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My favourite moments from the Degrassi: TNG 20th Anniversary Panel

Yesterday I shared a recap of the main topics discussed at the ATX Television Festival’s Degrassi panel. But I also wanted to talk about my personal favourite moments from the event. I’ve selected 6 moments, for which you can read the direct quotes below. These are my favourite moments because they really get to the heart of Degrassi and I think they show how beautiful Degrassi is as a piece of Canadian culture.

1. Lauren and Stefan continuing the never-ending debate on the believability of Degrassi Goes Hollywood and Degrassi Takes Manhattan
Lauren: If it happened in “Degrassi Takes Manhattan” or “Degrassi Goes Hollywood,” it’s not canon. That’s what I said, right?
Stefan: Says you, says you. Those stories are full on Degrassi. They are moments in lives, they go crazy. I’m not saying that because I directed them. I’m just saying that people have moments like that, right. And they go crazy and come back, etc.

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Recapping the ATX Television Festival’s Degrassi: TNG 20th Anniversary Panel

It finally happened! Tonight the Degrassi cast and producers reunited for a panel at the ATX Television Festival. Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, Stefan Brogren, Aaron Martin, Jake Epstein, Aislinn Paul, Shane Kippel, Luke Bilyk, Lauren Collins, Munro Chambers, Daniel Clark, Andrea Lewis and Christina Schmidt were all in attendance at the pre-recorded panel. They spoke about a wide range of topics from their time on Degrassi, storylines that they loved, fan interactions over the years, and much more.

Overall I really enjoyed watching this panel. Seeing this group of people interact with each other again was so special. However, it was unfortunate that there wasn’t a lot of new information. As a super fan, I felt like I already knew most of what they talked about (I’m still waiting for the details on what happened when Next Class was cancelled!). However, there were definitely a few times when I was feeling the emotions, such as when Lauren said she wanted Degrassi to come back one day so her son would have something like it to watch.

Since this panel was behind a pay wall and also it was a one-time only event, I’ve tried to summarize the main points that they discussed below.

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Everything we know so far about the Degrassi: TNG Reunion at the ATX Television Festival

HUGE NEWS!! The producers and cast of Degrassi: The Next Generation will be participating in a panel at the Austin-based ATX Television Festival in June. Here is everything you need to know about the panel and how you can attend.

When is the panel?
The Degrassi panel will be on June 11, which is the first day of the Festival. It will be at 7:00pm CT (8:00pm EST). It is supposed to be 1 hour long. After it airs, it will be available until 2:00am CT the next day for festival goers (in case you’re not able to tune in live).

What is the Degrassi panel and who is participating?
The panel will commemorate the 20th anniversary of Degrassi: The Next Generation (TNG premiered in October 2001). It is presented by Tubi, which is one of the platforms where Degrassi: TNG is streaming.

As of now, the confirmed participants are Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, Stefan Brogren, Jake Epstein, Aislinn Paul, Shane Kippel, Luke Bilyk, Lauren Collins, Munro Chambers, Daniel Clark, Andrea Lewis and Christina Schmidt.

During the panel, the panelists will discuss storylines and moments from the series, behind the scenes stories, and more.

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Degrassi Merchandise: ‘Degrassi Drama’ T-Shirt Now Available

Do you ever secretly wish that you went to Degrassi?

Despite the fact that most kids who go to Degrassi are lucky to get out alive, I can’t help but wish I could be best friends with Imogen or sitting in detention with Bianca. I’ve been lucky enough to have the chance to visit the set a couple of times, and it is a surreal experience. As a longtime fan of the show, seeing Degrassi Community School in person and walking down the halls is almost like falling into the Degrassi world.

Most of the time, I think about who I would be and where I would fit in at the school. Would I be on student council? The academic quiz team? The Power Squad? There are so many possibilities.

Degrassi’s (many) clubs are an integral part of the show. Over the years we’ve seen the Degrassi Archery Club, the Grapevine, the Friendship Club, as well as countless sports teams and after school activities. In recent years, however, it’s the Degrassi Drama Club that has taken the spotlight. How much would you like to be co-directing Romeo and Jules with Eli Goldsworthy by your side? The Degrassi Drama Club has had plenty of ‘drama’ over the past couple of seasons, both on stage and off. That’s what has made it so compelling.

