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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‘Deadpool 3’: Filming to Resume Before Thanksgiving Following SAG-AFTRA Strike Resolution
The sequel was halfway through production when it shut down
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Jeremy Allen White Recalls Ruining His Chances at Starring in a ‘Marvel-y’ Movie: ‘I Had an Attitude’
“They were like, ‘F–k you,’” White added
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Gary Martin, Former Sony Pictures Exec, Dies at 79
The studio renamed its historic Stage 15, of “The Wizard of Oz” fame, after Martin in 2013
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Universal’s Live-Action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Movie Delayed Due to Actors’ Strike
Dean DeBlois, who directed DreamWorks’ animated trilogy, will direct
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Diddy Dresses as Batman for Halloween Despite Warner Bros. Warnings
“I’m tired of mediocrity, of the shortcuts, of the greed of empty suits telling us that we don’t deserve more,” the entertainment mogul says
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Nicolas Cage Expresses Concerns About AI, Disavows ‘The Flash’ Cameo
“AI is a nightmare to me,” the prolific actor says
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Netflix Nabs Erotic Thriller Spec Script ‘Undying’ From Ben Ketai
Shawn Levy will produce via his 21 Laps Banner
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Ari Emanuel, Bryan Lourd and the Feud of the Century
The dueling heads of powerhouse agencies Endeavor and CAA have been locked in conflict for over 20 years, and last week it spilled into the open.
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Meg Ryan Comeback Film ‘What Happens Later’ Gets Interim Agreement
David Duchovny also stars in the romantic comedy
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Netflix to Reopen Newly Renovated Egyptian Theatre With David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’
Historic theater closed in 2020 and will reopen on Nov. 9
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‘The Bikeriders’ Theatrical Release Postponed as Actors’ Strike Continues
The film stars Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer
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Actors on Picket Lines React to SAG – Studio Stalemate: ‘They Can Afford 57 Cents per Subscriber a Year’
“They don’t want to give any of their money away,” one striking actor tells TheWrap
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‘Priscilla’ LA Premiere Red Carpet Canceled ‘Out of Respect’ for World Events
“Out of respect for the events going on in the world, we will be forgoing a red carpet for the ‘Priscilla’ Los Angeles Premiere,” a spokesperson says
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Gerard Butler Settles $10 Million Lawsuit Over ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ Payments
The actor claimed in the 2021 suit that he was owed payment for his work on the 2013 blockbuster
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Tomorrow Studios Inks Dan Cogan and Liz Garbus’ Story Syndicate to First-Look Deal
Nellie Reed is appointed head of scripted to spearhead the initiative
