First Post-Strike ‘SNL’ Scores 4.8 Million Viewers, Popular Adult Animated Shows Premiered at Least 10 Years Ago and Netflix’s Password Problem, Slow Ad Tier Lead to Lower Earnings Targets

Plus: ‘Beckham’ holds onto top Netflix spot, streaming usage slips in September and Roku Media promotes Alison Levin to head of Global Media Revenue [pete-davidson-snl-nbc-will-heath]( [First Post-Strike 'SNL' Scores 4.8 Million Viewers, Up 19% From 2022 Premiere]( By Loree Seitz The first episode of “Saturday Night Live” since the onset of the writers’ strike in May scored 4.8 million viewers, up 19% from last season’s 2022 premiere. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [south-park]( [TV’s Most Popular Adult Animated Shows Premiered at Least 10 Years Ago | Charts]( By Ryan Mach “Rick and Morty.” “Futurama.” “South Park.” ”Bob’s Burgers.” “Archer.” “The Simpsons.” “Family Guy.” “American Dad!” What do these shows have in common? For one thing, they’re the Top 8 most popular adult animated comedies, according to a Ranker list that’s been voted on by 50,000 TV fans. But the shows also all premiered at least 10 years ago — and as of the writing of this article, they’re all still on the air. (“Archer” will officially conclude with a special finale event in December.) [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [netflix-earnings-q3-christoher-smith]( [Netflix's Password Problem, Slow Ad Tier Lead Wall Street to Lower Earnings Targets]( By Lucas Manfredi Wall Street analysts revised their forecasts for Netflix and slashed price targets for the streaming company’s stock as they await further clarity on the company’s growth strategy. The changes for Netflix, which will report third-quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, come as analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research are expecting the company to report earnings of $3.47 per share on revenue of $8.54 billion for the quarter. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [david-beckham-netflix-documentary]( ['Beckham' Holds Onto Top Netflix Spot, Edges Out 'Fall of the House of Usher']( [Streaming Usage Slips in September as NFL, College Football Boost Broadcast Viewing]( [Roku Logo Outside San Jose, California, Headquarters]( [Roku Media Promotes Alison Levin to Head of Global Media Revenue Amid Leadership Restructuring]( [In the Age of Zoom, the Forgotten Power of the Face-to-Face Meeting]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wrap Pro logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](