South Park's Season 27 premiere on Comedy Central has been delayed from July 9th to July 23rd due to ongoing legal battles surrounding its streaming rights. The delay stems from the complicated acquisition of Paramount Global by Skydance and the expiration of the show's HBO Max streaming deal. Co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone expressed frustration over the situation, describing the merger as a "sh*tshow." While Paramount+ is expected to stream the show eventually, negotiations with other platforms like Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix are underway, leading to the postponement.

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