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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

  • ‘Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part I’ Gets 20-Minute Sneak Preview Set in Rome

    CinemaCon 2023: Paramount will move the film’s release up to a midweek launch on July 12

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 27, 2023 @ 11:44 AM
    Report From CinemaCon
    11:44 AM
    ‘Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part I’ Gets 20-Minute Sneak Preview Set in Rome
  • Ziggy Marley Introduces ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ First Look

    CinemaCon 2023: Kingsley Ben-Adir stars as the legendary musician

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 27, 2023 @ 11:28 AM
    Report From CinemaCon
    11:28 AM
    Ziggy Marley Introduces ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ First Look
  • John Krasinski Introduces First Footage From ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ and ‘IF’

    CinemaCon 2023: The horror prequel stars Lupita Nyong’o while “IF” stars Ryan Reynolds

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 27, 2023 @ 11:20 AM
    Report From CinemaCon
    11:20 AM
    John Krasinski Introduces First Footage From ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ and ‘IF’
  • Seth Rogen and a Foot Soldier Dance Team Introduce Extended ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’ Trailer

    CinemaCon audiences got an early look at the new bad guy, Ice Cube’s Superfly

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 27, 2023 @ 10:35 AM
    Report From CinemaCon
    10:35 AM
    Seth Rogen and a Foot Soldier Dance Team Introduce Extended ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’ Trailer
  • Warner Bros. Discovery Is Going All-In on Theatrical Releases – Which Means Max Is, Too | Analysis

    The streaming service, set to launch May 23, will largely depend on its sister studio’s slate for high-value, first-run feature films

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 27, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    Movies
    6:00 AM
    Warner Bros. Discovery Is Going All-In on Theatrical Releases – Which Means Max Is, Too | Analysis

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  • Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Are Bewitching in First Footage From ‘Wicked’

    CinemaCon: The first part of Jon M. Chu’s two-part adaptation of the Broadway classic defied gravity and wowed audiences

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 26, 2023 @ 6:49 PM
    Report From CinemaCon
    6:49 PM
    Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Are Bewitching in First Footage From ‘Wicked’
  • Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt Plug ‘The Fall Guy’ With Stunt Show

    The actors stood on the side of the stage until they were assured that it was safe

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 26, 2023 @ 6:46 PM
    Report From CinemaCon
    6:46 PM
    Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt Plug ‘The Fall Guy’ With Stunt Show
  • Vin Diesel and ‘Fast X’ Co-Stars Reminisce Over ‘Fast Saga’ Franchise: ‘I Look Out And See Soldiers on The Front Lines’

    CinemaCon 2023: Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson and Sung Kang took the stage to share memories and pay respect to Paul Walker

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 26, 2023 @ 6:20 PM
    Movies
    6:20 PM
    Vin Diesel and ‘Fast X’ Co-Stars Reminisce Over ‘Fast Saga’ Franchise: ‘I Look Out And See Soldiers on The Front Lines’
  • Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick Introduce ‘Trolls Band Together’ Extended Trailer

    CinemaCon 2023: The third movie in the franchise will go to theaters

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 26, 2023 @ 5:50 PM
    Report From CinemaCon
    5:50 PM
    Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick Introduce ‘Trolls Band Together’ Extended Trailer
  • Blumhouse’s ‘Exorcist: Believer’ Footage Scares the Hell Out of CinemaCon Audiences

    Universal’s big-budget sequel to the 1973 classic will debut theatrically on October 13

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 26, 2023 @ 5:09 PM
    Report From CinemaCon
    5:09 PM
    Blumhouse’s ‘Exorcist: Believer’ Footage Scares the Hell Out of CinemaCon Audiences
  • ‘Migration’ All-Star Voice Cast Revealed by Illumination

    CinemaCon 2023: Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks and Awkwafina star in the studio’s latest original theatrical animated film

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 26, 2023 @ 4:49 PM
    Report From CinemaCon
    4:49 PM
    ‘Migration’ All-Star Voice Cast Revealed by Illumination
  • ‘Indiana Jones 5’: Harrison Ford’s Still Got It in a Sneak Peek of a Bazaar Car Chase

    Cinemacon-exclusive clip assures fans that, yes, Indy can still flee from danger and save the day

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 26, 2023 @ 11:05 AM
    Movies
    11:05 AM
    ‘Indiana Jones 5’: Harrison Ford’s Still Got It in a Sneak Peek of a Bazaar Car Chase
  • Disney Still Supports 20th Century and Searchlight with First Looks at New Titles

    CinemaCon audiences were also treated to two comparatively un-Disney movies from Gareth Edwards and Taika Waititi

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 26, 2023 @ 10:58 AM
    Report From CinemaCon
    10:58 AM
    Disney Still Supports 20th Century and Searchlight with First Looks at New Titles
  • AMC CEO Thinks the Theater Chain Is Out of the Woods: ‘We’ve Been Defying Gravity for 3 Years’

    Adam Aron tells TheWrap he’s feeling good about the future of theatrical, but recalls the deep struggles to keep the business going over the pandemic

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Jeremy Fuster
    April 25, 2023 @ 4:07 PM

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    Movies
    4:07 PM
    AMC CEO Thinks the Theater Chain Is Out of the Woods: ‘We’ve Been Defying Gravity for 3 Years’

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  • ‘Blue Beetle’ Blasts Off at CinemaCon With Extended Trailer

    Originally slated for HBO Max, the first DC movie centered on a Latino superhero will debut theatrically on August 18

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 25, 2023 @ 12:29 PM
    Movies
    12:29 PM
    ‘Blue Beetle’ Blasts Off at CinemaCon With Extended Trailer
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