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South Park's Matt & Trey to open their own studio dubbed "Important Studios"
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:01 pm
stolen dgaf.
In a time of change for the balance of power in Hollywood, with more creators dealing directly with fans online and bypassing the traditional showbiz infrastructure, this is an interesting move. According to the press release, in announcing the new venture, they settled on this quip: “Having worked with several different studios over the years, we came to realize that our favorite people in the world are ourselves.”
The New York Times reported the studio will launch with an estimated value of $300 million, built on revenue from “South Park,” now in its 16th season on Comedy Central, and the Broadway megahit “The Book of Mormon.” The studio will have the power and money to approve television, movie and theater projects.
The first product is likely to be a big screen version of “The Book of Mormon.”
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In a time of change for the balance of power in Hollywood, with more creators dealing directly with fans online and bypassing the traditional showbiz infrastructure, this is an interesting move. According to the press release, in announcing the new venture, they settled on this quip: “Having worked with several different studios over the years, we came to realize that our favorite people in the world are ourselves.”
The New York Times reported the studio will launch with an estimated value of $300 million, built on revenue from “South Park,” now in its 16th season on Comedy Central, and the Broadway megahit “The Book of Mormon.” The studio will have the power and money to approve television, movie and theater projects.
The first product is likely to be a big screen version of “The Book of Mormon.”
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Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:04 pm to iliveinabox
This is so awesome and could open so many possibilities.
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:11 pm to Sublime
If TBOM is done like Orgasmo it'll be greatness.
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:11 pm to iliveinabox
Yeah, this studio is going to pale in comparison to Happy Madison.
In all seriousness, I love that these guys are going to be running their own production studio. Pretty sure if they find something that's just funny, they'll greenlight it for others to do. Think Matt and Trey could run a great film company.
In all seriousness, I love that these guys are going to be running their own production studio. Pretty sure if they find something that's just funny, they'll greenlight it for others to do. Think Matt and Trey could run a great film company.
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:13 pm to iliveinabox
So much win. I'm looking forward to some amazing comedies in the future.
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:13 pm to iliveinabox
The OP literally got better with each sentence
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:21 pm to iliveinabox
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:21 pm to iliveinabox
quote:
“Having worked with several different studios over the years, we came to realize that our favorite people in the world are ourselves.”
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:39 pm to Vicks Kennel Club
Can you say "Orgasmo 2"?!
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:41 pm to iliveinabox
I smell another South Park movie soon.
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:45 pm to Fireman17
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I smell another South Park movie soon.
Ehh, maybe. I think they could have done one at any time over the past 10 years if they wanted to. They were thinking of making Imaginationland a theatrical release, but didn't think it was good enough to justify it.
This post was edited on 1/14/13 at 5:47 pm
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:50 pm to iliveinabox
I would be first in line for a BASEketball sequel 
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:56 pm to iliveinabox
I'd be interested to see where the 300 million cones from.
Or is that basically the value of SP, and they are moving from working in house with Viacom and going on their own (still bound by Viacom contracts)
Or is that basically the value of SP, and they are moving from working in house with Viacom and going on their own (still bound by Viacom contracts)
Posted on 1/14/13 at 5:59 pm to Siderophore
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Siderophore
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I'd be interested to see where the 300 million cones from.
Did you even read the OP?
Posted on 1/14/13 at 6:05 pm to SW2SCLA
Team America part deaux!
Posted on 1/14/13 at 6:07 pm to SW2SCLA
Yes
It doesn't say well where the valuation comes from.
Just because of Parker's and Trey's brand name, or does this studio own the South Park IP.
I just find it hard to believe they can pull 300 million out of their combined pockets....
If so, wow. Had no idea they were making that much.
It doesn't say well where the valuation comes from.
Just because of Parker's and Trey's brand name, or does this studio own the South Park IP.
I just find it hard to believe they can pull 300 million out of their combined pockets....
If so, wow. Had no idea they were making that much.
This post was edited on 1/14/13 at 6:09 pm
Posted on 1/14/13 at 6:10 pm to MrPackSix
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BASEketball sequel
Posted on 1/14/13 at 6:12 pm to Siderophore
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Just because of Parker's and Trey's brand name, or does this studio own the South Park IP.
Ok, I misunderstood the differentiation you were making. My apologies
I'd imagine their SP contract got better and better over the years though. And it's always been marketed well.
From what I gathered Book of Mormon was their baby and pretty much theirs alone, but don't quote me on that.
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I just find it hard to believe they can pull 300 million out of their combined pockets....
If so, wow. Had no idea they were making that much.
I can believe it given that it's been almost 2 decades. They carried Comedy Central through a pretty dark period, and I'd imagine they made sure they were rewarded well for it.
Posted on 1/14/13 at 7:00 pm to iliveinabox
This is gonna be awesome!
Posted on 1/14/13 at 7:14 pm to Siderophore
quote:
Yes
It doesn't say well where the valuation comes from.
Just because of Parker's and Trey's brand name, or does this studio own the South Park IP.
I just find it hard to believe they can pull 300 million out of their combined pockets....
If so, wow. Had no idea they were making that much.
I'm sure they've made much more than that just with South Park. Remember all the merchandise that was around about ten years ago? Video games, board games, clothing, dolls, toys, posters, etc.
ETA: according to celebrity net worth, each is worth approximately 300 million.
This post was edited on 1/14/13 at 7:16 pm
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