Inside the $3 Billion ‘South Park' Fight That May Blow Up Its Future

Inside the $3 Billion Fight for the Future of 'South Park'

Paramount Global believed it had a framework for an agreement with series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Skydance, the studio’s likely imminent new owner, balked at the terms. The 'South Park' creators have brought on bulldog negotiator Bryan Freedman to turn up the heat.

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Inside the $3 Billion “South Park” standoff, Paramount Global thought it had terms locked in with creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone—but Skydance, the studio’s likely new owner, isn’t on board. In response, Parker and Stone have hired powerhouse negotiator Bryan Freedman to ratchet up the pressure, putting the show’s massive renewal deal—and its future—on uncertain ground.