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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

  • Sony’s ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Lands Rare China Release

    The Reese Witherspoon-produced drama expands its international theatrical run Nov. 25

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 9, 2022 @ 11:38 AM
    Movies
    11:38 AM
    Sony’s ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Lands Rare China Release
  • Castle Rock Greenlights ‘Wind River’ Sequel With ‘Cleopatra’ Director Kari Skogland Attached

    Martin Sensmeier to reprise role of Chris Hanson from the 2017 Taylor Sheridan crime drama

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 9, 2022 @ 10:05 AM
    Business
    10:05 AM
    Castle Rock Greenlights ‘Wind River’ Sequel With ‘Cleopatra’ Director Kari Skogland Attached
  • AMC Chief Stands Behind Controversial APE Stock but Emphasizes Restraint

    Adam Aron: “I own more stock than anyone else on this call.”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 8, 2022 @ 4:47 PM
    Business
    4:47 PM
    AMC Chief Stands Behind Controversial APE Stock but Emphasizes Restraint
  • Did Disney Blow It Letting ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Skip Theaters for a Streaming-Only Debut?

    Disney+ viewership points to theatrical revenue possibly left on the table

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 7, 2022 @ 6:00 AM

    Pro Available to WrapPRO members

    Movies
    6:00 AM
    Did Disney Blow It Letting ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Skip Theaters for a Streaming-Only Debut?

    Pro Available to WrapPRO members

  • Gore Your Consideration: ‘Terrifier 2’ Enters This Year’s Oscar Race

    Not content to surprise at the box office, the Bloody Disgusting film has submitted itself for Academy consideration

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 4, 2022 @ 11:42 AM
    Awards
    11:42 AM
    Gore Your Consideration: ‘Terrifier 2’ Enters This Year’s Oscar Race
  • Ryan Reynolds to Receive People’s Icon Award at People’s Choice Awards

    The star of “Deadpool” and “Free Guy” will next be featured alongside Will Ferrell in the holiday comedy “Spirited” for Apple TV+

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 3, 2022 @ 12:00 PM
    Awards
    12:00 PM
    Ryan Reynolds to Receive People’s Icon Award at People’s Choice Awards
  • Prime Video Nabs Exclusive Media Rights to NBA Prospects League Overtime Elite

    Amazon’s streaming service will offer 20 games per season along with unscripted episodic content

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 2, 2022 @ 4:30 AM
    TV
    4:30 AM
    Prime Video Nabs Exclusive Media Rights to NBA Prospects League Overtime Elite
  • Paramount Misses Expectations as Q3 Profit Plunges on Weak Ad Sales

    Streaming subscriptions reached nearly 67 million, but could not offset disappointing advertising

    By

    Scott Mendelson and Eileen AJ Connelly
    November 2, 2022 @ 4:27 AM
    Business
    4:27 AM
    Paramount Misses Expectations as Q3 Profit Plunges on Weak Ad Sales
  • YouTube to Resell Subscriptions to Streaming Platforms Including Paramount+, Starz and AMC+

    Dubbed Primetime Channels by the video platform, it will offer subscriptions to dozens of streamers

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 1, 2022 @ 11:21 AM
    TV
    11:21 AM
    YouTube to Resell Subscriptions to Streaming Platforms Including Paramount+, Starz and AMC+
  • Peacock Orders ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series From Bryan Fuller

    The show titled “Crystal Lake” is based on the classic horror franchise hales from A24

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 31, 2022 @ 12:54 PM
    TV
    12:54 PM
    Peacock Orders ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series From Bryan Fuller
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