Okay, class, settle down. I've got some news for you:
December 30, 2009 - South Park Studios forgot all about its official chat room when it split up into country-specific sites. Come on in and chat a spell. Also, Janina of Plane'arium fame reports the following, and asks a question at the end of it:
Perhaps this is worth a laugh for some of you. It's strange which "celebrities" are paid to promote South Park.
Comedy Central Germany decided to do some kind of South Park Christmas Special this year, and so they showed 11 episodes in a row. Nice idea, but unfortunately they had a guest host too... Lorielle London. She was called Lorenzo when taking part in the German version of "Pop Idol" back in 2003 and was made fun of due to her lack of talent. Since then Lorenzo decided to become a woman and show her face and fake tits on TV. But her only "success" was taking part in "I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" and a cooking show, she never hosted a show herself or was successful in acting or singing.
So... why is someone like this chosen to promote South Park? It's a shame, because getting known because of failing in casting shows is the poorest way of them all. Why not choose a real Comedian? And to make it even worse Lorielle London dressed up as "Mrs. Hankey", here's a little scary trailer.
Do you know of other degrading promotions in your own country? I guess the U.S. don't do those things, because Trey and Matt would intervene.
Tell you one thing, the real Mrs. Hankey ain't gonna be too happy 'bout this!
December 15, 2009 - TV Shows On DVD is reporting that Season 13 will come out on both Blu-ray and DVD on March 16, so mark your calendars! According to the site:
Yesterday Comedy Central and Paramount Home Entertainment announced that South Park - The Complete 13th Season will come to both DVD and high-def Blu-ray Disc on March 16th. Now we've learned some additional information about these releases, which contain 14 uncensored episodes from the most recent season of the series.
First of all, in our report yesterday we passed along that these would each be a 3-disc set. Information sent to retailers clarifies that, saying that the DVD release would be on 3 discs, but the Blu-ray release would come on 2 discs. The same info provided to retailers shows that both versions will be presented in widescreen video. We're not sure if the latter is accurate, however: when The Complete 12th Season came out this past March, the DVD was in full screen, while the BD came in widescreen.
The studio announcement yesterday said that these releases would both include Mini-Audio Commentary by creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone on every episode, which has been the case with each previous season set. That is confirmed by the details sent to retailers, but apparently it isn't the only bonus material that you'll find. For the first time ever, Deleted Scenes will be included with this release. Also, a special XBOX cross promotion will be available for this title, with a giveaway of a free character and 2 unlockable levels for the South Park Let’s Go Tower Defense Play! XBLA game, with purchase of either the DVD or Blu-ray sets.
Finally, we have an early look at the front cover art for both versions of South Park - The Complete 13th Season. This was provided to retailers and may still be subject to change, but here's a taste anyway to whet your appetite!
November 15, 2009 - South Park Studios announces Episode 1314 - Pee.
Pee
The boys are super excited to spend the day at Pipi’s Splash Town but there is danger at every turn. Things at the water park are not what they seem. The boy’s fun filled day is about to turn deadly. Events are in play at Splash Town that signal the end of the world is upon us. Cartman tries to warn everyone but no one will listen. Disaster is about to strike and the boys are in a race to survive.
The End of the World? Must have a 2012 reference to it. :D And it looks like the Fab Four are now the Stunning Six. Jimmy and Butters are with the four boys for this one.
November 8, 2009 - South Park Studios announces Episode 1313 - Dances With Wolves Smurfs.
Dances With Smurfs
Cartman has a daily forum for his agenda when he is chosen to do the morning announcements. Eric Cartman seizes the opportunity to become the voice of change at the school when he takes over the morning announcements. His target is South Park Elementary’s Student Body President, Wendy Testaburger. Cartman is asking the tough questions and gaining followers.
November 7, 2009 - The F Word guests are now up. And now, a word from someone who's made the same point about the word "fag" that Matt and Trey were trying to make here:
Basically, kids often use words without knowing the meanings they have in the grown-up world, but instead use them in their own way. This helps words evolve, change meaning, and lose the targets of previous negative or positive connotations. Louis CK was a kid in the 1970s, which was 30 to 40 years ago, and even then "fag" was not used exclusively to mean "gay person." That wasn't a meaning he knew until later.
November 4, 2009 - I just call obnoxious motorcycle riders obnoxiuos motorcycle riders, no reason to call them fags, but here's Trey's addendum to the definition for "fag".
