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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How – and When – a Long Hollywood Strike Could Hurt the Movie Industry
Some films suffered artistically and commercially from the 2007-2008 labor action, but the effects weren’t seen at the box office for years
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Disney and HBO Demand Showrunners Fulfill Non-Writing Obligations During WGA Strike
“Your duties as a showrunner and/or producer are not excused, suspended or terminated until and unless you are so notified in writing by the Studio,” ABC Signature’s legal department said in a letter
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Marvel Studios Delays ‘Blade’ Due to Writers’ Strike
Filming on the vampire reboot was set to begin in June
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David Spitz Exits as Lionsgate Distribution Chief, Kevin Grayson to Replace
“David has been an incredibly valued leader of Lionsgate’s distribution business for nearly 20 years,” Adam Fogelson, Vice Chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group said
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Karl Urban in Final Talks to Play Johnny Cage in ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ at New Line
Simon McQuoid, who directed the 2021 film, is set to return
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DC Comics Promotes Jim Lee to President, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer (Exclusive)
Lee will continue to report to Pam Lifford, president of global brands, franchises and experiences at Warner Bros. Discovery
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James Gunn Turned in First Draft of ‘Superman: Legacy’ Just Before Writers’ Strike (Exclusive)
Gunn is in the midst of casting the DCU film, which is not expected to be affected by the WGA strike
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‘The Blue Angels’ Imax Doc Acquired by Amazon Studios
The film follows a year in the life of the Navy stunt squad from training through their touring show season
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‘True Detective’ Creator Nic Pizzolatto to Rewrite Marvel’s ‘Blade’
Michael Starrbury wrote the previous draft of the script
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Vince Vaughn to Return for ‘Dodgeball’ Sequel at 20th Century
Jordan VanDina will write the follow-up to the 2004 comedy classic
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Danny and Michael Philippou in Talks to Direct ‘Street Fighter’ for Legendary
Legendary secured an exclusive license to the live-action film and television rights for the iconic Capcom video game franchise earlier this month
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Rihanna to Star as Smurfette in Untitled Animated ‘Smurfs’ Film
The singer and entrepreneur will also write and perform original music and serve as a producer for the film
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Pedro Almodovar’s Short Film ‘Strange Way of Life’ Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics
The Oscar winner’s new project will make its world premiere as an official selection of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival
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Netflix Promotes Nick Nesbitt to Studio Film Team VP
The former director will oversee the group’s overall deals
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Carlos Santana Doc ‘Carlos’ Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics
The film about the rock legend is directed by Rudy Valdez
