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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Jason Momoa Exits Justin Lin’s ‘Helldivers’ Video Game Movie at Sony
The film is still moving forward and the studio is continuing the casting process
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‘Obsession’ Art Director Calls for Industry Reform After Getting Paid Less Than $7,000 as Film Nears $175 Million
“I kick myself every single day for not flipping this production,” Sally Choi says
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Henry Cavill Joins Kevin Hart in High-Concept Netflix Action Comedy | Exclusive
Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps and Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort are producing, with McG directing
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Zack Snyder to Write and Direct ‘Escape From New York’ Reimagining for Studiocanal
The package, based on the Kurt Russell sci-fi action classic, will hit studios and steamers in the coming weeks
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Anna Kendrick to Direct Netflix’s ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ Film
Maggie Betts and Leslye Headland were previously attached to direct
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‘Man of Tomorrow’: James Gunn Shares First Look at Nicholas Hoult in Lex Luthor’s Warsuit
The “Superman” follow-up will be released on July 9, 2027
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Warner Bros.’ Mike De Luca Hails the Benefits of YouTube Filmmakers: ‘A Little Bit Like the 70s’
“I would say the writer-director is the star again, which I think is fantastic,” De Luca says
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Jason Blum on ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Box Office: ‘There’s Almost This Feeling of the ’70s’
“They’re made by non-traditional directors, directors who really honed their skills as creators online,” the Blumhouse chief says
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‘Terrifier’s’ Damien Leone to Direct ‘Tortures of the Damned’ for Lionsgate
The micro-horror filmmaker will focus on the Sam Raimi-produced project after completing “Terrifier 4”
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Janus Films Acquires Domestic Rights to Cannes Jury Prize Winner ‘The Dreamed Adventure’
The distributor will announce theatrical release plans in the coming weeks
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Noah Centineo’s ‘John Rambo’ Lands Summer 2027 Release Date
The Lionsgate film is directed by “Sisu” breakout Jalmari Helander
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How Kids at Play’s Jason Berger and Amy Laslett Produced John Travolta’s Directorial Debut
Office With a View: “Propeller One-Way Night Coach” premieres globally on Apple TV on May 29
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Julia Roberts to Star In and Produce Sony’s ‘Home Economics’ Movie Adaptation
Katy Hays is set to adapt her novel and executive produce
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Epic Gay Drama ‘The Black Ball’ Sparks Bidding War at Cannes
A24, Netflix and Mubi are circling the Spanish competition film, which drew rave reviews
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Imax Explores Possible Sale, Stock Surges
No serious talks have begun according to an insider, but Wall Street likes it
