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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

  • Claire Foy on the Righteous, Proportional Rage Behind ‘Women Talking’: ‘We Don’t Believe We Have a Right to Imagine a Better World’ (Video)

    Power Women Summit 2022: The award-winning actress reflects on the impact of her new feature with filmmaker Sarah Polley

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 14, 2022 @ 3:15 PM
    Power Women Summit
    3:15 PM
    Claire Foy on the Righteous, Proportional Rage Behind ‘Women Talking’: ‘We Don’t Believe We Have a Right to Imagine a Better World’ (Video)
  • Black List 2022: Films About Britney Spears, Michael Phelps and Harry Houdini Among Favorite Unproduced Scripts

    For the 18th annual edition, 74 projects made the cut

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 12, 2022 @ 1:07 PM
    Movies
    1:07 PM
    Black List 2022: Films About Britney Spears, Michael Phelps and Harry Houdini Among Favorite Unproduced Scripts
  • ‘My Hero Academia’ Movie in the Works from Netflix and Legendary

    Joby Harold is penning the live-action feature film adaptation

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 12, 2022 @ 10:03 AM
    News
    10:03 AM
    ‘My Hero Academia’ Movie in the Works from Netflix and Legendary
  • Oscars Visual Effects Race Heats Up With a Multiverse of Movie Magic at Every Budget

    “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” present extreme examples of VFX styles

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 12, 2022 @ 9:44 AM
    Awards
    9:44 AM
    Oscars Visual Effects Race Heats Up With a Multiverse of Movie Magic at Every Budget
  • Imax China Names Daniel Manwaring as Chief Executive Officer

    Interim CEO Jiande Chen will return to his full-time role as Vice Chairman of IMAX China.

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 12, 2022 @ 12:05 AM
    Movies
    12:05 AM
    Imax China Names Daniel Manwaring as Chief Executive Officer
  • ‘Ajoomma’ Filmmaker Shuming He on His Personal First Feature and Why It Had to Be Set in South Korea (Video)

    TheWrap Screening Series: The writer/director of the Singaporean/South Korean film also talks challenge of financing story focused on a middle aged woman

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 9, 2022 @ 8:17 PM
    Movies
    8:17 PM
    ‘Ajoomma’ Filmmaker Shuming He on His Personal First Feature and Why It Had to Be Set in South Korea  (Video)
  • ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Trailer Sets Viewership Records for Paramount With 494 Million Global Views

    The teaser garnered far more online views than trailers for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ and ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 9, 2022 @ 3:48 PM
    News
    3:48 PM
    ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Trailer Sets Viewership Records for Paramount With 494 Million Global Views
  • Disney Stock Bump From CEO Bob Iger’s Return Has Already Evaporated

    Walt Disney closed Wednesday at $92.15 per share — just 35¢ more than the price on Bob Chapek’s last day

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 7, 2022 @ 2:38 PM
    Movies
    2:38 PM
    Disney Stock Bump From CEO Bob Iger’s Return Has Already Evaporated
  • Jennifer Lawrence Gets Reminded That No, ‘The Hunger Games’ Wasn’t the First Female-Led Action Movie

    The Oscar-winning actress got dragged on social media after arguing that Katniss was essentially the first female cinematic action hero

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 7, 2022 @ 11:51 AM
    News
    11:51 AM
    Jennifer Lawrence Gets Reminded That No, ‘The Hunger Games’ Wasn’t the First Female-Led Action Movie
  • How Disney Animation Lost the Box Office Crown to Universal for 3 Straight Years – With No Turnaround in Sight | Chart

    “I would take our animation business over theirs right now,” NBC Universal CEO Jeff Shell says

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 7, 2022 @ 6:00 AM

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    6:00 AM
    How Disney Animation Lost the Box Office Crown  to Universal for 3 Straight Years – With No Turnaround in Sight | Chart

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  • Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ Gets Release Date From Warner Bros

    Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun and Naomi Ackie star in the next film from the director of “Parasite”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 5, 2022 @ 3:00 PM
    Movies
    3:00 PM
    Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ Gets Release Date From Warner Bros
  • ‘John Wick: Chapter 4′ Poster Shows Time Running Out for Keanu Reeves’ Hunted Hit Man

    Lionsgate hopes the R-rated, original action franchise can continue a near-unprecedented domestic box office upsurge

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 3, 2022 @ 4:03 PM
    Movies
    4:03 PM
    ‘John Wick: Chapter 4′ Poster Shows Time Running Out for Keanu Reeves’ Hunted Hit Man
  • Chris Wallace Questions Why Gloria Estefan Asked Her Daughter Not to Come Out as Gay to Her Grandmother (Video)

    “In the Latin community, a lot of these subjects aren’t touched, they’re taboo,” the singer said

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 3, 2022 @ 2:27 PM
    TV
    2:27 PM
    Chris Wallace Questions Why Gloria Estefan Asked Her Daughter Not to Come Out as Gay to Her Grandmother (Video)
  • ‘Blue Beetle’: DC Studios Unveils First Poster for the Alien Scarab Superhero (Photo)

    The Angel Manuel Soto-directed film is first superhero movie starring a Latino character

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 3, 2022 @ 10:31 AM
    Movies
    10:31 AM
    ‘Blue Beetle’: DC Studios Unveils First Poster for the Alien Scarab Superhero (Photo)
  • Disney Plans Indian Princess Musical From ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ Director Gurinder Chadha

    Paul Mayeda will also produce with Lindy Goldstein

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    December 1, 2022 @ 4:45 PM
    Movies
    4:45 PM
    Disney Plans Indian Princess Musical From ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ Director Gurinder Chadha
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