Lucky for me, I do have a little piece of Degrassi Drama in my wardrobe. The Degrassi Drama t-shirt (worn by Clare and Eli above) is currently for sale in the Degrassi Store!

Often the first thing people say when they see me wearing this t-shirt is “you watch Degrassi?” Umm… yeah. I do a little more than watch it. But it’s definitely a conversation starter and a great way to meet other fans!

Earlier this summer, I was hanging out with Kary (who you all know from Degrassi Blog) outside of a Toronto subway station. Kary was decked out in his own Degrassi Drama t-shirt as we were about to visit various Degrassi landmarks throughout the city. All of the sudden, the one and only Aislinn Paul (aka Clare Edwards on Degrassi) walked right by us. She instantly recognized Kary thanks to the t-shirt, and we had a little conversation with her.

So if you plan on running into Aislinn Paul anytime soon, or you just want to pretend to be Clare Edwards for a day, the Degrassi Drama t-shirt is only $19.99 if you buy it from the Degrassi Store. It may not buy you a ticket to Degrassi Community School, but you can show off your Degrassi pride to the world!

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Interview: Degrassi Cast with the Huffington Post

The Huffington Post Canada recently got the chance to interview several cast members from Degrassi including Munro Chambers, Alicia Josipovic, Alex Steele, Annie Clark, and Christine Prosperi. They talked about what we can look forward to in season 12, and some of the questions even came directly from the fans!

The Huffington Post has posted several video clips from the interview online. You can watch each clip on HuffingtonPost.ca.

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Degrassi Cast at the Much Music Video Awards

The Much Music Video Awards took place in Toronto last night, and various Degrassi cast members were there! Munro Chambers, Christine Prosperi, Jessica Tyler, Luke Bilyk, Jahmil French, and Alicia Josipovic were there representing the current cast, as well as Degrassi alumnus like Cassie Steele and Shenae Grimes.

Munro presented an award to Justin Bieber towards the end of the evening. He also answered some questions in the press room (see above video), and talked about aspiring to follow in Ryan Gosling’s footsteps, what it’s like to be called a “sex symbol,” and what we can expect from Eli in season 12.

Keep checking back, because we will update as soon as more pictures and video of our Degrassi cast at the MMVA’s are released.

-Watch the MMVA’s on MuchMusic.com (Munro Chambers and Shenae Grimes presenting)
-YouTube: Munro Chambers Presents an Award to Justin Bieber
-Watch the Be Bold Lounge (Munro Chambers and Cassie Steele are interviewed)
New Season 12 Promo (Low Quality)
-Munro Chambers Backstage Interview
-Degrassi Cast on the Red Carpet with Inside Pulse – Video 1 & Video 2

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Degrassi Cast to Appear at the MMVA’s

The Much Music Video Awards are less than 2 weeks away, and if you aren’t already excited to see Kelly Clarkson, LMFAO, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, and Darren Criss, Degrassians will be excited for this.

Much Music announced that Degrassi’s own Munro Chambers will be one of the presenters this year, along with Degrassi alumnus Shenae Grimes. We are expecting other Degrassi cast members to also attend (they are there almost every year). A few of them have confirmed via Twitter that they will be there, so be sure to keep an eye out for the cast during the Red Carpet Special.

The MMVA’s are taking place Sunday, June 17th. You can watch it all on Much Music, with the award show beginning at 9:00 p.m. For more information on the MMVA’s, check out their official website.

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“Party With Degrassi” Screening and M&G – Montclair, NJ – 2/18/12

Hey all! Degrassi Dish aka Bianca here reporting exclusively for Degrassi Online on the FABULOUS “Party With Degrassi” event at Montclair, New Jersey. Being a person who is NO stranger to TeenNick (or The-N for you old-schoolers), I knew right off the bat that an event like this was going to blow my expectations out of the water and it truly did just that.

