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Before joining The Wrap, Scott Mendelson got his industry start in 2008 with a self-piloted film blog titled “Mendelson’s Memos.” In 2013, he was recruited to write for Forbes.com where he wrote almost exclusively for nearly a decade.
In that time he published copious in-depth analytical and editorialized entertainment industry articles specializing in (but not exclusively focused upon) theatrical box office.

A well-known industry pundit, Mendelson has appeared on numerous podcasts and been featured as a talking head on NPR, CNN, Fox and BBC.

Resides In:

Moorpark, CA

Education:

BA in Film Theory/Criticism from Wright State University

  • ‘Punjab ’95’ Removed From Toronto Film Festival

    The feature, about Indian human-rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, was due to premiere in the Gala Presentations

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 11, 2023 @ 6:39 PM
    Movies
    6:39 PM
    ‘Punjab ’95’ Removed From Toronto Film Festival
  • AMC Theaters Avoid Possible Bankruptcy as Judge Approves Shareholder Settlement

    The theater chain can now raise fresh capital

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 11, 2023 @ 3:36 PM
    Movies
    3:36 PM
    AMC Theaters Avoid Possible Bankruptcy as Judge Approves Shareholder Settlement
  • Pedro Almodóvar, Andy Lau, Lee Byung-hun and Park Seo-Jun to Headline Toronto Film Fest’s ‘In Conversation With’ Series

    Meanwhile, the Under-25 Festival Rush Pass is returning for this year’s event

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 11, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
    Movies
    2:00 PM
    Pedro Almodóvar, Andy Lau, Lee Byung-hun and Park Seo-Jun to Headline Toronto Film Fest’s ‘In Conversation With’ Series
  • ‘Jurassic Park’ Will Return to Theaters for Its 30th Birthday

    Steven Spielberg’s dino blockbuster will debut in RealD 3D theaters August 25

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 11, 2023 @ 12:49 PM
    Movies
    12:49 PM
    ‘Jurassic Park’ Will Return to Theaters for Its 30th Birthday
  • ‘Blue Beetle’ Reactions: Critics ‘Happy to Report That It’s a Good Time at the Movies’

    DC’s latest is a work by filmmakers “who know and care about Latin America,” critic Carlos Aguilar declares

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 11, 2023 @ 10:09 AM
    Movies
    10:09 AM
    ‘Blue Beetle’ Reactions: Critics ‘Happy to Report That It’s a Good Time at the Movies’
  • CAA to Lay Off Dozens From Multiple Departments

    The staff reductions are expected to begin early next week

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 10, 2023 @ 3:16 PM
    Movies
    3:16 PM
    CAA to Lay Off Dozens From Multiple Departments
  • ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Is Not in Development at DC Studios

    Gal Gadot made several recent statements implying that a DC superhero threequel was on the way

    By

    Kristen Lopez, Umberto Gonzalez, and Scott Mendelson
    August 10, 2023 @ 2:46 PM
    Movies
    2:46 PM
    ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Is Not in Development at DC Studios
  • AMC Entertainment Promotes Ellen Copaken to Senior VP of Marketing

    The newly elevated SVP and corporate communications and PR VP Ryan Noonan will report directly to CEO Adam Aron

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 10, 2023 @ 2:04 PM
    Movies
    2:04 PM
    AMC Entertainment Promotes Ellen Copaken to Senior VP of Marketing
  • Starz-Lionsgate Split Delayed to 2024

    The eOne acquisition, strikes and other factors are pushing back the separation of the studio and network businesses

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 9, 2023 @ 3:47 PM
    Movies
    3:47 PM
    Starz-Lionsgate Split Delayed to 2024
  • Martin Scorsese Pays Tribute to Robbie Robertson: ‘He Was a Giant’

    The guitar great, who scored several Scorsese films including the upcoming “Killers of the Flower Moon,” died Wednesday at 80

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 9, 2023 @ 3:09 PM
    Movies
    3:09 PM
    Martin Scorsese Pays Tribute to Robbie Robertson: ‘He Was a Giant’
  • Disney to Cut Content Budget by $3 Billion Partly Due to Strikes

    The company had previously expected to spend $30 billion this year

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 9, 2023 @ 2:39 PM
    Movies
    2:39 PM
    Disney to Cut Content Budget by $3 Billion Partly Due to Strikes
  • Disney to Cut Quantity and Cost of Upcoming Films, Focused on ‘Improving Quality’

    CEO Bob Iger also noted that “Avatar: The Way of Water” was on track to be Disney’s biggest domestic electronic home video release

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 9, 2023 @ 2:10 PM
    Movies
    2:10 PM
    Disney to Cut Quantity and Cost of Upcoming Films, Focused on ‘Improving Quality’
  • Lionsgate Beats Wall Street Estimates With $909 Million in Q1 Revenue

    Strong holdover box office from “John Wick: Chapter 4” and consistently strong TV and library business help the mini-major come out on top

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 9, 2023 @ 1:18 PM
    Movies
    1:18 PM
    Lionsgate Beats Wall Street Estimates With $909 Million in Q1 Revenue
  • ‘Spider-Verse’ Can’t Save Sony Pictures’ Q1 Profits From Dropping to $111 Million

    Strong theatrical earnings were offset by decreased revenues from TV and streaming

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 8, 2023 @ 11:53 PM
    Movies
    11:53 PM
    ‘Spider-Verse’ Can’t Save Sony Pictures’ Q1 Profits From Dropping to $111 Million
  • PMC Walks Back THR Awards Columnist’s ‘Inartfully Worded’ Demand to See Movies Before Everyone Else

    The Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg sent an email to studio and pr reps demanding access to upcoming films ahead of peers

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 8, 2023 @ 6:35 PM
    Movies
    6:35 PM
    PMC Walks Back THR Awards Columnist’s ‘Inartfully Worded’  Demand to See Movies Before Everyone Else
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