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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

  • ‘Candy Cane Lane’ Trailer: Eddie Murphy Sells His Soul for Christmas

    The comic superstar’s first holiday film, courtesy of “Boomerang” director Reginald Hudlin, premieres Dec. 1 on Prime Video

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    Scott Mendelson
    October 12, 2023 @ 7:10 AM
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    ‘Candy Cane Lane’ Trailer: Eddie Murphy Sells His Soul for Christmas
  • Israel Halts Production and Closes Cinemas as Filmmakers Join Relief Efforts

    Industry professionals are aiding efforts to raise funds and locate missing civilians

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 10, 2023 @ 4:31 PM
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    4:31 PM
    Israel Halts Production and Closes Cinemas as Filmmakers Join Relief Efforts
  • ‘Insurrectionist Next Door’ Trailer: Alexandra Pelosi Seeks Answers About Jan. 6 (Video)

    “Did you go to the Capitol to assassinate my mother?” the filmmaker asks in the upcoming HBO documentary

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 10, 2023 @ 10:57 AM
    Movies
    10:57 AM
    ‘Insurrectionist Next Door’ Trailer: Alexandra Pelosi Seeks Answers About Jan. 6 (Video)
  • Todd Halstead Named NATO’s Director of Independent Theater Owners Engagement

    The newly created role will collaborate with NATO’s existing Independent Theatre Owners Coalition

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 10, 2023 @ 10:33 AM
    Movies
    10:33 AM
    Todd Halstead Named NATO’s Director of Independent Theater Owners Engagement
  • ‘Black Barbie’: Netflix and Shondaland Acquire Acclaimed Documentary

    Director Lagueria Davis’ film explores three Black women who had a major impact on the development of Mattel’s flagship dolls

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 10, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
    Movies
    9:00 AM
    ‘Black Barbie’: Netflix and Shondaland Acquire Acclaimed Documentary
  • ‘The Beast’ Starring Léa Seydoux and George MacKay Acquired by Sideshow and Janus

    The sci-fi melodrama about a world ruled by artificial intelligence will open theatrically in 2024

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 9, 2023 @ 11:57 AM
    Movies
    11:57 AM
    ‘The Beast’ Starring Léa Seydoux and George MacKay Acquired by Sideshow and Janus
  • Guillermo del Toro Has No Regrets Over Scuttled ‘Star Wars’ Movie on Jabba the Hutt

    “It’s one of those 30 screenplays that goes away. Sometimes I’m bitter, sometimes I’m not,” the Oscar-winning filmmaker says

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 9, 2023 @ 11:33 AM
    Movies
    11:33 AM
    Guillermo del Toro Has No Regrets Over Scuttled ‘Star Wars’ Movie on Jabba the Hutt
  • ‘One Life’: Anthony Hopkins’ Latest Film Nabbed in US by Bleecker Street

    The buzzy TIFF title, detailing the life of Nicholas Winton, will open theatrically in 2024

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 9, 2023 @ 10:53 AM
    Movies
    10:53 AM
    ‘One Life’: Anthony Hopkins’ Latest Film Nabbed in US by Bleecker Street
  • Hollywood Studios Brace for End of Strike, Start of Production: ‘It’s Going to Be a Full-On Horse-Trading Session’

    “Deadpool,” “Mission: Impossible” and “Beetlejuice” are among the tentpole franchises that will get preferential treatment

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez, Kristen Lopez, and Scott Mendelson
    October 9, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    Hollywood Studios Brace for End of Strike, Start of Production: ‘It’s Going to Be a Full-On Horse-Trading Session’

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  • Anonymous Content Lays Off 8% of Staff

    The management company currently employs around 170 people

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Umberto Gonzalez
    October 6, 2023 @ 4:02 PM
    Movies
    4:02 PM
    Anonymous Content Lays Off 8% of Staff
  • Interest Rates Aren’t the Only Challenge for the Next Big Merger: The Government Wants a Say, Too | Video

    TheGrill 2023: “If you want to do a deal, maybe the next administration will be more relaxed,” Ed King, partner at BTIG investment firm, says

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 6, 2023 @ 3:50 PM

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    3:50 PM
    Interest Rates Aren’t the Only Challenge for the Next Big Merger: The Government Wants a Say, Too | Video

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  • ‘Fast Charlie,’ James Caan’s Final Film, Gets US Release Through Vertical

    Palisades Park Pictures will handle the overseas sales for the film which also stars Pierce Brosnan and Morena Baccarin

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 6, 2023 @ 3:19 PM
    Movies
    3:19 PM
    ‘Fast Charlie,’ James Caan’s Final Film, Gets US Release Through Vertical
  • ‘Exorcist: Believer’ Scares Up $2.85 Million at Thursday Box Office

    Blumhouse’s first in a planned trilogy of sequels to the 50-year-old horror classic is aiming for a $30 million opening weekend

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 6, 2023 @ 7:56 AM

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    ‘Exorcist: Believer’ Scares Up $2.85 Million at Thursday Box Office

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  • Is Taylor Swift About to Hit Movie Studios With a $100 Million Wrecking Ball?

    A blockbuster performance for “The Eras Tour” movie could inspire more movies to be distributed by theaters without studios

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 6, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    6:00 AM
    Is Taylor Swift About to Hit Movie Studios With a $100 Million Wrecking Ball?

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  • ‘FAST Is Now’: Why Free Ad-Supported TV Is Rising | Video

    TheGrill 2023: “It’s projected to reach $6 billion in revenue in 2023, with double that in coming years,” says Pluto TV’s global SVP Valerie Kaplan

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 5, 2023 @ 3:20 PM

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    3:20 PM
    ‘FAST Is Now’: Why Free Ad-Supported TV Is Rising | Video

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