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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Bleecker Street Acquires Domestic Rights to Casey Affleck Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Slingshot’
The distributor is planning a nationwide theatrical release for the film this year
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Beats ‘Spider-Man’ to Become Most-Watched Trailer of All Time
The trailer, which debuted during the Super Bowl, racked up 365 million views in 24 hours
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As Netflix Shrinks Its Film Ambitions, Does Anyone Want to Replace Scott Stuber? | Analysis
“They do not need a former major studio head to run their division” as budget-conscious, mid-range fare is in the offing
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New ‘Karate Kid’ Movie Sets ‘American Born Chinese’ Star Ben Wang as Lead
The actor will star opposite Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio in the Sony film
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How Old Is Too Old? Inside the Battle to Remake the ‘Six Million Dollar Man’ | Exclusive
Mark Wahlberg, his agent Ari Emanuel and complicated rights issues have stalled a planned revival of the 1970s bionic man TV phenomenon
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First ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Trailer Drops During Super Bowl | Video
The highly anticipated Marvel film opens on July 26
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A3 Artists Agency ‘Ceasing Operations’ Following Sale to Gersh
News comes two months after chairman Adam Bold was accused of having “doomed the company” in a lawsuit filed by the company’s president and CEO
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Dan Trachtenberg to Direct New Predator Movie ‘Badlands’ for 20th Century Studios
The filmmaker previously directed the prequel movie “Prey” for 20th Century
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‘Mission Impossible’ Director Christopher McQuarrie Lets Go of Longtime Rep Team
The filmmaker is now repped by attorney Matt Galsor
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Derek Cianfrance to Direct Channing Tatum in ‘Roofman’
Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell Taylor, Dylan Sellers and Chris Parker are producing the project
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Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Renews First-Look Deal With Paramount
“The Paramount partnership feels like home to everyone at Maximum Effort so another 3 years was a no-brainer,” Reynolds says
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Martin Scorsese Finally Made a Sci-Fi Movie — Watch His UFO-Filled Super Bowl Commercial | Video
“What does a highly advanced civilization have to do to get noticed around here?” the ad asks
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Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson to Lead Post-Apocalyptic Thriller ‘Afterburn’
The project will be directed by veteran stunt coordinator J.J. Perry
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Robbie Williams Musical Biopic ‘Better Man’ Acquired by Paramount for $25 Million
Simon Gleeson, Oliver Cole, and Michael Gracey penned the script
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Crew Member Dies on Set of Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’ Series
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends,” a studio spokesperson says
