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South Park doubles down on Trump satire after backlash, creators say
entertainment8 days ago

South Park doubles down on Trump satire after backlash, creators say

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone say they initially planned only one Trump-focused episode, but pushback from Trump supporters and White House disapproval led them to keep lampooning the president across seasons 27–28; they insist they’d rather risk everything than stop, even as they navigate a $1.5 billion deal with Paramount and prep for Season 29’s Sept. 16 premiere.

South Park duo debuts Trump deepfake prop on Kimmel, teases Season 29
entertainment10 days ago

South Park duo debuts Trump deepfake prop on Kimmel, teases Season 29

On Jimmy Kimmel Live!, South Park founders Trey Parker and Matt Stone demonstrated the prosthetic used to deepfake Donald Trump’s penis in Season 27 and even had Kimmel wear it on his pinky, while also announcing the Season 29 premiere date for South Park (Sept. 16 on Comedy Central) and sharing updates on other projects, including The Book of Mormon’s 15th anniversary and their Casa Bonita revival.

tv8 months ago

South Park Delays Return Amid Creative and Content Controversies

South Park will skip another week of airing on Comedy Central, with creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone acknowledging last-minute delays. The show, known for its satirical take on politics, recently mocked conservative activist Charlie Kirk, leading to some episodes being pulled from repeat broadcasts but still available on streaming. The remaining episodes are scheduled through December, with the delay attributed to last-minute production issues.

"Kendrick Lamar Teams Up with 'South Park' Creators for Live-Action Comedy Set for July 2025 Release"
entertainment2 years ago

"Kendrick Lamar Teams Up with 'South Park' Creators for Live-Action Comedy Set for July 2025 Release"

South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker are teaming up with rapper Kendrick Lamar for a live-action comedy feature set to begin shooting this summer and release on the Fourth of July in 2025. The untitled project, announced at CinemaCon, will be produced by Lamar's company PGLang and Stone and Parker's Park County. This collaboration marks an exciting venture for the creators of South Park and the acclaimed music star Lamar.

"Kendrick Lamar Teams Up with 'South Park' Creators for Live-Action Comedy Set for July 2025 Release"
entertainment2 years ago

"Kendrick Lamar Teams Up with 'South Park' Creators for Live-Action Comedy Set for July 2025 Release"

South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker are teaming up with rapper Kendrick Lamar for a live-action comedy feature set to begin shooting this summer and release on July 4th, 2025, produced by Lamar's company PGLang and Stone and Parker's Park County. The untitled project was first announced in 2022, and Paramount film chief Brian Robbins described the script as one of the funniest and most original they've ever read. Stone and Parker are known for creating South Park and co-writing The Book of Mormon, while Lamar is a music star with numerous accolades.

South Park creators spend $40 million on Casa Bonita restoration
local-news3 years ago

South Park creators spend $40 million on Casa Bonita restoration

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the new owners of Casa Bonita, spent over $40 million on the restoration of the Lakewood Mexican restaurant, according to an interview with the New York Times. The renovation work included adding four new bars and giving Black Bart's Cave a more clear narrative. The exterior of the building also required 27 tries to get the shade of pink just right. More than 100,000 people have signed up for reservations, but there is still no official opening date or pricing.

Casa Bonita's Renovation Costs Soar to $40 Million.
business3 years ago

Casa Bonita's Renovation Costs Soar to $40 Million.

The renovation cost to restore and reopen the iconic restaurant Casa Bonita is estimated to be "upward of $40 million," according to owners Matt Stone and Trey Parker. The initial estimate was $12 million, but as construction mounted, so too did the bill. The renovation included fixing dangerous conditions, investing in new equipment, and building four new bars. Stone and Parker said they spent so much restoring it, like a piece of art, and the investment was closer to "infinity dollars."