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Degrassi

Degrassi to Follow American Idol on Wednesdays, Beginning March 28 on CTV

From CTV:

Academic pressure, arson, internet gambling and even teen-aged stripping ensue as Degrassi: The Next Generation returns to CTV next week with the second act of the series’ sixth season; new episodes air Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET following ratings juggernaut American Idol beginning March 28 on CTV and on CTV HD East/West (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). Picking up the pieces after the shocking murder of J.T. (Ryan Cooley), the season’s final seven episodes delve deeper into the post-secondary world of the characters from Canada’s most addictive homegrown drama series.

Viewers can catch up on all 12 of this season’s previously aired episodes, along with corresponding exclusive online content, all on demand on The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca. Following the television broadcast of each of the seven new episodes, the episode itself as well as a scripted webisode (a.k.a. “Degrassi Mini”) and a behind-the-scenes documentary (a.k.a. “Degrassi: On the Set”) for the episode will be available on demand beginning Thursdays at 9 a.m. ET on The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca.

In the Spring season premiere, entitled “Free Fallin’ Part 1” (March 28 on CTV), Paige has a spectacular panic attack during a Banting University midterm exam. The course professor offers her one more chance, which comes in the form of work to be completed over the holiday weekend. With a huge family dinner to cook and everyone dying to know how fantastic university life is, something has got to give for Paige…

In other upcoming episodes:

“Free Fallin’ Part 2” (April 4 on CTV) – With her degree in jeopardy and the little issue of a dramatic dorm fire, Paige develops a Banting “allergy”. She slinks home to Toronto with her tail between her legs, but keeps the truth about what happened to herself. Despite rising panic attacks and friends who just might understand, Paige is committed to keeping her secret, no matter what.

“If You Leave (April 11 on CTV) – Emma (Miriam McDonald) feels as if J.T.’s death is being glossed over and makes sure everyone knows how she feels. Marco suspects that Dylan (John Bregar) is cheating on him and calls on Jimmy (Aubrey Graham) and Spinner (Shane Kippel) to help him find out.

“Love My Way” (April 18 on CTV) – When Snake discovers Emma buying birth control, he surprises everyone with his anger, including himself. He’s not comfortable with Emma and Sean having sex. But as far as Emma’s concerned, Snake is going to have to get comfortable with it, by any means necessary.

With an April 14 tribute set to take place at the Sprockets Toronto International Film Festival and two more volumes of “Degrassi: Extra Credit” in bookstores on April 23, Degrassi: The Next Generation is returning to CTV on a high note. The Gemini-Award winning series has garnered numerous accolades over the years including a Television Critics Association Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Programming” and a Teen Choice Award for “Choice Summer Series”.

Continually pushing the boundaries of conventional television and licensed in over 150 countries, including France, Switzerland and Australia, Degrassi: The Next Generation extended its brand in 2006 with 19 scripted webisodes (a.k.a. “Degrassi Minis”); 19 behind-the-scenes documentaries (a.k.a. “Degrassi: On the Set”); and two animated shorts (a.k.a. “Degrassi Mangasodes”). All 40 bonus-elements are available on-demand throughout the season via The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca. In addition to the multi-platform campaign in support of the series, “Degrassi: Extra Credit”, a four-volume series of graphic novels is available in stores across Canada.

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Casting call for The List

From Slice:

  • Looking for Canadians Who Want to Do Something – Anything – Before They Die!
  • The List premieres on Sliceâ„¢ in Oct. 2007

From running away to join the circus to singing in a superstar rock band, The List is about fulfilling life-long dreams and indulging in guilty pleasures. The producers of this new Sliceâ„¢ series are looking for Canadians across the country who want to accomplish an item on their ultimate life to-do list on television. Intrepid host Liza Fromer (former co-host of Toronto’s Breakfast Television) will facilitate the chosen applicant’s dream – while participating in each adventure herself. The 26 x 30′ episodes begin airing on Sliceâ„¢ in October 2007. The series is produced by Cineflix Productions.

“If welcoming Liza to Sliceâ„¢ weren’t exciting enough – we are thrilled to now start casting for her new primetime series The List with Cineflix,” says Vanessa Case, Vice President, Content, Sliceâ„¢, Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. “Everyone has something they wish they could do, but because of limited time, money or simply courage, haven’t yet. We have no doubt this concept will result in overwhelming requests to be on the show.”

Anyone who longs to fulfil a lifelong wish – from wing walking on an airplane to bathing in diamonds – should email thelist@nextfilm.ca. Applicants can nominate themselves or a family member, Emails should include what is on the applicant’s list and why that person should have their dream come true. The open casting call is for men and women 18 years and up. Additional details are available at www.slice.ca/About/CastingCall.aspx.

Premiering on Sliceâ„¢ in October 2007, The List is required viewing for those who want to live life to the fullest. In each episode, host Liza Fromer goes on a rollercoaster ride of fulfilling other people’s dreams, ambitions and decadent desires. From tasting every dessert in a bakery and strutting on the catwalk to starting a food fight, The List is a constant surprise to the viewers…and to Liza.

Prior to joining Sliceâ„¢, Liza Fromer spent five years as co-host of Citytv’s Breakfast Television in Toronto. She graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in Radio and Television and is a highly respected Canadian broadcast journalist. Previously, she worked as a columnist for TV Guide Canada. Her first foray into broadcasting was driving the Q107 Community Cruiser. She later launched her television career at YTV as the co-host of both the “Video & Arcade Top Ten” and “Clips”. From 1995 to 1997, she hosted “Good Morning Toronto” on The Weather Network and later became the weekend anchor and reporter at A-Channel in Calgary, anchoring the station’s first-ever newscast. Fromer has also had stints with The Discovery Channel and CBS’s Newspath.

Sliceâ„¢ is an Alliance Atlantis Network. For more information please visit www.slice.ca.

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In the news: Canada’s Worst Handyman

From Playback:

  • Bang! Ouch! Worst Handyman returns
    “Canada’s Worst Handyman 2, which fills the 10 p.m. timeslot starting April 16, puts five contestants to work building “eco-sheds,” which will be auctioned off on eBay.ca, along with a sixth constructed by the show’s two experts – a contractor and a carpenter, who are charged with whipping the worst handymen into shape. The six successful bidders will then be featured in the finale in June. All proceeds from the online initiative go to Habitat for Humanity Canada.”
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Trailer Park Boys

Trailer Park Boys returning

From Jim Bawden of the Toronto Star:

  • Hot Box – TV to talk about
    “When Trailer Park Boys debuted on Showcase, all the attention went to rival Paradise Falls, which has been gone several seasons. But TPB keeps chugging along with 10 new episodes ready to start April 8 at 9 p.m. With a movie under their collective belts and a book about to be published, what’s next? Their own brand of trailers? Cookbook? The opportunities seem limitless.”
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