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South Park Defies White House, Thrives with Trump Criticism

South Park’s latest season has launched with a fierce critique of the Trump administration, achieving record ratings with its unrestrained commentary. The show’s creators are targeting key figures within the administration, like Kristi Noem. This new season arrives during a period of scrutiny for Paramount Pictures, the parent company of Comedy Central. Despite the potential risks, the show’s creators are seemingly protected by Paramount, which has a lucrative deal for streaming South Park exclusively on Paramount Plus.

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South Park Creators Score $1.5B Deal, Angering Fans

Park County, led by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, finalized a $1.5 billion deal with Paramount Plus for the global streaming rights to South Park. The agreement will make the entire series available on Paramount Plus in the U.S., valued at $300 million annually, and includes the production of ten new episodes per year. Initial attempts to co-license South Park with HBO Max fell through, prompting Paramount to pursue the deal independently, which also averted potential legal action from Stone and Parker. This deal, reached after tense negotiations and ahead of Season 27’s premiere, is a five-year agreement.

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