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Scott Mendelson

Position

Senior Film Reporter

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Experience:

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

  • Here’s Why ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Likely Won’t Be Eligible for the Best Documentary Oscar

    According to its guidelines, the Academy will potentially consider the feature to be “essentially unfiltered records of performances”

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Dessi Gomez
    September 1, 2023 @ 12:53 PM
    Movies
    12:53 PM
    Here’s Why ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Likely Won’t Be Eligible for the Best Documentary Oscar
  • ‘Drive’ Director Nicolas Winding Refn Bashes Streamers, Says ‘Theatrical Movies Are Part of What Makes Us Human’

    The Danish filmmaker slams Netflix and Co. as being “overfunded with money and cocaine”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    September 1, 2023 @ 11:18 AM
    Movies
    11:18 AM
    ‘Drive’ Director Nicolas Winding Refn Bashes Streamers, Says ‘Theatrical Movies Are Part of What Makes Us Human’
  • Emma Stone’s ‘Poor Things’ Hailed as ‘The Raunchiest Film of the Decade’

    Venice 2023: Stone and Mark Ruffalo’s performances in the sci-fi fantasy from Searchlight are drawing Oscar talk

    By

    Kristen Lopez and Scott Mendelson
    September 1, 2023 @ 10:24 AM
    Movies
    10:24 AM
    Emma Stone’s ‘Poor Things’ Hailed as ‘The Raunchiest Film of the Decade’
  • ‘Equalizer 3’ Reloads With $3.8 Million at Thursday Box Office

    The Denzel Washington sequel is a key strike-era test for star-driven vehicles opening without promotion

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    September 1, 2023 @ 8:33 AM

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    ‘Equalizer 3’ Reloads With $3.8 Million at Thursday Box Office

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  • Taylor Swift Will Give Theaters a Strike-Era Box Office Boost

    It looks like Barbie isn’t the only beloved blonde helping to save movie theaters

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    September 1, 2023 @ 6:15 AM

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  • Taylor Swift Scares ‘Exorcist’ Sequel Away From Oct. 13 Release Date

    The David Gordon Green horror film will now open Oct. 6

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 31, 2023 @ 1:47 PM
    News
    1:47 PM
    Taylor Swift Scares ‘Exorcist’ Sequel Away From Oct. 13 Release Date
  • ‘Ferrari’ Reviews Praise Michael Mann Drama: ‘Benefits from Another Great Turn By Adam Driver’

    Venice 2023: The race car biopic also stars Penelope Cruz and Shailene Woodley

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Umberto Gonzalez
    August 31, 2023 @ 12:17 PM
    Movies
    12:17 PM
    ‘Ferrari’ Reviews Praise Michael Mann Drama: ‘Benefits from Another Great Turn By Adam Driver’
  • Adam Frank and Jill Anderson to Lead Lionsgate’s Home Entertainment Business

    The Santa Monica-based studio achieved an 11.9% share of the home video business in the first half of 2023

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 31, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
    Movies
    8:00 AM
    Adam Frank and Jill Anderson to Lead Lionsgate’s Home Entertainment Business
  • ‘John Wick 3’ Director Chad Stahelski Says Cliffhanger Ending ‘Really Let Everyone Down’

    The director admits he and star Keanu Reeves had mixed feelings about the threequel’s finale

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 30, 2023 @ 11:43 AM
    Movies
    11:43 AM
    ‘John Wick 3’ Director Chad Stahelski Says Cliffhanger Ending ‘Really Let Everyone Down’
  • Veteran Film Journalist Eric Kohn to Join Harmony Korine Studio EDGLRD

    Kohn is leaving Indiewire after nearly two decades on the movies beat

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 30, 2023 @ 10:45 AM
    Movies
    10:45 AM
    Veteran Film Journalist Eric Kohn to Join Harmony Korine Studio EDGLRD
  • ‘Equalizer 3’ Director Antoine Fuqua Sued for $250,000 by Former Consultant Over Pay, Credit

    Paul Lozada says he provided the production information to boost the authenticity of the Denzel Washington sequel

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 29, 2023 @ 3:15 PM
    Movies
    3:15 PM
    ‘Equalizer 3’ Director Antoine Fuqua Sued for $250,000 by Former Consultant Over Pay, Credit
  • Kristen Figeroid Named Neon’s President of International Sales and Distribution

    Laurel Charnetsky and Dan Stadnicki are also joining the indie studio

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 29, 2023 @ 10:10 AM
    Movies
    10:10 AM
    Kristen Figeroid Named Neon’s President of International Sales and Distribution
  • ‘Ordinary Angels’ Trailer: Hillary Swank Rallies Her Community for a Medical Miracle (Video)

    Lionsgate’s faith-based drama co-stars Alan Ritchson

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 29, 2023 @ 8:04 AM
    Movies
    8:04 AM
    ‘Ordinary Angels’ Trailer: Hillary Swank Rallies Her Community for a Medical Miracle (Video)
  • Courtney B. Vance Thriller ‘Heist 88’ Sets Paramount+, Showtime Premiere Dates

    The original film is based on a real-life heist

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 28, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
    Movies
    9:15 AM
    Courtney B. Vance Thriller ‘Heist 88’ Sets Paramount+, Showtime Premiere Dates
  • The Era of the Original Streaming Movie Is Over

    A change in priorities in the direct-to-consumer marketplace has led to a smaller number of non-theatrical features

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    August 28, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    The Era of the Original Streaming Movie Is Over

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