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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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
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Black List 2024: Scripts About AI, Tickle Me Elmo and a Young Anthony Bourdain Among Favorite Unproduced Screenplays
For the 20th annual edition, 83 scripts made the cut
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As ‘Kraven’ Hunts for Audience, Sony’s Marvel Universe Takes Final Bow for Now | Analysis
“It’s really about the next ‘Spider-Man’ film,” a top talent agent tells TheWrap
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Chris Evans Sets Marvel Return in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ | Exclusive
The actor most recently appeared in “Deadpool and Wolverine” as his “Fantastic Four” character Johnny Storm
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Frank Grillo Goes All-In on DC, Teases ‘Tulsa King’ Return and Addresses Hollywood’s ‘Fake Natty’ Problem
The “Creature Commandos” star is one of the few actors willing to talk about his use of performance enhancers
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Lionsgate Execs Crack the Code on Appealing to Gen Z and Alpha: ‘Find Them on Gaming Platforms’ | Video
Power Women Summit: TheWrap’s “The Women of Lionsgate” panel digs into how studios can generate buzz for younger audiences
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Gersh Acquires Sports Agency You First
The acquisition doubles the size of the agency to over 600 employees worldwide
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Ariana Grande-Cynthia Erivo ‘Wicked’ Pay Disparity Is a ‘Completely False’ Rumor, Universal Says
“The women received equal pay for their work on ‘Wicked,’” a Universal spokesperson tells TheWrap
