

Scott Mendelson
RESIDES IN:
Moorpark, CA
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.
EDUCATION:
BA in Film Theory/Criticism from Wright State University
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Whitney Houston Sings What She Wants to Sing in ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ Trailer (Video)
By Scott Mendelson | November 9, 2022 @ 12:28 PMThe new look at the Sony biopic highlights Naomi Ackie as the legendary musician
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Sony’s ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Lands Rare China Release
By Scott Mendelson | November 9, 2022 @ 11:38 AMThe Reese Witherspoon-produced drama expands its international theatrical run Nov. 25
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Castle Rock Greenlights ‘Wind River’ Sequel With ‘Cleopatra’ Director Kari Skogland Attached
By Scott Mendelson | November 9, 2022 @ 10:05 AMMartin Sensmeier to reprise role of Chris Hanson from the 2017 Taylor Sheridan crime drama
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AMC Chief Stands Behind Controversial APE Stock but Emphasizes Restraint
By Scott Mendelson | November 8, 2022 @ 4:47 PMAdam Aron: ”I own more stock than anyone else on this call.“
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Did Disney Blow It Letting ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Skip Theaters for a Streaming-Only Debut?
By Scott Mendelson | November 7, 2022 @ 6:00 AMDisney+ viewership points to theatrical revenue possibly left on the table
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Gore Your Consideration: ‘Terrifier 2’ Enters This Year’s Oscar Race
By Scott Mendelson | November 4, 2022 @ 11:42 AMNot content to surprise at the box office, the Bloody Disgusting film has submitted itself for Academy consideration
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Ryan Reynolds to Receive People’s Icon Award at People’s Choice Awards
By Scott Mendelson | November 3, 2022 @ 12:00 PMThe star of ”Deadpool“ and ”Free Guy“ will next be featured alongside Will Ferrell in the holiday comedy ”Spirited“ for Apple TV+
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Prime Video Nabs Exclusive Media Rights to NBA Prospects League Overtime Elite
By Scott Mendelson | November 2, 2022 @ 4:30 AMAmazon’s streaming service will offer 20 games per season along with unscripted episodic content
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Paramount Misses Expectations as Q3 Profit Plunges on Weak Ad Sales
By Scott Mendelson and Eileen AJ Connelly | November 2, 2022 @ 4:27 AMStreaming subscriptions reached nearly 67 million, but could not offset disappointing advertising
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YouTube to Resell Subscriptions to Streaming Platforms Including Paramount+, Starz and AMC+
By Scott Mendelson | November 1, 2022 @ 11:21 AMDubbed Primetime Channels by the video platform, it will offer subscriptions to dozens of streamers
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Peacock Orders ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series From Bryan Fuller
By Scott Mendelson | October 31, 2022 @ 12:54 PMThe show titled ”Crystal Lake“ is based on the classic horror franchise hales from A24