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Scott Mendelson

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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

  • ‘The Princess’ Writers Mourn Film’s Hulu Exit: ‘It May Not Be Available for Anyone to See Ever Again’

    “All of those movies that might become cult classics and cultural influences might just vanish,” Ben Lustig says

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 25, 2023 @ 2:26 PM
    Movies
    2:26 PM
    ‘The Princess’ Writers Mourn Film’s Hulu Exit: ‘It May Not Be Available for Anyone to See Ever Again’
  • ‘John Wick 4’ Helps Lionsgate Quarterly Revenue Climb to $1.1 Billion

    The Santa Monica-based mini-major again blasted past Wall Street predictions

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 25, 2023 @ 1:14 PM
    Movies
    1:14 PM
    ‘John Wick 4’ Helps Lionsgate Quarterly Revenue Climb to $1.1 Billion
  • Cannes: Hong Sang-soo’s ‘In Our Day’ Nabbed by Cinema Guild

    The filmmaker’s 30th film will debut theatrically later this year

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 24, 2023 @ 2:16 PM
    Movies
    2:16 PM
    Cannes: Hong Sang-soo’s ‘In Our Day’ Nabbed by Cinema Guild
  • ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’ Is the Latest Tentpole to Opt for a Wednesday Opening

    The latest “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie joins a slew of big budget releases aiming for a longer opening weekend

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 23, 2023 @ 10:33 AM
    Movies
    10:33 AM
    ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’ Is the Latest Tentpole to Opt for a Wednesday Opening
  • HBO’s ‘The Idol’ Divides Cannes Audiences: ’50 Shades of Tesfaye’

    The first two episodes of the Sam Levinson show starring Lily-Rose Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye screened Monday

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Loree Seitz
    May 22, 2023 @ 4:23 PM
    TV
    4:23 PM
    HBO’s ‘The Idol’ Divides Cannes Audiences: ’50 Shades of Tesfaye’
  • Sean Penn to Star in Director Myroslav Slaboshpytskyi’s Ukraine War Movie

    ‘War Through the Eyes of Animals,’ directed by Myroslav Slaboshpytskyi, is the ninth and final part of an anthology about the current Russian conflict

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 22, 2023 @ 2:50 PM
    Movies
    2:50 PM
    Sean Penn to Star in Director Myroslav Slaboshpytskyi’s Ukraine War Movie
  • Ray Stevenson, ‘Punisher: War Zone’ and ‘Rome’ Star, Dies at 58

    The Irish actor recently played the villain in the Tollywood blockbuster “RRR”

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Umberto Gonzalez
    May 22, 2023 @ 10:05 AM
    Movies
    10:05 AM
    Ray Stevenson, ‘Punisher: War Zone’ and ‘Rome’ Star, Dies at 58
  • Authentic Brands Group Forms Authentic Studios Full-Service Production House

    The home of Sports Illustrated Studios and more aims to create content from its library of brands and IP like Elvis Presley, Shaquille O’Neal and Marilyn Monroe

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 22, 2023 @ 8:45 AM
    Movies
    8:45 AM
    Authentic Brands Group Forms Authentic Studios Full-Service Production House
  • ‘May December’: First Reactions Praise the Return of Todd Haynes in ‘Campy’ Dark Comedy

    Cannes 2023: Charles Melton is drawing critical comparison to Austin Butler breakout performance in “Elvis”

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Kristen Lopez
    May 20, 2023 @ 4:00 PM
    Cannes Report
    4:00 PM
    ‘May December’: First Reactions Praise the Return of Todd Haynes in ‘Campy’ Dark Comedy
  • ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’: First Reactions Applaud Scorsese Though ‘Mythic Sweep of the Book’ Missing

    Cannes 2023: Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio are also being cited as running away with the film

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 20, 2023 @ 1:08 PM
    Movies
    1:08 PM
    ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’: First Reactions Applaud Scorsese Though ‘Mythic Sweep of the Book’ Missing
  • Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ Character Dies at 90, Quentin Tarantino Podcast Proclaims

    The fictional actor Rick Dalton anchored the 2019 Sony film, flamethrowers and all

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 19, 2023 @ 3:52 PM
    Movies
    3:52 PM
    Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ Character Dies at 90, Quentin Tarantino Podcast Proclaims
  • ‘Moana’: Auli’i Cravalho Won’t Reprise Role for Disney’s Live-Action Remake

    Dwayne Johnson, however, will be returning as Maui

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 19, 2023 @ 2:17 PM
    Movies
    2:17 PM
    ‘Moana’: Auli’i Cravalho Won’t Reprise Role for Disney’s Live-Action Remake
  • Aziz Ansari’s ‘Good Fortune’ Suspended Due to Writers’ Strike

    The Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen comedy hopes to resume production at a future date

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 19, 2023 @ 12:10 PM
    Movies
    12:10 PM
    Aziz Ansari’s ‘Good Fortune’ Suspended Due to Writers’ Strike
  • Keanu Reeves’ ‘John Wick’ Movies Pass $1 Billion Globally, Showing the Value of New IP | Analysis

    Lionsgate’s original action series is one of Hollywood’s biggest R-rated franchises

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 19, 2023 @ 11:43 AM

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    11:43 AM
    Keanu Reeves’ ‘John Wick’ Movies Pass $1 Billion Globally, Showing the Value of New IP | Analysis

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  • ‘Fast X’ Revs $7.5 Million at Thursday Box Office

    The latest “Fast Saga” film could still end the weekend above $70 million

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 19, 2023 @ 8:57 AM
    Movies
    8:57 AM
    ‘Fast X’ Revs $7.5 Million at Thursday Box Office
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