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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Rebecca Ferguson Cast Opposite Chris Pratt in ‘Mercy’ at Amazon MGM Studios
“Wanted” director Timur Bekmambetov is also attached to the thriller
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Joshua Jackson Joins Sony’s ‘Karate Kid’
The “Fringe” and “The Affair” star joins Ben Wang, Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan in the film
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Wendell Pierce to Play the Daily Planet’s Perry White in ‘Superman’
Production on the first DC Studios superhero movie is currently underway
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Above the Line Editor Quits by Posting Screed Against Publisher Patrick Graham on Site, Accuses Him of Not Paying Employees
“As of now, I’m owed $16,000,” interim editor Ed Douglas says
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Disney Grandchildren Praise Bob Iger for Being ‘Faithful’ to Brand’s Magic, Reject Nelson Peltz Board Noms
“These hedge-fund-backed opportunists … have little to no knowledge of what Disney truly means,” a joint letter to shareholders reads
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James Gunn Kicks off ‘Superman’ Production With First Look at Suit, Title Change
The director also reveals a title change for the first DC Studios film, which opens in theaters on July 11, 2025
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Emily Blunt in Talks to Star Opposite Dwayne Johnson in ‘The Smashing Machine’ for A24
The film is written and directed by Benny Safdie
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Dan Lin to Replace Scott Stuber as Head of Netflix Film
The executive and producer was previously in talks to run DC Films for Warner Bros.
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Original ‘Road House’ Screenwriter Sues Amazon MGM Studios for Copyright Infringement, Alleges Studio Used AI During Strikes
Hill’s lawsuit alleges Amazon resorted to using AI to try to meet November filming deadline
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Disney’s Sean Bailey to Exit as Studios President, Dave Greenbaum Set as Head of Live-Action and 20th Century
Bailey has steered the studio’s live-action slate since 2010, overseeing the launch of Disney’s live-action remakes
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Vin Diesel Confirms He’s Staying With ‘Fast and Furious’ Franchise in First Public Statement Since Sexual Battery Allegations
There was speculation that the December lawsuit would impact the producer and star’s involvement in the franchise’s finale
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Tom Cruise to Star in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Next Movie
Warner Bros. Discovery and Legendary Entertainment are in talks to acquire the project
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Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ to Make World Premiere at SXSW
The A24 feature from the director of “Annihilation” stars Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny and Jesse Plemons
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James Gunn Posts First ‘Superman: Legacy’ Cast Photo: ‘What a Wonderful Day’
The film, starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, begins production next month
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‘Ballerina’ Pushed to Summer 2025 with ‘The Crow’ Remake Taking June 2024 Slot
‘John Wick’ director Chad Stahelski will oversee the shooting of additional “Ballerina” footage
