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Degrassi Wins a Peabody Award!

On March 31, 2011 By Erin 2 Comments

The 70th Annual Peabody Awards were announced today by the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. And I am proud to say that Degrassi has won for My Body is a Cage (Adam’s episode last summer)! The winners were chosen as the best in electronic media for the year 2010. Other entertainment programs honoured include The Good Wife and Temple Grandin, among others. This is what they had to say about Degrassi:

Degrassi (TeenNick): True to its history, the durable high-school serial’s two-parter about a transgender teen neither trivializes nor overdramatizes its subject.

This is such a special honour for Degrassi. It’s great to see the show get the recognition is deserves, and to be honoured alongside so many other forms of media. Check out the press release for the awards, or more information from the Canadian Press.

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Justin Bieber Mentions Degrassi at the 2011 Juno Awards

On March 28, 2011 By Erin Comments Off

Degrassi got a major shoutout from Justin Bieber last night at the Juno Awards! During the opening skit, Drake skypes with Justin. Justin starts talking about everything he misses about Canada (Tim Hortons, hockey, and DEGRASSI)! Justin says “the new season of Degrassi is starting” at around 2:27 of this video.

Degrassi was also briefly mentioned during Drake’s now-infamous Old Money skit! Check it out, because Drake was hilarious.

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Degrassi Cast at the 2011 Juno Awards

On March 28, 2011 By Erin Comments Off

Several Degrassi cast/crew members were at the 2011 Juno Awards last night including Munro Chambers, Charlotte Arnold, Ray Ablack, Sam Earle, Annie Clark, Jessica Tyler, and the King and Queen of Degrassi themselves Linda Schuyler and Stephen Stohn. Images are few and far between, but we’ve got a couple from Much Music and Wireimage. Check them out in our gallery.

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Not Degrassi’s Year at the GLAAD Awards

On March 20, 2011 By Erin Comments Off

Last night in New York, the GLAAD Media Award winners were announced in 25 of the 32 media categories. Unfortunately, Degrassi lost Outstanding Dramatic Series to True Blood. This is the third nomination (and 3rd loss) for Degrassi. But congratulations to True Blood and all of the other winners!

Additional awards will be presented in Los Angeles on April 10th and San Francisco on May 14th.

For more information about the GLAAD Media Awards, check out www.glaad.org/mediaawards! We are expecting images and video from last night’s event to surface soon.

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Degrassi Nominated for a GLAAD Award!!

On January 20, 2011 By Erin 4 Comments

Big congratulations goes out to the cast & crew of Degrassi this morning, as it was just announced that the show has been nominated for a GLAAD Media Award!!

Degrassi is nominated in the Outstanding Dramatic Series category. The show is up against Brothers & Sisters, Grey’s Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars, and True Blood.

You might remember that Degrassi has been nominated in this category before. In 2004, Degrassi was nominated for Marco’s coming out storyline. 4 years later, in 2008, they received a nomination for the Paige/Alex storyline. This year, Degrassi is receiving recognition for the groundbreaking Adam storyline, as well as the ongoing Riley/Zane saga.

The GLAAD Media Awards are an annual awards show organized by GLAAD to promote fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of the LGBT community in the media to build support for equality. Click here for the full list of nominations!

UPDATE: Stefan did a little interview talking about the nomination. Here’s some of what he had to say –
For the people in this building, it’s almost like getting nominated for an Emmy or an Oscar … It’s big news around here. We do pride ourselves on trying to tell really truthful stories.

I think there’s no doubt that more and more shows are introducing gay characters and I don’t think for any other reason except that there’s a large part of the audience that wants to relate to something

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Degrassians and The Shorty Awards

On January 17, 2011 By Erin 2 Comments

Further proof that Degrassians own Twitter, our own Munro Chambers is currently in 6th place for the Shorty Awards’ “Best Actor on Twitter” race. As I write this entry now on Jan. 17 at 1:17pm ET**, Munro just moved up from 7th place. He is currently not far behind Glee’s Chris Colfer. The Vampire Diaries’ Ian Somerhalder is currently first.

