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entertainment16 days ago•3 min saved

South Park’s Season 29 targets tech billionaires and data centers in new episode

The second episode of South Park’s 29th season, titled 'Billionaire Weenietown,' satirizes the rise of tech billionaires and AI data centers. The episode features Butters Stotch protesting the construction of data centers in his backyard, which are represented by literal, sentient penises. The show critiques the public behavior of the wealthy, including their reliance on podcasts and social media, while also addressing anti-vaccine sentiments and the influence of AI. The episode concludes with a post-credits scene involving Donald Trump and a talking penis.

via The Guardian|

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entertainment16 days ago•60 min saved

South Park's 'Billionaire Weenietown' Satirizes Tech Elites and Data Centers

The second episode of Season 29, titled 'Billionaire Weenietown,' aired on September 30, 2026. It features Butters Stotch protesting the construction of data centers by literal penises representing tech billionaires. The episode satirizes AI infrastructure, anti-vaccine beliefs, and public figures like Joe Rogan and Mark Ruffalo, concluding with a post-credits scene involving a talking penis and Donald Trump.

via Yahoo|

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tv17 days ago•13 min saved

South America' Season 29 Targets AI Infrastructure With Butters-Led Satire

The 29th season of the animated series 'South Park', now rebranded as 'South America', returns to Comedy Central with a new episode focusing on the controversy surrounding artificial intelligence data centers. The logline indicates that the character Butters is leading the critique, expressing frustration over billionaire-funded infrastructure projects in local communities. The season premiere drew 4.2 million viewers across the U.S., marking a 33% increase in the 18-49 demographic compared to the previous season. The show's name change, which began in the previous season, was a satirical response to tech companies complying with the Trump administration's renaming of landmarks. While the new episode shifts focus from politics to technology, it continues the show's pattern of targeting major Silicon Valley figures and corporate compliance.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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tv21 days ago•14 min saved

South Park's 'South America' Rebrand Drives 33% Rating Surge

The Season 29 premiere of 'South America' drew 4.2 million viewers across U.S. platforms, matching last year's total but significantly boosting ratings among adults 18-49.

via Variety|

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entertainment29 days ago

South Park Rebrands as 'South America' for Season 29 Amidst Political Satire

The animated series 'South Park' has officially rebranded to 'South America' for its 29th season, a move by creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone to satirize President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders renaming geographic features like Lake Ontario. The show’s new identity includes a revised theme song recorded by Les Claypool of Primus, who updated the lyrics to replace 'Park' with 'America.' The season premiere, titled 'South American Biker Gangs,' treats the name change as a fait accompli within the show’s universe, focusing on a conflict over e-bikes rather than direct political confrontation in the first episode. While the rebranding mocks corporate capitulation by tech giants and Paramount, critics debate whether the show’s relentless focus on Trump risks becoming predictable or if it serves as necessary resistance against a retaliatory administration.

via Stereogum|

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entertainment1 month ago•11 min saved

South Park Rebrands as 'South America' for Season 29 Premiere

The animated series 'South Park' has launched its 29th season under the new name 'South America,' a satirical response to President Donald Trump's executive orders renaming geographic features. The premiere episode, titled 'South American Biker Gangs,' aired on September 16, 2026, on Comedy Central. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone mocked the administration's renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America, while the episode focused on e-bike chaos and political satire without directly featuring Trump as a character.

via Deadline|

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entertainment1 month ago•10 min saved

South Park Season 29 Debuts as 'South America' With E-Bike Plot and Trump Cameo

The long-running animated series 'South Park' premiered its 29th season on September 16, 2026, under the temporary name 'South America.' The rebrand, announced by creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, satirizes President Donald Trump’s executive orders renaming geographic locations like Lake Ontario. The premiere episode, 'South American Biker Gangs,' features a new theme song, a cameo by Trump, and a plot involving e-bikes and parental biker gangs. While the show won the 2026 Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program, outlets debate whether the heavy political focus is enhancing or hindering the comedy's quality.

via Variety|

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entertainment1 month ago•0 min saved

