{"id":1953325,"date":"2025-08-11T02:43:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T02:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1953325"},"modified":"2025-08-11T02:43:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T02:43:21","slug":"does-paramount-have-a-south-park-problem-what-the-new-ceo-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/does-paramount-have-a-south-park-problem-what-the-new-ceo-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Paramount Have A South Park Problem? What The New CEO Says"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Comedy Central<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Now in its <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/streaming-news\/watch-south-park-season-27-online\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:27th season, South Park;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">27th season, <em>South Park<\/em><\/a> remains a notable TV show, and it continues to make headlines for a myriad of reasons. With the show, series creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker have long sought to satirize political and social topics. However, the latest episodes have drawn backlash from the White House and more. Considering the blowback, some may wonder whether Paramount execs have a problem with the show. Now, the aforementioned conglomerate\u2019s new CEO is sharing his own thoughts on the series.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">What Did Paramount\u2019s Head Honcho Say About The Long-Running Animated Series?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the aftermath of the merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, David Ellison is now the CEO of the newly formed Paramount Skydance Corporation. It\u2019s been rumored that Ellison, a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/colbert-others-act-theyre-ip-151350357.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:billionaire, is ready to make changes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">billionaire, is ready to make changes<\/a> within the company, specifically when it comes to the content it produces. However, based on the comments that Ellison shared about <em>South Park<\/em>, he\u2019s quite pleased with the program. The exec even admitted to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/08\/08\/media\/south-park-ellison-paramount-trump-noem-parker-stone\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:CNN;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">celebrity.land<\/a> that he\u2019s long been a fan of the show while also praising its producers:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Matt and Trey are incredibly talented. They are equal opportunity offenders and always have been.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The comments about the co-creators being \u201cequal opportunity offenders\u201d seems to be the CEO opining that the creative team skewers a wide array of people despite their personal or political leanings. David Ellison\u2019s comments notably arrive in the aftermath of Paramount settling a $16 million lawsuit with U.S. President Donald Trump, which was connected to <em>60 Minutes<\/em>. That suit was also viewed by financial analysts as being the final issue that needed to be resolved before the merger could move forward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Some have also speculated that the lawsuit is also connected to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/show-ending-good-cbs-cancellation-233200509.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:cancellation of The Late Show;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">cancellation of <em>The Late Show<\/em><\/a>, as host Stephen Colbert openly criticized his bosses\u2019 decision to settle. The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/writers-guild-calls-investigation-colbert-135647414.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Writers Guild has since called for an investigation;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Writers Guild has since called for an investigation<\/a> into the matter. Also, when celebrity.land asked the Paramount Skydance CEO about whether he personally agreed for the network to air ads that highlight causes backed by President Trump, he said the following:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I do not want to politicize our company in any way, shape or form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As David Ellison holds onto that particular stance, <em>South Park<\/em>\u2019s new season continues to play out. Only two episodes have aired as of this writing, though they\u2019ve been much discussed at this point.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">What\u2019s Been Done On South Park Season 27 So Far, And What Have The Responses Been Like?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Season 27 premiere of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/south-parks-episode-president-trump-143203667.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:South Park lampooned President Trump;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><em>South Park<\/em> lampooned President Trump<\/a> in multiple ways. Said installment includes a Trump character (with the president\u2019s real face superimposed on a cartoon body). At one point during the episode, that caricature gets in bed with the Devil, a recurring character on the show. In addition, there\u2019s also a live-action scene in which Trump \u2013 who\u2019s depicted as being nude\u2013 runs across a beach. The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2025\/tv\/news\/white-house-slams-south-park-donald-trump-parody-1236468583\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:White House responded;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">White House responded<\/a> to the parodies with a statement through which officials derided the show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Aside from the emphasis on POTUS, the series lampooned U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who was depicted as a short assistant to Donald Trump during the second episode. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/jd-vance-shared-5-word-201045046.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Vance himself later responded;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Vance himself later responded<\/a> to the cartoon with just five words, \u2018Well, I\u2019ve finally made it.\u2019 Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was parodied as well, as the latest episode depicted her as an ICE agent arresting people, shooting dogs and using botox. While she admitted to having not seen the episode, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/ice-barbie-kristi-noem-just-142533503.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Noem expressed disapproval;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Noem expressed disapproval<\/a> of the parody.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Considering the negative reactions to some of the material within the newest episodes of <em>South Park<\/em>, it remains to be seen if David Ellison will hold onto his positive viewpoint of the show. As noted by celebrity.land, though, the show remains a profitable IP for Paramount. The next episode is set to hit Comedy Central on Wednesday, August 13 at 10 p.m. ET amid the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/television\/2025-tv-premiere-date-schedule-upcoming-new-returning-shows\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:2025 TV schedule;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">2025 TV schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Comedy Central Now in its 27th season, South Park remains a notable TV show, and it continues to make headlines for a myriad of reasons. 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