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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Universal Pictures Content Group and Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk Acquire ‘George Michael: The Faith Tour’
A global theatrical release is planned for later this year
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Darren Aronofsky’s AI-Driven Studio Primordial Soup Seeks $15 Million
The “Caught Stealing” director and his producing partner Dylan Golden are listed as executive officers
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Comic-Con 2026: TheWrap’s Guide to the Best Parties in San Diego
The Entertainment Weekly party is no more, but another bash is sliding into its Saturday spot
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Craig Brewer’s ‘Snoop’ Biopic Gets Summer 2027 Release
“Outer Banks” breakout Jonathan Daviss is set to star in the title role
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‘Call of Duty’ Movie Zeroes In on Modern Warfare Story for Big-Screen Adaptation
The video game adaptation from Activision and Paramount opens in theaters on June 30, 2028
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Danny Boyle Thriller ‘Ink’ Lands at Netflix Ahead of Venice Debut
Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce and Claire Foy star in the biographical newspaper drama, which is set to open the Venice Film Festival
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Danny McBride to Direct New ‘G.I. Joe’ Movie for Paramount
The “Eastbound and Down” creator also wrote the script for the next film based on the Hasbro franchise
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Paramount Primal Dates Tyler Falbo Comedy ‘Boys for Life’ for Spring 2027
Plot details are being kept under wraps
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‘Man of Tomorrow’: Xolo Maridueña to Return as Blue Beetle in James Gunn’s Sequel
The film will act as the character’s reintroduction into the DCU
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Warner Bros. Signs First Look Deal With Chris Ferguson’s Oddfellows
The deal with the “Longlegs” producer was spearheaded by WB’s Clockwork
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TriStar Pictures Bags Feature Rights to Trevor Henderson’s Viral Internet Horror ‘Cartoon Cat’
This is Henderson’s second deal following the bidding war for “Siren Head”
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‘The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania’ to Hit Theaters in 2027 as Sony Revs Up New Sequel
Sony Pictures will distribute the film domestically, while Amazon MGM Studios will distribute internationally
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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Co-Writer Michael Waldron Developing ‘Nova’ Movie at Marvel Studios
“Moon Knight” writer Sabir Pirzada wrote a previous draft of the script
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TriStar Pushes Dakota and Elle Fanning’s ‘The Nightingale’ to March 2027
The adaptation of Kristin Hannah’s WWII novel will be the first film starring the Fanning sisters together
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Neon Closes Sale of Significant Stake to Indie Production Studio Department M
Longstanding Neon backers The Friedkin Group remains significant shareholders and board members
