Degrassi kids take on Hollywood Canada’s beloved television teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation has spawned a movie offshoot. Titled Degrassi Goes Hollywood, the two-hour film was shot in Toronto and Los Angeles last fall. It takes the TV characters to Tinseltown where Manny and Paige, played by Toronto actresses Cassie Steele and Lauren…

“Degrassi” Co-Creator to Receive Anthony Minghella Memorial Award at the 29th Annual Summer Institute of Film and Television “Degrassi” co-creator and executive producer, Linda Schuyler, will receive the second annual Anthony Minghella Memorial Award at this year’s Summer Institute of Film and Television in Ottawa on May 27 at 8 pm at Library and Archives…

Degrassi’ wins People’s Voice Webby!Updated Tue. May. 5 2009 4:33 PM ET CTV.ca Thanks to the help of fans voting online, “The Curse of Degrassi” has won a Webby! “The Curse of Degrassi” was nominated for the 13th annual Webby Awards in the Best Sound Design category. “We are thrilled to receive this award because…

Degrassi memories old & new for Stefan Brogren By Blair Matthews – May 3, 2009 Stefan Brogren may not be a household name, but mention the name ‘Snake’ from Degrassi and you’ll likely get a much different response. Brogren probably knows the halls of Degrassi better than anyone – first as a Grade 7 student…

“Degrassi” star to perform for free at the Convocation Center By NORTHERN STAR STAFF Last updated on 04/19/2009 at 9:39 p.m. Fresh off working with Lil Wayne and Dr. Dre, Canadian rapper Drake will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. April 28 at the Convocation Center. Aubrey Drake Graham is best known for playing…

‘Degrassi’ alum find god in new Peanuts-inspired play Lindsay Zier-Vogel, CTV.ca What happens when the famous comic strip, “Peanuts,” meets high school drama “Degrassi”? The new play “Dog sees God.” “Dog Sees God” explores what might have happened to the Peanuts kids once they grow up and enter high school (the play has not been…