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Scott Mendelson

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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

  • Kino Lorber Nabs U.S. Distribution for Agnieszka Holland’s ‘Green Border’

    The film’s critical look at Europe’s refugee crisis has drawn condemnation from government officials

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 21, 2023 @ 10:47 AM
    Movies
    10:47 AM
    Kino Lorber Nabs U.S. Distribution for Agnieszka Holland’s ‘Green Border’
  • New ‘Karate Kid’ Movie to Star Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, Set for 2024 Release

    The Sony Pictures film will be a sequel to both the original franchise and the blockbuster 2010 remake

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 21, 2023 @ 9:47 AM
    Movies
    9:47 AM
    New ‘Karate Kid’ Movie to Star Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, Set for 2024 Release
  • Nicholas Hoult in Talks for Lex Luthor Role in James Gunn’s ‘Superman: Legacy’

    The star of “The Great” and “Warm Bodies” will face off against David Corenswet’s Man of Steel in the DC Studios tentpole

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 20, 2023 @ 3:29 PM
    News
    3:29 PM
    Nicholas Hoult in Talks for Lex Luthor Role in James Gunn’s ‘Superman: Legacy’
  • James L. Brooks’ First Film in 13 Years Lands at 20th Century With Emma Mackey and Albert Brooks in Talks to Star

    Jamie Lee Curtis and Woody Harrelson are also in negotiations to appear in the original dramedy

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 20, 2023 @ 3:04 PM
    Movies
    3:04 PM
    James L. Brooks’ First Film in 13 Years Lands at 20th Century With Emma Mackey and Albert Brooks in Talks to Star
  • New ‘Bourne’ Movie in the Works With ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Director Edward Berger

    The Oscar-winning filmmaker is in early negotiations to develop and direct a new installment in the Universal franchise

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 20, 2023 @ 1:57 PM
    Movies
    1:57 PM
    New ‘Bourne’ Movie in the Works With ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Director Edward Berger
  • Boxoffice Company Notches Multi-Year Deal With National Amusements | Exclusive

    This marks the 200th exhibitor to utilize the Boost Platform for online ticket purchases and concession sales

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 20, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
    Movies
    9:00 AM
    Boxoffice Company Notches Multi-Year Deal With National Amusements | Exclusive
  • Has ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Sowed Distrust Between Warner Bros. and Creatives? | Analysis

    Despite the studio’s about-face after spiking the $70 million David Green-directed film, the damage remains, say directors

    By

    Kristen Lopez and Scott Mendelson
    November 20, 2023 @ 6:15 AM

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    Movies
    6:15 AM
    Has ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Sowed Distrust Between Warner Bros. and Creatives? | Analysis

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  • Warner Bros. Moves ‘Dune: Part Two’ Up to Early March

    The Timothée Chalamet/Zendaya sci-fi fantasy was initially moved due to strikes from Nov. 3 of this year

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 17, 2023 @ 11:15 AM
    Movies
    11:15 AM
    Warner Bros. Moves ‘Dune: Part Two’ Up to Early March
  • ‘Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Earns $5.75 Million at Thursday Box Office

    “Trolls Band Together” earned $1.3 million in preview showings while “Thanksgiving” carved up $1 million

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 17, 2023 @ 8:34 AM

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    Movies
    8:34 AM
    ‘Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Earns $5.75 Million at Thursday Box Office

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  • ‘Nun 2’ Director Explains Why His ‘Curse of La Llorona’ Isn’t Part of the ‘Conjuring’ Universe

    The “Conjuring” and “Annabelle” Easter eggs in the original film “started as a joke,” Michael Chaves tells TheWrap

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 16, 2023 @ 3:24 PM
    News
    3:24 PM
    ‘Nun 2’ Director Explains Why His ‘Curse of La Llorona’ Isn’t Part of the ‘Conjuring’ Universe
  • ‘The First Omen’ Prequel Film Gets First Look, Sets April 2024 Release at Disney

    “Servant” star Nell Tiger Free will lead the feature with Oscar nominee Bill Nighy

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 16, 2023 @ 12:01 PM
    Movies
    12:01 PM
    ‘The First Omen’ Prequel Film Gets First Look, Sets April 2024 Release at Disney
  • Jordan Peele’s ‘People Under the Stairs’ Remake Taps Ezra Claytan Daniels to Write

    No director has been announced for the redo of Wes Craven’s 1991 cult favorite from Monkeypaw and Universal

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 16, 2023 @ 11:21 AM
    Movies
    11:21 AM
    Jordan Peele’s ‘People Under the Stairs’ Remake Taps Ezra Claytan Daniels to Write
  • Annapurna Buys South African Video Game Studio 24 Bit Games

    The company will become a development asset for the movie studio

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 16, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
    Movies
    8:00 AM
    Annapurna Buys South African Video Game Studio 24 Bit Games
  • ChaiFlicks to Hold 3rd Annual Free Hanukah Film Festival

    The eight-night streaming film festival will begin on Dec. 7 and run through all eight nights of the Jewish holiday

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 16, 2023 @ 7:45 AM
    Movies
    7:45 AM
    ChaiFlicks to Hold 3rd Annual Free Hanukah Film Festival
  • ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’ Director Destin Daniel Cretton Exits Marvel Sequel

    The filmmaker will instead focus on other Marvel projects

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    November 15, 2023 @ 11:56 AM
    Movies
    11:56 AM
    ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’ Director Destin Daniel Cretton Exits Marvel Sequel
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