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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Paramount COO Andrew Gumpert Expands Role to Include Nickelodeon Studios
Gumpert will report to Paramount Pictures Head Brian Robbins
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What’s Next for Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur, Will Smith and Other Oscar Winners (Photos)
Marvel movies, sports pics and video game adaptations are coming soon from this year’s big winners
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‘CODA’ Becomes First Best Picture Winner for Sundance and Apple Studios
Indie film was nominated for three Oscars, and won all three
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’Army of the Dead’ Wins First Oscar Fan Favorite Award
Zack Snyder’s fans strike again for their second big moment of the night
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Oscar Hosts Kick Off Show With Digs at Mitch McConnell, Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
“Well, we’re gonna have a great night tonight and for you people in Florida, we’re gonna have a gay night,” Host Wanda Sykes said
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Sue Naegle Exits Annapurna After Nearly 6 Years as Chief Content Officer
The company won’t replace her at this time
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Academy Bans Attendees Who Test Positive Within 5 Days in Updated Oscars COVID Protocols
Move comes as cases involving BA.2 Omicron have risen 130% in the past week
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Seth Willenson, Distribution Exec Who Pioneered Midinight Movies, Dies at 74
Willeson started his career in 1970 as the second hire at New Line Cinema
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Warner Bros. Releases Deleted Barry Keoghan Joker Arkham Asylum Scene From ‘The Batman’ (Video)
The film recently crossed $300 million at domestic box office
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Marvel Studios’ Richard Rider ‘Nova’ Project in the Works
“Moon Knight” writer Sabir Pirzada is attached to write
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Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Reba McEntire and Sebastián Yatra to Perform at 94th Oscars
Van Morrison will not perform his Oscar-nominated Song “Down to Joy” due to a scheduling conflict
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Antoine Fuqua Signs Overall Deal With MTV and Paramount
The agreement will focus on scripted and unscripted content for television with 101 Studios serving as production partner
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‘The Suicide Squad’ Breakout Daniela Melchior in Talks to Join ‘Fast and Furious 10’ (Exclusive)
Vin Diesel and director Justin Lin will return for the 10th film in the action franchise
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Christopher Lloyd Joins ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3
Details about Lloyd’s role are being kept under wraps
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‘Blue Beetle’ Cast Adds George Lopez, Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo and Damián Alcázar (Exclusive)
The Warner Bros. film is scheduled for an Aug. 18, 2023 release
