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Degrassi: Extra Credit Mangasodes

From CTV:

Degrassi Gets Animated With the World Debut of Degrassi: Extra Credit Mangasodes on The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca

The Degrassi brand continues to grow as Degrassi: Extra Credit “mangasodes” make their world debut on The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca.

At two-minutes in length, the mangasodes are animated extensions of the Number one Canadian drama series, Degrassi: The Next Generation, and the Degrassi: Extra Credit novel series, providing fans across Canada with bonus plotlines in animated form. The first mangasode, entitled “Confusionville”, will be available on demand on The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca beginning Thursday, Feb. 8 at Noon ET. The second, entitled “Punked”, will be available Thursday, Feb. 15 at Noon ET.

“In a world where media are converging in new ways all the time, it seems natural to morph the two-dimensional book world of Degrassi: Extra Credit into animated action shorts for broadband streaming,” said Stephen Stohn, Executive Vice-President: Epitome Pictures Inc.

The Degrassi: Extra Credit novels and mangasodes are a direct complement to Degrassi: The Next Generation. The critically acclaimed series will return to CTV later this year for the second act of its sixth season.

The mangasodes were produced by Toronto-based Yowza! Animation Inc., whose production credits include: Osmosis Jones, Titan AE, Looney Tunes Back in Action and Curious George – to name a few. Aside from the feature films Yowza has also worked on numerous direct-to-video features, title sequences, commercials, television series and pilots. The animation was completed by Toronto native James McCrimmon who graduated from the animation program at Sheridan College in Oakville.

The Degrassi: Extra Credit mangasodes join more than 100 hours of programming already available on demand on The CTV Broadband Network, including exclusive Degrassi webisodes and “On the Set” material from Degrassi: The Next Generation. Also available on demand at CTV.ca are Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, The O.C., Corner Gas, eTalk, Instant Star, Whistler, W-Five and The CTV National News.

Launched in June 2006, The CTV Broadband Network is Canada’s first multi-channel, on-demand broadband service featuring four distinct broadband channels. Utilizing an advertiser-supported revenue model, the Network features a free, premium broadband video player that harnesses the latest in technology to deliver full length CTV programming in all forms from all genres at broadband speeds and enhanced resolution.

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Upcoming episodes: Degrassi: The Next Generation, CTV, Jan. 9

From CTV:

Tuesday, January 9
8 p.m. ET – Degrassi: The Next Generation – “Rock This Town”
Manny’s intent on getting over Craig, and uses Liberty’s upcoming birthday as an excuse to throw a party at Emma’s house while Spike and Snake are out of town. She’s even got a great guy to introduce Liberty to – but doesn’t anticipate how he’ll feel. And of course, no party can be kept a secret for long, as soon the party gets out of control – even students from another school drop in unexpectedly. When tensions mount from a culminating school rivalry, one of Degrassi’s favourite students is stabbed and left for dead.

8:30 p.m. ET – Degrassi: The Next Generation – “The Bitterest Pill”
In shock over the death of a fellow Degrassi friend, the grief-stricken students plan to throw a celebratory memorial at Degrassi to best honour their friend. But even with their friend gone, a secret is still lingering. One of the students must decide if the secret is better left unsaid or if needs to be revealed.

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Upcoming episodes: Degrassi: The Next Generation, CTV, Jan. 2

8 p.m. ET – Degrassi: The Next Generation – “What it Feels Like to be a Ghost, Part 1”
Craig is back in town for a music festival and Manny can’t help picking up right where they left off. Craig’s embracing the rock star lifestyle and has a cocaine addiction to match. Though everyone thinks he’s amazing, Manny has to decide if this new and dangerous Craig is the same person that she fell in love with.

8:30 p.m. ET – Degrassi: The Next Generation – “What it Feels Like to be a Ghost, Part 2”
Ellie thinks Craig’s behaviour is Manny’s fault and is determined to stay by his side. When Craig grabs a spot playing with alternative rockers Taking Back Sunday at university concert, his addiction catches up with him and he spirals out of control.

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