From Thunderbird Films:

CTV’s Hit Original Drama Tops 60% Clearance for September 2007 Launch

Thunderbird Films and its U.S. distribution partners, Program Partners, today announced several major U.S. market and station group clearances for CTV’s acclaimed original dramatic series, Degrassi: The Next Generation. These deals take the hit half-hour series past the 60% mark including all 5 of the Top 5 markets; 8 of the Top 10; with 15 of the Top 20 and 18 of the Top 25 for its launch as a syndication strip for Fall 2007. This news follows closely on the heels of the two companies’ successful U.S. launches of Canadian dramas Da Vinci’s Inquest, Cold Squad and Stone Undercover into weekly syndication.

The Degrassi launch is anchored by a Tribune Broadcasting group-wide commitment, with additional clearances from stations in the Belo, Clear Channel, Granite, Gray, Hubbard, and Pegasus groups and The CW PLUS stations.

“We are thrilled to have such an honored Canadian series receive such enthusiastic support from U.S. broadcasters,” commented Michael Shepard, President, Thunderbird Films. “It confirms the production quality and universal appeal of Canadian product in the world market.”

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From CTV:

8 p.m. ET – Degrassi: The Next Generation – “Eyes Without at Face, Part 1”
Peter, hoping to join the Spirit Squad, links Darcy’s personal web page to his. Darcy is thrilled with all the attention and hits she gets, and even posts some racy pictures of the Spirit Squad. It seems like a great way to raise money for new uniforms – but how far will it go?

8:30 p.m. ET – Degrassi: The Next Generation – “Eyes Without at Face, Part 2”
Darcy’s online admirers take up more and more of her time, and her relationship with Spinner suffers. As Darcy posts increasingly sexy photos of herself, she’s surprised when her favourite online fan decides to introduce himself.

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From andPOP:

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From CTV:

8 p.m. ET – Degrassi: The Next Generation – “Can’t Hardly Wait”
Jimmy starts the year off with big plans, coaching the girl’s junior basketball team and he is determined to take his relationship with Ashley to the next level. But can Jimmy handle the realities of his sexual future?

8:30 p.m. ET – Degrassi: The Next Generation – “True Colours”
Emma is happy that the racing debacle is behind them, and that Peter is finally free, if you don’t count the house arrest and five hundred hours of community service. But Emma’s world is turned upside down when Jay tells her how much Sean needs help. Emma uses a dance to raise money for a legal retainer for Sean – and discovers the truth about why Sean was really kicked out of school.

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