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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

  • ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Writer Settles Lawsuit Over Profit Sharing

    Anthony McCarten ended his legal battle over his share of the Freddie Mercury biopic’s $911 million global box office

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 3, 2023 @ 1:25 PM
    Movies
    1:25 PM
    ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Writer Settles Lawsuit Over Profit Sharing
  • ‘Sound of Freedom’ to Stream on Prime Video in December

    Angel Studios’ surprise theatrical blockbuster debuted Friday as a priced-to-buy digital release ahead of a post-Christmas streaming premiere

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 3, 2023 @ 12:42 PM
    Movies
    12:42 PM
    ‘Sound of Freedom’ to Stream on Prime Video in December
  • Sony Pictures Classics Nabs ‘Wicked Little Letters’ for US and China Distribution

    The StudioCanal comic mystery, about a small town plagued by profane letters from unknown authors, stars Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 3, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
    Movies
    7:00 AM
    Sony Pictures Classics Nabs ‘Wicked Little Letters’ for US and China Distribution
  • ‘Terrifier 3’ Sets Halloween 2024 Release

    The third chapter of the Art the Clown slasher saga comes two years after “Terrifier 2” box office success

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 2, 2023 @ 2:01 PM
    Movies
    2:01 PM
    ‘Terrifier 3’ Sets Halloween 2024 Release
  • Lionsgate Re-Ups Helen Lee-Kim as Film Group’s President of International

    The respected executive joined the studio in 2017 following a prior tenure from 2007 to 2012

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 2, 2023 @ 10:02 AM
    Movies
    10:02 AM
    Lionsgate Re-Ups Helen Lee-Kim as Film Group’s President of International
  • Humanity Falls in First Trailer for ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ (Video)

    Wes Ball directs not a franchise reboot, but a continuation of the acclaimed and successful mid-2010s trilogy

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 2, 2023 @ 9:23 AM
    Movies
    9:23 AM
    Humanity Falls in First Trailer for ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ (Video)
  • Indie Studio Kino Lorber Launches Streaming Platform on Prime Video

    The collection, featuring a curated library of new releases and classic cinema, will be available for $5.99 per month

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 1, 2023 @ 11:04 AM
    Movies
    11:04 AM
    Indie Studio Kino Lorber Launches Streaming Platform on Prime Video
  • ‘The Color Purple’ Tickets Available to Buy as Gifts in Wake of ‘Sound of Freedom’ Success

    Fandango is taking a page out of the Angel Studios’ playbook for the upcoming musical

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 1, 2023 @ 10:14 AM
    Movies
    10:14 AM
    ‘The Color Purple’ Tickets Available to Buy as Gifts in Wake of ‘Sound of Freedom’ Success
  • Sundance to Honor Christopher Nolan at 2024 Opening Night Gala

    The “Oppenheimer” director will receive the first-ever Sundance Trailblazer Award while the annual Vanguard Award will go to Celine Song and Maite Alberdi

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 1, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
    Awards
    8:00 AM
    Sundance to Honor Christopher Nolan at 2024 Opening Night Gala
  • ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Was Also Huge on Streaming: Film Is Most-Watched Peacock Title Ever

    The streaming success occurred concurrently with a record-shattering $133 million worldwide theatrical launch

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 31, 2023 @ 1:45 PM
    Movies
    1:45 PM
    ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Was Also Huge on Streaming: Film Is Most-Watched Peacock Title Ever
  • Qatar’s Role in Gaza Crisis Complicates Hollywood, Media Investments

    The small, oil-rich Gulf nation invested in Peter Chernin’s North Road, Elon Musk’s Twitter and Miramax – but is now brokering for hostages

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 31, 2023 @ 6:00 AM

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    Qatar’s Role in Gaza Crisis Complicates Hollywood, Media Investments

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  • Lionsgate Nabs US and UK Rights for Indian Actioner ‘Kill’

    This marks the first time a major Hollywood studio has teamed with Indian production companies for a Hindi-language release

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 30, 2023 @ 1:50 PM
    Movies
    1:50 PM
    Lionsgate Nabs US and UK Rights for Indian Actioner ‘Kill’
  • Maika Monroe to Return for ‘It Follows’ Sequel From Filmmaker David Robert Mitchell

    “They Follow” will start production in 2024 and is being introduced to international buyers at AFM

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 30, 2023 @ 12:15 PM
    Movies
    12:15 PM
    Maika Monroe to Return for ‘It Follows’ Sequel From Filmmaker David Robert Mitchell
  • Ryan Gosling’s Version of Ken, From the ‘Barbie’ Movie, Is Getting A Doll

    Mattel’s “Kenough Doll” joins film-specific toys based on Margot Robbie’s “Stereotypical Barbie” and Kate McKinnon’s “Weird Barbie”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 30, 2023 @ 11:43 AM
    Movies
    11:43 AM
    Ryan Gosling’s Version of Ken, From the ‘Barbie’ Movie, Is Getting A Doll
  • Over 1,000 WGA East Members Sign Open Letter Demanding Protections Against AI in Media

    The petition, advocating that journalism be guarded against artificial intelligence, is signed by Natasha Lyonne, Adam McKay and more

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 30, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
    Movies
    9:00 AM
    Over 1,000 WGA East Members Sign Open Letter Demanding Protections Against AI in Media
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