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Minions Bring Anarchic Nostalgia to Hollywood Hills
film21 days ago

Minions Bring Anarchic Nostalgia to Hollywood Hills

Deadline’s review finds Minions & Monsters a fast, anarchic slapstick that rattles through Hollywood history, following the Minions from ancient mischief to 1920s cinema via a tour-guide narrator, a playful demon, and a new robot boss. Packed with meta‑film gags, references to The Matrix and News on the March, and the infectious Minionese, it delivers kinetic laughs and chaotic energy in a 1h29m PG romp, even as the plot leaps between eras and self‑advertises as a film within a film.

South Park’s Parker Frames Trump as the Joker in Politics-Turned Pop Culture
entertainment1 month ago

South Park’s Parker Frames Trump as the Joker in Politics-Turned Pop Culture

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone say politics has become pop culture, and they gave Donald Trump a major role this season because he embodies the era’s satire. Parker tells the New York Times that their job is to be the joker, and the Trump storyline in Season 27 included a major antagonist arc (notably a scene with Trump and Satan), underscoring their commitment to pushing boundaries and reflecting current politics through comedy.

South Park doubles down on Trump satire after backlash, creators say
entertainment2 months 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
entertainment2 months 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.

tv10 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.

South Park's Trey Parker Jokes About Trump Apology Amid White House Backlash
entertainment1 year ago

South Park's Trey Parker Jokes About Trump Apology Amid White House Backlash

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone made a joke apology to President Trump after their season premiere mocked him, including a depiction of him in bed with Satan. The episode, which also referenced recent political and legal issues involving Trump, received mixed reactions, with the White House dismissing the show as irrelevant. The creators discussed the episode at Comic-Con, highlighting their satirical approach and the show's ongoing relevance in political commentary.