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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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:
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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...
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This review of THE NAKED GUN by @bilgeebiri.bsky.social is absolutely correct; it's hilarious at a time when we desperately need to laugh with fellow humans. Also, Bilge is right that Leslie Nielsen's name could be Liam Neeson if you were really drunk.
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The Naked Gun Is Fall-Off-Your-Seat Hilarious
Remember laughter?
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July 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This review of THE NAKED GUN by @bilgeebiri.bsky.social is absolutely correct; it's hilarious at a time when we desperately need to laugh with fellow humans. Also, Bilge is right that Leslie Nielsen's name could be Liam Neeson if you were really drunk.
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This story from @thatrebecca1.bsky.social is terrific. I feel so badly for Margaret and I'm so glad Linda and fake Keanu didn't hurt each other. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
“I Love You. Send Bitcoin.” Inside the Billion-Dollar Celebrity Impersonation Scam
Victims think they’re talking to Keanu Reeves. Or Kevin Costner. Then come the pleas for cash. The brazen AI-fueled con that fleeces lovestruck fans and has Hollywood finally fighting back.
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July 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This story from @thatrebecca1.bsky.social is terrific. I feel so badly for Margaret and I'm so glad Linda and fake Keanu didn't hurt each other. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
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JUST IN: Jury reaches verdict on some counts at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial reut.rs/4nusyRc
July 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
JUST IN: Jury reaches verdict on some counts at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial reut.rs/4nusyRc
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This is one of the best stories of how Musk's lies and distortions have directly affected policy and DOGE decisions at a federal agency.
The sheer unwillingness to understand a system before posting conspiracies about them or dismantling them is plain for all to see.
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The sheer unwillingness to understand a system before posting conspiracies about them or dismantling them is plain for all to see.
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The Bureaucrat and the Billionaire: Inside DOGE’s Chaotic Takeover of Social Security
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June 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This is one of the best stories of how Musk's lies and distortions have directly affected policy and DOGE decisions at a federal agency.
The sheer unwillingness to understand a system before posting conspiracies about them or dismantling them is plain for all to see.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/u...
The sheer unwillingness to understand a system before posting conspiracies about them or dismantling them is plain for all to see.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/u...
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Too many people on this website are making excuses about antisemitism, in particular. 🎁 link
Opinion | Antisemitism Is an Urgent Problem. Too Many People Are Making Excuses.
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June 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Too many people on this website are making excuses about antisemitism, in particular. 🎁 link
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scoop: the FTC is in talks to approve a huge advertising merger on the eve of Cannes. The catch? It could prohibit the company from withholding ad spending based on political considerations. With @laurenhirsch.bsky.social, @kateconger.com and Tiffany Hsu
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F.T.C. May Hit a Mega Ad Merger With an Unusual Rule: No Boycotting
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June 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
scoop: the FTC is in talks to approve a huge advertising merger on the eve of Cannes. The catch? It could prohibit the company from withholding ad spending based on political considerations. With @laurenhirsch.bsky.social, @kateconger.com and Tiffany Hsu
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/b...
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