

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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Before ‘Black Panther,’ Black Superheroes Like ‘Blade’ Kept Comic Book Movies Alive
By Scott Mendelson | February 21, 2023 @ 10:00 AMFilms like ”Meteor Man“ and ”Steel“ gave Black actors a chance to be caped crusaders.
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Paramount’s $1.5 Billion Write-Down Is the Bill for Peak TV Coming Due | Analysis
By Scott Mendelson | February 20, 2023 @ 6:15 AMThe gutting of Showtime’s slate as it folds into Paramount+ is a Wall Street-pleasing purge — and a sign of the times
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Patrick Dempsey to Star in Eli Roth’s ‘Thanksgiving’
By Scott Mendelson | February 17, 2023 @ 11:07 AMThe ”Grey’s Anatomy“ star is in talks to join the seasonal slasher film inspired by the fake ”Grindhouse“ trailer from 2006
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Wall Street Bets Big on Lionsgate’s Box Office | Analysis
By Scott Mendelson | February 17, 2023 @ 6:00 AM2023 is a do-or-die year for its future as an independent studio. Can its upcoming IP-rich movie slate live up to the expectations?
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Rami Malek Joins 20th Century’s Thriller ‘Amateur’ From Director James Hawes
By Scott Mendelson | February 16, 2023 @ 4:24 PMThe film, currently in development, will concern a cryptographer who blackmails the CIA into training him to avenge his murdered wife
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Final ‘John Wick 4’ Trailer Has Keanu Reeves Facing Off Against Action Movie Royalty
By Scott Mendelson | February 16, 2023 @ 7:20 AMThe action-packed trailer spotlights Wick’s new friends and foes
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Paramount+ to Raise Prices as It Brings ’Yellowstone’ Spin-offs and ’Yellowjackets’ Together
By Scott Mendelson | February 16, 2023 @ 7:05 AMThe coming combination of Paramount+ and Showtime will see a price hike from $9.99 to $11.99 per month
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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Remake Flying to Theaters in 2025
By Scott Mendelson | February 15, 2023 @ 3:00 PMDean DeBlois, who directed DreamWorks’ animated trilogy, will helm for Universal
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Cinemark Founder Lee Roy Mitchell to Step Down From Board After 40 Years
By Scott Mendelson | February 15, 2023 @ 2:33 PMThe 85-year-old’s son Kevin will succeed him
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5 Great Movies ‘Titanic’ Sunk at the 1998 Box Office
By Scott Mendelson | February 15, 2023 @ 8:00 AM25 years ago Hollywood spent three months trying to swim around James Cameron’s Oscar-winning blockbuster.
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Motion Picture Academy President Calls Its Response to Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock ‘Inadequate’
By Scott Mendelson | February 13, 2023 @ 2:58 PM”We learned from this,“ Janet Yang noted at Monday’s Oscar Nominees Luncheon
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China Box Office Continues to Balloon Amid Growing Tensions With U.S. | Charts
By Scott Mendelson | February 13, 2023 @ 11:31 AM”Full River Red“ and ”The Wandering Earth 2“ helped push China’s theatrical revenues near $1.5 billion in the first month of 2023
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Hollywood’s Hottest New Trend? Movies Opening in Theaters | Chart
By Scott Mendelson | February 13, 2023 @ 6:00 AM”Magic Mike’s Last Dance“ is just one of several films conceived as streaming titles now ending up in multiplexes
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‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Super Bowl Spot Shows Off Its All-Star Cast of Heroes and Thieves (Videos)
By Scott Mendelson | February 10, 2023 @ 7:58 AMThe teaser summarizes the film’s promised pleasures for those discovering it for the first time during the game
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Starz, Content Library Boost Lionsgate’s Third Quarter Revenue to $1 Billion
By Scott Mendelson | February 9, 2023 @ 1:19 PMThe Santa Monica mini-major reported results well above Wall Street expectations, with CEO Jon Feltheimer citing ”encouraging signs“ across its business