Animation South Park

[Drizzle]

For a show that famously waits until a week before air to start working on episodes, they announced this really far in advance. Maybe a little too far. A lot of the stuff they're taking aim at will be even more outdated three months from now.

 

[Pennywise]

‘South Park’ Poised For Streaming Launch On Paramount+ But Could It Also Stay On HBO Max?

'South Park' is preparing for its streaming launch on Paramount+, as questions arise as to whether it could remain on HBO Max.

deadline.com

 

[Drizzle]

Ah, so that's why they announced the release date so far in advance. I'm hoping the new ones also stream on HBO Max (God, it feels good to type that officially again).

 

[blueharvest]

Paramount's 'South Park' streaming deal is in limbo as Skydance merger drags on

Paramount wants to secure the rights to stream 'South Park,' but the deal still hasn't come to fruition as the Skydance deal is still in limbo.

www.latimes.com

And here's the article without a paywall:

https://archive.ph/VVhc2

 

[blueharvest]

‘South Park’ To Remain On Max Past Current Deal’s End Date As Extension Talks With Paramount Continue

'South Park' will remain on Max past the end date of the current exclusive licensing deal as conversations with Paramount about extending it continue.

deadline.com

 

[Drizzle]

So will the new upcoming episodes stream to HBO Max or will they be exclusive to Paramount? The article wasn't clear.

 

[blueharvest]

So will the new upcoming episodes stream to HBO Max or will they be exclusive to Paramount? The article wasn't clear.

I think after June 30, all episodes of South Park will be streaming on Paramount Plus, including the new season that starts sometime during the summer.

 

[Pennywise]

‘South Park’ Creators Threaten Legal Action Over Interference on Streaming Deal (Exclusive)

Trey Parker and Matt Stone accused incoming Paramount president Jeff Shell of meddling in contract negotiations with Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Lily Adler]

View attachment 139457

‘South Park’ Creators Threaten Legal Action Over Interference on Streaming Deal (Exclusive)

Trey Parker and Matt Stone accused incoming Paramount president Jeff Shell of meddling in contract negotiations with Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

I wonder what happens when they die?

 

[Pennywise]

 

[Drizzle]

The premiere was originally supposed to be next week but it got pushed back two weeks due to the streaming rights drama.

‘South Park’ Season 27 Premiere Date Pushed By Comedy Central Amid Streaming Deal Uncertainty; Series Creators React

The Season 27 premiere of South Park, originally slated for July 9, has been moved to July 23 amid tension over the show's lucrative streaming deal.

deadline.com