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‘Picard’ Actor Todd Stashwick Joins Marvel’s ‘Vision’ Series
The actor reunites with “Star Trek” executive producer Terry Matalas, who is showrunner for the untitled project
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Toronto Film Festival Protesters Disrupt Opening Night Screening, Accuse Sponsor RBC of Funding Genocide
Agitators during a screening of David Gordon Green’s “Nutcrackers” were met with widespread boos from the audience
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‘It’s All One Giant Charade’: Steroids and Hollywood’s Drive for Super(hero)-Perfection
Movie stars like Hugh Jackman insist they’re not using steroids — but why does it matter so much?
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Alison Brie to Play Evil-Lyn in Amazon’s ‘Masters of the Universe’ Movie
Travis Knight will direct Mattel’s He-Man movie adaptation
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Hugh Jackman Details His Training Regimen for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Says He Was ‘Lubed’ for That Shirtless Scene
The actor posted a voice memo on social media thanking the team that helped the 55-year-old get in shape
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The 18 Buzziest Films for Sale at TIFF 2024
Mike Flanagan’s “Life of Chuck,” Angelina Jolie’s “Without Blood” and Ron Howard’s “Eden” are all looking for buyers in Toronto
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Trump Biopic ‘The Apprentice’ Closes Acquisition With Briarcliff for Pre-Election Release
One of the film’s backers, James Shani’s Rich Spirit banner, acquired the project from Kinematics
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‘Clemente’ Doc to Open New York Latino Film Festival
The festival kicks off Latino Heritage Month on Sept. 15
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‘Alan Wake’ and ‘Control’ Video Game Franchises to Be Developed for Film and TV Projects by Annapurna
“The way we tell stories is changing,” Annapurna CEO Megan Ellison says
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Netflix Acquires Angelina Jolie’s ‘Maria’ From Director Pablo Larraín for US Distribution
The film will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on August 29
