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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 Season 29 will premiere on Comedy Central on Sept. 16 at 10 p.m., with new episodes released every other Wednesday and streaming on Paramount+ the next day in the U.S., Canada, and Australia; the show will also celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027, continuing its long-running run after recent high-profile storylines and Emmys for animated programming.
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.
Deep Voodoo, the AI-focused outfit behind South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, uses licensed footage and custom AI models to produce deepfakes for film and TV, stressing consent and rights. With projects like Sassy Justice and high-profile de-aging work, they describe a rigorous on-set capture process and bespoke models, arguing AI can expand creativity—via de-aging, performance transfer, and faster, more location-light production—and could even reshape how South Park is made, all while upholding ethical guardrails.
Paramount Skydance president Jeff Shell counters RJ Cipriani’s $150 million suit by alleging Cipriani orchestrated a shakedown around South Park talks, including death threats and a 24/7 security detail, using media leaks and a web of alleged connections to pressure Shell, with broader Hollywood legal drama and ties to former executives emerging.
South Park’s Cartman, Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Butters invade Rocket League for a limited-time event (Jan 22 at 4 PM PT–Feb 5 at 4 PM PT) called Cartman’s Crash Out, unlocking toppers that track specific in-game stats and an animated Cheesy Poofs Octane decal; the Stampede + South Park bundle adds a Stampede car body with five Cartman/Stan/Kyle/Kenny/Butters decals, letting players customize a Cartman-themed car before the deadline.
South Park is collaborating with Fortnite in a new crossover event called 'Born in Chaos' from Jan. 9 to Feb. 5, introducing South Park-themed outfits, gameplay items, a new Point of Interest called Cartmanland, and a five-player Quints playlist, along with quests and rewards for players.
Toby Morton, a former South Park writer, has launched a satirical website for the Trump-Kennedy Center, featuring a provocative mission statement and upcoming events, including a New Year’s Eve performance, as a humorous commentary on political and cultural themes.
The creators of South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, are involved in a labor dispute at their Casa Bonita restaurant, where performers have unionized and gone on strike over unsafe working conditions and pay issues, leading to public protests and ongoing negotiations.
South Park's Thanksgiving episode mocked Pete Hegseth with a song parody, leading fans to adopt a brutal new nickname for him on social media, as the show satirized his political rebranding and antics.
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone explain that their focus on politics in the current season is driven by the cultural prominence of politics, especially regarding Trump, and their desire to show independence and satire, despite initial plans to only briefly target Trump.
South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker initially planned Trump jokes as a one-off but continued due to the rich comedic material, emphasizing that their satire reflects how politics has become a major part of pop culture. They highlight their approach as targeting extremists of all kinds and note that their freedom to satirize is supported by their network, despite political tensions.
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone clarify that their focus on Trump and politics is a reflection of how politics has become embedded in pop culture, rather than an intentional political stance, with the show's ratings success influencing their approach.
South Park's Halloween special humorously depicts U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi with a persistent brown substance on her nose, symbolizing her fawning over Trump, in a satirical take on political loyalty and media portrayal.
The latest South Park episode, a Halloween special, satirizes political events including Trump's White House demolition, conspiracy theories, and current political chaos, blending humor with social commentary and highlighting the show's evolving approach to topical issues.