One could argue that Trey figures this group is now more deserving of "fag" than homosexuals are, or just that he finds the loud motorcycles as annoying as anyone else does.
November 3, 2009 - For anyone wondering why "Gay Fish" was available for download so quickly while Cartman's version of "Poker Face" is not, the answer is that "Gay Fish" was not a cover of a Kanye song while "Poker Face" is, and covers need to be cleared with the original artists before full versions can be available for download.
November 1, 2009 - South Park Studios announces Episode 1312 - The F Word.
The F Word
The boys aren't going to let the Harley Festival being held in South Park ruin their weekend. Everyone agrees they've had enough of the loud and obnoxious bikers that have arrived in South Park. The boys are taking on the Harley Riders. They throw down the F word and the game is on.
October 30, 2009 - Whale Whores guests are now up. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
October 26, 2009 - South Park Studios announces Episode 1311 - "Whale Whores." "Free Willzyx" wasn't enough whale for our two dynamic creators.
Whale Whores
The Japanese are on a mad-hunt to kill all the world’s dolphins and whales. Stan and his family are spending his birthday at the Denver Aquarium where they will get to swim with the dolphins. Things turn bloody when the Japanese attack, kill all the dolphins and ruin Stan’s big day. There seems to be no end to the senseless killing. Stan takes on the cause to save the dolphins from the Japanese.
October 17, 2009 - South Park Studios announces Episode 1310 - W.T.F. Wrestling Is Awesome is just the name of the clip below.
W.T.F.
After attending a WWE MATCH, the boys ALL WANT TO BE PROFESSIONAL WRESTLERS. The boys have found their new calling in life and they hurry to sign up for the wrestling club. They soon find out THE KIND OF WRESTLING THEY TEACH AT SCHOOL IS not the same thing they saw at the WWE. The boy’s wrestling coach has the same problem. He’s been struggling for years to get people to see the difference.
Clearly en episode about World Wrestling Entertainment, the male wrestlers shown are John Cena and Edge. The shirts the boys are wearing represent WWE and its wrestlers: CM Punk (the forearms on Token's shirt), WWE itself (Get the F out, indicating it got rid of Federation in its name), John Bradshaw Layfield (the initials JBL on Kenny's shirt).
October 11, 2009 - South Park Studios announces Episode 1309 - Butters' Bottom Bitch (a bottom bitch is a pimp's most treasured prostitute - she's the one he can always count on, and she'll stick by him through anything).
Episode 1309 - Butters' Bottom Bitch
Prostitution is on the rise in South Park. This affects South Park Elementary in an unusual way. Butters has made it all the way to the 4th grade without ever kissing a girl. All of his friends have been teasing him mercilessly. Butters is determined to catch up with the rest of the boys in his class. See the really short preview below.
October 10, 2009 - Dead Celebrities transcript added. If either of the two voices (beside Walter Cronkite, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson) in Ike's hospital room are linked to the celebrities shown later on, let me know. Also, seems Michael Jackson fans have taken offense at the episode for making light of Jackson's death. I'm a big MJ fan myself, despite his off-stage activities over the past 20 years, but I love South Park, so I couldn't take offense at the episode. :)
October 4, 2009 - South Park Studios announces Episode 1308 - Dead Celebrities.
Episode 1308 - Dead Celebrities
The boys bring in professional ghost hunters to investigate evidence of paranormal activity in the Broflovski House. Powerful forces are tormenting Ike. He's freaked out and the stress could kill him. Kyle and the boys are doing everything they can to save him but the poltergeists won't leave Ike alone. See the really short preview below.
September 29, 2009 - For the next two weeks, until the South Park BRD comes out, South Park Studios is streaming South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut. You'll also find five clips from the commentary the BRD will have. Too bad a matching DVD will not be sold to those of us who don't have BRD. On the other hand, when the DVD came out 10 years ago, I didn't have a DVD player, and bought one just for the movie (the player cost about $140 at the time), so I'll probably get a BRD player now. Prices have come down, so I can find a BRD player now for less than $100.
September 24, 2009 - Autumn placeholder. No news this week, 'cept those appearances Trey made in Michigan, but there's nothing new in in there.
Summer news now cropped and in the South Park Timeline and in South Park In the News.
December 30, 2009 - South Park Studios forgot all about 
