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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

  • ‘Fremont’ Star Anaita Wali Zada Wants to Be a Voice For Afghan Women: ‘We All Know What’s Going On There’

    Sundance 2023: Director Babak Jalali, actress Anaita Wali Zada and actor Gregg Turkington spoke to TheWrap about their timely comedy’s universal themes

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 22, 2023 @ 4:04 PM
    Sundance
    4:04 PM
    ‘Fremont’ Star Anaita Wali Zada Wants to Be a Voice For Afghan Women: ‘We All Know What’s Going On There’
  • Disney Sends Stephen King’s ‘The Boogeyman’ to Theaters

    The 20th Century horror title was initially intended for a Hulu premiere

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 20, 2023 @ 1:48 PM
    Movies
    1:48 PM
    Disney Sends Stephen King’s ‘The Boogeyman’ to Theaters
  • Netflix Names Greg Peters Co-CEO With Ted Sarandos as Reed Hastings Takes Executive Chairman Role

    “After 15 years together, we have a great shorthand and I am confident in their leadership,” Hastings said

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 19, 2023 @ 1:15 PM
    Streaming
    1:15 PM
    Netflix Names Greg Peters Co-CEO With Ted Sarandos as Reed Hastings Takes Executive Chairman Role
  • Netflix Catches ‘Run Rabbit Run’ Starring Sarah Snook Ahead of Sundance Debut

    The horror film was snapped up before its first festival screening

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 19, 2023 @ 12:08 PM
    News
    12:08 PM
    Netflix Catches ‘Run Rabbit Run’ Starring Sarah Snook Ahead of Sundance Debut
  • Actor Julian Sands Reported as Missing Hiker in Ongoing Search

    The star of “Room with a View” and “Warlock” disappeared while hiking Mount Baldy last week

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 18, 2023 @ 5:21 PM
    Movies
    5:21 PM
    Actor Julian Sands Reported as Missing Hiker in Ongoing Search
  • AEON and IMAX Expand Partnership to Open 7 Theaters in Japan

    Under the deal, all seven systems will be installed in existing multiplexes by summer 2023

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 18, 2023 @ 4:00 PM
    Movies
    4:00 PM
    AEON and IMAX Expand Partnership to Open 7 Theaters in Japan
  • Antoine Fuqua to Direct Michael Jackson Biopic for Lionsgate

    The director of “Emancipation” and “The Equalizer” will helm “Michael,” written by John Logan and produced by Graham King

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 18, 2023 @ 10:35 AM
    Movies
    10:35 AM
    Antoine Fuqua to Direct Michael Jackson Biopic for Lionsgate
  • ‘M3GAN’ Screenwriter Akela Cooper Says She Hopes Her Killer Doll Success Can ‘Open the Door’ for Minority Genre Writers

    The writer of Universal’s latest horror hit discusses how her killer doll movie stood out from the likes of “Child’s Play”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 18, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

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    WrapPRO
    7:00 AM
    ‘M3GAN’ Screenwriter Akela Cooper Says She Hopes Her Killer Doll Success Can ‘Open the Door’ for Minority Genre Writers

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  • Imagine Entertainment Promotes Justin Wilkes to President

    He will replace recently departed Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 17, 2023 @ 1:07 PM
    Movies
    1:07 PM
    Imagine Entertainment Promotes Justin Wilkes to President
  • Bob Chapek’s Disney Severance Package to Exceed $20 Million After $24.2 Million 2022 Salary

    Returning CEO Bob Iger earned $15 million in 2022 as Executive Chairman

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 17, 2023 @ 11:31 AM
    Business
    11:31 AM
    Bob Chapek’s Disney Severance Package to Exceed $20 Million After $24.2 Million 2022 Salary
  • Sundance Film Festival Market Preview: Could Fears of a WGA Strike Fuel a Buying Spree?

    With COVID delays no longer a factor, all parties hope that belt-tightening among streamers won’t blunt potential bidding wars

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 17, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    Movies
    6:00 AM
    Sundance Film Festival Market Preview: Could Fears of a WGA Strike Fuel a Buying Spree?

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  • Robbie Knievel, Son of Stunt Legend Evel Knievel, Dies at 60

    The daredevil and stuntman died in hospice care after a battle with pancreatic cancer

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 13, 2023 @ 10:02 AM
    TV
    10:02 AM
    Robbie Knievel, Son of Stunt Legend Evel Knievel, Dies at 60
  • Can India Give China a Run for Global Box Office King? | Charts

    Strong grosses for “Avatar: The Way Of Water” and “Avengers: Endgame” position the South Asian country as a potential growth market for Hollywood

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 13, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    Movies
    6:00 AM
    Can India Give China a Run for Global Box Office King? | Charts

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  • Sundance 2023 Jury Set With Marlee Matlin, Destin Daniel Cretton, Jim Gaffigan and More

    The in-person film festival takes place Jan. 19-29

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 11, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
    Movies
    9:00 AM
    Sundance 2023 Jury Set With Marlee Matlin, Destin Daniel Cretton, Jim Gaffigan and More
  • Atomic Monster and Blumhouse’s ‘Night Swim’ Dated for January 2024

    Universal has slated the original horror film starring Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon for theatrical release

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 10, 2023 @ 11:13 AM
    Movies
    11:13 AM
    Atomic Monster and Blumhouse’s ‘Night Swim’ Dated for January 2024
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