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News updates, press releases, exclusive announcements about the series and the creators straight from the studios at South Park.

FAQs for 12/22/2005

The FAQs
"Can Cartman speak Spanish?"
"What does BBS stand for?"
"What song did they play after the rocket was fired?"
"Where can I see 'The Spirit of Christmas?'"

Click here.

Episode 914 Video Clip #2

Bloody Mary Video
The church has sent a cardinal to investigate whether the Bleeding Statue of Mary is a miracle (or not). See the results in our video downloads. Click here.

FAQs for 12/28/2005

FAQs
"What happened to Chef and Wendy?"
"Why do Matt and Trey's movies have little commentary?"
"Why do Matt and Trey insist on being tools for Bush?"
"Does Mexico really have a space program?"
"Where are the recent audio clips?"

Find out. Read the FAQs. Click here.

South Park Season 9.5 Rewind Tonight!

FAQs for 12/25/2005

FAQs
"Why are you telling us about the Aristrocrats?"
"If both their parents are lawyers, why is Token richer than Kyle?"
"Can we really ask you anything we want?"
"Why did Trey say he wanted George Bush re-elected?"
Plus cursing about the bleeped cursing. Click here.

Christmas in South Park 2005

Christmas in South Park
Saturday, December 24 from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
On Christmas Eve, Comedy Central brings you six back-to-back episodes of holiday mayhem, featuring adventures like Santa invading Iraq, the boys going to Canada to save Kyle's little brother Ike and Stan assisting in the birth of the AntiChrist. Plus, it wouldn't be "Christmas in South Park" without a visit or two from Mr. Hankey, everyone's favorite Christmas Poo.

10:00 PM - Red Sleigh Down
10:30 PM - Mr. Hankey The Christmas Poo
11:00 PM - A Very Crappy Christmas
11:30 PM - Woodland Critter Christmas
12:00 AM - Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics
12:30 AM - Christmas in Canada
(All times ET/PT)

Episode 914 Video Clip #3

More "Bloody Mary" Video
We've added another video clip from "Bloody Mary" to our downloads section. Click here.

South Park New Year's Rock-a-thon

South Park New Year's Rock-a-thon
Saturday, December 31 from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
This New Year's Eve, join Cartman and company as they ring in the New Year with six rockin' episodes of "South Park" starting at 10:00 p.m., rollin' right through the New Year and going into the wee hours of January 1, 2006.

10:00 P.M. - Chef Aid
10:30 P.M. - Timmy 2000
11:00 P.M. - Something You Can Do With Your Finger
11:30 P.M. - Fat Butt and Pancake Head
12:00 A.M. - Christian Rock Hard
12:30 A.M. - You Got F*ucked in the Ass

FAQs
"Is Trey Mormon?"
"I'm going to Japan for a while. Suggestions on what to do?"
"Where can I get that composite sketch?"
"Why did Canada have to wait so long for the rest of season 9?"
"Can I use my Create-A-Character on my site, body or forum?"

Find out. Click here.

South Park Season 9.5 Rewind

South Park New Season Rewind
Wednesday, December 28 from 10:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.
Just when fans thought they'd seen the last of the new "South Park" season, here's a chance to re-live all the great moments from all the new episodes on one big night. On Wednesday, December 28, Comedy Central brings our viewers a marathon of all seven episodes from the new season, back-to-back, starting at 10:00 P.M.

Aristocrats DVD Info

Aristocrats DVD info
As noted by Ray over at SPA, several sites have listed Jan 24, 2006 as the release date for the Aristocrats on DVD. IGN has also posted some additional information about the DVD. The suggested retail price is $29.99 and it includes the following features:

  • Filmmaker Commentary featuring Paul Provenza and Penn Jillette
  • "Aristocrats do The Aristocrats" Highlight Reel
  • "Behind the Green Room Door: Comics Tell Some of Their Favorite Jokes" Featurette
  • "Be An Aristocrat" Contest Winners including two hysterical "Aristocrat" jokes -- one live action and one animated -- that you can't believe were made by amateurs!
  • Never-Before-Seen Extended Versions of the joke and extra footage of: Whoopi Goldberg, Jon Stewart, Jason Alexander, Bob Saget, Sarah Silverman, Gilbert Gottfried, Lewis Black, Hank Azaria, Billy The Mime, Ron Jeremy, Kevin Pollack and many more.
  • French and Spanish Subtitles


IGN also has a larger copy of the DVD cover available: check it out by clicking here.

Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman moving into Academia

Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman moving into Academia
As pointed out to us by kittenindublin, South Park is getting some attention -- from professors who study popular culture. In an upcoming essay collection, Central Michigan University English professor Jeffery Weinstock and others will discuss topics of race, religion, sexuality, and politics -- using South Park to do it. Who knew class could be so much fun?

Aristocrats Soundtrack Info

Aristocrats Soundtrack Info
According to the Aristocrats Website, the soundtrack will be available December 6th. If you head over to the Aristocrats Website, you can listen to some sample tracks. Click here.

FAQs for 12/02/2005

FAQs
"Why do the characters look yellow in some pictures?"
"How did Timmy become wheelchair bound?"
"I'm not sure if my child is ready for South Park..."
"Is Matt a ginger or a daywalker?"

Learning can be fun! Click here.

South Park Behind-the-Scenes

South Park Behind-the-Scenes
CBS Sunday Morning News will air the behind-the-scenes piece on South Park this Sunday, December 4th! The show begins at 9 a.m. EST/6 a.m. PST, but be sure to check your listings. They expect our segment to run at the end of the show but set your TIVO's for the whole thing, just in case.

Episode 913 Video Clips

Free Willzyx Video Clips
Looking to get to the Moon? Have you tried the Mexican and Russian Space Programs? See they fared in our episode downloads. Click hyah.

