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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Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Andy Garcia’s ‘Diamond’
The crime drama premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and received a nine-minute standing ovation
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Budget Battles, David Ellison and Speedy Studios: How ‘Heat 2’ Wound Up at Amazon MGM | Exclusive
Warner Bros., Paramount and Sony all had their hands on the epic crime sequel at some point in the past 12 months, but it’s Amazon and United Artists that won the big score
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‘The Final Girl Support Group’ Adaptation in the Works at Paramount
Christopher Landon will write the script and direct
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‘The Conjuring: First Communion’ Rounds Out Cast With Charles Parnell, Marta Kessler and Caleb Dolden | Exclusive
The prequel for the characters popularized by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga arrives next fall
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The Best Comic-Con Parties of 2026 | Photos
Inside the best bashes in San Diego, from Fandom to Blerd and Boujee
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Olivia Wilde Enlists Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage to Star in Her Next Film ‘Naughty’
The Universal holiday comedy will be released in 2027
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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Lit Up Comic-Con. Is it Enough to Save Marvel?
Comic-Con 2026: Fans inside legendary Hall H loved what the MCU brought. Having that excitement travel outside is the real challenge
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‘Black Panther 3’ Casts David Jonsson as T’Challa’s Son, Set for December 2028 Release
“Believe me, the honor is entirely mine,” the 32-year-old “Industry” actor says from the Comic-Con stage
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‘Ghost Rider’: Ryan Gosling Joins Marvel Cinematic Universe as Fiery Antihero
Comic-Con 2026: Shawn Levy is set to direct the film, which will be released in 2028
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‘Matchbox’ Trailer: John Cena Is a CIA Agent on the Run in Mattel’s Action-Packed Teaser
Co-stars Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson and Teyonah Parris join him onstage at San Diego Comic-Con
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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
