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Entertainment Weekly Reveals Season 11/12 Spoilers

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This week’s Entertainment Weekly includes a small blurb on Degrassi with some interesting information! According to the mag, Holly J. will appear in the last 2 episodes of season 11. They also give away the names and ages of season 12’s new character. The short article draws attention to Degrassi’s 12th season, which will also include its 300th episode.

“Most teen series struggle as their lead actors age, but EW has learned that TeenNick has just begun production on the 12th(!) season of Degrassi, which will premiere this summer and contian the show’s 300th episode. The secret to the Canadian drama’s success: allowing its high school seniors to graduate and disappear instead of following them into the AARP. To that end, Degrassi will introduce four new characters – Campbell (grade 10), Mike (grade 12), and siblings Luke and Becky (grade 11). But before that, season 11 – which airs Fridays at 9 p.m. – will wrap up with the return of a fan favourite. Recent grad Holly J (Charlotte Arnold) drops in for the final two episodes (May 11 and 18) to help her best friend, Fiona (Annie Clark) with relationship and family troubles.”

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Interview with Charlotte Arnold

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On Tuesday,  Ology interviewed Charlotte Arnold. The piece was released today and covers her thoughts on leaving Degrassi, what’s next for her, the future for Holly J, and other insights. She also shares a little bit about tonight’s mid season finale.

On shooting her last scene:

“It was sad: I think that in the scene itself I was kind of wrapped up in the dialogue and getting the action down, but when they’d say “cut,” I’d look around and just see our supervisor Nancy, and [the crew] doing what they’ll still be doing after we leave; it was so sad. I shed a few tears that day. And when they announce that you’re done for good; they say “that was a season wrap on Charlotte!” that was another big cry!”

“We took a limo off-set and the last thing that I ever shot was me and Annie and Samantha and Jajube in a limo, driving around with our heads out the window, singing Green Day and just having a really great time.”

On tonight’s episode

“Well, there’s some bloodshed.  It’s a pretty intense climax at prom. There’s a storyline that’s been going on this entire season since the spring break special, with Drew dealing with post-traumatic stress and Bianca dealing with her past; that comes to a huge head–a boiling point, if you will!–at the prom, so that’s something that, I think, will shock people with how it turns out. And then, of course, for my own character, whether she’s going to get her kidney transplant, whether she’ll live after that. There a couple of moments where people are going to be shocked. So saying goodbye to all the seniors is a huge deal and seeing how the younger grades deal with the events at prom should be interesting.”

The article includes her favorite Holly J storyline, relationship and other moments as well as her thought’s on season 11’s most notable couples. Read it all here

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Exit Interview featuring Charlotte, Ray, and Samantha

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The seniors have officially graduated from Degrassi and with the new format, the cast members playing those seniors graduate from the show as well. Hollywood Life was on set to interview Charlotte Arnold, Ray Ablack, Samantha Munro, and a cameo from Daniel Kelly in this video. Read the rest here.

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Degrassi Week 7 Episode Clips

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With it being the final week of ‘Degrassi: Now or Never’ clips and interviews are being release across several media sites. Here are three, featuring Charlotte Arnold as Holly J and Annie Clark as Fiona Coyne. The first one (above) is from Celebuzz and Take A Bow Part 1, you can view it directly on their site and read more about tonight’s episode spoilers here. The second clip (below) is also in Take A Bow Part 1 from Hollywood Life.

Also: make sure you check out another clip, as seen in Take A Bow Part 2. It’s from TV Guide. Plot reveling spoilers are included.

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Charlotte Arnold Encourages Young People to Vote

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As most of you are aware, Canada is in the middle of an election campaign. On May 2nd we will be voting for our federal MP candidates. There are so many important issues right now: the environment, economy, funding for the arts, health care, ethics, and more. Yet in the last federal election, only 1/3 of Canadian young people voted. Our very own Charlotte Arnold is a member of The Toronto Star’s 2011 Youth Nation Panel. She recently wrote an article about the importance of casting your ballot in this election. Here is some of what she had to say:

A little perspective: Since December 2010, the international community has watched as thousands of people die for the right to choose their leaders. This movement was largely driven by young people for whom the Internet has been a massive gift in organization and communication.

As privileged citizens in a country where information is free and voting is a right, it’s an insult to the politically oppressed around the world if we don’t take pride in the power we possess to enact change.

I would like to echo Charlotte’s sentiment and encourage all of you 18+ Canadians to vote on May 2nd. Voting is a privilege that we should all cherish. It will only take 20 minutes out of your day, and it’s your chance to participate in democracy. Click here to read Charlotte’s article. And for information on voting, check out Elections.ca.

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Degrassi Cast PSAs: Free the Children, Kids Help Phone

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When you’re a Degrassi cast member, you have to be good at public service announcements. That is especially true for Munro, Charlotte, and Melinda who have all participated in various PSAs recently.

