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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

  • How ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ Directors Used ‘Star Wars’ as Model for New Film Fanbase: ‘You Don’t Need to Know Anything About Politics’

    “Some of the jokes in this movie cost a great deal of money,” Jonathan Goldstein told TheWrap

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 31, 2023 @ 4:09 PM
    News
    4:09 PM
    How ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ Directors Used ‘Star Wars’ as Model for New Film Fanbase: ‘You Don’t Need to Know Anything About Politics’
  • ‘Rust’ Assistant Director David Halls Pleads No Contest to Misdemeanor Deadly Weapons Charge

    The Friday proceedings make the first AD the first “Rust” figure to be held formally accountable for Halyna Hutchins’ death

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 31, 2023 @ 10:09 AM
    News
    10:09 AM
    ‘Rust’ Assistant Director David Halls Pleads No Contest to Misdemeanor Deadly Weapons Charge
  • ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ Earns $4.1 Million at Thursday Box Office

    Paramount is hoping for a $40 million-plus opening weekend

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 31, 2023 @ 8:13 AM
    Movies
    8:13 AM
    ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ Earns $4.1 Million at Thursday Box Office
  • Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Earned $39.3 Million in 2022

    New proxy filing also reveals what other WBD executives made last year, including CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 29, 2023 @ 2:36 PM
    News
    2:36 PM
    Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Earned $39.3 Million in 2022
  • ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Director Lee Cronin to Helm New Line’s ‘Thaw’

    The original chiller, initially written by Jeremy Passmore, concerns a post-climate change dystopia and peril hidden under a potentially inhabitable town

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 29, 2023 @ 2:31 PM
    Movies
    2:31 PM
    ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Director Lee Cronin to Helm New Line’s ‘Thaw’
  • Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender to Star in ‘Hope’ From ‘The Wailing’ Director Na Hong-Jin

    The Plus M picture concerns a mysterious delivery that causes a ruckus in a remote harbor town

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 29, 2023 @ 10:49 AM
    News
    10:49 AM
    Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender to Star in ‘Hope’ From ‘The Wailing’ Director Na Hong-Jin
  • First Round of Disney Layoffs Include Hulu SVP Mark Levenstein, Freeform SVP Jayne Bieber

    Elizabeth Newman of 20th Television Studios is also among the high-level executives let go

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 27, 2023 @ 2:41 PM
    News
    2:41 PM
    First Round of Disney Layoffs Include Hulu SVP Mark Levenstein, Freeform SVP Jayne Bieber
  • Disney Begins Layoff of 7,000 Employees, Citing ‘Strategic Realignment’

    CEO Bob Iger wrote Monday he anticipates more “challenges ahead as we continue building the structures and functions that will enable us to be successful moving forward”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 27, 2023 @ 9:24 AM
    News
    9:24 AM
    Disney Begins Layoff of 7,000 Employees, Citing ‘Strategic Realignment’
  • ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Cinematographer on Painting Beautiful Carnage

    “The action sequences aren’t thought of as fights but like a ballet, as if we’re watching actors dancing together,” Dan Laustsen told TheWrap

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 25, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
    News
    9:00 AM
    ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Cinematographer on Painting Beautiful Carnage
  • Apple and Amazon Are Betting Big on Movie Theaters – and Netflix Risks Being Left Behind | Analysis

    The streamer’s Big Tech rivals are seeing the benefits of wide releases and are increasing their investments in cinematic distribution

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 24, 2023 @ 4:35 PM

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    Movies
    4:35 PM
    Apple and Amazon Are Betting Big on Movie Theaters – and Netflix Risks Being Left Behind | Analysis

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  • Jon Hamm Joins ‘Mean Girls’ Musical

    The former “Mad Men” star will play the coach in Paramount+’s film adaptation of Broadway’s take on the 2004 movie

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 24, 2023 @ 12:24 PM
    News
    12:24 PM
    Jon Hamm Joins ‘Mean Girls’ Musical
  • Imax’s New China CEO Is Confident the Premium Theater Experience Will Weather the Global Storm

    “We’ve got policy on our side, we’ve got film supply on our side,” Daniel Manwaring tells TheWrap

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 23, 2023 @ 2:26 PM

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    Movies
    2:26 PM
    Imax’s New China CEO Is Confident the Premium Theater Experience Will Weather the Global Storm

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  • ‘John Wick 4’ Star Scott Adkins Says His Performance Was Inspired by ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’

    “I relished the challenge and opportunity to create such an amazingly evil, yet jolly character,” the VOD action star told TheWrap

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 23, 2023 @ 10:50 AM
    News
    10:50 AM
    ‘John Wick 4’ Star Scott Adkins Says His Performance Was Inspired by ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’
  • How Dwayne Johnson Kneecapped ‘Black Adam’ and ‘Shazam 2’ While Trying to Take Over DC | Exclusive

    In The Rock’s attempt to position himself at the center of the Universe, he vetoed a post-credits scene featuring Zachary Levi’s character, insiders say

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Umberto Gonzalez
    March 21, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    Movies
    6:00 AM
    How Dwayne Johnson Kneecapped ‘Black Adam’ and ‘Shazam 2’ While Trying to Take Over DC | Exclusive

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  • American Cinematheque Adds Jason Blum, Nicole Brown, Charles D. King and Scott Stuber to Board of Directors

    “Each brings a unique perspective and appreciation of film culture,” stated Chairman Rick Nicita

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 17, 2023 @ 2:47 PM
    News
    2:47 PM
    American Cinematheque Adds Jason Blum, Nicole Brown, Charles D. King and Scott Stuber to Board of Directors
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