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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

  • Penelope Cruz Embraces Her Transgender Son in ‘L’Immensità’ Trailer (Video)

    The preview for the Music Box Films drama highlights colorful imagery and critical raves

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 19, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
    Movies
    9:00 AM
    Penelope Cruz Embraces Her Transgender Son in ‘L’Immensità’ Trailer (Video)
  • Netflix Doubles Down on Theatrical Release Strategy: ‘Driving Folks to a Theater Is Just Not Our Business’

    CEO Ted Sarandos poured water on hope the streamer might lean into multiplex releases

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 18, 2023 @ 4:43 PM

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    4:43 PM
    Netflix Doubles Down on Theatrical Release Strategy: ‘Driving Folks to a Theater Is Just Not Our Business’

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  • Moviegoing Still Reigns for Summertime Entertainment, Cinema Foundation Study Says

    Film fans are prioritizing discount tickets and premium large formats

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 18, 2023 @ 11:22 AM
    Movies
    11:22 AM
    Moviegoing Still Reigns for Summertime Entertainment, Cinema Foundation Study Says
  • Aziz Ansari to Write, Direct and Star in Comedy ‘Good Fortune’ Opposite Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen

    The live-action comedy will begin production next month

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 18, 2023 @ 10:00 AM
    Movies
    10:00 AM
    Aziz Ansari to Write, Direct and Star in Comedy ‘Good Fortune’ Opposite Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen
  • Legendary Sets $800 Million Credit Facility With J.P. Morgan

    The studio behind “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Dune” notched a five-year credit line with the world’s largest bank

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 18, 2023 @ 9:30 AM
    Movies
    9:30 AM
    Legendary Sets $800 Million Credit Facility With J.P. Morgan
  • Imax CEO Richard Gelfond’s Pay Dropped to $8 Million in 2022

    The head of the giant-screen company had earned $9 million in 2021

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 14, 2023 @ 3:16 PM
    Movies
    3:16 PM
    Imax CEO Richard Gelfond’s Pay Dropped to $8 Million in 2022
  • David Arquette Admits to FOMO While Watching ‘Scream VI’ (Video)

    The man who played Dewey Riley in the first five “Scream” films expressed hope that Neve Campbell would return for a future sequel

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 14, 2023 @ 12:52 PM
    Movies
    12:52 PM
    David Arquette Admits to FOMO While Watching ‘Scream VI’ (Video)
  • ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Scoots Past $500 Million at Worldwide Box Office

    Universal, not Disney, is the current king of theatrical animation

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 14, 2023 @ 11:03 AM
    Movies
    11:03 AM
    ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Scoots Past $500 Million at Worldwide Box Office
  • Clint Eastwood to Direct Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette in ‘Juror No. 2’

    Rumors of Clint Eastwood and Warner Bros. breaking up seem to be greatly exaggerated

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 14, 2023 @ 10:37 AM
    Movies
    10:37 AM
    Clint Eastwood to Direct Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette in ‘Juror No. 2’
  • Even ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Can’t Score at China’s Box Office for Hollywood | Analysis

    A paltry $13.3 million take for the smash animated hit means the industry’s hopes for a boost from the country’s reopening seem quashed for now

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 14, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    Movies
    6:00 AM
    Even ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Can’t Score at China’s Box Office for Hollywood | Analysis

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  • Terrence Howard Launches App-Based Hollywood Talent Discovery Platform (Exclusive)

    Co-founded by Mira Howard, “Holly” aims to challenge entertainment-industry systems that favor insiders and those with deep connections

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 14, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
    Movies
    6:00 AM
    Terrence Howard Launches App-Based Hollywood Talent Discovery Platform (Exclusive)
  • Glen Powell to Join Daisy Edgar-Jones in ‘Twisters’

    The “Top Gun: Maverick” breakout will star in Universal and Warner Bros.’ disaster sequel

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 13, 2023 @ 6:11 PM
    Movies
    6:11 PM
    Glen Powell to Join Daisy Edgar-Jones in ‘Twisters’
  • Magnolia Pictures Partners With Peacock to Stream Indie Catalog, From ‘A Royal Affair’ to ‘Melancholia’

    Curated titles from the acclaimed film studio are now available on Comcast’s streaming platform

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 13, 2023 @ 11:14 AM
    Movies
    11:14 AM
    Magnolia Pictures Partners With Peacock to Stream Indie Catalog, From ‘A Royal Affair’ to ‘Melancholia’
  • Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington to Star in August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ at Netflix

    The film adaptation, produced by Denzel Washington, also features Ray Fisher, Danielle Deadwyler and Corey Hawkins

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 13, 2023 @ 10:00 AM
    Movies
    10:00 AM
    Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington to Star in August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ at Netflix
  • Fandom’s ‘Inside Gaming’ Survey Debunks Stereotypes About Who Plays Video Games

    The gaming industry is expanding, as are the demographics of those who participate

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 13, 2023 @ 6:16 AM
    Gaming
    6:16 AM
    Fandom’s ‘Inside Gaming’ Survey Debunks Stereotypes About Who Plays Video Games
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