COMEDY CENTRAL and "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have renewed their vows in a deal that will keep the dynamic duo at the cable channel through the end of 2005 with an option for additional year, it was announced today by Larry Divney, president and CEO, COMEDY CENTRAL. Anne Garefino, executive producer of the series, has also renewed her deal with the network and will remain onboard with the series.

Anne Garefino, executive producer of the series, has also renewed her deal with the network and will remain onboard with the series.

This deal has Stone and Parker completing their existing agreement with the network which will run through 2003, and an additional two years for 15 episodes of "South Park" each year. The deal also includes an option for one additional year, and another 15 episodes, that will take the arrangement through 2006.

"'South Park', which remains our top rated show six years after its launch, is a huge part of COMEDY CENTRAL's current and future success," says Divney "I really love working with Matt and Trey. They are brilliantly creative producers and I'm just thrilled to have them commit to continuing our relationship well into the future. It's great for our viewers, our affiliates and our advertisers".

Launched in 1997, the Emmy-nominated "South Park" remains the highest-rated series on COMEDY CENTRAL. Now in its seventh season, the series will reach its 100th episode on April 9, 2003.

[ source: COMEDY CENTRAL ]