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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

  • Nicolas Cage, Bill Skarsgard Teaming for ‘Lord of War’ Sequel From Vendôme Pictures

    Andrew Niccol will once again helm the follow-up to the 2005 crime thriller, titled “Lords of War”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 8, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
    Movies
    9:15 AM
    Nicolas Cage, Bill Skarsgard Teaming for ‘Lord of War’ Sequel From Vendôme Pictures
  • 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

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Umberto Gonzalez
    May 8, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    WrapPRO
    6:00 AM
    How – and When – a Long Hollywood Strike Could Hurt the Movie Industry

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  • WGA Strike: Zack Stentz Talks Those Critical First Days

    “You got to keep the troops fired up,” the writer of “X-Men: First Class” and “Thor” told TheWrap

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 5, 2023 @ 3:52 PM
    WGA strike
    3:52 PM
    WGA Strike: Zack Stentz Talks Those Critical First Days
  • Henry Cavill, Eiza González and Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in Guy Ritchie’s Latest Actioner

    Black Bear International will pitch the untitled movie to buyers at Cannes

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 5, 2023 @ 11:07 AM
    Movies
    11:07 AM
    Henry Cavill, Eiza González and Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in Guy Ritchie’s Latest Actioner
  • ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Zooms Past $500 Million at Domestic Box Office

    Illumination and Nintendo’s toon has already topped $1 billion worldwide

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 5, 2023 @ 11:03 AM
    Movies
    11:03 AM
    ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Zooms Past $500 Million at Domestic Box Office
  • Kerry Condon Joins Brad Pitt in Apple’s Formula One Movie

    The original feature will be directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 5, 2023 @ 9:51 AM
    Movies
    9:51 AM
    Kerry Condon Joins Brad Pitt in Apple’s Formula One Movie
  • AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron Is ‘Sympathetic’ to WGA, Says Only a ‘Very Prolonged’ Strike Would Have Material Impact on Theaters

    Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble agreed that only a long work stoppage would do any harm to the theatrical pipeline

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 5, 2023 @ 7:50 AM
    Movies
    7:50 AM
    AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron Is ‘Sympathetic’ to WGA, Says Only a ‘Very Prolonged’ Strike Would Have Material Impact on Theaters
  • Summer Box Office Preview: 10 Questions for What Could Be a Scorching-Hot Season

    A big studio title is coming out nearly every weekend, and if they all work theaters could be in for a windfall

    By

    Jeremy Fuster and Scott Mendelson
    May 5, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    Box Office
    6:00 AM
    Summer Box Office Preview: 10 Questions for What Could Be a Scorching-Hot Season

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  • Randall Park’s ‘Shortcomings’ Gets Summer Release From Sony Pictures Classics

    The studio picked up the well-received crowd-pleaser out of Sundance

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 4, 2023 @ 3:57 PM
    Movies
    3:57 PM
    Randall Park’s ‘Shortcomings’ Gets Summer Release From Sony Pictures Classics
  • Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson and Kaia Gerber to Star in Max Minghella’s ‘Shell’

    The Black Bear film will reunite the “Handmaid’s Tale” star and director

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 4, 2023 @ 10:11 AM
    Movies
    10:11 AM
    Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson and Kaia Gerber to Star in Max Minghella’s ‘Shell’
  • ‘John Wick 4’ Box Office Speeds Past $400 Million Worldwide and ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Keeps Rising

    The horror sequel, initially intended for HBO Max, will soon be the top earner in the long-running franchise

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 4, 2023 @ 6:15 AM

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    Movies
    6:15 AM
    ‘John Wick 4’ Box Office Speeds Past $400 Million Worldwide and ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Keeps Rising

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  • ‘Gran Turismo’ Trailer: David Harbour Trains Gamer Archie Madekwe to Race (Video)

    The PlayStation video game adaptation also stars Orlando Bloom and Djimon Hounsou

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 2, 2023 @ 10:46 AM
    Movies
    10:46 AM
    ‘Gran Turismo’ Trailer: David Harbour Trains Gamer Archie Madekwe to Race (Video)
  • First ‘Dune Part II’ Poster Centers Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, Trailer Arrives Wednesday

    Florence Pugh and Austin Butler are among the newcomers for the second half of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 2, 2023 @ 10:07 AM
    Movies
    10:07 AM
    First ‘Dune Part II’ Poster Centers Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, Trailer Arrives Wednesday
  • DeSantis-Endorsed Florida Board Overseeing Special Taxing District Countersues Disney

    “Disney sued us, we have no choice now but to respond,” Martin Garcia, chairman of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board, said Monday

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    May 1, 2023 @ 9:16 AM
    Politics/Hollywood
    9:16 AM
    DeSantis-Endorsed Florida Board Overseeing Special Taxing District Countersues Disney
  • ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Trailer Revives the Franchise With Rachel Zegler (Video)

    CinemaCon audiences got an early look at “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 27, 2023 @ 2:57 PM
    Movies
    2:57 PM
    ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Trailer Revives the Franchise With Rachel Zegler (Video)
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