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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‘Ibelin’ Documentary About Norwegian Gamer Mats Steen Acquired by Netflix
Sundance 2024: Film premiered at the festival as part of the World Cinema Documentary Competition
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Kate McKinnon and Jemaine Clement Join Warner Bros. Thriller ‘Minecraft’
Jared Hess (“Napoleon Dynamite”) will direct the live-action film based on the popular video game
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Johnny Depp Credits Al Pacino for Return to Directing as ‘Modi’ First-Look Photos Released
“Embarking on this cinematic journey as the director of ‘Modi’ has been an incredibly fulfilling and transformative experience,” the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star says
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Christopher Landon in Talks to Direct Werewolf Film ‘Big Bad’ for Lionsgate
Todd Lieberman and Hidden Pictures will produce the Chandler Baker adaptation with Landon
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CAA Promotes 6 to Agent and Executive Ranks
The moves span several divisions including sports, fashion, music and communications
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Project X and Radio Silence Strike Deal With MRC to Produce Horror and Thriller Films
The joint venture aims to make two to three movies a year
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Jonathan Majors’ ‘Magazine Dreams’ Dropped at Searchlight as Filmmakers Shop to Buyers
The move comes after the actor’s recent assault and harassment convictions
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Chad Stahelski to Oversee ‘Highlander’ and ‘John Wick’ Franchises in New Lionsgate Deal
The director’s recent “John Wick: Chapter 4” grossed $440 million worldwide
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Adam Sandler Meets an Alien in Trailer for Netflix Drama ‘Spaceman’ | Video
The sci-fi film also stars Carey Mulligan and Paul Dano
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Mia Goth Sued by ‘MaXXXine’ Background Actor for Battery, Wrongful Termination
James Hunter says he suffered a concussion after the film’s star kicked him in the head while filming
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Guy Ritchie to Direct John Krasinski and Natalie Portman in ‘Fountain of Youth’ for Apple and Skydance
The script is written by “Zodiac” screenwriter James Vanderbilt
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Rosemarie DeWitt and Kyle Gallner Round Out Untitled ‘Smile’ Sequel Cast | Exclusive
They join Naomi Scott and “White Lotus” breakout Lukas Gage in Paramount’s horror follow-up
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Danny Boyle and Alex Garland to Reteam for New ’28 Days Later’ Trilogy
The hot package, repped by WME, will be shopped to studios and streamers this week
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Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weaver’s Point Grey Pictures Signs First-Look Deal With Universal
“Becoming newly anointed knights in the kingdom of Dame Donna Langley is an honour and privilege we do not take lightly,” the creatives say
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Adam Fogelson to Replace Joe Drake as Lionsgate’s New Chair of Motion Picture Group
Drake initiated the transition and will be working with Fogelson over the next few months
