Nicole Sperling
@nsperling.bsky.social
Journalist @nytimes covering Hollywood and the business of streaming. Angeleno. Mom. Wife. Owner of a new puppy.
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“A priest from Sacramento. A bar owner from New York. A taquero from Los Angeles. Puerto Rico came alive at the Super Bowl because of hundreds of non-famous performers.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/a...
The Everyday People Who Made Bad Bunny’s Halftime Authentic
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February 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM
“A priest from Sacramento. A bar owner from New York. A taquero from Los Angeles. Puerto Rico came alive at the Super Bowl because of hundreds of non-famous performers.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/a...
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A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
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“Melania,” the new documentary about the first lady, has been pulled from theaters in South Africa after the film’s local distributor said on Wednesday that it would no longer release it.
South Africa Cancels Release of ‘Melania’ Documentary
The distributor, which was set to release the film on Friday, said it had canceled the theatrical premiere because of “recent developments,” but declined to specify.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:00 AM
“Melania,” the new documentary about the first lady, has been pulled from theaters in South Africa after the film’s local distributor said on Wednesday that it would no longer release it.
“This has to be the most expensive documentary ever made that didn’t involve music licensing.-- said Ted Hope. "How can it not be equated with currying favor or an outright bribe? How can that not be the case?” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/b...
Amazon’s Promotion of ‘Melania’ Has Critics Questioning Its Motives
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January 29, 2026 at 12:23 AM
“This has to be the most expensive documentary ever made that didn’t involve music licensing.-- said Ted Hope. "How can it not be equated with currying favor or an outright bribe? How can that not be the case?” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/b...
Park City's last Sundance. It's been real. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/b...
Sundance Says Thank You, and Goodbye, to Park City
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January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Park City's last Sundance. It's been real. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/b...
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“Wicked: For Good” was just completely shut out of the Oscars, including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande who were snubbed in the acting categories.
'Wicked: For Good' completely shut out of 2026 Oscar nominations
'Wicked: For Good' was shut out of the 2026 Oscar race after its predecessor collected a staggering 10 nominations last year, including best picture.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:07 PM
“Wicked: For Good” was just completely shut out of the Oscars, including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande who were snubbed in the acting categories.
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New @nsperling.bsky.social invu w Ted Sarandos assuaging Hollywood re: theatrical
Commits to 45-day windows, “a hard number”
“… we will own a theatrical distribution engine that… produces billions… that we don’t want to put at risk.”
“I want to win opening weekend. I want to win box office.”
Commits to 45-day windows, “a hard number”
“… we will own a theatrical distribution engine that… produces billions… that we don’t want to put at risk.”
“I want to win opening weekend. I want to win box office.”
Ted Sarandos Says Critics Just Misunderstand Netflix
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January 16, 2026 at 11:13 AM
New @nsperling.bsky.social invu w Ted Sarandos assuaging Hollywood re: theatrical
Commits to 45-day windows, “a hard number”
“… we will own a theatrical distribution engine that… produces billions… that we don’t want to put at risk.”
“I want to win opening weekend. I want to win box office.”
Commits to 45-day windows, “a hard number”
“… we will own a theatrical distribution engine that… produces billions… that we don’t want to put at risk.”
“I want to win opening weekend. I want to win box office.”
Ted Sarandos Says Critics Just Misunderstand Netflix www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/b...
Ted Sarandos Says Critics Just Misunderstand Netflix
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January 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Ted Sarandos Says Critics Just Misunderstand Netflix www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/b...
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Can't believe Seth Rogen didn't thank Sal Saperstein. #goldenglobes
January 12, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Can't believe Seth Rogen didn't thank Sal Saperstein. #goldenglobes
Is it time for Hollywood to concede that a lot of moviegoers in the United States and Canada are never coming back? That movie theaters have permanently lost 20 percent of their customers? Some analysts say yes @theancientqueen.bsky.social takes a closer look at the year: the good and the very bad.
Movie ticket sales in North America totaled $8.9 billion for in 2025, up 2% from the previous year. But the box office remains far below prepandemic levels.
Repeat Moviegoers Help Hollywood Eke Out a Slightly Better 2025
Ticket sales in North America totaled $8.9 billion for the year, up 2 percent from 2024. But the box office remains far below prepandemic levels.
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January 1, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Is it time for Hollywood to concede that a lot of moviegoers in the United States and Canada are never coming back? That movie theaters have permanently lost 20 percent of their customers? Some analysts say yes @theancientqueen.bsky.social takes a closer look at the year: the good and the very bad.
For those curious about Chevy Chase today, take a read but don’t be surprised: tigers don’t change their stripes.
He’s Chevy Chase, and He’s Still Like That www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/a...
He’s Chevy Chase, and He’s Still Like That www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/a...
He’s Chevy Chase, and He’s Still Like That
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January 1, 2026 at 4:39 PM
For those curious about Chevy Chase today, take a read but don’t be surprised: tigers don’t change their stripes.
He’s Chevy Chase, and He’s Still Like That www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/a...
He’s Chevy Chase, and He’s Still Like That www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/a...
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The final Sunday edition of The Daily of 2025 is @nsperling.bsky.social and me talking about the year’s best movies and making Gilbert insane with how bad we are at trivia www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/p...
