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Coverage dated July 1, 2025

‘South Park’ creators call Paramount-Skydance merger ‘a s—show’

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The creators of “South Park” are blasting the planned merger between Paramount and Skydance following the delay of their animated series’ season premiere. “This merger is a s—show and it’s f—ing up ‘South Park,'” said a Wednesday statement posted on social media from the Comedy Central show’s accoun…

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  1. The Hill

    ‘South Park’ creators call Paramount-Skydance merger ‘a s—show’ (opens The Hill)

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    The creators of “South Park” are blasting the planned merger between Paramount and Skydance following the delay of their animated series’ season premiere. “This merger is a s—show and it’s f—ing up ‘South Park,'” said a Wednesday statement posted on social media from the Comedy Central show’s accoun…

  2. Fox News

    'South Park' creators rip Skydance-Paramount merger as a 's---show', blame deal for delaying new season (opens Fox News)

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    Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of "South Park," criticized the upcoming Paramount-Skydance merger as season 27 of their Comedy Central show was pushed back to July 23.

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘South Park’ Creators Say Skydance-Paramount Merger Is “a Sh*tshow” and Is “F**king Up” Their Show (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    'South Park’ creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone say Paramount-Skydance merger is a ‘shitshow’ that is ‘fucking up’ their series.

  4. New York Post

    ‘South Park’ creators rip Skydance-Paramount merger as a ‘s—show’, blame deal for delaying new season (opens New York Post)

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    The creators of Comedy Central's "South Park" let network parent Paramount Global know on Tuesday that they are not happy with the two-week delay of the latest season of their comedy series.

  5. Variety

    ‘South Park’ Creators Slam Paramount-Skydance Merger as a ‘S— Show’ and Say ‘It’s F—ing Up’ New Episodes: ‘We Hope Fans Get to See Them Somehow’ (opens Variety)

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    The 'South Park' creators slam the Paramount merger after their new episodes are delayed.

  6. Deadline

    ‘South Park’ Creators Slam Proposed Paramount-Skydance Merger, Saying “It’s F***ing Up” Their Show (opens Deadline)

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    South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone released a blistering statement about the pending merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media.

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