I was lucky enough to snag a few VIP passes through my job who deals directly with Nickelodeon and TeenNick. This meant no crowds, no lines, and an exclusive meet and greet with the cast before the screen and Q&A. When we arrived we were directed to our parking spot right outside of the theater. We came close to hitting a few fangirls (SORRY!) as the line was right along the sidewalk where we parked. Inside the theater was DECKED out to the NINES. They had various booths where you could create your own Degrassi-ified t-shirts, spin a wheel to win prizes, and a digital green screen to take pictures. They had free popcorn, pretzels, candy and even “mocktails” named after your favorite Degrassi character – I tried the “Eclare on the Rocks”myself.

After taking the entire theater in and it was time to wait on line to meet the cast. We were second in line behind another VIP via Nickelodeon and in front of the Radio Winners who were needless to say enthusiastic! That’s where I met Shanene who is Mindy’s new best friend. 🙂 We were taken backstage and THERE they WERE, sitting in a row ready to do some meeting and greeting. After I had a mini-heart attack it was my turn to meet them and let me tell you they were some of the SWEETEST most down to EARTH people you have ever met. Usually I’m a complete wreck when meeting celebrities, and yes I’ll admit I was nervous, but when you’re greeted with such kindness that type of nervousness just goes away and normal conversation goes on. Luckily since I was one of the first to meet them I had a bit of extra time to chat. Told them how much I love the show and how much their work is so appreciated. The best part was that I had time to explain to them who I was and the twitter I run as well as Erin’s new site re-launch of Degrassi-Online.com. What blew my mind was that they knew who I was and what Degrassi Talks was.

After meeting them we were taken to our seats where we waited for the show to start. Before the screening they brought out the cast for a little intro and then the show began. Opinions about the show.. let’s just say we’ll save that for a Degrassi Talks. After they brought back the cast out for Q&A. I will leave the video to explain how THAT went down. Just a few highlights: Blart, Lord of the Rings, Jahmil dancing, Munro “take off your pants”, and Mindy’s 20th birthday cake!

It was a great day and very reminiscent of the Ultimate Degrassi Party back in 2006 (holy moley 2006?!??!). We were just glad we could have been apart of it and very thankful for TeenNick for hosting such a well organized and free event for the fans. Goes to show how passionate the US fans are and that we are out there in VERY large numbers. I can’t WAIT to do it again.

Check out my 2 part video of the entire Q&A portion as well as all the pictures I took in the gallery!

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Next Week: Munro and Aislinn at We Day!

We Day 2011 is fast approaching, and this year it is going to be bigger and better than ever!!

Featuring our own Munro Chambers and Aislinn Paul, the Toronto lineup also includes Nelly Furtado, Joe Jonas, Rick Hansen, Patch Adams, City and Colour, as well as Degrassi alumnus Nina Dobrev who is co-hosting!

For those of you who don’t know, We Day is an annual event organized by Free The Children. Each year, young people from across Canada gather to kick off a year of social action. Motivated by powerful speakers and performers, young people will take what they learned at the event and make positive changes in their communities. We Day is the perfect example of how young people can create real and tangible change. In the 2010/2011 school year, We Day youth volunteered 1.7 million hours of their time and raised $5.4 million!!

Degrassi has been involved with We Day since they very beginning. This year is no exception. Aislinn Paul and Munro Chambers will be speaking to the crowd. They will likely talk about their most recent trip to Haiti.

I’m also very happy to announce that I will also be in attendance!! Free The Children has offered me a media pass, so I will be backstage with my camera taking everything in!! Of course I will be live tweeting all day (@@Degrassifanscom), and I will also bring you a full report with exclusive pictures. It is going to be an amazing day!!

The Toronto event is on September 27th and takes place almost all day. For more information including video, behind the scenes, extras, and more, check out WeDay.CTV.ca. And don’t forget to ‘like’ We Day on Facebook to donate $1 to Free The Children!!

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Munro Chambers and Annie Clark at the Gemini Awards

Check out a few pictures from the Gemini Awards Broadcast Gala last night in Toronto. Annie Clark and Munro Chambers were both presenting at the ceremony. They both looked stunning on the red carpet! Munro wore a classic suit & tie, while Annie took a risk with this long, flowy number.

View all the images in the 2011 Gemini Awards album in our gallery!

