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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Trump Biopic Producers Say Film Is a ‘Fair and Balanced Portrait’ Following Former President’s Cease and Desist Letter
The embattled politician is reportedly seeking to block “The Apprentice” from potential distribution deals out of Cannes
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Sideshow and Janus Film Acquire US Rights to ‘Misericordia’
The companies are planning a theatrical release for the film
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Heavyweight Boxing Champion Oleksandr Usyk Joins A24’s ‘The Smashing Machine’
The biopic on the life of fighter Mark Kerr stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt
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Magnet Releasing Acquires Domestic Rights to French Thriller ‘Night Call’
The film is the feature directorial debut of Michiel Blanchart
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Netflix in Talks to Acquire Buzzy Cannes Breakout ‘Emilia Pérez’
The film from Jacques Audiard stars Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and Karla Sofia Gascón
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Netflix Nabs ‘Monsanto’ Starring Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern for $30 Million Out of Cannes
The film is directed by “The Blind Side” writer-director John Lee Hancock
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‘Megalopolis’ Scores Additional Distribution in European Territories Following Cannes Debut
Francis Ford Coppola’s epic is still seeking domestic distribution
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‘Godzilla x Kong’ Sequel Loses Adam Wingard
The filmmaker behind Legendary’s last two MonsterVerse hits will not return for a third
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Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Movie Taps ‘Hunger Games’ Writer Michael Lesslie
The film will bring the iconic team firmly into the Marvel Cinematic Universe
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Glen Powell to Star in ‘Heaven Can Wait’ Reimagining at Paramount
Oscar-winning writer Stephen Gaghan is writing the script
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A24 Acquires Domestic Rights to ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer
The studio is planning a theatrical release for the feature from director Michael Sarnoski
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Simon Kinberg in Talks to Produce ‘Star Trek’ Origin Story Movie
Toby Haynes will spearhead the story with Seth Grahame-Smith writing the screenplay
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Sideshow and Janus Films Acquire Domestic Rights to ‘All We Imagine as Light’
The drama is the first Indian film to screen in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 30 years
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Christopher Reeve Doc ‘Super/Man’ to Get Limited Theatrical Release
The DC Studios, HBO Documentary Films and CNN Films production will have a theatrical engagement in September
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Neon Acquires Domestic Rights to Léa Seydoux’s ‘The Unknown’
“Anatomy of a Fall” cowriter Arthur Harari will write and direct the film