The Shorty Awards are a unique way to honour the best people and organizations on Twitter. Nominations can be made through Twitter, and in February they will be narrowed down to 6 finalists in each category. Winners are determined by fans and experts.

Munro is not the only Degrassian who is doing well in the awards. Degrassi alumnus Nina Dobrev is currently 2nd for the “Best Actress on Twitter” category.

**NOTE: These are the standings as I’m currently writing this entry. They change frequently as more people submit nominations.

EDIT: Munro has moved up to 5th now.
EDIT #2 (Jan. 18th): Munro is now in 4th!!

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Watch: Degrassi Nation Awards

On December 29, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Tonight is the night!! The Degrassi Nation Awards premiered tonight on YouTube, and they did not disappoint! The show featured all sorts of amazing guests including Stephen Stohn, Ray Ablack, Oceanship, and yours truly. Yes, that was Kary & myself introducing song of the year. Gregg from Degrassi Nation put the entire show together. I hope you guys all enjoy the awards. Here are the links to each part if you haven’t watched already:

Part 2 // Part 3 // Part 4 // Part 5 // Part 6

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Photos: Last Night’s Gemini Awards

On November 14, 2010 By Erin 2 Comments

Various Degrassi cast members were in attendance at the Gemini Awards last night. Nina Dobrev, Adamo Ruggiero, Lauren Collins, Ray Ablack, Melinda Shankar, and many more were all there to support Degrassi as the Geminis paid special tribute to Degrassi’s 30th anniversary. You can now view pictures from the event in our gallery!

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Degrassi 30 Year Tribute at the Gemini Awards

On November 14, 2010 By Erin 2 Comments

The Gemini Awards broadcast gala took place tonight in Toronto. With many Degrassi cast & crew in attendance, the show featured a moving tribute to Degrassi for the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Many of the original cast members were interviewed including Pat Mastroianni, Stefan Brogren, Stacie Mistysyn, Jake Epstein, Miriam McDonald, and more. Perhaps the most heartfelt part came when the Degrassi cast took to the stage to read a few fan letters they have received over the years. The night was topped off with Degrassi winning the fan voted Fave TV Show award. We couldn’t be more proud!

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Submit Your Fan Videos for the Gemini Awards!

On November 8, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

This is very exciting! The Gemini Awards have given Degrassi the honour of a 30 year tribute! This will air during the broadcast gala on Saturday Nov. 13th (hosted by Glee’s Cory Monteith). As if that wasn’t exciting enough, Epitome wants you to be involved in the tribute!!! Stefan explains the entire thing in this video. Basically, all you have to do is make a very short video, upload the video to 4shared.com, and then email it to info@epitomepictures.com. Make sure you watch the video with Stefan for more detailed information. Sound great, right? You could be a part of this Degrassi 30 year tribute on TV! There’s not much time left, so do it now!! I can’t wait to see how this all turns out!

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Photos: Last Night’s Gemini Awards Industry Gala

On November 4, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Degrassi scored big at the Gemini Awards Drama, Children & Youth, Comedy and Variety show last night! I uploaded a bunch of pictures from the event & the after-party to the gallery. They include Charlotte Arnold, Linda Schuyler, Stefan Brogren, Melinda Shankar, Ray Ablack, and more. These pictures are all from the Gemini Awards facebook page, so make sure you check them out. It looks like it was a great night!

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Degrassi Wins at the Gemini Awards

On November 4, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

The Drama, Children’s & Youth, Comedy & Variety Industry Gala for the 25th Annual Gemini Awards took place in Toronto tonight. As you may already know, Degrassi was up for 5 awards including Best Children’s or Youth Program and Best Performance in a Children’s or Youth Series. With a few Degrassi cast members in attendance tonight (Charlotte, Daniel, Melinda), Degrassi picked up 2 awards! The first was for Best Director in a Youth Program or Series – Stefan Brogren and the second was Best Performance in a Youth Program or Series – Charlotte Arnold. Also, Linda Schuyler was presented with her Academy Achievement Award. We’re so proud! Congratulations to all the winners!

