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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WGA Members ‘Guardedly Optimistic’ as CEOs Show Up for Strike Negotiations With Guild
Striking writers on expressed cautious optimism while Bob Iger and other execs appeared at the restart of negotiations
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Marc Webb Closes Deal to Direct Bermuda Triangle-Inspired Movie for Skydance
Plot details for the film, currently titled “Bermuda,” are being kept under wraps
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‘Sound Of Freedom’ Subject Tim Ballard Claims Conspiracy ‘Designed To Destroy Me’ Is Behind Sexual Assault Accusations
“During my time at O.U.R., I designed strict guidelines for myself and our operators in the field,” Ballard says
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TIFF Market: Why Netflix Is Shelling Out Big Bucks for Festival Flicks | Analysis
Amid a Toronto International Film Festival beset by strike concerns and a cutback on content splurges, the streaming leader is still cutting checks
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‘Sound of Freedom’ Protagonist Tim Ballard Left Operation Underground Railroad After Sexual Misconduct Investigation
“O.U.R. is dedicated to combatting sexual abuse, and does not tolerate sexual harassment or discrimination by anyone in its organization,” a spokesperson says
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Colman Domingo’s ‘Sing Sing’ Acquired by A24
The indie distributor’s rights cover the U.S. market with a 2024 theatrical release planned
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NewFilmmakers LA Unveils Lineup for the 2023 InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema Film Festival
The event will take place at the Academy’s Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood from from Sept. 22-23
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Frustrated Bank Employees Plan Heist in Trailer for Argentine Dramedy ‘The Delinquents’ (Video)
Spanish-language film directed by Rodrigo Moreno opens Oct. 18 in U.S. theaters
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‘Cassandro’ and ‘Story Ave’ to Kick Off New York Latino Film Festival (Video)
The 23-year-old event, which showcases Latino filmmakers and runs Friday through Sept. 24, will also feature the doc “Carlos”
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Jeremy Allen White’s ‘The Bear’ Apron Hits $2,000 in eBay Strike Auction
The sale of a large group of Hollywood memorabilia and experiences will benefit film and TV crew members in need
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Sony Pictures Chief Says He Hopes Guilds Find ‘Common Ground’ on AI: ‘You Can’t Get in the Way of Technology’
Tony Vinciquerra addresses an investor conference on the matter, saying, “People who get in the way of technology don’t last long in business”
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Samuel L. Jackson in Talks to Star Alongside Joel Kinnaman in Indie Action Thriller ‘The Beast’
James Madigan is attached to direct from a screenplay by Umair Aleem
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‘Barbie’ Will Be Available to Own or Rent on Digital Sept. 12
Greta Gerwig’s film has grossed $1.38 billion at the worldwide box office so far
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Bill Maher Ribs WGA Over Some of Its ‘Kooky’ Demands: No One Is ‘Owed a Living as a Writer’ (Video)
“This is show business, this is the make-or-miss league,” Maher says
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Adam Schiff Says Trump Should Be ‘Disqualified’ From 2024 Race Thanks to 14th Amendment: ‘Fits Donald Trump to a T’ (Video)
The congressman says the amendment is “pretty clear: If you engage in acts of insurrection or rebellion against the government… you are disqualified from running”