Munro and Charlotte each did a PSA for Free the Children’s “Five Days for Freedom” campaign. They each tell a personal story from someone who has been helped by Free the Children. Other celebrities involved in the campaign include Jacob Hoggard from Hedley and Jessi Cruickshank from MTV Canada. To learn more about the Five Days for Freedom campaign, check out their website. You can view Charlotte’s PSA on YouTube right here and Munro’s over here.

Munro also joined Melinda in a PSA for Kids Help Phone. The PSA encourages Canadians to get involved in the 2011 Walk for Kids Help Phone. Kids Help Phone provides free counselling services for any kid across Canada. Whether it be suicide, depression, uncertainty, eating disorders, etc. Kids Help Phone really makes a difference in the lives of children and teenagers. Visit their website for more information on how you can get involved. Check out Munro and Melinda’s PSA right here!

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The Big Kiss With Charlotte & Ray

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Charlotte & Ray were on hand today to unveil a giant holiday decoration at Yonge-Dundas Square for Virgin Mobile’s The Big Kiss event. The downtown square was transformed for the Christmas season, and organizers decided to hold a simultaneous kiss when they unveiled the mistletoe. Lips locked this evening as the decoration was revealed. This adorable picture from the event was released to the media.

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Charlotte Arnold Discusses Love Lockdown

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TeenNick’s next interview is with Charlotte Arnold, who primarily speaks about her thoughts on the highly conversial Holly J. episode “Love Lockdown.” On the scene when Holly J. leaves the condo, Charlotte says:

That was really a tough scene, because I was getting notes to play it happy — like she was going out of her way to make things seem normal. And then, we have TVs all around the production office so whatever we’re shooting on set, the writers and producers see. And I think some feedback came back that I was maybe looking too convincing? So we made it more forced. It was a very nuanced sort of scene.

Interesting. She also talks about going to high school with Munro and taking time off from her current education. Read it all right here.

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Degrassi Cast in Performers Magazine

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A few Degrassi cast members were featured in the pages of Performers Magazine recently. Charlotte Arnold along with Adamo Ruggiero and Evan Williams were there along with 5 other up and coming actors from the Toronto region. The magazine includes a new photoshoot with all 8 of the actors featured as well as an article & short individual interviews. Here are all of the scans. Thanks to Epitome for sending this to me!

Page 1; Page 2; Page 5; Page 6; Page 7; Page 8

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Degrassi Wins at the Gemini Awards

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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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Degrassi Does India – Charlotte’s Thoughts

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In the final Degrassi Does India blog from Much Music, Charlotte writes about how emotional the trip to India was. She describes moments of heartbreak and moments of jubilation. It’s really amazing to read. Check out this excerpt:

But it was important that we experienced moments like this and that we share them now that we’re home. India was exhausting at times for the body and the heart, but more than anything made me feel powerful that I’m in a position to fight for kids like this boy. It really is tough to be face-to-face with a reality that is so astoundingly unfair, but I’m proud and grateful that I and my group of friends didn’t choose to keep blinders on, but instead to dive into a complicated and contradictory world with open minds and good intentions.

So inspiring! Read the complete blog right here!

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5 Gemini Nominations for Degrassi!

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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 in Soap Opera Weekly

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Charlotte Arnold has been in Soap Opera Weekly the past couple of weeks. Click the images above to read the full articles. She talks about Declan & Holly J’s relationship as well as Degrassi’s new soap opera format. Thanks to the lovely people at Epitome for these scans!

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Charlotte Arnold Interview With Back Stage

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Check out this Charlotte Arnold interview with Back Stage from last week. She is adorable. In the little excerpt below she talks about staying grounded. She also discusses filming so many episodes for Degrassi and her real life high school experience!

A2W: How do you remain grounded?

CA: You need normalcy, and you need a family that’s going to keep you firmly on the ground. There are even people who I know in Toronto who are unbearably diva-like. I look at that and think, “You look ridiculous. People don’t want to spend time with you.”

It’s funny being here (in the U.S.), all the different people we meet who are involved in the industry, they’re so used to having people make demands. They’re rushing to please you. Ray (her co-star Raymond Ablack) and I are just like, “We’ll take what we can get. We’re happy to be here.”

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Degrassi Cast Answers Your Questions

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Alloy.com has been collecting your questions to the Degrassi cast and now they have answered! Melinda, Sam, Ray, and Charlotte all answer questions on their favourite character, cast friendships, and more! Sam even gives this perfect analysis about his character KC:

What is your favorite thing about your character?

Sam: I love the fact that K.C. is always a little difficult to read. At first it seems like a quiet confidence surrounds him, but gradually we discover that this is partially a facade that distracts and allows him to bury certain profound vulnerabilities. It’s taking him a long time to get past all his self consciousness in order to figure out who he really is. He’s getting here, and I enjoy that complexity and the layers that are revealed in that journey.

Read the full interview right here!