Sunday Special: The Best Movies of 2025
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December 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The final Sunday edition of The Daily of 2025 is @nsperling.bsky.social and me talking about the year’s best movies and making Gilbert insane with how bad we are at trivia www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/p...
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Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws. n.pr/48UTa7g
Australia announces strict new gun laws. Here's how it can act so swiftly
Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws. n.pr/48UTa7g
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This entire weekend
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This entire weekend
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But Who Is the Snake in ‘Zootopia 2’?
After sparring with Disney in court over the first Zootopia, Gary Goldman is convinced that Gary De'Snake is based on ... him
“Is this meant as some kind of confession? How on earth did this ever get approved by Disney?”
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After sparring with Disney in court over the first Zootopia, Gary Goldman is convinced that Gary De'Snake is based on ... him
“Is this meant as some kind of confession? How on earth did this ever get approved by Disney?”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/b...
But Who Is the Snake in ‘Zootopia 2’?
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December 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
But Who Is the Snake in ‘Zootopia 2’?
After sparring with Disney in court over the first Zootopia, Gary Goldman is convinced that Gary De'Snake is based on ... him
“Is this meant as some kind of confession? How on earth did this ever get approved by Disney?”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/b...
After sparring with Disney in court over the first Zootopia, Gary Goldman is convinced that Gary De'Snake is based on ... him
“Is this meant as some kind of confession? How on earth did this ever get approved by Disney?”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/b...
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scoop w/ @laurenhirsch.bsky.social and @nsperling.bsky.social: Warner Bros. boss David Zaslav held a dinner party at Woodland, his French Regency-style home on Wednesday, where he talked up a bid from Netflix. The latest on the race for Hollywood's big prize:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/b...
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Netflix, Comcast and Paramount Submit Warner Bros. Discovery Bids
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November 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
scoop w/ @laurenhirsch.bsky.social and @nsperling.bsky.social: Warner Bros. boss David Zaslav held a dinner party at Woodland, his French Regency-style home on Wednesday, where he talked up a bid from Netflix. The latest on the race for Hollywood's big prize:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/b...
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For all those looking for some meaningful distraction... www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/m...
In Death, Poet Andrea Gibson Gets a Film That Celebrates Life
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November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
For all those looking for some meaningful distraction... www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/m...
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Excellent piece by @nsperling.bsky.social A quote that struck me was about the importance of people knowing their neighbors - so they understand why having a local film community matters. Maybe, in addition to tax credits, there should be initiatives to rebuild a sense of local community.
To make matters worse, commercial production is also down in Los Angeles.
Holes Grow in Hollywood’s Safety Net When It Is Needed Most www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
Holes Grow in Hollywood’s Safety Net When It Is Needed Most www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
Holes Grow in Hollywood’s Safety Net When It Is Needed Most
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November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Excellent piece by @nsperling.bsky.social A quote that struck me was about the importance of people knowing their neighbors - so they understand why having a local film community matters. Maybe, in addition to tax credits, there should be initiatives to rebuild a sense of local community.
To make matters worse, commercial production is also down in Los Angeles.
Holes Grow in Hollywood’s Safety Net When It Is Needed Most www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
Holes Grow in Hollywood’s Safety Net When It Is Needed Most www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
Holes Grow in Hollywood’s Safety Net When It Is Needed Most
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November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
To make matters worse, commercial production is also down in Los Angeles.
Holes Grow in Hollywood’s Safety Net When It Is Needed Most www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
Holes Grow in Hollywood’s Safety Net When It Is Needed Most www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
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Of interest: @nsperling.bsky.social feature on Jafar Panahi
JP: "What can we do about the people who worked for the regime, who betrayed their country?”
Look for our review of his stunning, humanist film, It was Just an Accident, forthcoming in Cineaste
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JP: "What can we do about the people who worked for the regime, who betrayed their country?”
Look for our review of his stunning, humanist film, It was Just an Accident, forthcoming in Cineaste
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/m...
What did Jafar Panahi Do After Prison in Iran? He Kept Making Movies.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Of interest: @nsperling.bsky.social feature on Jafar Panahi
JP: "What can we do about the people who worked for the regime, who betrayed their country?”
Look for our review of his stunning, humanist film, It was Just an Accident, forthcoming in Cineaste
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/m...
JP: "What can we do about the people who worked for the regime, who betrayed their country?”
Look for our review of his stunning, humanist film, It was Just an Accident, forthcoming in Cineaste
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/m...
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There are so many Diane Keaton performances to remember, but a lot of people haven't seen Reds, and A) my God, see it, it is a masterpiece and B) her performance as Louise Bryant is one of the bravest, toughest, least sympathy-courting pieces of work by an American actress in the last 50 years.
October 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
There are so many Diane Keaton performances to remember, but a lot of people haven't seen Reds, and A) my God, see it, it is a masterpiece and B) her performance as Louise Bryant is one of the bravest, toughest, least sympathy-courting pieces of work by an American actress in the last 50 years.
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Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah says she was fired last week over posts on social media in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
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September 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah says she was fired last week over posts on social media in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
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The ‘Troublemaker’ Behind Netflix’s Biggest Gamble www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/b...
The ‘Troublemaker’ Behind Netflix’s Biggest Gamble
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August 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The ‘Troublemaker’ Behind Netflix’s Biggest Gamble www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/b...