by Jodie Janella Horn My adolescent experience was inextricably linked to the television. None of my friends were nearly as cool as Rayanne on My So Called Life, or at least they had significantly less access to drugs and cute guys in bands. I prayed for the day when I could relish the real life…

‘Degrassi’ wins award for children’s TV CBC Arts TORONTO – The CTV series Degrassi: The Next Generation is the winner of the inaugural Shaw Rocket Prize, worth $50,000. A sequel to the Degrassi shows of the 1980s, the program was chosen by a vote of students from Grades 7 to 9. “We are producing youth…

Degrassi: The Next Generation wins first ever $50,000 Shaw Rocket Prize: Inaugural winner of award celebrating excellence in Canadian children’s television was chosen for its provoking storylines and realistic portrayal of teen life TORONTO, May 26 /CNW/ – The Shaw Rocket Fund announced that Degrassi: The Next Generation (TNG) produced by Toronto’s Epitome Pictures, is…

TORONTO, May 26: At an event in Toronto last night, Degrassi: The Next Generation became the first winner of the C$50,000 Shaw Rocket Prize, which celebrates excellence in Canadian childrens television, beating out Frannys Feet, Poko and Shoebox Zoo. The four finalists for the Shaw Rocket Prize were selected by an independent, international jury of…

CTV and Epitome Pictures Inc. announced today that principal photography has begun on 19 new half-hour episodes of the award-winning, prime-time Canadian drama Degrassi: The Next Generation,marking the 25th anniversary of the Degrassi franchise. In addition, the upcoming season will culminate with the finale episode marking the series 100th episode. Shooting is scheduled to run…

TORONTO, May 25 /CNW/ – What: The first recipient of the $50,000 Shaw Rocket Prize for the best independently produced Canadian children’s television program will be awarded on May 25 in Toronto. The four finalists for the prize – which were selected by an independent jury of international leaders in children’s television – are: –…

WGBH Boston will release the third season of Degrassi Jr. High on September 6, 2005. The season will be sold as a season set ($39.95). Seasons 1, 2, and 3 ($19.95 each) of DJH are bundled together for $99.95.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Barnstormers Wins Golden Award at Houstons WorldFest! TORONTO, (Canada), May 3, 2005 — Peace Point Entertainment Group Inc. announced today that their production of Barnstormers currently seen on Canadas Outdoor Life Network, captured Gold honors at the 38th Annual WorldFest Film and Television gala held in Houston, TX on Saturday April 30,…

Christina Schmidt wins best supporting actress (in a tie with Alia Shawkat- Arrested Development-on Fox TV)