http://www.southparkstudios.com/rss/ Behind the scenes notes from the Production Staff on duty the night before a new episode airs en-us Copyright 1999-2008, Comedy Partners LLC news@southparkstudios.com Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:51:11 PST Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:03:52 PDT Comedy Central South Park South Park Studios Matt Stone Trey Parker In house http://www.southparkstudios.com/show/blog/view_blog_entry.php?id=3567 If I could turn back time

Just in time for the holidays, we come to the end of another great season. In approximately 72 hours from this posting, most of the South Park crew will be looking back on Season 12 through the bottom of a pint glass. Or if you're Steve, Kenny, or David, it'll be through a midori sour snifter. They can't get enough of those things. Regardless, it's well deserved after 7 weeks of backbreaking hours that make even the top Navy S.E.A.L.S. cringe. And by the way, how awesome is that movie? Just hearing Mr. Big's 'Strike Like Lightning' makes me want to do pushups in the rain. Anyway

Some of the readers out there ask, 'how can I work for South Park? I know I'm not as awesome as Gary, but give me a shot! Damn, look at his thighs.' Let me give you some words of advice. Squats, squats, squats. That and a love of Ritmo Latino.

Now, rather than give you the 12 best things to happen in Season 12, I want you to give you the 12 things not to do around Matt or Trey if you ever come into contact with them, in or outside of the office. You never know, it may come in handy one day.

DO NOT:
12. Call Matt 'Trey', or vice versa.
11. Make fun of people who like KFC or Taco Bell.
10. Follow them to the bathroom and hand them a script under the stall.
9. Fart, then say 'I fah-ted!' a la Terence and Philip.
8. Ask them to sign something, and if you're lucky enough to get them to sign something, reply with a disappointed sigh.
7. Ask them to listen while you "do" Cartman for them.
6. Tell them how great the MPAA is.
5. Ask them if they ever party with Seth MacFarlane.
4. Tell them, 'remember that time you (insert something here from"Baseketball)"and then say 'that was so awesome!'
3. Sing 'America, Fuck Yeah,' Especially before introducing yourself.
2. Rag on the Denver Broncos.
1. Forget to tell them how awesome the PA Blog is.

Oh yeah, I haven't mentioned this week's episode. It's great. You should watch it!

So now that we are coming to an end, I want to share some pictures with you that I have gathered over that last few months. We look forward to your comments. See you for another great season of South Park in March 2009!!



Kenny getting ready for our Fiesta Mixer.


Nate (former PA turned Ass. Editor) with his pony lap desk.


A Starbucks employee who stayed on her break instead of helping her coworkers with our 65 latte order. It's called teamwork, look it up.


Kenny right before invented the sexual maneuver known as the 'Buckeye.'


Steve, trying his hand at bird wrangling. Pun intended.


This blog is dedicated to Nate (1979-2007), RIP. Goth for life my friend. Goth for life.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:53:03 PST http://www.southparkstudios.com/community/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35903 http://www.southparkstudios.com/show/blog/view_blog_entry.php?id=3561 Dear You,

For those of you wondering the outcome of Kennys bet, (see last entry), it was I, David, the new PA here at the fantastic South Park Studios resort and casino who has won. And in accordance to the rules and regulations, as the funniest/best-looking/smartest of the PAs, it is my sworn duty to update you, the devoted South Park follower, on the latest goings-on.



After a weeks worth of activities, I think its safe to say the daily requirements of a PA at South Park are like those of any other studio. By 9 am the coffee must be made, the printers filled with paper, the kitchen restocked and the mud-wrestling pit re-moistened. Then its time for making runs, (to drop-off and pickup), the destinations for which can be as diverse as accounting firms, Comedy Central, the supermarket, rehab, prison, Hell, the ER, and of course the post office. Catered meals must be ready on time or I take a beating from my supervisor. Ironically this only happens to new PAs named David who were born in 1985 and who bear a striking resemblance to no one in particular.

Anyway its time to get you amped for this Wednesdays episode.

Do you like music? dancing? school? Then see High School Musical 3. However if you like rich satire on music and dancing and school, then dont miss tomorrows episode. Matt, Trey and the entire crew are, as always, working on no hours sleep. Everyone is charged by Red Bull, coffee, and a delicious Penne pasta mixed with sun dried tomato, a dash of julienned basil, sprinkled with pine nuts, with a touch of aged Balsamic, and lovingly garnished with olive oil.

