‘South Park’ Sets Second Pandemic Special; Hourlong Episode To Simulcast On MTV2

South Park mocked QAnon conspiracy theorists during its ‘Vaccination Special’ episode last night (March 10).The hour-long instalment of the long-running cartoon followed The Pandemic Special, which aired last September. Season 23 wrapped back in 2019.In the latest episode to be set in the COVID world, the South Park residents are introduced to the Lil’Qties – a group of radicalised school children.

Thursday March 11 will mark one year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. To mark the grim anniversary, NBC News has set a primetime special, to be anchoredfrom the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.by NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt, and Today co-anchor SavannahGuthrie.

Natalie Oganesyan editorIn today’s TV news roundup, “South Park” premiered a preview clip of its coronavirus-themed special and Paramount Plus’ shared with Variety an exclusive clip from true-crime docuseries “For Heaven’s Sake.”Matthew Sato has been cast as Kia, a series regular role, in Disney Plus‘ new “Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.,” portraying the brother of lead Dr. Lahela Kamealoha (Peyton Elizabeth Lee).

Matthew Sato is set as a series regular opposite Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Jason Scott Lee and Mapuana Makia in Disney+’s upcoming comedy series Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.

in partnership with Canadian cannabis developer Canopy Growth Corp.But the goal for the filmmaker-cum-cannabis-entrepreneur was always to bring his weed business to America, according to Rogen’s statement on Twitter.“Almost ten years I go, I envisioned having my own weed company,” the 38-year-old comedian and gifted pottery sculptor told followers.

It looks like Seth Rogen’s weed empire is growing.

Snap’s grown up– it must be, the Snapchat parent had its first Investor Day today – and executives were upbeat that the nearly ten-year old social media platform beloved by Gen Z will see revenue grow by 50% or more for the next few years.

EXCLUSIVE: Hannah Montana co-creator Michael Poryes has partnered with French kids producer Superprod Group to create an Italy-set tween comedy series, titled Home Sweet Rome.

Ted Cruz gave Texas residents the cold shoulder as he traveled to Cancun while citizens of the Lone Star State experienced a harsh winter storm that left at least 58 people dead and thousands of others without power or water. Ripping the GOP figure and his explanations for his absence during the state’s crucial moments were Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers.

South Park is once again addressing the pandemic.

for his politics and other opinions, labelled the senator “a motherfucker” for abandoning his state in favour of shepherding his daughter on a holiday.“I think @SenTedCruz is desperately trying to rebrand from the ‘inspired a deadly insurrection’ motherfucker to the ‘left my constituents to freeze to death so I could go to Cancun; motherfucker, but luckily he can be both.

South Park will return for another one-off special next month.The show’s creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced yesterday (February 19) that they are bringing The Vaccination Special to fans next month.

Haley Bosselman editorIn today’s TV news roundup, “South Park” is back with a new COVID-19 vaccine special, and Amazon Prime Video offered a first look at animated series “Invincible,” starring Steven Yeun.The Feb. 22 episode of “The Good Doctor” will feature Southern California Special Olympics global messenger Caley Versfelt, Variety has learned exclusively.

GOT7 member Kim Yugyeom has signed to South Korean hip-hop and R&B label, Above Ordinary Music Group (AOMG), which was founded by rapper Jay Park.The announcement comes a month after Kim and his group GOT7 departed from their longtime agency, JYP Entertainment, after seven years.

Rita Ora has discussed her upcoming third studio album, and teased the potential of more new music with Imanbek.

BritBox To Launch In South Africa BritBox, ITV and BBC Studios’ joint-venture UK streamer, is to expand into South Africa in the second half of 2021. It follows previous launches in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, as the Spitting Image streamer targets a presence in 25 territories.