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'South Park' creators reach $1.5 billion streaming deal with Paramount, LA Times reports

UNITED STATES, JUL 22 – The $1.5 billion deal grants Paramount exclusive global streaming rights to South Park for five years and includes production of 10 new episodes annually, boosting Paramount+ against competitors.

  • Paramount has signed a five-year agreement with Trey Parker and Matt Stone for streaming rights on Paramount+, reportedly worth $1.5 billion.
  • The deal includes an annual payment of $300 million and a commitment to produce 10 new episodes each year.
  • Parker and Stone expressed frustration over the ongoing licensing battle, stating, 'This merger is a sh**show and it’s f***ing up South Park.'
  • The negotiations included potential legal threats against Paramount's incoming president, but were ultimately successful in reaching this agreement.
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