Children’s cable channels aim to entertain teens, preschoolers New, spin-off networks offer other options [Marion Chronicle Tribune] By RACHEL KIPP ——————————————————————————– Kids who think they’re too cool for Barney and Big Bird will be asked to travel the continent with Buster, meet bilingual twins Maya and Miguel and seek out Arthur as part of new…

Classes Begin at Degrassi September 7 on CTV Toronto, Ontario (September 1, 2004) – CTV’s internationally acclaimed and multiple award-winning original series Degrassi: The Next Generation returns to the Fall schedule for its fourth season; promising the most provocative and life altering story-lines ever. A special one-hour season premiere episode will debut Tuesday, September 7…

The following cities will host Degrassi: The Next Generation cast members as part of a Canadian Mall Tour. Each mall will feature 4 cast members who you can meet, give out autographs, etc. This will also be your chance to purchase an exclusive Degrassi t-shirt (not seen anywhere else!) Calgary – Market Mall – October…

New ‘Degrassi’ series still tackles tough issues [The Daily Herald. Everett, Wash] By Victor Balta Herald Writer In case you were wondering, the “Degrassi” franchise is alive and well. And it’s coming to Lynnwood today. It started with a little show called “Degrassi Junior High” back in the late 1980s. The Canadian-produced show first aired…

‘Degrassi’ stars come to Alderwood Mall [Seattle Post-Intelligencer] Is your Friday night “Degrassi: The Next Generation” fix not doing it for you anymore? Get an extra, up-close-and-personal dose tomorrow when cast members Cassie Steele (aka Manny) and Jake Goldsbie (Toby) visit with fans at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood between 1 and 6 p.m. Fans of…

At the start of the week we showed you the first look at the box cover for Degrassi: The Next Generation – Season 1. Now we have a different shot of the set, this time emphasizing the inner disc cases which hold each DVD in the set. Take a gander at it:

Epitome Pictures is planning separate releases of the Degrassi: TNG DVD in the US and Canada Epitome Pictures is planning separate releases of the Degrassi: The Next Generation DVD in the US and in Canada. Funimation plans for distributing the 1st season in the USA, starting on September 28th. As you can see by the…

We’ve reported how Epitome Pictures, property-owners of the various Degrassi series, is planning separate releases of Degrassi: The Next Generation in the US and in Canada. In early June we filled you in on Funimation’s plans for distributing the 1st season in the USA, starting on September 28th. As you can see by the logo…

American teen channel delays abortion-themed Degrassi episode John Mckay Canadian Press Tuesday, July 20, 2004 TORONTO (CP) – A U.S. cable channel has decided to postpone a two-part episode of the Canadian-made series Degrassi: The Next Generation because of its controversial plot about teen pregnancy and abortion. As a result the outlet, the MTV-owned N…

Degrassi look at teen abortion gives pause in U.S. A U.S. cable channel has decided to delay a two-part episode of the Canadian-made series Degrassi: The Next Generation because of its plot about teen pregnancy and abortion. As a result, the MTV-owned N Channel has been the recipient of a 6,000-signature petition and caught the…