[EpochTimesNewsonAugust92021](Epoch Times reporter Xiao Shi compiled a report) The co-creator of the animated sitcom “South Park” (South Park) signed a huge amount with Viacom CBS (ViacomCBS) The agreement confirms that the comedy series will be updated until 2027, and 14 new movies will be released in the next six years.
According to the agreement, 14 new films to be produced by the creators of “South Park” Trey Parker and Matt Stone will be released by Viacom CBS. According to the Australian News Agency (news.com.au), this agreement is one of the most expensive transactions ever, and multiple sources said they received a pledge of US$900 million.
The two original films of “South Park” premiered this year on the U.S. video-on-demand OTT service streaming platform “Paramount+” (Paramount+), and plans to release two new films every year until 2027, and the contract will be renewed until 2027. 30 seasons.
According to the “Hollywood Reporter” (The Hollywood Reporter), MTV Entertainment‘s president and “Paramount+” chief communications officer Chris McCarthy (Chris McCarthy) said that this agreement is a development strategy for Viacom CBS. “Core” because Matt and Trey are world-class creators, they cleverly use outrageous humor to satirize absurd social phenomena. He also expressed his pleasure to have further long-term contacts with these two creators to help promote the development of “Paramount+” and “Comedy Central” channels.
Matt and Trey also expressed that they are very happy to sign this agreement and expressed their gratitude to Viacom CBS. They joked: “The Comedy Center has been our home for 25 years. We are really happy that they have made a promise to us for the next 75 years.” “We can’t wait to continue producing the traditional “South Park” series. , But now we can also try new forms. It’s great to have partners who can always give us opportunities like this.”
Except for the two one-hour special programs, “South Park” has been suspended during the pandemic.
This iconic cartoon series premiered in “Comedy Central” as early as 1997, and its 25th season will be launched next year. The whole series revolves around four boys from South Park, Colorado-Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny, and their various adventures in the town.
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