Monday, September 3, 2007

"South Park" Might Outlast Simpsons


Photo from source, Reuters.com

Hat tip to AmericaBlog.com, which is where I first saw this news, even there a little late. But welcome news anyway, to somebody who likes his political satire liberally sprinkled with fart jokes. Yay, Matt & Trey!!! Keep it up!

[Excerpt]

"South Park" duo draw up lucrative deal

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - An animated series is redrawing the lines of television mega-deals.

The eye-popping $75 million pact announced Monday by Comedy Central and the creators of "South Park" may be the most prominent example of the Internet as a bona fide backend window alongside syndication and DVD. The duo of Matt Stone and Trey Parker will get a 50-50 ad split on digital platforms but not on television.

The new extension will bring three more 14-episode seasons -- the same volume Stone and Parker re-signed for in 2005. "Park" is in place now through 2011, bringing its stint at Comedy Central to 15 seasons going back to 1997.

Read more at Reuters.com

And, like I need an excuse. . . Why South Park is superior to Family Guy


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