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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

  • ‘Cocaine Bear’ Eats Drugs and Kills People in New Trailer (Video)

    The Elizabeth Banks true-life comedy hopes to turn online bemusement into mainstream interest

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 30, 2022 @ 10:33 AM
    Movies
    10:33 AM
    ‘Cocaine Bear’ Eats Drugs and Kills People in New Trailer (Video)
  • Netflix Blew a $100 Million-Plus Box Office Windfall From ‘Glass Onion’

    The “Knives Out” sequel could have been a needed hit at a time when theaters are in desperate need of them

    By

    Jeremy Fuster and Scott Mendelson
    November 30, 2022 @ 5:45 AM

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    Movies
    5:45 AM
    Netflix Blew a $100 Million-Plus Box Office Windfall From ‘Glass Onion’

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  • Cameron Curtis Named EVP of Worldwide Digital Marketing at Warner Bros. Discovery

    Curtis has 15 years’ experience in Hollywood’s digital marketing campaigns

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 29, 2022 @ 3:51 PM
    News
    3:51 PM
    Cameron Curtis Named EVP of Worldwide Digital Marketing at Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Chris Pratt Fights Donkey Kong, Races Go-Karts in New ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Trailer (Video)

    Illumination and Universal’s animated film also features the voices of Jack Black and Anya Taylor-Joy

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 29, 2022 @ 2:43 PM
    Box Office
    2:43 PM
    Chris Pratt Fights Donkey Kong, Races Go-Karts in New ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Trailer (Video)
  • Oscars 2023 Will Air All 23 Categories Live

    The 2022 telecast cut eight categories, drawing controversy, disapproval and handwringing

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 29, 2022 @ 11:15 AM
    Awards
    11:15 AM
    Oscars 2023 Will Air All 23 Categories Live
  • Does Hollywood Still Need China at the Box Office? ‘Avatar 2’ May Be the Final Test | Charts

    Hollywood’s share of the Chinese box office has dropped from 45% to 8%, leading studios to take a different attitude toward the Middle Kingdom

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 29, 2022 @ 6:00 AM

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    Movies
    6:00 AM
    Does Hollywood Still Need China at the Box Office? ‘Avatar 2’ May Be the Final Test | Charts

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  • Kevin Spacey Books Voice Role in British Indie Film After Winning Sexual Battery Lawsuit

    The “American Beauty” star was cast in “Control” from Cupsogue Pictures

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 28, 2022 @ 10:23 AM
    News
    10:23 AM
    Kevin Spacey Books Voice Role in British Indie Film After Winning Sexual Battery Lawsuit
  • Tyler Perry Signs 4-Picture Deal With Amazon Studios

    The filmmaker will write, direct and produce movies for Prime Video

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 28, 2022 @ 9:15 AM
    Movies
    9:15 AM
    Tyler Perry Signs 4-Picture Deal With Amazon Studios
  • Charles Koppelman, Music Executive and Former Chairperson of Martha Stewart’s Company, Dies at 82

    He is credited with helping launch the careers of Billy Joel, The Monkees, Tracy Chapman and more

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 25, 2022 @ 7:15 PM
    Obits
    7:15 PM
    Charles Koppelman, Music Executive and Former Chairperson of Martha Stewart’s Company, Dies at 82
  • ‘Avatar 2’ Teaser: Na’vi Take a Stand Against Invading Army With the Help of a Giant Whale (Video)

    The 30-second “Way of Water” trailer reminds moviegoers that James Cameron is good at the fights-and-explosions thing

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 25, 2022 @ 12:06 PM
    Movies
    12:06 PM
    ‘Avatar 2’ Teaser: Na’vi Take a Stand Against Invading Army With the Help of a Giant Whale (Video)
  • Watch as DreamWorks Highlights Its Animated Franchises With New Opening Credits Curtain Raiser (Video)

    DWA’s new pre-show opener will play ahead of all of their new films, and features the Bad Guys and Shrek

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 25, 2022 @ 10:22 AM
    Movies
    10:22 AM
    Watch as DreamWorks Highlights Its Animated Franchises With New Opening Credits Curtain Raiser (Video)
  • ‘Halloween Ends’ Busts the Myth That Streaming Undercuts Box Office Success

    Universal’s horror sequel topped the box office and the streaming charts for the week of Oct. 16

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 22, 2022 @ 1:15 PM

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    Movies
    1:15 PM
    ‘Halloween Ends’ Busts the Myth That Streaming Undercuts Box Office Success

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  • Ice Cube Lost $9 Million Movie Role Over COVID Vaccine Refusal

    The actor was to co-star with Jack Black in Sony’s “Oh Hell No”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 22, 2022 @ 12:25 PM
    Movies
    12:25 PM
    Ice Cube Lost $9 Million Movie Role Over COVID Vaccine Refusal
  • James Cameron Scores Touchdown With Final Trailer for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ (Video)

    In case you’re unaware of the sequel to one of the most successful films ever, this is a trailer for it

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 21, 2022 @ 7:28 PM
    News
    7:28 PM
    James Cameron Scores Touchdown With Final Trailer for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ (Video)
  • Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Taps ‘White Boy Rick’ Director Yann Demange to Replace Bassam Tariq

    Michael Starrbury will rewrite the Mahershala Ali-starring MCU vampire actioner

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 21, 2022 @ 2:40 PM
    Movies
    2:40 PM
    Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Taps ‘White Boy Rick’ Director Yann Demange to Replace Bassam Tariq
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