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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Johnny Depp Gets 7-Minute Standing Ovation at ‘Jeanne du Barry’ Premiere
The film was the opening night selection of the Cannes Film Festival
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‘Superman: Legacy’ Casting Heats Up With Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan in the Mix
Writer/director James Gunn is also looking at Black actors to find his Lex Luthor for the DC reboot
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‘Fast X’ Shocker: Dwayne Johnson Returns to ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise (Exclusive)
The Rock’s surprise tag appears at the end of the new movie
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Jenny Tartikoff Steps Down as Paramount’s EVP of Global Communications
“She has been a trusted colleague to us, and I am grateful for her contributions to the studio and our team,” president and CEO Brian Robbins says
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Pedro Pascal to Star in ‘Barbarian’ Director Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ at New Line
Studio picked up the project earlier this year after intense bidding war
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How – and When – a Long Hollywood Strike Could Hurt the Movie Industry
Some films suffered artistically and commercially from the 2007-2008 labor action, but the effects weren’t seen at the box office for years
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Disney and HBO Demand Showrunners Fulfill Non-Writing Obligations During WGA Strike
“Your duties as a showrunner and/or producer are not excused, suspended or terminated until and unless you are so notified in writing by the Studio,” ABC Signature’s legal department said in a letter
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Marvel Studios Delays ‘Blade’ Due to Writers’ Strike
Filming on the vampire reboot was set to begin in June
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David Spitz Exits as Lionsgate Distribution Chief, Kevin Grayson to Replace
“David has been an incredibly valued leader of Lionsgate’s distribution business for nearly 20 years,” Adam Fogelson, Vice Chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group said
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Karl Urban in Final Talks to Play Johnny Cage in ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ at New Line
Simon McQuoid, who directed the 2021 film, is set to return
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DC Comics Promotes Jim Lee to President, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer (Exclusive)
Lee will continue to report to Pam Lifford, president of global brands, franchises and experiences at Warner Bros. Discovery
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James Gunn Turned in First Draft of ‘Superman: Legacy’ Just Before Writers’ Strike (Exclusive)
Gunn is in the midst of casting the DCU film, which is not expected to be affected by the WGA strike
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‘The Blue Angels’ Imax Doc Acquired by Amazon Studios
The film follows a year in the life of the Navy stunt squad from training through their touring show season
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‘True Detective’ Creator Nic Pizzolatto to Rewrite Marvel’s ‘Blade’
Michael Starrbury wrote the previous draft of the script
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Vince Vaughn to Return for ‘Dodgeball’ Sequel at 20th Century
Jordan VanDina will write the follow-up to the 2004 comedy classic
