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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

  • Female Conductor Referenced in ‘TAR’ Slams Film as ‘Anti-Woman’ for Making Lead Character an Abuser

    Koussevitzky Prize-winner Marin Alsop explained why she found the film “heartbreaking”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 9, 2023 @ 4:00 PM
    Awards
    4:00 PM
    Female Conductor Referenced in ‘TAR’ Slams Film as ‘Anti-Woman’ for Making Lead Character an Abuser
  • Superheroes Are Finally Losing Their Grasp on Moviegoers – and That’s Good for the Box Office

    For the first time in years, global ticket sales aren’t dominated by Marvel or DC films and that’s a positive sign for the movie industry

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 9, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    Superheroes Are Finally Losing Their Grasp on Moviegoers – and That’s Good for the Box Office

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  • Earl Boen, Veteran Character Actor and ‘Terminator’ Regular, Dies at 81

    The native New Yorker passed away in Hawaii of lung cancer, according to media reports

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 6, 2023 @ 1:31 PM
    Obits
    1:31 PM
    Earl Boen, Veteran Character Actor and ‘Terminator’ Regular, Dies at 81
  • James Cameron Says ‘Avatar 2’ Will Make a Profit, So He’ll Finish the Series: ‘Can’t Wiggle Out of This’ (Video)

    “I’m gonna have to do these other sequels,” the director joked

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 6, 2023 @ 12:15 PM
    Box Office
    12:15 PM
    James Cameron Says ‘Avatar 2’ Will Make a Profit, So He’ll Finish the Series: ‘Can’t Wiggle Out of This’ (Video)
  • Hugh Jackman Says Allegations Against ‘X-Men’ Director Bryan Singer Hard to Discuss: ‘It’s Complex’

    The actor did say he thought “things have changed for the better”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 5, 2023 @ 10:36 AM
    Movies
    10:36 AM
    Hugh Jackman Says Allegations Against ‘X-Men’ Director Bryan Singer Hard to Discuss: ‘It’s Complex’
  • Rick Singer, Mastermind of College Admissions Scam for Children of Hollywood Elite, Sentenced to Prison

    Previously the subject of Netflix’s “Operation Varsity Blues,” Singer will serve 3.5 years for his headline-making cheating scandal

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 4, 2023 @ 12:54 PM
    News
    12:54 PM
    Rick Singer, Mastermind of College Admissions Scam for Children of Hollywood Elite, Sentenced to Prison
  • ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Trailers Roll Out Mood, Menace and Carnage (Video)

    The fifth “Evil Dead” film will open in April

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 4, 2023 @ 9:42 AM
    Movies
    9:42 AM
    ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Trailers Roll Out Mood, Menace and Carnage (Video)
  • James D. Brubaker, Producer of ‘Rocky IV’ and ‘Right Stuff,’ Dies At 85

    The prolific Hollywood player began as a driver on John Wayne movies

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 3, 2023 @ 12:21 PM
    Movies
    12:21 PM
    James D. Brubaker, Producer of ‘Rocky IV’ and ‘Right Stuff,’ Dies At 85
  • ‘Elvis’ to Screen for Free at Select Theaters on Presley’s 88th Birthday

    The Jan. 8 showings will also feature the short documentary “Just a Boy from Tupelo: Bringing Elvis to the Big Screen”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 3, 2023 @ 11:08 AM
    Movies
    11:08 AM
    ‘Elvis’ to Screen for Free at Select Theaters on Presley’s 88th Birthday
  • Chris Rock’s Live Netflix Special Will Debut in March – Watch the First Teaser (Video)

    “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” is the comedian’s second stand-up performance for the streamer

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 25, 2022 @ 8:00 AM
    News
    8:00 AM
    Chris Rock’s Live Netflix Special Will Debut in March – Watch the First Teaser (Video)
  • Dax Tejera, Executive Producer of ABC’s ‘This Week,’ Dies at 37

    Tejera had led the Sunday public affairs show anchored by George Stephanopoulos and Martha Raddatz since 2020.

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 24, 2022 @ 3:54 PM
    Obits
    3:54 PM
    Dax Tejera, Executive Producer of ABC’s ‘This Week,’ Dies at 37
  • Tory Lanez Convicted of Shooting Megan Thee Stallion

    The Canadian-born rapper faces up to 20 years in prison and possible deportation

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 24, 2022 @ 3:06 PM
    News
    3:06 PM
    Tory Lanez Convicted of Shooting Megan Thee Stallion
  • ‘Black Panther 2’ Was Initially a Father-Son Drama, Director Ryan Coogler Says

    Conceived prior to Chadwick Boseman’s death, the first versions included more scenes for Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s CIA director

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 24, 2022 @ 12:45 PM
    News
    12:45 PM
    ‘Black Panther 2’ Was Initially a Father-Son Drama, Director Ryan Coogler Says
  • ‘OG Nepo Baby’ Jamie Lee Curtis Blasts NY Mag Celebrity Kids Story: ‘Designed to Hurt and Denigrate’

    The actress’ Instagram response concluded with references to her latest movie, “Everything, Everywhere All At Once.”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 24, 2022 @ 10:22 AM
    News
    10:22 AM
    ‘OG Nepo Baby’ Jamie Lee Curtis Blasts NY Mag Celebrity Kids Story: ‘Designed to Hurt and Denigrate’
  • ‘Jeopardy!’ Pays Homage to Nicole Kidman’s AMC Ad in Hilarious String of Category Names

    Host Ken Jennings credited the game show’s writers for making his “holiday wish come true”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 23, 2022 @ 2:37 PM
    TV
    2:37 PM
    ‘Jeopardy!’ Pays Homage to Nicole Kidman’s AMC Ad in Hilarious String of Category Names
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