Don’t forget that the Gemini Awards Broadcast Gala will be taking place on Nov. 13th! That’s when the list of your Fave Canadian TV Shows will be counted down. Degrassi needs to be #1!

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Vote for Degrassi!

On October 25, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Hey guys! Just wanted to remind everyone to vote for Degrassi as the best Canadian TV show from the past 25 years!!! The top shows will be announced during the Gemini Awards Broadcast Gala on Nov. 13th in Toronto, and we want to see Degrassi at #1!

To vote, all you have to do is visit www.favetvshow.ca! You can vote once per day, so even if you’ve already voted go back and do it again! Also, don’t forget to spread the word & tell your friends & family to vote as well.

The Gemini Awards will be hosted by Glee’s Cory Monteith this year, and it’s sure to be a great event! Hopefully Degrassi wins this award.

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Linda Schuyler Wins Academy Achievement Award

On October 20, 2010 By Erin 2 Comments

No surprise here. Degrassi executive producer & co-creator Linda Schuyer is being recognized with a special award at the 25th Annual Gemini Awards this year! Schuyler’s award is the “Academy Achievement Award,” and according to the press release she is being honoured for an “exceptional, outstanding, or ongoing contribution or service to the Canadian television industry.” Here’s more of what the press release had to say about her:

Linda Schuyler is best known for co-creating and executive producing the multi-award winning Degrassi franchise, comprised of The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, School’s Out, Degrassi Talks and Degrassi: The Next Generation, now known simply as Degrassi. This franchise, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2010, has won 20 Gemini Awards, two International Emmys, two Prix Jeunesses, two Teen Choice Awards, the Critics’ Choice Award and countless other international honours. In addition to Degrassi, Epitome Pictures, founded by Schuyler and her husband and producing partner Stephen Stohn, has produced Instant Star, the MOW X-Rated, and Canada’s first prime time soap opera, Riverdale. Schuyler is a founding member of the Association for Media Literacy, and past Chair and long-standing member of the CMPA. Through Degrassi, Schuyler supports the children’s advocacy organization Free The Children and their worldwide initiatives. In 2008, she joined the cast and travelled to Kenya to participate in a school-building project. In 1994, in recognition of her contribution to Canadian television programming, Schuyler was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada.

The Gemini Awards are taking place in November with the Industry Galas (ie most of Degrassi’s awards) being handed out on Nov. 2nd & 3rd and the Broadcast Gala taking place on Nov. 13th. Degrassi is nominated for a total of 5 awards this year, as well as the special Fave TV Show award which fans can vote for!

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Stephen Stohn to be Inducted Into Hall of Fame

On October 8, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Degrassi executive producer Stephen Stohn is being inducted into the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame! Stohn, along with rock legends Bachman & Turner and broadcast pioneer Bill Evanov, will be honoured for his contribution to Canada’s musical heritage. The celebration will take place during the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards gala on March 10th, 2011 in Toronto.

The press release calls Stohn “a pillar of Canadian show business” and says:
As a lawyer, his clients have included numerous recording artists, songwriters and record companies. But Stohn also helps bring Canadian music to the world in other ways. As President of Epitome Pictures Inc. and Executive Producer of all its productions, he has for many years overseen the television series Degrassi (in its current incarnation extending over ten seasons and over 200 episodes). He also executive-produced four seasons of the dramatic music series Instant Star. Over the years these series have licensed nearly a thousand tracks of independent Canadian music, and in turn showcase that music in over 140 countries worldwide. And they have also served as a launching pad for the careers of many young actors and musicians (including Drake, who starred in Degrassi for eight seasons.)

Congratulations Stephen! We’re all so proud of you!!

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Vote for Degrassi!

On September 15, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

In honour of the Gemini Awards’ 25th anniversary, this year they are asking you to vote for your favourite Canadian TV show from the past 25 years. They have narrowed the list down to 25 shows. Of course Degrassi is on the list (we would expect no less) along with shows like Flashpoint, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Being Erica, Mr. Dressup and more!

