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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

  • DA Reveals London Police Incident in 115-Page Jonathan Majors Pretrial Filing

    The actor, accused of domestic violence, is set to return to court on Wednesday

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 24, 2023 @ 12:51 PM
    News
    12:51 PM
    DA Reveals London Police Incident in 115-Page Jonathan Majors Pretrial Filing
  • WGA West Apologizes for ‘Tremendous Pain’ Caused by Silence on Israel Attack, Finally Condemns ‘Atrocities Committed by Hamas’

    “The opinions from the board about whether to put out a statement did not fall along religious or sectarian lines,” WGAW officers said in an email to members

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 24, 2023 @ 12:35 PM
    Movies
    12:35 PM
    WGA West Apologizes for ‘Tremendous Pain’ Caused by Silence on Israel Attack, Finally Condemns ‘Atrocities Committed by Hamas’
  • Steven Weisberg, Editor for Alfonso CuarĂ³n and Barry Sonnenfeld, Dies at 68

    The longtime Hollywood vet was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 55

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 24, 2023 @ 11:07 AM
    Movies
    11:07 AM
    Steven Weisberg, Editor for Alfonso CuarĂ³n and Barry Sonnenfeld, Dies at 68
  • ‘The Hunger Games’ Play to Premiere on London Stage in Fall 2024

    The show, based on the Suzanne Collins novel and the Lionsgate theatrical blockbuster, will be written by Oliver Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 24, 2023 @ 12:00 AM
    Movies
    12:00 AM
    ‘The Hunger Games’ Play to Premiere on London Stage in Fall 2024
  • Screenwriters Guild of Israel Slams WGA for Staying Silent on Hamas Attacks: ‘A Damn Shame’

    The Writers Guild of America said Saturday they “found consensus out of reach” in condemning the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 23, 2023 @ 11:10 AM
    Movies
    11:10 AM
    Screenwriters Guild of Israel Slams WGA for Staying Silent on Hamas Attacks: ‘A Damn Shame’
  • Tyler Perry Signs First-Look Deal With Netflix

    The prolific filmmaker and the streaming giant are forming a multi-year creative partnership

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 23, 2023 @ 10:00 AM
    Movies
    10:00 AM
    Tyler Perry Signs First-Look Deal With Netflix
  • Cinema Foundation Launches Industry Promotions Fund With Angel Studios Donation

    The new organization aims to work with studios and exhibitors to support a healthy theatrical industry

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 23, 2023 @ 7:58 AM
    Movies
    7:58 AM
    Cinema Foundation Launches Industry Promotions Fund With Angel Studios Donation
  • Lily Gladstone Joins the SAG-AFTRA Picket Line as ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Opens in Theaters

    The actress spent a rainy day in New York City marching in solidarity with striking actors

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 20, 2023 @ 1:58 PM
    News
    1:58 PM
    Lily Gladstone Joins the SAG-AFTRA Picket Line as ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Opens in Theaters
  • Producer Bob George Dies in Bike Accident at 51

    The Hollywood veteran produced several Drake Doremus-directed films such as “Zoe” and “Newness”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 20, 2023 @ 12:36 PM
    Movies
    12:36 PM
    Producer Bob George Dies in Bike Accident at 51
  • ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Earns $2.6 Million at Thursday Box Office

    Martin Scorsese’s $200 million, Leonardo DiCaprio-starring drama was produced for AppleTV+ with Paramount supplying a global theatrical release

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 20, 2023 @ 8:39 AM

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    ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Earns $2.6 Million at Thursday Box Office

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  • Will Netflix’s Licensing Surge Create an Insurmountable Lead Over Its Rivals? | Analysis

    The ability of the streaming giant to turn a mostly-forgotten show like “Suits” into a juggernaut shows why it’s the most-valuable real estate in Hollywood

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 20, 2023 @ 6:15 AM

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    6:15 AM
    Will Netflix’s Licensing Surge Create an Insurmountable Lead Over Its Rivals? | Analysis

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  • Christopher Nolan Says Taylor Swift Showed Studios the Value of Theaters: ‘If They Don’t Want It, Somebody Else Will’

    The Oscar-nominated blockbuster filmmaker also talks about the challenges of making “Oppenheimer”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 19, 2023 @ 1:46 PM
    Movies
    1:46 PM
    Christopher Nolan Says Taylor Swift Showed Studios the Value of Theaters: ‘If They Don’t Want It, Somebody Else Will’
  • George Clooney and Other A-Listers Offer $50 Million in Annual Dues in Effort to Break Strike Stalemate

    Emma Stone, Ben Affleck, Tyler Perry and Scarlett Johansson met with SAG leaders on Tuesday to discuss the state of negotiations

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 19, 2023 @ 10:28 AM
    Movies
    10:28 AM
    George Clooney and Other A-Listers Offer $50 Million in Annual Dues in Effort to Break Strike Stalemate
  • Sara Bareilles’ ‘Waitress’ Moves From Broadway to Movie Theaters in 5-Night Event (Video)

    The five-night engagement will feature a filmed performance of the popular Tony-nominated stage show

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 19, 2023 @ 10:07 AM
    Movies
    10:07 AM
    Sara Bareilles’ ‘Waitress’ Moves From Broadway to Movie Theaters in 5-Night Event (Video)
  • Joel Edgerton Coaches An Underdog Rowing Team in George Clooney’s ‘Boys in the Boat’ Trailer (Video)

    The Depression-set drama arrives in theaters from Amazon and MGM on Christmas Day

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    October 18, 2023 @ 10:00 AM
    Movies
    10:00 AM
    Joel Edgerton Coaches An Underdog Rowing Team in George Clooney’s ‘Boys in the Boat’ Trailer (Video)
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