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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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Writers Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan Tapped for Tim Burton’s ‘Attack of the 50 Foot Woman’ at WB
The “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” filmmaker is producing with Andrew Mittman and Tommy Harper
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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Got Netflix to Give ‘The Rip’ Crew Performance Bonuses
The streamer’s unprecedented Artists Equity deal provides eligible bonuses to everyone involved in production
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Sony Pictures Promotes Abby Zeltser to SVP of Corporate Communications
“Abby has been an invaluable partner to me and to so many across the company,” says Tahra Grant, Chief Communications Officer at Sony Pictures Entertainment
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Disney’s Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Finds Its Mother Gothel in Kathryn Hahn
Michael Gracey will direct the project from a script by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
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Cristina Garza Joins UTA as Agent in Independent Film Group
“Cristina has extensive development, sales and packaging experience and a history of bridge-building between international creators and the US industry,” Rena Ronson, partner and head of UTA’s Independent Film Group, says
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Black Bear Hires Katie Anderson as EVP of Acquisitions
The former Sony Pictures exec will report to Benjamin Kramer, president of U.S. Releasing
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Emily Henry’s ‘Funny Story’ and ‘Happy Place’ Set for Film Adaptations at Netflix
The author’s first Netflix adaptation “People We Meet on Vacation” hits the streamer Friday
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Former Disney/Hulu Exec Brandon Shaw Joins Seven Letter as Partner, Launches LA Office
Casey Hernandez will co-lead West Coast expansion for the communications firm
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Disney’s Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Finds Its Stars in Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim
Michael Gracey will direct the project from a script by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
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Gal Gadot to Produce Paramount’s ‘Recovery Agent’ Adaptation
The actress is also eying to star in the project from co-producers Carol Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz
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Animation Guild Scores Triple Win as DreamWorks, Netflix and ‘Ted’ Workers Vote to Unionize
“As a part of TAG, I’m excited for the opportunity we now have to represent ourselves as a unit,” Erin Sullivan, Netflix Animation Studios production coordinator, says
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Mary J. Blige Extends 3-Picture Deal With Lifetime, First Film ‘Be Happy’ Set for February
Gabourey Sidibe is set to make her TV directorial debut with Tisha Campbell, Mekhi Phifer and Russell Hornsby starring
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Adam Schweitzer Joins WME as Senior Partner, Brings Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson and Others
“WME has built an incredible culture alongside a business that encourages collaboration and is best suited to support talent in today’s market,” the veteran agent says
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AMC CEO Says He’s Hopeful Despite ‘Distressing’ All-Time Low Share Price: ‘We Will Continue to Innovate’
“We have not been sitting idly by doing nothing,” Adam Aron assures in a statement to shareholders
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Millie Bobby Brown Tearfully Reads ‘Stranger Things’ Finale Fan Mail: ‘I Will Never Forget’ | Video
“Growing up does not have to mean leaving parts of yourself behind,” the actress recites
