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In 1995, Universal Studios was acquired by the Seagram’s Company, the largest distiller of alcoholic beverages in the world. This placed it under the control of Seagram’s CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr…
For reasons that now seem elusive, Bronfman or some part of the new ownership decided it would be a good idea to create an employee training film that would sell the idea that Universal was and would continue to be an “artist friendly” environment. If that was a good idea, it may not have been wise to hand the assignment to Matt Stone and Trey Parker who, of course, are best known for South Park.