These guys are on the edge, sacrificing an entire evening of sitting naked on the sofa with a brew viewing whatever cheap hackneyed humor TV has on a Tuesday night to make us, AMERICA, keel over with laughter. This of course means its best for me, the new PA, a stranger in their midst, not to make any sudden movements.

Hope you guys enjoy yourselves tomorrow night! LATERS.
]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:23:04 PST http://www.southparkstudios.com/community/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35794 http://www.southparkstudios.com/show/blog/view_blog_entry.php?id=3544 Thanks Steve!!!

Hey there South Park-orinos!!!!!

Thanks for checking back in with us. Hope all is well? Sincerely, I hope that. Hows your week been? I want all of you to let me know how youre doing. Yes, thats right, I want you to comment on this blog and tell me about yourselves. Feel free to also tell me how awesome I am.

This is definitely not a ploy to see which one of the PAs can get more comments on their blog than the others.

Gary, Steve, Dave, and I, most certainly did not make a bet to see who the fans of the show think is the funniest/best-looking/smartest out of the PAs here at South Park. Did I mention how great I think you all are? Well, I think that. And Im Kenny. The PA.

Anywho, tonights a big night here at South Park. In case you havent heard, America will be deciding who will be our next president*. But, more importantly, the staff here at South Park will be up all night working on Wednesdays show. Which means we, the PAs, have been given the noble task of giving the staff updates throughout the night on the election. This is a very big deal, since the premise of tomorrows show may or may not depend entirely on the outcome. Who ever said, South Park isnt topical was lying through there teeth if you ask me. (No one said that. And no one asked me.)

Well, thats all for now. Im off to count some more votes. (And by that, I mean go to Baja Fresh for Trey.)



*I just found out today but apparently George W. Bush is the president of the United States!

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:39:38 PST http://www.southparkstudios.com/community/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35681 http://www.southparkstudios.com/show/blog/view_blog_entry.php?id=3543 Hello boggers in blogger world. PA Steve here with your weekly helping of South Park. Last week Pandemic 2 The Startling aired and I wanted to introduce you to the stars of the show. I would have never guessed that early in my career at South Park, I would be a part of a rare and amazing live action extravaganza. We had some very big, important stars come in and read for the monster Guinea Pig roles but we ended up going all out and getting the real thing. Enter Radcliff, Shaymus, Guinevere and Titan who were flown in from Papa New Guinea, (ironic? I think so). Each star, in his or her own right, proved to be a bit demanding. Aside from talking back to Matt and Trey and pooping on the carpet, Guinevere demanded fresh carrots cut into cubes every hour on the hour. Titan requested 14 bottles of Jack Daniels, a poster of Miley Cyrus, and a private screening of High School Musical III. Radcliff was easy going as long as he was watching rerun episodes of Steven Bochcos 1990 mega flop Cop Rock but, Shaymus refused to work unless he could see or hear a football game. When it came for Lights! Camera! Action!, they were breathtaking. Their brilliant performance, whether they were nibbling or slowly walking, is what made the Pandemic episodes so special. Pictures below will put names to furry faces and give you an idea of how we made Pandemic and Pandemic 2 possible.



Guinevere, Radcliff and Titan making love to the cameraand each other.


Shaymus, laying down on the job! Go Buckaneers!!


Shaymus II, looking sad because he couldnt see the football game. Time to work lil guy!!!


Titan, dressed as a Bunny, working hard under the hot lights. Its obviously not easy being a star.


Thats all for this week from me, heres Kenny with a lil more sweet South Park lovin.

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:39:33 PST http://www.southparkstudios.com/community/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35680 http://www.southparkstudios.com/show/blog/view_blog_entry.php?id=3534 Good evening everyone! PA Steve here to fill you in on all things South Park this week. So, as most of you know, we have a big group sleep/ work over at South Park on Tuesday nights to finish the show. Sometimes, at 4 a.m., Matt and Trey call upon my expert vocal services to lay down some background voices for characters that they dont have time or want to do.

This week with everyone in South Park getting startled, there is bound to be a need for a lot of screaming, yelling, and yelping people. Which is where I come in. Along with various storyboard artists and animators, I get to moonlight as an ADR artist. We are called in to lay down the background tracks that you hear on the show. So every time you hear a soldier yell or a man scream feel free to send me or some of my colleagues a digital pat on the back. Its surreal to be recording with Matt. Those of you who are religious South Park watchers like myself can imagine how amazing it is to be in the room when he busts out a Terrance or Phillip voice or other classic characters, like Butters! The 4 a.m. recording time is something to get used to but it beats sleeping.


Me, practicing my soldier yell, Gary doesnt seem startled, but he will be.

