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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

  • Paramount’s $1.5 Billion Write-Down Is the Bill for Peak TV Coming Due | Analysis

    The gutting of Showtime’s slate as it folds into Paramount+ is a Wall Street-pleasing purge — and a sign of the times

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 20, 2023 @ 6:15 AM

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    Paramount’s $1.5 Billion Write-Down Is the Bill for Peak TV Coming Due | Analysis

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  • Patrick Dempsey to Star in Eli Roth’s ‘Thanksgiving’

    The “Grey’s Anatomy” star is in talks to join the seasonal slasher film inspired by the fake “Grindhouse” trailer from 2006

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 17, 2023 @ 11:07 AM
    Movies
    11:07 AM
    Patrick Dempsey to Star in Eli Roth’s ‘Thanksgiving’
  • Wall Street Bets Big on Lionsgate’s Box Office | Analysis

    2023 is a do-or-die year for its future as an independent studio. Can its upcoming IP-rich movie slate live up to the expectations?

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 17, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    6:00 AM
    Wall Street Bets Big on Lionsgate’s Box Office | Analysis

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  • Rami Malek Joins 20th Century’s Thriller ‘Amateur’ From Director James Hawes

    The film, currently in development, will concern a cryptographer who blackmails the CIA into training him to avenge his murdered wife

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 16, 2023 @ 4:24 PM
    Movies
    4:24 PM
    Rami Malek Joins 20th Century’s Thriller ‘Amateur’ From Director James Hawes
  • Final ‘John Wick 4’ Trailer Has Keanu Reeves Facing Off Against Action Movie Royalty

    The action-packed trailer spotlights Wick’s new friends and foes

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 16, 2023 @ 7:20 AM
    Movies
    7:20 AM
    Final ‘John Wick 4’ Trailer Has Keanu Reeves Facing Off Against Action Movie Royalty
  • Paramount+ to Raise Prices as It Brings ’Yellowstone’ Spin-offs and ’Yellowjackets’ Together

    The coming combination of Paramount+ and Showtime will see a price hike from $9.99 to $11.99 per month

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 16, 2023 @ 7:05 AM
    News
    7:05 AM
    Paramount+ to Raise Prices as It Brings ’Yellowstone’ Spin-offs and ’Yellowjackets’ Together
  • ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Remake Flying to Theaters in 2025

    Dean DeBlois, who directed DreamWorks’ animated trilogy, will helm for Universal

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 15, 2023 @ 3:00 PM
    News
    3:00 PM
    ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Remake Flying to Theaters in 2025
  • Cinemark Founder Lee Roy Mitchell to Step Down From Board After 40 Years

    The 85-year-old’s son Kevin will succeed him

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 15, 2023 @ 2:33 PM
    News
    2:33 PM
    Cinemark Founder Lee Roy Mitchell to Step Down From Board After 40 Years
  • 5 Great Movies ‘Titanic’ Sunk at the 1998 Box Office

    25 years ago Hollywood spent three months trying to swim around James Cameron’s Oscar-winning blockbuster.

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 15, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
    Movies
    8:00 AM
    5 Great Movies ‘Titanic’ Sunk at the 1998 Box Office
  • Motion Picture Academy President Calls Its Response to Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock ‘Inadequate’

    “We learned from this,” Janet Yang noted at Monday’s Oscar Nominees Luncheon

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 13, 2023 @ 2:58 PM
    News
    2:58 PM
    Motion Picture Academy President Calls Its Response to Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock ‘Inadequate’
  • China Box Office Continues to Balloon Amid Growing Tensions With U.S. | Charts

    “Full River Red” and “The Wandering Earth 2” helped push China’s theatrical revenues near $1.5 billion in the first month of 2023

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 13, 2023 @ 11:31 AM

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    11:31 AM
    China Box Office Continues to Balloon Amid Growing Tensions With U.S. | Charts

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  • Hollywood’s Hottest New Trend? Movies Opening in Theaters | Chart

    “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” is just one of several films conceived as streaming titles now ending up in multiplexes

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 13, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    6:00 AM
    Hollywood’s Hottest New Trend? Movies Opening in Theaters | Chart

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  • ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Super Bowl Spot Shows Off Its All-Star Cast of Heroes and Thieves (Videos)

    The teaser summarizes the film’s promised pleasures for those discovering it for the first time during the game

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 10, 2023 @ 7:58 AM
    Movies
    7:58 AM
    ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Super Bowl Spot Shows Off Its All-Star Cast of Heroes and Thieves (Videos)
  • Starz, Content Library Boost Lionsgate’s Third Quarter Revenue to $1 Billion

    The Santa Monica mini-major reported results well above Wall Street expectations, with CEO Jon Feltheimer citing “encouraging signs” across its business

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 9, 2023 @ 1:19 PM
    News
    1:19 PM
    Starz, Content Library Boost Lionsgate’s Third Quarter Revenue to $1 Billion
  • John Candy Documentary From Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds Lands at Prime Video

    “Life in Pieces” star Hanks will direct with Reynolds producing

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 9, 2023 @ 11:55 AM
    Movies
    11:55 AM
    John Candy Documentary From Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds Lands at Prime Video
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