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Nicole Sperling

@nsperling.bsky.social
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Journalist @nytimes covering Hollywood and the business of streaming. Angeleno. Mom. Wife. Owner of a new puppy.

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filmlinc.bsky.social @filmlinc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We’re excited to announce the New York premiere of Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING to the Spotlight section of #NYFF64! Learn more: filmlinc.org/everything #NYFF64 is presented in partnership with ROLEX.
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Just unbelievable. youtu.be/GGJSRFWALTI
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You Can See Everything | Official Teaser HD | A24
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Daniel Miller @danielnmiller.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
CA Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta, who is leading the states' challenge to the Paramount-WB merger, scored a victory after the court issued a temporary restraining order pausing the deal for 14 days. Bonta called it a "critical first win in our case to ensure this megamerger never sees the light of day."
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Kashmir Hill @kashhill.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
This is not about national security. This is about not liking factual news coverage. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/b...
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Minions as Auteurs? The Newest Entry Takes an Old Hollywood Approach www.nytimes.com/2026/07/03/m...
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Minions as Auteurs? The Newest Entry Takes an Old Hollywood Approach
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Breaking NYT: CBS News declined to renew its contract with '60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi — six months after her segment on torture in Salvadoran prisons was pulled off the air abruptly by Bari Weiss. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/b...
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‘60 Minutes’ Journalist Who Accused CBS of Political Meddling Loses Her Deal
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Dave Jorgenson @davejorgenson.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Colbert guest hosted a public access TV show in Monroe, Michigan a day after the Late Show ended. Guest star: Jeff Daniels Special appearance by: Eminem Musical director: Jack White Genius. youtu.be/jJTXB5uT_C4?...
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Only In Monroe --- May 22, 2026
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Olivia Newman, the director of Remarkably Bright Creatures, lost her home in the Eaton fire just days before she was set to go to Vancouver to begin work on the film. She had no idea just how meaningful that work would become in light of her loss. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/m...
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After a Fire, a Director Finds a Lifeline in ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
If you needed more proof that video podcasts are the new talk show, here it is. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/b...
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Oprah Winfrey Moves Her Podcast (and Books and Products) to Amazon
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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Like many of my brethren, I was also at the Sundance 2019 premiere of LEAVING NEVERLAND, a devastating experience that I've never been able to shake. I looked back at what I wrote from the Q&A after. It's chilling how much of this still needs to be said: www.indiewire.com/features/gen...
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‘Leaving Neverland’: Michael Jackson Accuser Wade Robson Responds to Disbelieving Fans
At the Sundance premiere of "Leaving Neverland," subjects Wade Robson and James Safechuck spoke out about why they have come forward now.
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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
A woman who has accused both Trump and Epstein of sexually assaulting her when she was a minor decades earlier gave four interviews to the FBI. Summaries of three of those interviews were not released with the Epstein files. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/u...
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Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump
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Alissa Wilkinson @alissawilkinson.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
“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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The Everyday People Who Made Bad Bunny’s Halftime Authentic
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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
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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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 29/01/2026
“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.
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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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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
“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...
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Amazon’s Promotion of ‘Melania’ Has Critics Questioning Its Motives
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Park City's last Sundance. It's been real. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/b...
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Sundance Says Thank You, and Goodbye, to Park City
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 22/01/2026
“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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'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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jonathan friedman @jonathanfriedman.com · 16/01/2026
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.”
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Ted Sarandos Says Critics Just Misunderstand Netflix
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Ted Sarandos Says Critics Just Misunderstand Netflix www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/b...
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Ted Sarandos Says Critics Just Misunderstand Netflix
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NYTimes Communications @nytimespr.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
“The reports of F.B.I. agents raiding the home of a journalist and seizing her electronic devices are deeply concerning and portray a stark threat to free press rights in this country. Actions like this inevitably impede reporters’ ability to gather news in the public interest and as a result make the government less accountable.