Episode 914 Announcement

"Bloody Mary" Announcement
This week on an all new South Park, Stan is embarrassed in front of his friends when his dad gets pulled over for drunk driving.

FAQs: Special Edition
Everybody has been asking, "Who drew the composite sketch of the four boys?" and "Was the sketch based on real people?" We've got the answers to these and one or two other questions, click here.

Episode 914 Press Release

From tomorrow's Comedy Central Press Release:
Stan's Dad Gets Pulled Over For Drunk Driving
In An All-New Episode Of "South Park" Premiering
Wednesday, December 7 At 10:00 P.M. On Comedy Central


Stan is embarrassed in front of his friends when his dad is arrested for drunk driving in an all new episode of "South Park," entitled "Bloody Mary," premiering Wednesday, December 7 at 10:00 p.m. on Comedy Central.

In a neighboring town, a bleeding statue of Mary is discovered and the faithful are flocking to the site hoping to be healed. Stan's dad is sure the bleeding Virgin can cure him of his "disease."

Kenny vs. Spenny

Kenny vs. Spenny
If you get a chance, check out this site and the show -- it's a Canadian show called Kenny vs. Spenny, about two best friends who compete against each other. We really like it. Click click!

FAQs for 12/05/05

FAQs
"When will Season 5 be released in Region 2?"
"Where can I buy South Park clothes?"
"I like your website. Is Mr. Garrison gay?"
"Why do the characters wear hoods?"

All this knowledge can be yours. Click here.

Composite Sketch Wallpaper

Composite Sketch Background
Hello, we're sorry to bother you, but have you seen these four boys? You can help us find them by putting up copies on your neighborhood desktop. Click here.

Join us for a game of Trivia this Friday.
Prove your South Park knowledge and win a free prize!

The FAQs (12/08/2005)

The FAQs
"What's Kyle's last name?"
"If Jimbo's last name is different, how is he Randy's brother?"
"How do I get to the chatroom?"
"Where can I buy South Park stuff online?"

We're happy to share our knowledge with you. Simply click here.

Trivia Today! (12/09/2005)

Trivia Today
Join us for a game of Trivia at 8:00pm Eastern / 7:00pm Central / 6:00pm Mountain / 5:00pm Pacific time. We'll ask ten questions and whoever gets the most points wins this cool South Park shirt:

When the time comes, join us in the South Park chatroom (click here) and choose #spstrivia. Be sure to be there!

South Park on Bravo's Great Things about the Holidays

South Park on Bravo's Great Things about the Holidays
On Bravo's "Great Things about the Holidays", South Park came in #13. The only cartoons before it were "How the Grench Stole Christmas" (#9), "Charlie Brown" (#6), and "Rudolph the Red Nosed Raindeer" (#2). Sweet!

Thanks to lisanoona for letting us know.

FAQs for 12/10/2005

FAQs
"How far in advance do Matt and Trey make episodes?"
"Can you air episodes at 8:30 instead of 9:30?"
"What is Kyle's last name?"

Click here. You know you want to.

Matt Stone in "This Film Not Yet Rated"

Matt Stone in "This Film Not Yet Rated"
Matt Stone and several other filmmakers will appear in the new IFC documentary, "This Film Not Yet Rated", coming out next year. This documentary details the MPAA movie rating system and its effect on American Culture. For more, check out the press release at Yahoo (click here) or the official website (click here).

Season 9.5 in the UK

Season 9.5 in the UK beginning Jan 6th
For all of you fans in the United Kingdom wondering when the season 9.5 would arrive, have no fear, we've gotten your answer: they will premiere on Paramount Comedy on January 6th, beginning with both Two Days Before the Day After Tomorrow (908) and Marjorine (909).

Season 9.5 Vote

Season 9.5 Vote
Which episode of Season 9.5 was the fan favorite? Help us figure it out!

Which was your favorite of the following episodes?
  • 908 - Two Days Before the Day After Tomorrow
  • 909 - Marjorine
  • 910 - Follow That Egg

Episode 914 Video Clip

Randy Arrested! (On Video)
We've received word that a Mr. Randy Marsh has been arrested for drunk driving. What's more, the entire embarrassing incident has been recorded on video. Click here.

Join us Friday for a game of Trivia!

Season 9.5 Rewind

South Park New Season Rewind
Wednesday, December 28 from 9:30 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. ET/PT
Miss an episode? Just when fans thought they'd seen the last of the new "South Park" season, here's a chance to re-live all the great moments from all the new episodes on one big night. On Wednesday, December 28, Comedy Central brings our viewers a marathon of all seven episodes from the new season, back-to-back, starting at 9:30 P.M.

Trivia Tomorrow (12/16/2005)

Trivia Tomorrow!
Join us for Trivia Tomorrow at 8pm ET/5pm PT and you could win a "Cripple Fight" T-Shirt!

Trivia Today (12/16/2005)

Trivia Today!
Join us for a game of Trivia today at 8pm EST / 7pm CST / 6pm MST / 5pm PST. Click here when the time comes, but don't be late!

Matt talks about "The Ringer" in Entertainment Wee

Matt talks about "The Ringer" in Entertainment Weekly
Some of you have been asking about the similiarties between a recent episode of South Park, "Up the Down Steroid" and the upcoming movie "The Ringer." See what Matt Stone had to say about it in his interview with Entertainment Weekly. Click here.

Christmas in Iraq: The Screen Saver

Christmas in Iraq: The Screen Saver
The staff of South Park Studios and Comedy Central have prepared a few special little Christmas treats for you! Today, we've got a brand new Screen Saver for you to spread some holiday cheer: it's the Christmas in Iraq screensaver, now available for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh OS X! Click here and download it, but watch out -- Santa's packing!