Trey Parker and Matt Stone Reach Five Year Deal to Keep ‘South Park' at Paramount
The deal, which was announced hours before 'South Park' Season 27 premieres, brings an end to a period of uncertainty for the long-running comedy franchise. The new season was originally slated to premiere on July 9, but was delayed for two weeks for reasons relating to Paramount's ongoing merger with Skydance.
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'This merger is a shitshow and is fucking up 'South Park,'' Parker and Stone wrote on X. 'We are at the studio working on new episodes and we hope the fans get to see them somehow.'
The deal ensures that one of Paramount's most prized media assets is secured as Skydance prepares to take over in the event the merger is approved. In addition to the long-running show, 'South Park' has produced a theatrical feature film, 10 video games, and seven direct-to-streaming specials.
'Matt and Trey are singular, creative forces whose fearless humor and boundary pushing storytelling have made South Park one of the most beloved and enduring series ever — more popular today than at any point in its history, and one of the most valuable TV franchises in the world,' Chris McCarthy, co-CEO of Paramount Global and president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment said in a statement. 'They are exceptional talents and trusted partners – we're thrilled that Comedy Central and now Paramount+ globally will be the home to 'South Park' for years to come and our thanks to the Skydance team for their vital partnership in making this happen,' added McCarthy.
'Trey and I and the whole 'South Park' crew are grateful for this extension and this deal. We want to thank Chris McCarthy and Keyes Hill-Edgar for years of great partnership and are looking forward to continuing to make 'South Park' for the next five years,' Stone said in his own statement, with Parker adding that 'We are grateful for this opportunity and deeply honored by the trust placed in us. This is about more than a contract — it's about our commitment to this organization, our teammates, and our fans. We're focused on building something special and doing whatever it takes to bring championships to this city.'
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