To vote for Degrassi, all you have to do is visit http://www.favetvshow.ca & register! The winning show will be announced on Nov. 13th during the Gemini Awards broadcast as they count down the top shows from 1985 to today.

Considering Degrassi is 30 years old itself & has been on the air since even before 1985, I think Degrassi deserves to be #1! haha. Get voting!!

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Degrassi – 1 of the 10 Best Canadian TV Shows

On September 3, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

In honour of the Gemini Award nominations earlier this week, Toronto Life published a list of the “10 Best Canadian TV Shows of the Past 25 Years.” As expected, Degrassi made the list – with Degrassi Junior High taking the top spot!! Of course we would accept no less for Degrassi! Here’s what the article had to say:

#1. Degrassi Jr. High
All versions of the decades-spanning real-teen drama would make our top 25, but in the interest of whittling, we’re gonna go with Jr. High. It’s the classic Zit Remedy Era, back when Joey Jeremiah still had hair and Wheels had yet to lose his innocence in a hitchhiking episode gone wrong. (Is there any other kind?)

Click here to check out the complete list!

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5 Gemini Nominations for Degrassi!

On August 31, 2010 By Erin 4 Comments

Congratulations to the cast & crew of Degrassi as they once again received multiple Gemini Award nominations this year! Just announced at a press conference this morning, Degrassi received a total of 5 nominations plus nominations for a couple of Degrassi cast members on other shows. Here is the list of Degrassi’s nominations:

Best Children’s or Youth Fiction Program or Series
There will never be a year when Degrassi doesn’t get nominated in this category! This year they are up against Overruled!, Pillars of Freedom, That’s So Weird, and Total Drama Action

Best Direction in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series
Phil Earnshaw – “Just Can’t Get Enough” Part 2
Stefan Brogren – “Beat It” Part 2
Other nominees include Craig Pryce for Family Biz, John May for How to Be Indie, and Liz Haines for The Ocean Room

Best Performance in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series
Our amazing cast dominated this category.
Charlotte Arnold – “Somebody”
Landon Liboiron – “Waiting for a Girl Like You”
Melinda Shankar – How to be Indie “How to Beat Father Time”
Also nominated – Jamie Watson for Peep and The Big Wide World and Kayla Lorette for That’s So Weird!

Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series
Peter Keleghan, Erin Agostino, Carl Alacchi, Angela Asher, Ellen David, Stacey Farber, Al Goulem, Tiio Horn, Jesse Rath, Michael Seater, Arielle Shiri – 18 To Life
Up against the cast of 22 Minutes and Kenny Vs. Spenny

Best Host in a Pre-School, Children’s or Youth Program or Series
Adamo Ruggiero – The Next Star
Up against Evan Solomon, Patti Sullivan, and Mark Sykes

The 2010 Gemini Awards televised ceremony will take place at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto on Satuday, Nov. 13th with the Industry Galas (ie most likely all of Degrassi’s awards) taking place on Nov. 2nd & 3rd also in Toronto. For more information visit Geminiawards.ca. Congrats to all the nominees!

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Degrassi Nominated for DGC Award

On July 8, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Degrassi has been nominated for a prestigious Directors Guild of Canada Award in the category of “Best Television Series – Family.” Degrassi is nominated for episode 917 – “Innocent When You Dream.” Other shows in this category include Heartland, Overruled!, and Melinda Shankar’s show How to Be Indie! Degrassi is certainly no stranger to the DGC Awards but congrats to them nonetheless! The award ceremony takes place on Sept. 25th in Toronto.

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Melinda & Sam Interview At the KCAs

On March 30, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Along with those gorgeous pictures of Melinda & Sam at the Kids Choice Awards last weekend, there’s a new video interview up online. They are so cute, just enjoying the experience! In this interview they talk about who they want to see slimed, the warm LA weather, and how Degrassi fans have contributed to such a successful show. Sam does discuss a storyline that has not aired on TeenNick yet, so this video does contain spoilers for you Americans. Click here to check it out.