South Park Rebrands to 'South America' for Season 29 Premiere Amid Trump Satire

The animated series 'South Park' is returning as 'South America' for its 29th season, premiering on September 16. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced the name change as a satirical response to President Donald Trump’s executive orders renaming geographic locations, such as Lake Ontario to Lake America. The new season continues the show’s focus on political satire, with the premiere episode titled 'South American Biker Gangs.'

via USA Today|

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tv1 month ago•9 min saved

South Park Confirms 'South America' Rebrand Will Persist Through Season 29 Premiere

The Comedy Central animated series South Park has confirmed that its rebrand to 'South America' will continue through the Season 29 premiere, extending a satirical gag targeting President Trump's renaming initiatives. The premiere episode, titled 'South American Biker Gangs,' airs Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET and explores the impact of e-bikes on the fictional Colorado town. The show recently won its fifth Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program and was recognized as the first animated honoree in the 2026 Television Academy Honors.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment1 month ago•9 min saved

Parker and Stone Apologize for Years-Long Delay of Kendrick Lamar’s 'Whitney Springs'

Trey Parker and Matt Stone have issued a formal apology for the indefinite delay of their upcoming musical comedy, 'Whitney Springs,' a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar. The film, originally announced in 2022 and written by Vernon Chatman, has faced multiple schedule shifts, including a push from 2025 to 2026 and its subsequent removal from the release calendar in November 2025. While the creators acknowledge that 'South Park' and other life circumstances have hindered progress, they reaffirm their commitment to the project. The film, which features unreleased music by Lamar, is currently undated but remains in production at Paramount.

via Rolling Stone|

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entertainment1 month ago•6 min saved

Parker and Stone Apologize for Years-Long Delay of Kendrick Lamar Musical

Matt Stone and Trey Parker issued a rare apology for the indefinite delay of their live-action musical collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, known internally as 'Whitney Springs.' The duo accepted full responsibility for the schedule slip, blaming 'South Park' commitments and life circumstances, while affirming their continued belief in the project. The film, which features original music from Lamar and a script by Vernon Chatman, has been postponed multiple times since its 2022 announcement and remains without a release date.

via A.V. Club|

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entertainment1 month ago•50 min saved

Parker and Stone Apologize for Years-Long Delay of Kendrick Lamar’s 'Whitney Springs'

Trey Parker and Matt Stone have issued a formal apology for the prolonged delay of their upcoming musical film, 'Whitney Springs,' which features original music from Kendrick Lamar. The creators acknowledged that their work on 'South Park' and personal circumstances caused the schedule slip, though they reaffirmed their commitment to the project. The film, which has been in development since 2022, remains undated but is still in production at Paramount.

via Yahoo|

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film1 month ago•9 min saved

Parker and Stone Apologize for Years-Long Delay of Kendrick Lamar Musical 'Whitney Springs'

Trey Parker and Matt Stone have issued a formal apology for the indefinite delay of their musical comedy, 'Whitney Springs,' a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar. The film, which features original music by Lamar and a script by Vernon Chatman, has been pushed back multiple times since its initial 2025 release date. While the creators blame 'South Park' and life circumstances, the project remains undated at Paramount Pictures.

via Variety|

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entertainment1 month ago•9 min saved

South Park creators rename show to 'South America' to mock Trump and tech giants

Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced that the long-running animated series 'South Park' will be renamed 'South America' for its 29th season. The change is a satirical response to President Donald Trump's recent executive orders and tech companies' compliance in renaming geographic locations, such as Lake Ontario to 'Lake America.' The announcement coincided with the show winning an Emmy Award for outstanding animated program. The new season premieres on September 16 on Comedy Central and Paramount+.

via independent.co.uk|

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entertainment1 month ago•10 min saved

Parker and Stone Apologize for 'Whitney Springs' Delays, Cite South Park Obligations

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone issued a formal apology to Kendrick Lamar and Paramount Pictures regarding the indefinite delay of their musical comedy, 'Whitney Springs.' The film, which has been pushed from its original 2025 release date to an undated status, is currently in production but lacks a confirmed release window. The creators acknowledged that their ongoing commitments to the South Park television series and other life circumstances have hindered the movie's completion, though they reaffirmed their belief in the project.

via hollywoodreporter.com|

#entertainment #kendrick-lamar #matt-stone