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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Netflix Pulls Plug on $130 Million Nancy Meyers Project ‘Paris Paramount’
Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, Michael Fassbender and Owen Wilson were previously in talks for roles
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‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Director David F. Sandberg to Miss Premiere With COVID: ‘I Finally Caught That Bastard’
Sandberg revealed the news the morning before Tuesday night’s showcase
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Nathalie Emmanuel to Star in ‘The Killer’ Reboot for Director John Woo and Universal
Woo, who is also set to produce, directed the original 1989 crime action thriller
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Harrison Ford and Ke Huy Quan’s ‘Indiana Jones’ Reunion on Oscars Stage Melts Hearts
“OMG, the hug between Harrison Ford & Ke Huy Quan is the new Shawshank Redemption ending,” a Twitter user said
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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Sets ‘Dexter’ Alum Michael Cuesta to Direct First Episode
Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio are set to reprise their roles from Netflix series
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Michele Imperato Stabile Named President of Worldwide Physical Production, Warner Bros Pictures
“We think Missy’s one of the best in the business,” WB Chiefs Mike DeLuca and Pam Abdy said
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Spyglass’ ‘Thanksgiving’ Film Inspired by Eli Roth’s ‘Grindhouse’ Trailer Acquired by TriStar
Roth is attached to direct
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Anonymous Content CEO Dawn Olmstead and COO Heather McCauley Quit in Surprise Moves
“Dawn has been a valued leader for the past two years and we wish her and Heather the best of luck in their future endeavors,” the company’s board said
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Michael Shannon Needed the Multiverse Explained to Him Before Return as Zod in ‘The Flash’
“I was a little confused,” the actor said of his previously killed-off role
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‘Shazam: Fury of the Gods’ Praised as ‘Super-Powered Sequel’ in First Online Reactions
“Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu & Rachel Zegler are MVPs” one fan said of the DC Comics release
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Kevin Feige’s ‘Star Wars’ Movie Backburnered Alongside Patty Jenkins’ ‘Rogue Squadron’
“Loki” writer Michael Waldron was writing the Feige-produced feature
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Jon Bernthal to Return as The Punisher in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio are set to reprise their roles from Netflix series
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Jonathan Majors to Star in ‘Da Understudy’ for Westbrook and Amazon
Spike Lee is in early talks to direct
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Blumhouse and K Period Media Screamwriting Fellowship Names Inaugural Group
Ryan Murphy, Bridget Savage Cole, Danielle Krudy, Mike Flanagan and Crystal Liu among advisers guiding nine participants
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Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Worldwide Rights to Randall Park’s ‘Shortcomings’
Film, from Topic Studios and Tango, premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and was produced by Imminent Collision, Roadside Attractions, and Picture Films
