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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

  • ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Trailer Promises Another Outrageous Adventure

    CinemaCon 2023: The first look at the Jason Momoa sequel offered wet and wild visuals

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 25, 2023 @ 12:17 PM
    Report From CinemaCon
    12:17 PM
    ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Trailer Promises Another Outrageous Adventure
  • ‘The Meg 2: The Trench’ Shows Off Jason Statham, Wu Jing And More Prehistoric Monsters

    Jason Statham makes a water jump on a jetski while armed with a sword to fight a shark. So, yeah… that kind of movie.

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 25, 2023 @ 11:41 AM
    Report From CinemaCon
    11:41 AM
    ‘The Meg 2: The Trench’ Shows Off Jason Statham, Wu Jing And More Prehistoric Monsters
  • Oprah Winfrey Introduces First Look at ‘The Color Purple’

    “Not your mama’s ‘Color Purple,’” declared a narrator for the thrilling first look at the musical adaptation

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 25, 2023 @ 11:02 AM
    News
    11:02 AM
    Oprah Winfrey Introduces First Look at ‘The Color Purple’
  • ‘The Equalizer 3’ Trailer Teases Unofficial ‘Man on Fire’ Reunion (Video)

    CinemaCon: Denzel Washington’s first threequel also sees him yet again protecting Dakota Fanning from scary dudes

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 24, 2023 @ 8:10 PM
    Movies
    8:10 PM
    ‘The Equalizer 3’ Trailer Teases Unofficial ‘Man on Fire’ Reunion (Video)
  • ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Sequel Gets Pre-Taped Intro From Paul Rudd, Mckenna Grace and More

    CinemaCon: The follow-up to the McKenna Grace/Paul Rudd legacy sequel is slated for release this December

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 24, 2023 @ 7:57 PM
    Report From CinemaCon
    7:57 PM
    ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Sequel Gets Pre-Taped Intro From Paul Rudd, Mckenna Grace and More
  • Jennifer Lawrence Plays Easy to Get in ‘No Hard Feelings’ Scene

    CinemaCon: The Sony release is a big test for Lawrence’s stardom and the future of theatrical comedies

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 24, 2023 @ 7:46 PM
    Movies
    7:46 PM
    Jennifer Lawrence Plays Easy to Get in ‘No Hard Feelings’ Scene
  • ‘Bad Boys’ Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Kick Off Sony CinemaCon Panel With Pre-Taped Introduction

    The actors couldn’t decide if they were happy or unhappy to be unable to appear in person

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 24, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
    Movies
    7:00 PM
    ‘Bad Boys’ Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Kick Off Sony CinemaCon Panel With Pre-Taped Introduction
  • Dolby Laboratories Celebrates 500th Film Formatted in Dolby Vision and Atmos

    The company will unveil the Dolby System 126 Screen Channel Speaker at CinemaCon

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 24, 2023 @ 5:30 AM
    Movies
    5:30 AM
    Dolby Laboratories Celebrates 500th Film Formatted in Dolby Vision and Atmos
  • ‘Rust’ Restarts Production, 18 Months After Fatal Shooting

    Work on the Alec Baldwin-starring Western resumes Thursday in Montana

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 20, 2023 @ 10:41 AM
    Movies
    10:41 AM
    ‘Rust’ Restarts Production, 18 Months After Fatal Shooting
  • Spider-Man and Venom Are Swinging Onto Disney+

    Six of Sony’s live-action “Spider-Man” and “Venom” flicks will arrive on the streamer over the next month

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 20, 2023 @ 10:27 AM
    Movies
    10:27 AM
    Spider-Man and Venom Are Swinging Onto Disney+
  • Boxoffice Company Inks Ticketing Deal With Cinepolis, Landmark and B&B Theater Chains

    Over 100 theater chains are now being served by the company’s Boost platform

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 20, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
    Movies
    7:00 AM
    Boxoffice Company Inks Ticketing Deal With Cinepolis, Landmark and B&B Theater Chains
  • Streaming May Not Be Commercial-Free Much Longer | Analysis

    Netflix’s early success with ads could accelerate the industry’s swing to cheaper, ad-supported tiers or even free TV

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Lucas Manfredi
    April 20, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    Streaming
    6:00 AM
    Streaming May Not Be Commercial-Free Much Longer | Analysis

    Pro Available to WrapPRO members

  • ‘Insidious: The Red Door’ Trailer: It’s Time to Return to the Further (Video)

    The fifth entry again stars Rose Byrne and marks co-star Patrick Wilson’s directorial debut

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 19, 2023 @ 11:16 AM
    Movies
    11:16 AM
    ‘Insidious: The Red Door’ Trailer: It’s Time to Return to the Further (Video)
  • Snapchat and Live Nation to Launch Augmented-Reality Tool for Live Music Festivals

    Disguise will help bring Snap AR to events like the Governors Ball and Lollapalooza Paris

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 19, 2023 @ 10:40 AM
    Music
    10:40 AM
    Snapchat and Live Nation to Launch Augmented-Reality Tool for Live Music Festivals
  • Paramount Renews First-Look Deal With Todd Garner

    The head of Broken Road Productions first signed with the studio in 2018

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 19, 2023 @ 9:40 AM
    Movies
    9:40 AM
    Paramount Renews First-Look Deal With Todd Garner
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