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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Dan Trachtenberg to Direct New Predator Movie ‘Badlands’ for 20th Century Studios
The filmmaker previously directed the prequel movie “Prey” for 20th Century
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‘Mission Impossible’ Director Christopher McQuarrie Lets Go of Longtime Rep Team
The filmmaker is now repped by attorney Matt Galsor
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Derek Cianfrance to Direct Channing Tatum in ‘Roofman’
Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell Taylor, Dylan Sellers and Chris Parker are producing the project
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Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Renews First-Look Deal With Paramount
“The Paramount partnership feels like home to everyone at Maximum Effort so another 3 years was a no-brainer,” Reynolds says
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Martin Scorsese Finally Made a Sci-Fi Movie — Watch His UFO-Filled Super Bowl Commercial | Video
“What does a highly advanced civilization have to do to get noticed around here?” the ad asks
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Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson to Lead Post-Apocalyptic Thriller ‘Afterburn’
The project will be directed by veteran stunt coordinator J.J. Perry
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Robbie Williams Musical Biopic ‘Better Man’ Acquired by Paramount for $25 Million
Simon Gleeson, Oliver Cole, and Michael Gracey penned the script
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Crew Member Dies on Set of Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’ Series
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends,” a studio spokesperson says
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David Leitch in Talks to Direct New ‘Jurassic World’ Film for 2025 Release
The feature will have a new storyline written by David Koepp
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Carl Weathers, Star of ‘Rocky’ as Apollo Creed, Dies at 76
The actor’s 50-year Hollywood career also included “The Mandalorian,” “Predator,” “Action Jackson” and “Happy Gilmore”
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Christopher Reeve Documentary ‘Super/Man’ Acquired for $15 Million by Warner Bros. Discovery
WBD’s DC Studios. Warner Bros. Motion Pictures, HBO, CNN Films and Max jointly sought out the Sundance film
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Donald Glover Says ‘Community’ Movie Script Finished: ‘I’m All In’ | Video
“It really is just a schedule thing,” the “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” star added
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Netflix Acquires ‘Daughters’ Out of Sundance
The film won the Audience Award in the U.S. documentary category
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‘Extraction’ Director Sam Hargrave Boards Paramount’s ‘Kill Them All’
Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec are producing the project on behalf of The Saw Mill
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Nia Long to Play Michael Jackson’s Mother in Biopic for Lionsgate and Universal
Colman Domingo was cast last week in the role of Jackson’s father, Joe
