Season 5 of ‘Degrassi : The Next Generation’ hits the stores

July 3, 2007

The following releases will be available on DVD today:

Degrassi : The Next Generation, Season 5 This season the challenges get harder for the Degrassi crew, as the lessons get tougher and the path to self-discovery becomes more dangerous than ever. (At least thats what the synopsis of this popular teen series says). Emma goes to extremes to lose weight, Manny makes a decision that tarnishes her reputation and Paige questions her sexuality.

Driving Lessons Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley of the Harry Potter films) stars in this coming-of-age story about a shy teen who dreads yet another dreary school holiday. Seventeen years of living in a conservative and traditional household with his highly-strung and overbearing mother (Laura Linney) and mild-mannered vicar father have taken its toll on young Ben. Worse still, he spends the holiday getting driving lessons from his mother. Then his world is turned upside down when hes employed by an eccentric retired actress Evie (Julie Walters) who whisks him away on a series of adventures.

Also out today: Eureka: Season One, Slings & Arrows: Season Three, Baa Baa Black Sheep Season Two, Batfink: The Complete Series, The Best of Laurel and Hardy and Ghostbusters Animated Series Volume Two.

Compiled by George Haas