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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

  • Vertical Picks Up Jacob Elordi-Zachary Quinto Serial Killer Thriller ‘He Went That Way’

    The true-life thriller, directed by Jeffrey Darling, concerns a hitchhiker who turns out to be a serial killer

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 17, 2023 @ 11:12 AM
    Movies
    11:12 AM
    Vertical Picks Up Jacob Elordi-Zachary Quinto Serial Killer Thriller ‘He Went That Way’
  • ‘BTS: Yet to Come’ to Exclusively Stream Worldwide on Prime Video

    Amazon will offer the filmed concert beginning Nov. 9

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 17, 2023 @ 10:30 AM
    Movies
    10:30 AM
    ‘BTS: Yet to Come’ to Exclusively Stream Worldwide on Prime Video
  • Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway Are Caught in a Bad Romance in Trailer for ‘Eileen’ (Video)

    Acquired by Neon at this year’s Sundance festival, the dark, queer thriller will open theatrically in December

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 17, 2023 @ 9:51 AM
    Movies
    9:51 AM
    Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway Are Caught in a Bad Romance in Trailer for ‘Eileen’ (Video)
  • Native American Actors Make Up Less Than .25 Percent of  Total Roles Over Last 16 Years, USC Annenberg Study Says

    Lily Gladstone’s starring role in “Killers of the Flower Moon” makes the film an anomaly in terms of onscreen Native representation

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 17, 2023 @ 9:20 AM
    Movies
    9:20 AM
    Native American Actors Make Up Less Than .25 Percent of  Total Roles Over Last 16 Years, USC Annenberg Study Says
  • Golden Screen Cinemas Notches Deal for Six New Imax Theaters in Malaysia

    The Southeast Asian country has become the top growth market in 2023 for the large-screen company

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 17, 2023 @ 5:00 AM
    Movies
    5:00 AM
    Golden Screen Cinemas Notches Deal for Six New Imax Theaters in Malaysia
  • Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa and Gerard Butler to Star in Julian Schnabel’s ‘The Hand of Dante’

    The crime comedy has received an interim agreement amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 16, 2023 @ 11:29 AM
    Movies
    11:29 AM
    Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa and Gerard Butler to Star in Julian Schnabel’s ‘The Hand of Dante’
  • ‘American Fiction’ Trailer: Jeffrey Wright Exploits Stereotypes of Black Life to Sell Books (Video)

    “The dumber I behave, the richer I get,” the struggling author explains as his manufactured memoir becomes a best-seller

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 16, 2023 @ 10:06 AM
    Movies
    10:06 AM
    ‘American Fiction’ Trailer: Jeffrey Wright Exploits Stereotypes of Black Life to Sell Books (Video)
  • Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Revives Box Office With $95 Million-Plus Opening

    While possibly short of the October record, the AMC-distributed concert film gave theaters their best weekend in two months

    By

    Jeremy Fuster and Scott Mendelson
    October 15, 2023 @ 8:05 AM

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    Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Revives Box Office With $95 Million-Plus Opening

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  • Mayte Garcia’s ‘The Most Beautiful’: My Life With Prince’ Set for Feature Film (Exclusive)

    The best-selling book will be adapted into a feature film biopic courtesy of Crazy Legs Features

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 13, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
    News
    9:15 AM
    Mayte Garcia’s ‘The Most Beautiful’: My Life With Prince’ Set for Feature Film (Exclusive)
  • ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Earns $2.8 Million at Thursday Box Office

    The concert film, distributed by AMC Theatres, is aiming for a $150-$200 million global opening weekend

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 13, 2023 @ 7:55 AM

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  • Why NBCUniversal Shelled Out $400 Million for an ‘Exorcist’ Trilogy | Analysis

    A chance for Universal to show it could compete with streamers for pricey IP was almost as important as whether they should cut such a big check

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 13, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    Why NBCUniversal Shelled Out $400 Million for an ‘Exorcist’ Trilogy | Analysis

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  • CAA’s Bryan Lourd Bashes Ari Emanuel as ‘Performative, Erratic’ After Public Swipe Over Julia Ormond’s Weinstein Lawsuit

    The cochairman states that his company has been falsely accused and will address the allegations in court

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 12, 2023 @ 4:02 PM
    Movies
    4:02 PM
    CAA’s Bryan Lourd Bashes Ari Emanuel as ‘Performative, Erratic’ After Public Swipe Over Julia Ormond’s Weinstein Lawsuit
  • Disney’s Bob Iger Sends Note to Jewish Employees Expressing ‘Profound Outrage’ Over Hamas Attacks

    The message follows a more general note that was sent company-wide and did not specifically name Hamas

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 12, 2023 @ 2:19 PM
    Movies
    2:19 PM
    Disney’s Bob Iger Sends Note to Jewish Employees Expressing ‘Profound Outrage’ Over Hamas Attacks
  • Ted Sarandos Says Netflix Films ‘Don’t Tend to Be Bigger’ With Theatrical Releases, Defends Streaming Strategy

    The streaming giant’s co-CEO explains prioritizing streaming premieres without theaters at Bloomberg Screentime

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 12, 2023 @ 12:59 PM
    Movies
    12:59 PM
    Ted Sarandos Says Netflix Films ‘Don’t Tend to Be Bigger’ With Theatrical Releases, Defends Streaming Strategy
  • Pete Davidson Horror Thriller ‘The Home’ Acquired by Lionsgate

    “The Purge” director James DeMonaco helmed the Miramax film

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 12, 2023 @ 10:29 AM
    Movies
    10:29 AM
    Pete Davidson Horror Thriller ‘The Home’ Acquired by Lionsgate
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