A long-running satirical animated series has announced a new name for its upcoming season, drawing direct parallels to recent political controversies over geographic renaming. The show’s creators cited the actions of major tech companies in complying with requests to alter place names as inspiration for the shift, framing it as a commentary on corporate and political influence. The move follows broader industry criticism of a major media merger involving the show’s parent company, which has ties to a prominent Trump ally. Fans and critics alike will be watching to see how the rebranding plays out in the series’ signature style of sharp political humor.
Satirical program’s new title is ‘inspired by bravery and patriotism’ of Apple and Google, who capitulated to Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’In light of Donald Trump’s attempts to rename a gulf, lakes and even states after “America”, South Park, the animated satirical program that has long skewered those in power, has announced an official name change. For its 29th season, the Comedy Central series will be known as “South America”.“Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA,” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker said in a statement. “We especially want to thank our parent company Paramount – a Skydance Capitulation.” The show’s parent company, Paramount Skydance, owned by Trump ally David Ellison, is poised to become one of the biggest media conglomerates in the US after the Trump administration approved its $111bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), drawing much creative industry backlash.The 29th season of “South America” will premiere on 16 September, and stream globally on Paramount+. Continue reading...