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Annie and Munro Talk Season 11 Part 2

Annie Clark and Munro Chambers took some time out from working the red carpet at the Geminis to talk about the second half of Season 11, The Emmy Awards, and Declan Coyne  with The TV Addict. While there are no plot revealing spoilers; we do get a few teases about Fiona’s future friends status and confirmation of continuing the friendship between Fiona and Eli. Munro, as always, touches on his hopes for Eli and Clare reiterating that their future is still unknown but he’s hoping for at least a solid friendship between the characters. For more Watch the video above and read more here.

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We Day 2011

Degrassi cast members Aislinn Paul and Munro Chambers will be participating in We Day 2011 in Toronto on September 27th this year. We Day is an event that is in support of the Free The Children organization. Degrassi has been a huge FTC supporter for years now with the cast traveling to Ecuador, Kenya, India, and Haiti to build schools and promote being part of the change worldwide. Every year cast members also participate in We Day which is a huge event inspiring people everywhere to get involved.  You can wait for the broadcast of the event in October or watch it live on September 27th 2011 at www.muchmusic.com/weday For more information about the event and other celebrities attending read it here or on Much Music

Airings on Television and Live Stream:

Both Toronto and Vancouver We Days are being taped for a special to air on MuchMusic, Sunday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. Both events will also be streamed live online at www.muchmusic.com/weday allowing people from all over the world to tune in and take part in the day. An encore broadcast will air on Much Sunday, Oct. 30 at 10 p.m. ET.

You can also help support Free The Children by ordering DVDs of the “Degrassi Goes To…” series available through partner Me To We

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Cast Members Describe Summer Season Finale

Cast members Alicia Josipovic, Daniel Kelly, Jordy Todosey, Munro Chambers, Samantha Munro tease the finale with Hollywood Life in a short clip taken from a longer video that will be available after the finale broadcast.

Just how intense is tonight’s mid-season finale of Degrassi? “It’s about as ‘Oh my God’ as it gets,” Daniel Kelly told HollywoodLife.com during a recent visit to the show’s Toronto set.

Read the rest here.

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Munro Chambers Interview and Episode Sneak Peek

Munro Chambers was interviewed about the Degrassi summer season finale by Eonline. In the interview he also talks about Eli’s progress, the love square of Clare/Eli/Jake/Imogen, and the perks of being Eli’s girlfriend.

On the finale

“It’s going to be tear-jerking, your heart’s going to be racing a mile a minute, and it’s going to be intense.”

“It’s a long season. Anything can happen. It’s Degrassi!”

“There’s a lot of people who are at this prom. You will notice everyone in the Grade 12 class and almost everyone from the Grade 11 class is there, This halfway season finale is going to end with a bang 100 percent.”

 On Eli’s mental status

“He’s trying to get better. He knows he needs to get better, he understands it. I think he’s on the right path now, I’m happy for him because I feel like he’s been crazy for a long time. I’m glad he’s found peace in a way, not complete peace, but he’s starting to get better.”

Read the rest and watch a sneak peek of Dead and Gone Part 1 here

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Much Music Releases New Behind the Scenes Clips

It’s that time of the year again. The week before the premiere of the new season of Degrassi always gets a little crazy. Add this to the many behind the scenes clips that will be released in the next week or so. Much Music has started posting new BTS interviews with the cast. The first is with Munro and Justin, who discuss their characters and who is better for Clare (a very important question)!

Also check out this interview with Cristine Prosperi who plays Imogen in Season 11. She introduces her character, and talks about this being her first day on set!

I think we can expect a lot more of these little interviews from Much Music leading up to Monday’s premiere. Keep an eye on MuchMusic.com, and I’ll continue to edit this post as well.

EDIT: Much Music added interviews with Chloe & more with Justin today (July 14th)! Watch them right here.

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Behind the Scenes With Daniel, Jahmil, and Munro

HollywoodLife.com spent some time on set this past week, and they just recently posted this new behind the scenes video. It features Daniel, Jahmil, and Munro rapping in the green room in between scenes. What can I say about this video? There are no words to describe it. Watch for Aislinn being adorable in the background!

