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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

  • Bob Iger’s Encore Draws Wall Street Applause – But How Will This Disney Sequel End? | Analysis

    Performing for shareholders and cozying up to creatives is a tough balancing act, even for one of the most experienced media CEOs in the world

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 9, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    Bob Iger’s Encore Draws Wall Street Applause – But How Will This Disney Sequel End? | Analysis

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  • ‘Black Panther 2’ Helps Walt Disney Beat Wall Street Expectations

    The media giant posted earnings per share of $0.70 on revenue of $23.5 billion for its first quarter of 2023

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 8, 2023 @ 1:20 PM
    News
    1:20 PM
    ‘Black Panther 2’ Helps Walt Disney Beat Wall Street Expectations
  • Donald Bogle to Recieve TCM’s Fourth Annual Robert Osborne Award

    The honor will recognize Bogle’s “significant contribution to film history and preservation”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 8, 2023 @ 10:00 AM
    News
    10:00 AM
    Donald Bogle to Recieve TCM’s Fourth Annual Robert Osborne Award
  • ‘Black Panther 2’ Breaks Streaming Record for Marvel Premiere on Disney+

    “Wakanda Forever” is yet more evidence that strong theatrical revenue can boost, rather than hinder, eventual streaming success

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 6, 2023 @ 1:32 PM
    Movies
    1:32 PM
    ‘Black Panther 2’ Breaks Streaming Record for Marvel Premiere on Disney+
  • Evan Rachel Wood and Josh Gad to Star in Alex Winter’s ‘The Adults’

    The murder mystery is penned by Michael M.B. Galvin with Anthony Carrigan co-starring

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 6, 2023 @ 9:34 AM
    Movies
    9:34 AM
    Evan Rachel Wood and Josh Gad to Star in Alex Winter’s ‘The Adults’
  • Colin Trevorrow and Charmaine DeGraté’s ‘Atlantis’ Goes to Skydance

    The “Jurassic World” director and one of the writers of “House of the Dragon” are teaming up for a big-budget sci-fi fantasy

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 3, 2023 @ 5:52 PM
    Movies
    5:52 PM
    Colin Trevorrow and Charmaine DeGraté’s ‘Atlantis’ Goes to Skydance
  • Zach Cregger and New Line Biggest Deal Not Made at Sundance

    A first-look deal with BoulderLight affirms that “the house that Freddy [Krueger] built” will remain focused on scary movies

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 3, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
    Movies
    5:00 PM
    Zach Cregger and New Line Biggest Deal Not Made at Sundance
  • Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult to Star in True-Crime Film ‘The Order’

    Justin Kurzel and Zach Baylin’s movie will detail attempts to bring down an infamous early-80s white supremacist terrorist group

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 3, 2023 @ 10:12 AM
    Movies
    10:12 AM
    Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult to Star in True-Crime Film ‘The Order’
  • India’s Tom Cruise Shah Rukh Khan May Have Just Saved Bollywood With His Blockbuster ‘Pathaan’

    A comeback hit from one of the country’s biggest movie stars is just what the flailing Hindi-language film industry needed.

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 2, 2023 @ 5:12 PM

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    India’s Tom Cruise Shah Rukh Khan May Have Just Saved Bollywood With His Blockbuster ‘Pathaan’

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  • ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Denied Bail on Charges of Sex Abuse

    Nathan Chasing Horse is alleged to have committed sex trafficking while being a cult leader

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 2, 2023 @ 5:02 PM
    News
    5:02 PM
    ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Denied Bail on Charges of Sex Abuse
  • Disney Strikes Back, Says Election of Nelson Peltz to Board Would ‘Threaten the Strategic Management’ of Company

    The response comes after Trian Fund Management urged the Board to replace Michael Froman with Peltz

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 2, 2023 @ 11:58 AM
    News
    11:58 AM
    Disney Strikes Back, Says Election of Nelson Peltz to Board Would ‘Threaten the Strategic Management’ of Company
  • Record PS5 Sales Lift Sony’s Holiday Quarter as Pictures Segment Slumps to $179 Million

    Hiroki Totoki, Sony’s CFO since 2013, is also taking on the role of president and chief operating officer on April 1

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 2, 2023 @ 6:21 AM
    News
    6:21 AM
    Record PS5 Sales Lift Sony’s Holiday Quarter as Pictures Segment Slumps to $179 Million
  • ‘Big George Foreman’ Trailer: Boxing Great Caps Comeback by Retaking the Heavyweight Title (Video)

    Yes, the preview closes with a funny reference to Foreman’s contribution to culinary culture

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 1, 2023 @ 5:20 PM
    Movies
    5:20 PM
    ‘Big George Foreman’ Trailer: Boxing Great Caps Comeback by Retaking the Heavyweight Title (Video)
  • ‘Shazam 2’ Gets Release Date in China

    “Fury of the Gods” will play in China concurrently with its domestic release

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 1, 2023 @ 4:16 PM
    News
    4:16 PM
    ‘Shazam 2’ Gets Release Date in China
  • ‘Ricky Stanicky’ Comedy From Peter Farrelly Acquired by Amazon

    The R-rated farce will star Zac Efron, John Cena and Jermaine Fowler

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    February 1, 2023 @ 11:03 AM
    News
    11:03 AM
    ‘Ricky Stanicky’ Comedy From Peter Farrelly Acquired by Amazon
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