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Scott Mendelson

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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

  • Why Hollywood’s Money Machine Is Unscathed by the SVB Failure – for Now

    Financial institution stocks have been whipsawed and one film-industry vendor had a few scary days getting crews paid – but things could’ve been much worse

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 17, 2023 @ 1:42 PM

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    1:42 PM
    Why Hollywood’s Money Machine Is Unscathed by the SVB Failure – for Now

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  • Lance Reddick, Star of ‘John Wick’ and ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 60

    Currently in the midst of a promotional tour for “John Wick: Chapter 4,” the longtime actor was found dead in his L.A. home Friday morning

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 17, 2023 @ 12:29 PM
    Movies
    12:29 PM
    Lance Reddick, Star of ‘John Wick’ and ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 60
  • Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth Eyed for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’

    All three actors are in preliminary talks to join the Mary Shelley adaptation for Netflix

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 15, 2023 @ 10:02 AM
    News
    10:02 AM
    Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth Eyed for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’
  • ‘The Case Against Adnan Syed’ Documentarian Amy Berg Signs First-Look Deal With Fremantle

    The Oscar and Emmy-nominated filmmaker’s Disarming Films will work alongside Fremantle’s Mandy Chang

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 15, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
    TV
    8:00 AM
    ‘The Case Against Adnan Syed’ Documentarian Amy Berg Signs First-Look Deal With Fremantle
  • Why Netflix Canned Nancy Meyers’ $130 Million Rom-Com | Analysis

    As one top agent tells TheWrap, the “Paris Paramount” director’s reputation for “budget issues” isn’t a fit for the streaming giant or the industry right now

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Umberto Gonzalez
    March 15, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    6:00 AM
    Why Netflix Canned Nancy Meyers’ $130 Million Rom-Com | Analysis

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  • Why the Oscars Still Matter – and Why They Don’t | PRO Video

    TheWrap’s editor-at-large Joseph Kapsch and film reporter Scott Mendelson discuss the shifting cultural impact of the Academy Awards

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Joseph Kapsch
    March 11, 2023 @ 11:08 AM
    Movies
    11:08 AM
    Why the Oscars Still Matter – and Why They Don’t | PRO Video
  • ‘Demon Slayer’ Shows Anime’s Quirky – and Reliable – Strength at the Box Office

    The latest Crunchyroll release opened with $10.1 million even alongside the boffo debut of Michael B. Jordan’s Japanese animation-influenced “Creed III”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 10, 2023 @ 1:00 PM

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    1:00 PM
    ‘Demon Slayer’ Shows Anime’s Quirky – and Reliable – Strength at the Box Office

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  • Seth Rogen and Paul Dano’s GameStop Movie ‘Dumb Money’ Slated for October

    Sony’s true-life comedy also stars Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley and Pete Davidson

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 10, 2023 @ 11:39 AM
    News
    11:39 AM
    Seth Rogen and Paul Dano’s GameStop Movie ‘Dumb Money’ Slated for October
  • Robert Blake, Star of ‘Baretta’ and ‘Lost Highway’ Who Was Acquitted in 2005 Murder Trial, Dies at 89

    The Emmy winner was charged with killing his wife after she was shot to death outside a Studio City restaurant

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 9, 2023 @ 4:37 PM
    TV
    4:37 PM
    Robert Blake, Star of ‘Baretta’ and ‘Lost Highway’ Who Was Acquitted in 2005 Murder Trial, Dies at 89
  • Warner Bros. Discovery Worried That ‘HBO’ Name Turns Off New Subscribers

    CEO David Zaslav is considering “Max” as the name for the service which combines the company’s flagship streamer and Discovery+

    By

    Sharon Knolle and Scott Mendelson
    March 9, 2023 @ 4:14 PM
    TV
    4:14 PM
    Warner Bros. Discovery Worried That ‘HBO’ Name Turns Off New Subscribers
  • Anonymous Content CEO Dawn Olmstead and COO Heather McCauley Quit in Surprise Moves

    “Dawn has been a valued leader for the past two years and we wish her and Heather the best of luck in their future endeavors,” the company’s board said

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Umberto Gonzalez
    March 9, 2023 @ 1:30 PM
    News
    1:30 PM
    Anonymous Content CEO Dawn Olmstead and COO Heather McCauley Quit in Surprise Moves
  • Amazon Rescues J.J. Abrams’ ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ With 2-Season Order

    The Bruce Timm, Matt Reeves and J.J. Abrams-produced animated series was initially at HBO Max

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 9, 2023 @ 12:10 PM
    TV
    12:10 PM
    Amazon Rescues J.J. Abrams’ ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ With 2-Season Order
  • Can Disney CEO Bob Iger Deliver on a Promise to Juggle Creativity and Costs? | Analysis

    His initial tenure as chief executive was marked by allowing for outside-the-box blockbusters, but now Wall Street could hem him in

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 9, 2023 @ 6:15 AM

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    Movies
    6:15 AM
    Can Disney CEO Bob Iger Deliver on a Promise to Juggle Creativity and Costs? | Analysis

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  • Jen Hollingsworth Joins AI Company Flawless as Chief Commercial Officer

    The longtime Lionsgate executive will report to company co-founders

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 8, 2023 @ 9:15 AM
    News
    9:15 AM
    Jen Hollingsworth Joins AI Company Flawless as Chief Commercial Officer
  • John Boyega to Star in Cathy Yan’s ‘The Freshening’ With Ali Wong Producing

    FilmNation is financing the sci-fi flick with Adam McKay also among its producers

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    March 7, 2023 @ 11:54 AM
    Movies
    11:54 AM
    John Boyega to Star in Cathy Yan’s ‘The Freshening’ With Ali Wong Producing
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