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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

  • ‘The Cell’ Director Tarsem Singh Returns With First Indian Movie ‘Dear Jassi’

    The filmmaker behind “Immortals” and “Mirror, Mirror” will helm his first feature since 2015’s “Self/Less”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 31, 2023 @ 1:31 PM
    Movies
    1:31 PM
    ‘The Cell’ Director Tarsem Singh Returns With First Indian Movie ‘Dear Jassi’
  • Dylan Sprouse and Mason Gooding to Star in Patrick Lussier’s Actioner ‘Aftermath’

    Voltage Pictures will introduce the film to global buyers at the upcoming European Film Market

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 31, 2023 @ 11:28 AM
    News
    11:28 AM
    Dylan Sprouse and Mason Gooding to Star in Patrick Lussier’s Actioner ‘Aftermath’
  • ‘The Batman 2’ and ‘Superman’ Reboot Get 2025 Release Dates to Jump-Start New DCU Era

    “The Batman Part II” and another Superman relaunch will mark the official start of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Comics cinematic universe

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Umberto Gonzalez
    January 31, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
    Movies
    9:00 AM
    ‘The Batman 2’ and ‘Superman’ Reboot Get 2025 Release Dates to Jump-Start New DCU Era
  • Did Disney Buy a Dud With Fox? The $71 Billion Deal Is Weighing Bob Iger Down

    The box-office success of “Avatar: The Way of Water” may disguise the problems the Hollywood megadeal brought

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 31, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    Did Disney Buy a Dud With Fox? The $71 Billion Deal Is Weighing Bob Iger Down

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  • ‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’ Director Didn’t Believe Filmmaking Was in Her Future: ‘I Put That Limitation on Myself’ (Video)

    Sundance 2023: Star and first-time actress Charleen McClure felt similar self-imposed limitations: “I didn’t have opportunities for that when I was younger.”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 29, 2023 @ 8:45 AM
    Sundance
    8:45 AM
    ‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’ Director Didn’t Believe Filmmaking Was in Her Future: ‘I Put That Limitation on Myself’ (Video)
  • Sundance 2023: A Low-Sale Festival or a Wait-And-See Affair for Many Films Without Deals

    Even seemingly surefire contenders starring Anne Hathaway, Jonathan Majors and Emilia Clarke ended the festival without a buyer

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 27, 2023 @ 3:44 PM

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    3:44 PM
    Sundance 2023: A Low-Sale Festival or a Wait-And-See Affair for Many Films Without Deals

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  • Penske Media Eldridge Acquires Dick Clark Productions

    The deal places DCP with the owner of Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard and events such as SXSW and the ATX TV Festival

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 25, 2023 @ 12:10 PM
    News
    12:10 PM
    Penske Media Eldridge Acquires Dick Clark Productions
  • Paddy Considine and Mena Massoud to Star in True-Life Boxing Drama ‘Giant’

    The film, financed by AGC Studios, will be written and directed by Rowan Athale

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 25, 2023 @ 8:30 AM
    News
    8:30 AM
    Paddy Considine and Mena Massoud to Star in True-Life Boxing Drama ‘Giant’
  • Kristen Bell, Serena Williams, Lil Rel Howery and More Join Cast of ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’

    Mckenna Grace, Christian Convery and James Marsden will also join previously announced cast members Taraji P. Henson and Kim Kardashian

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 25, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
    Movies
    8:00 AM
    Kristen Bell, Serena Williams, Lil Rel Howery and More Join Cast of ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’
  • Sundance: MUBI Nabs ‘Passages’ for Theatrical Release

    Ira Sachs’ latest stars Ben Whishaw and Palme d’Or-winner Adèle Exarchopoulos

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 24, 2023 @ 3:32 PM
    Sundance
    3:32 PM
    Sundance: MUBI Nabs ‘Passages’ for Theatrical Release
  • ‘Shortcomings’ Stars Say Their ‘Simple’ and ‘Grounded’ Film Spotlights Flawed Characters Who ‘Just Happen to Be Asian’ (Video)

    Sundance 2023: Sherry Cola declares film “showcase these people that we’ve never seen on the screen”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 23, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
    Sundance
    6:30 PM
    ‘Shortcomings’ Stars Say Their ‘Simple’ and ‘Grounded’ Film Spotlights Flawed Characters Who ‘Just Happen to Be Asian’ (Video)
  • ‘A Little Prayer’ Director Angus MacLachlan Discusses Struggles of ‘Writing About Parenting Adult Children’

    Sundance 2023: “You still want to protect them and tell them what to do, and you can’t,” MacLachlan told TheWrap

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 23, 2023 @ 4:30 PM
    Sundance
    4:30 PM
    ‘A Little Prayer’ Director Angus MacLachlan Discusses Struggles of ‘Writing About Parenting Adult Children’
  • ‘When It Melts’ Director Veerle Baetens Explains Why Uncomfortable Films Are Needed Now – ‘[Life’s] Not All Disney’

    Sundance 2023: “We need to keep on showing stories that matter,” Baetens told TheWrap

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 23, 2023 @ 10:52 AM
    Sundance
    10:52 AM
    ‘When It Melts’ Director Veerle Baetens Explains Why Uncomfortable Films Are Needed Now – ‘[Life’s] Not All Disney’
  • Searchlight Nabs ‘Theater Camp’ for $8 Million After Sundance Bidding War, Will Give Comedy Theatrical Release

    Sundance 2023: The film premiered in the Dramatic Competition on Saturday afternoon

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez and Scott Mendelson
    January 23, 2023 @ 10:12 AM
    Sundance
    10:12 AM
    Searchlight Nabs ‘Theater Camp’ for $8 Million After Sundance Bidding War, Will Give Comedy Theatrical Release
  • The 2nd Coming of MoviePass: CEO Says It Can Help Struggling Theaters – If They’ll Let It

    “If I were running one of the big three, I wouldn’t care where [the ticket sale] comes from,” Stacy Spikes told TheWrap

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    January 23, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    6:00 AM
    The 2nd Coming of MoviePass: CEO Says It Can Help Struggling Theaters – If They’ll Let It

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