

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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‘Ricky Stanicky’ Comedy From Peter Farrelly Acquired by Amazon
By Scott Mendelson | February 1, 2023 @ 11:03 AMThe R-rated farce will star Zac Efron, John Cena and Jermaine Fowler
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‘The Cell’ Director Tarsem Singh Returns With First Indian Movie ‘Dear Jassi’
By Scott Mendelson | January 31, 2023 @ 1:31 PMThe filmmaker behind ”Immortals“ and ”Mirror, Mirror“ will helm his first feature since 2015’s ”Self/Less“
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Dylan Sprouse and Mason Gooding to Star in Patrick Lussier’s Actioner ‘Aftermath’
By Scott Mendelson | January 31, 2023 @ 11:28 AMVoltage Pictures will introduce the film to global buyers at the upcoming European Film Market
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‘The Batman 2’ and ‘Superman’ Reboot Get 2025 Release Dates to Jump-Start New DCU Era
By Scott Mendelson and Umberto Gonzalez | January 31, 2023 @ 9:00 AM”The Batman Part II“ and another Superman relaunch will mark the official start of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Comics cinematic universe
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Did Disney Buy a Dud With Fox? The $71 Billion Deal Is Weighing Bob Iger Down
By Scott Mendelson | January 31, 2023 @ 6:00 AMThe box-office success of ”Avatar: The Way of Water“ may disguise the problems the Hollywood megadeal brought
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‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’ Director Didn’t Believe Filmmaking Was in Her Future: ‘I Put That Limitation on Myself’ (Video)
By Scott Mendelson | January 29, 2023 @ 8:45 AMSundance 2023: Star and first-time actress Charleen McClure felt similar self-imposed limitations: ”I didn’t have opportunities for that when I was younger.“
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Sundance 2023: A Low-Sale Festival or a Wait-And-See Affair for Many Films Without Deals
By Scott Mendelson | January 27, 2023 @ 3:44 PMEven seemingly surefire contenders starring Anne Hathaway, Jonathan Majors and Emilia Clarke ended the festival without a buyer
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Penske Media Eldridge Acquires Dick Clark Productions
By Scott Mendelson | January 25, 2023 @ 12:10 PMThe deal places DCP with the owner of Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard and events such as SXSW and the ATX TV Festival
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Paddy Considine and Mena Massoud to Star in True-Life Boxing Drama ‘Giant’
By Scott Mendelson | January 25, 2023 @ 8:30 AMThe film, financed by AGC Studios, will be written and directed by Rowan Athale
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Kristen Bell, Serena Williams, Lil Rel Howery and More Join Cast of ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’
By Scott Mendelson | January 25, 2023 @ 8:00 AMMckenna Grace, Christian Convery and James Marsden will also join previously announced cast members Taraji P. Henson and Kim Kardashian
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Sundance: MUBI Nabs ‘Passages’ for Theatrical Release
By Scott Mendelson | January 24, 2023 @ 3:32 PMIra Sachs’ latest stars Ben Whishaw and Palme d’Or-winner Adèle Exarchopoulos
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‘Shortcomings’ Stars Say Their ‘Simple’ and ‘Grounded’ Film Spotlights Flawed Characters Who ‘Just Happen to Be Asian’ (Video)
By Scott Mendelson | January 23, 2023 @ 6:30 PMSundance 2023: Sherry Cola declares film ”showcase these people that we’ve never seen on the screen“
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‘A Little Prayer’ Director Angus MacLachlan Discusses Struggles of ‘Writing About Parenting Adult Children’
By Scott Mendelson | January 23, 2023 @ 4:30 PMSundance 2023: ”You still want to protect them and tell them what to do, and you can’t,“ MacLachlan told TheWrap
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‘When It Melts’ Director Veerle Baetens Explains Why Uncomfortable Films Are Needed Now – ‘[Life’s] Not All Disney’
By Scott Mendelson | January 23, 2023 @ 10:52 AMSundance 2023: ”We need to keep on showing stories that matter,“ Baetens told TheWrap
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Searchlight Nabs ‘Theater Camp’ for $8 Million After Sundance Bidding War, Will Give Comedy Theatrical Release
By Umberto Gonzalez and Scott Mendelson | January 23, 2023 @ 10:12 AMSundance 2023: The film premiered in the Dramatic Competition on Saturday afternoon