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The situation puts Parker and Stone's lucrative $900 million deal with Paramount in jeopardy, as they still have two years remaining to negotiate terms for future content. The ongoing negotiations are complicated by the fact that Paramount's ownership structure creates conflicts of interest, further muddling licensing talks.
The Complications of the Streaming Business
At the heart of the dispute is South Park Digital Studios, a joint venture that oversees streaming rights. In the world of streaming, where the landscape evolves rapidly, older deals have come under scrutiny, leading to high-stakes negotiations that could potentially last for years. As streaming becomes a trillion-dollar industry, South Park, with its library of over 300 episodes, has maintained significant cachet.