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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‘Spy Kids’ Remake From Robert Rodriguez Set at Netflix
The film will mark the director’s second family film with the streamer
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Sharon Stone in Early Talks to Play Villain Victoria Kord in DC’s ‘Blue Beetle’ (Exclusive)
Raoul Max Trujillo (“Mayans M.C.”) will play Carapax the Indestructible Man
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Will Smith’s Mother Reacts to Oscars Slap: ‘The First Time I’ve Ever Seen Him Go Off’
“I know how he works, how hard he works,” Carolyn Smith added
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Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington to Co-Star in Broadway Revival of ‘The Piano Lesson’
Jackson’s wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson will direct the fall production of August Wilson’s acclaimed drama
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How Much an Oscar Is Worth to This Year’s Winners
Experts explain why Jessica Chastain could earn millions more for her next project but Will Smith won’t
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‘The Flash’ Star Ezra Miller Arrested for Disorderly Conduct in Hawaii
Miller was released after posting bail
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Paramount COO Andrew Gumpert Expands Role to Include Nickelodeon Studios
Gumpert will report to Paramount Pictures Head Brian Robbins
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What’s Next for Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur, Will Smith and Other Oscar Winners (Photos)
Marvel movies, sports pics and video game adaptations are coming soon from this year’s big winners
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‘CODA’ Becomes First Best Picture Winner for Sundance and Apple Studios
Indie film was nominated for three Oscars, and won all three
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’Army of the Dead’ Wins First Oscar Fan Favorite Award
Zack Snyder’s fans strike again for their second big moment of the night
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Oscar Hosts Kick Off Show With Digs at Mitch McConnell, Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
“Well, we’re gonna have a great night tonight and for you people in Florida, we’re gonna have a gay night,” Host Wanda Sykes said
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Sue Naegle Exits Annapurna After Nearly 6 Years as Chief Content Officer
The company won’t replace her at this time
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Academy Bans Attendees Who Test Positive Within 5 Days in Updated Oscars COVID Protocols
Move comes as cases involving BA.2 Omicron have risen 130% in the past week
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Seth Willenson, Distribution Exec Who Pioneered Midinight Movies, Dies at 74
Willeson started his career in 1970 as the second hire at New Line Cinema
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Warner Bros. Releases Deleted Barry Keoghan Joker Arkham Asylum Scene From ‘The Batman’ (Video)
The film recently crossed $300 million at domestic box office