Reporting and newsgathering enjoy protection under the U.S. Constitution. Law enforcement intimidation like this imperils the transparency provided by independent media.”

-  David McCraw, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Can't believe Seth Rogen didn't thank Sal Saperstein. #goldenglobes
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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.
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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...
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He’s Chevy Chase, and He’s Still Like That
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Alissa Wilkinson @alissawilkinson.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
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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Sunday Special: The Best Movies of 2025
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NPR @npr.org · 15/12/2025
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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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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Chris Jackson @chriscjackson.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
This entire weekend
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Brooks Barnes @theancientqueen.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
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...
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But Who Is the Snake in ‘Zootopia 2’?
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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
For all those looking for some meaningful distraction... www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/m...
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In Death, Poet Andrea Gibson Gets a Film That Celebrates Life
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Amanda Neal Roth @amandanealroth.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
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.
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
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...
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Holes Grow in Hollywood’s Safety Net When It Is Needed Most
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MidCenturyCinema @midcenturycinema.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
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...
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What did Jafar Panahi Do After Prison in Iran? He Kept Making Movies.
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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
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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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah says she was fired last week over posts on social media in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/b...
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Bruce Springsteen and Courteney Cox are both at the #USOpen. Feels like a Dancing in the Dark reunion is mandatory.
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
The ‘Troublemaker’ Behind Netflix’s Biggest Gamble www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/b...
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The ‘Troublemaker’ Behind Netflix’s Biggest Gamble
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Jen Chaney @jenchaney.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
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. www.vulture.com/article/revi...
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The Naked Gun Is Fall-Off-Your-Seat Hilarious
Remember laughter?
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
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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“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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Reuters Legal @legal.reuters.com · 01/07/2025
JUST IN: Jury reaches verdict on some counts at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial reut.rs/4nusyRc
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Ryan Mac 🙃 @rmac.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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...
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The Bureaucrat and the Billionaire: Inside DOGE’s Chaotic Takeover of Social Security
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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
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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F.T.C. May Hit a Mega Ad Merger With an Unusual Rule: No Boycotting
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 11/06/2025
Disney and Universal sued an artificial intelligence start-up for copyright infringement, bringing Hollywood into the battle over generative A.I.
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Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm Midjourney for Copyright Infringement
The suit, against Midjourney, is the first time major Hollywood companies have sued over A.I.-generated images.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 09/06/2025
Debra Lynch, a nurse practitioner who operates the service Her Safe Harbor, prescribes and sends abortion pills to patients in states with abortion bans after assessing their medical eligibility. She's one of about several dozen providers in the U.S. taking legal risks in doing so.
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A Day With One Abortion Pill Prescriber
A nurse practitioner spoke on the phone with patients in states with abortion bans, assessed their medical eligibility and sent pills. She took some unconventional steps to protect their privacy.
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 08/06/2025
The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
It's certainly strange when a movie poster features IMAX written in a bigger font than the movie's title. IMAX, of course, loves it. Not everybody else does. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/b...
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Why Is IMAX Suddenly Everywhere?
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Emily Nussbaum @emilynussbaum.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
After Max goes back to HBO Max, it goes back to being HBO, then Home Box Office, then Sterling Cable Network, then Manhattan Cable, as the grass grows back into the ground and we all marvel at Video Jukebox, George Carlin Specials and G-String Divas
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
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Hollywood Groups Call for Tax Changes After Trump’s Tariff Threat
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 09/05/2025
From his home in suburban Chicago, John Prevost, Pope Leo XIV's brother, reflected on his brother’s ascent to the papacy, his values and his American roots. “The best way I could describe him right now is that he will be following in Francis’ footsteps,” Prevost said. nyti.ms/43wrALh
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Nicole Sperling @nsperling.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
“We should not be the only people doing this. It’s crazy. This should be a wake-up call to everyone, all the studios.” --Jonathan Nolan www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/b...
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How the TV Hit ‘Fallout’ Became a Champion of Made-in-California
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