In other news, Halloween is approaching and needless to say we are very excited. Eric Stough brought in a rather large scarecrow with a crazy pumpkin head to hangout in our foyer. It makes a great addition to the office and it will scare away the damn crows that keep flying around my desk.


Scaaaaaary!!!

This weeks blog is all over the place but there are a lot of cool things that have happened that I want to fill you in on. Hot Dog Cart!! We had a hot dog truck grace us with its presence at work today. I prefer to call it the yum yum delicious truck that brings joy to my belly but thats neither here nor there. After a 90 hour plus week hot dogs are delicious meat treats that either make you pass out due to food coma or give you that extra boost you need to finish one of the craziest episodes of the season. I am currently writing this deep in the middle of a food coma. Coma aside we are very excited about Pandemic 2: The Startling Im so startled!!!!

That is all for this weeks bloggy. I have to go practice screaming and yelling like a soldier. Cant wait to read your comments, yes I can read. If you have any questions leave them there and Ill try to get to them this week. Also I want to know what everyone is going as for Halloween. I am going as Satan from the show, dildo and Saddam not included. Thats it, Thank You, Good Night, God Bless, Good Luck, Adios and Seeee Yaaaaaa.

-Steve

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:49:41 PDT http://www.southparkstudios.com/community/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35593 http://www.southparkstudios.com/show/blog/view_blog_entry.php?id=3525 Yo my name is Kenji and Id like to say, I thank the lord high above because Im a South Park PA! As the most recent addition to the PA gang, I too can remember loving South Park as a gawky, zit-faced, voice-cracking 8th grader. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I could one day work with so many talented people.

This week the gang finds themselves getting dangerously cultural and thats all Im gonna say.

And for those of you who dont believe that Matt & Trey bought us Porsches, behold!

Kenji and his 2001 Porsche Boxster-S Platinum Edition


Steve and his vintage 1986 Porsche 911 Targa


I know what youre thinking and NO. Theres NO POSSIBLE WAY these images could have been photo-shopped. Notice that Steves Porsche is clearly behind his upper left thigh, a technique requiring mad photoshop skillz that no PA can possess.

As for Gary and Kenny, their automobiles may be featured in the next blog

Right now an eerie silence permeates the studio which can only mean that the crew is head deep in an uber productive all-nighter. Ill probably get off at 4 am while my late-night heterosexual PA partner Steve will be in for the long haul around 7 am, yikes!.

And finally Id like to say thanks to all you international fans out there! Isnt the internet swell because it lets you watch your favorite shows? We PAs appreciate your support and encouragement during these tumultuous and exciting times at the Park. Truly, each day/night is better than the next!

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:53:14 PDT http://www.southparkstudios.com/community/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35493 http://www.southparkstudios.com/show/blog/view_blog_entry.php?id=3521 Welcome back dear readers!
Well, last week was the first episode of the fall season, and its seems to have divided America in two. Those who thought it was funny that George Lucas and Steven Spielberg were shown graphically raping Indiana Jones, and those who just thought it was super-hilarious. I lean more towards the super-hilarious side myself, but that probably has something to do with the fact that South Park pays my bills (and how I feel about that monkey swing scene with Shia Lebouf).

Sorry, I havent introduced myself yet. My name is Kenny and Ive been a fan of the show since I was 15, and I started working here as a PA last spring. This is me-



So, whats new? Well, were preparing episode 1209 this week, entitled The Breast Cancer Show Ever. It involves Wendy threatening to beat up Cartman, which causes a stir, seeing as how a girl could never fight a boy and win.
The most interesting thing for me to see while working here is how fast these things are produced. From the beginning of writing the script, to the air date, its literally less than a week. The writing process begins on Thursday and the tape arrives to Comedy Central on Wednesday (merely a few hours before airing). And this is an animated show!
I dont know how its possible to get a show together this fast, but I think it has something to do with the extremely talented producers, editors, sound department , storyboard, IT, animation, lip-sync, consultants, voice talent and digital studio departments that we have on staff here.
Did I mention the PAs? We also have the finest PAs here that anyone has ever seen!


Kenji - Graduated from Vassar with a GPA of 7.2


Steve - Winner, Best Performance 2007, at the Oregon Shakespeare festival for his portrayal of King Lear

And Me - beat Michael Phelps in arm wrestling.