EDIT: Also check out this interview with Munro, as well as this one with Jake & Chloe! It looks like we are going to be getting a lot of new behind the scenes clips from this website leading up to the premiere!

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Munro Chambers on Eclare: “It’s Complicated”

Munro Chambers spoke with The TV Addict recently on what the fans can expect in season 11. In the interview, Munro gives a few hints as to what will happen with Eli and Clare this season, as well as the differences between himself and Eli. Check out the full interview right here. Here is an excerpt on Eli and Clare’s future:

If Eli were to update his relationship status on Facebook with regards to Clare this season, what would it say?
I’m going to go with “It’s Complicated.”

Will fans be happy with the direction Eli and Clare take this season?
I don’t know! We’ve got some new characters coming this season who get in between… um… people. I don’t know. If you love “Eclare” you’re going to be on a tightrope and won’t know what’s going to happen, but I think it’s going to be interesting.

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Degrassi Season 10 Finale Interview Roundup

There have been so many interviews and sneak peeks for the finale this week. I have resisted posting them, because I hate being spoiled and I hate spoiling it for everybody else. But a few interviews came out today that I thought were worth posting. One in particular is Ology’s exclusive interview with Aislinn Paul. The interview is quite detailed, and Aislinn talks about everything from S11 to what to expect with Eclare:

How’s Season 11 going?
We just started shooting… it’s going great! We have three new characters who are really mixing things up, and having so much fun with them! And things are running smoothly, which is really good.

Are you “involved” with any of these characters?
Well, there’s definitely some interaction with Clare and all the new characters, but… um… yes, one in particular!

Can you give us deets on them?
There’s Jake, who’s played by Justin Kelly, Imogen, who’s played by Christine Prosperi, and we’ve got Katie, played by Chloe Rose. They’re all really interesting characters, and we’re excited to see how

Very exciting! Read the full interview with Aislinn right here!

Here is a list of other interviews/sneak peeks that have been released this week:
Munro Chambers Talks to HollywoodLife.com
Behind the Queer Storylines of Degrassi with Stefan Brogren
Much Music Interviews Charlotte Arnold & Munro Chambers
TeenNick Interviews Munro Chambers
Much Music Sneak Peek Pictures
TeenNick Interviews Charlotte Arnold
Much Music’s Liz With Munro Chambers and Melinda Shankar
Sneak Peek Scene Via TeenNick
Sneak Peek Scene Via Much Music
Munro and James Much Music Interview

Also — In advance of the finale, I just want to say how amazing season 10 has been overall. Whether or not you enjoyed every storyline/character this season, nobody can deny that S10 is one of the most successful years for Degrassi. At this time last year, a lot of people were wondering how much longer Degrassi would continue. A lot of the old fans were moving on, and Degrassi’s future seemed uncertain. But with a change in format, a move to Much Music, and a bunch of new characters, Degrassi is bigger than ever! It’s been so great to see how much the Degrassi fandom has grown, with so many new fans just getting into the show for the first time. I support Degrassi, because I think it’s a good show with a good message. It has influenced my life in a big way, and I hope it does the same for all of you! I hope everyone enjoys the finale tonight!! Onto S11!

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Kids Help Phone Press Junket With Munro and Melinda

Munro and Melinda were making the media rounds today, promoting the 2011 Walk for Kids Help Phone. They primarily focus on explaining what Kids Help Phone is, how you can get involved, and why this is a great partnership with Degrassi. We have been following Munro and Melinda’s media appearances all day, and we are expecting more interviews to surface soon. Here is what we have so far:

The Marilyn Denis Show (above video)
CP24
Canada AM
CTV News

We will are also expecting Munro and Melinda to appear on Etalk, CTV.ca, and more. We will update this post as these interviews become available! For more information, visit Walkforkidshelpphone.ca!

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Munro and Melinda on New Music Live

Melinda Shankar and Munro Chambers were on Much Music’s New Music Live show this afternoon. They spoke primarily about their support for Kids Help Phone, but they also mentioned the Degrassi season 10 finale “Drop The World.” Check out the interview in the video above. Also – Munro and Melinda are expected to appear on Canada AM this Monday. You can watch them live at 7:40am (ish) on CTV.