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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Lionsgate Acquires ‘Streets of Rage’ Movie Adaptation Based on Hit Sega Game
“John Wick” writer Derek Kolstad wrote the script
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Walter Hamada Signs Exclusive Multi-Picture Deal With Paramount
The former Warner Bros exec has been a driving force in successful horror franchises including “It” and “The Conjuring”
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‘Ted Lasso’ Star Hannah Waddingham Joins Universal’s ‘The Fall Guy’
David Leitch is directing the movie, inspired by the classic 1980s series of the same name
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James Gunn and Peter Safran Tease DC Plans in Warner Bros. Discovery Town Hall: ‘A Unique Opportunity to Tell One Great Overarching Story’
The co-CEOs of DC Studios also expressed gratitude to David Zaslav at the event
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Definitive ‘Snoop Dogg’ Biopic in the Works at Universal
Film marks the first project from Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Pictures and will be written by Joe Robert Cole and directed by Allen Hughes
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Snoop Dogg Signs with WME in All Areas
“WME is the only place that can handle the career I’ve built and grow it even further,” Snoop said.
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IFC Films Acquires North American Rights to ‘Biosphere,’ Starring Sterling K. Brown and Mark Duplass
The sci-fi film follows the last two men on Earth
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‘Gears of War’ Heads to Netflix With Live-Action Film and Animated Series
Today marks the 16th anniversary of the original video game’s 2006 release
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UTA Promotes Nearly 70 Staffers Across 27 Departments
“Providing opportunities for advancement is core to our culture, and we are proud to share in this group’s success,” president David Kramer says
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Winston Duke Joins Universal’s ‘The Fall Guy’
David Leitch is directing the movie, inspired by the classic 1980s series of the same name
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Michael Douglas to Star With Son Cameron in Family Drama ‘Blood Knot’
Film will be directed by Howard Deutch and is written by Rowdy Herrington
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King Bach to Star in and Produce Action-Thriller Feature ‘Miles Ryder Part One’ for The Quad (Exclusive)
“Mortal Kombat’s” Greg Russo to write the script for the feature, described as “John Wick” meets “Nobody”