Whether its getting a new LCD screen clear view model CV24 video engine for John, our engineer, or going to Taco Bell for Trey. Nobody does it faster, or sexier, than the PAs here at South Park. ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:40:44 PDT http://www.southparkstudios.com/community/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35379 http://www.southparkstudios.com/show/blog/view_blog_entry.php?id=3515



We would now like to proudly announce the new era of South Park PAs. First up there is Kenny I KNOW!!!! its ironic I have the same name as a character Lane.
Next up is Kenji Im a PA and I drive a BMW Miwa.
Theres Gary Im not new, but Im new in the eyes of the lord Martinez and
Steve I like fart jokes and Cognac Rippin.

Combined we form the elite force that is the new PA staff here at The Park . We are masters of our craft and we are ready to buy the finest tacos in all the land.

Lots of things have been happening here at The Park. Most importantly, we all got new Porsches from Matt and Trey as a happy summer gift. We also WON AN EMMY!!!! Yes thats correct. You heard correctly. Imaginationland won an Emmy beating Family Guy and some other crap for best-animated program over one hour. We celebrated here with punch and pie,(booze and booze), in true South Park style And we may or may not have slammed our Emmy into a cake that may or may not have had a rendering of the Family Guy cast on it.

Anyway, this weeks episode deals with a very touchy subject, the Chinese.

This will be a doosey of a show kicking off the second half of season 12. We have been working all summer on this episode. Aw, who am I kidding. We have been working for the last couple days on this episode and you will pee your pants with laughter.

Like the acceptance speeches given at the Emmys I would like to say my thank yous at the end of this blog.
Thank You: Rob, Mike and Nate, New Jobs, Earthquakes, In and Out Trucks, Cactus Cooler, Free Food, The Biddy From That Restaurant That One Time, Audrey II, Miley Cyrus, Helen Miren, The Year and Number 1978, Urban Detox, Casual Conversation With Anyone Wholl Listen, Hot Dogs Wrapped In Bacon, Emmy Parties with Kanye, and of course I cant forget Perez!!! Heyyy... wow that was gay. Miley Cyrus. Miley Cyrus.

Thank you.

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:28:20 PDT http://www.southparkstudios.com/community/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35285 http://www.southparkstudios.com/show/blog/view_blog_entry.php?id=3451
You may have noticed that Nate's dog was photoshopped into some of the pictures we posted in this run of blogs. Well, here's your chance to catch up! Can you find Nate's dog in all the pictures below?

Have a great summer,
Mike











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The Blog
Tonight the first half of Season 12 ends. Weve seen many adventures come and go.
We cured Aids then a killed pop-star. Got high on cat urine and forgot about Canada. We missed our penises only to shoot a giant load of ectoplasm

The crew departs tonight for a much needed vacation. The catered food ends, long hours are no more and sadly my tenure with South Park comes to a close.

It has been a privilege to work here at South Park. It is a place populated by amazing and talented people. I would never have imagined all those years ago when I first watched South Park that I could become part of its family and when I say family, I really mean family. For months on end we live and share our lives together. There has been a fair share of ups and downs good times and the not so good times but thats the way families work. I will miss everyone here dearly but what makes it ok is the fact that I always have a home at The Park.

I like to think that I came aboard during the Renaissance area of The Park. Trapped in the Closet, Make Love Not Warcraft, Major Boobage Classics. Watching the show get made, I have learned so much about comedy, computers, animation and the limits of the human mind and body after a 24 hour work day.

People usually immediately ask me about Matt and Trey when they find out that work for South Park. For the record they are good hard working guys who are super generous and brilliant at what they do. I, probably like you, cant wait to see what they think of next.


At 6am today (4/23/08 ) our local bar opens. Myself and soon-to-be Assistant HD Editor Nate are going to celebrate after our overnight here at The Park. If you can find us (we will be the only bar in Culver City that opens at 6am), you can buy us drinks as we tell you stories about South Park.

You might be wondering how Nate feels about leaving the PA ranks. When asked to speak from the heart about his illustrious time in the trenches his only response was Fuck You, Im outSON!

Oh yeah, if I dont say anything about tonights episode your fat taco bell covered fingers will be typing out youre a pussy faster than your energy drink makes your breath stink. This episode teams Butters up with Cartman. Enter a chat room and dish. Plus they go on a field trip. Call your circle and have them call theirs. To top it all off they mix a Pioneer Village with Die Hard terrorists. Im sure youll be the first to update the wikipedia page. Its a really funny episode.

Thanks for readingBOOSH!


Also:
The PAs have a little argument that we would like you out there on the data super freeway to settle.

Whos Dog is the Cutest? Vote on the southparkstudios.com forum! (Click on "Discuss this topic" and vote using one of the options at the top of the page. You must be logged into the site to vote.)
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