Degrassi

The Degrassi franchise still presents an unflinchingly honest look at teen life.

Although I haven't kept up with the show for about a year because it's become too melodramatic and convoluted.

Degrassi: Season Eight

All about Degrassi's eighth season here, with spoilers, character bios, etc.

Lookalikes: Barack Obama and Aubrey Graham

For a long time I've noticed how much Barack Obama looks like Aubrey Graham ("Jimmy Brooks" in Degrassi: The Next Generation). And now I've finally gotten around to posting photos of the two so you can decide for yourself how similar they look.

13 February update: The New York Times erred in comparing Barack with Lenny Kravitz, thus inviting this sarcastic post from--Carrot Top?

Spinner the Skinhead

http://kbowser.wordpress.com/2007/09/01/degrassi-new-season-7-promo-johnny-dimarco/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBrl85gUrjM

Degrassi Spoilers

http://www.tv-eh.com/tag/degrassi/

5 June update: According to this interview, Deanna Casaluce ("Alex Nunez") considers leaving the show.

CTV.ca: What's next for you in your acting career?

Deanna: This is the very tip of the iceberg; at least I hope it is. I think after this season, season seven, I'll be leaving the show. I'm planning on moving to Los Angeles in September.
I'm halfway done a degree in philosophy with a minor in social psychology, and I'm leaving that behind for now. I would like to finish my degree because I love learning. But I'm too busy right now.

http://www.nerdsgonewildmagazine.com/issue02articles/degrassi.html

Degrassi: TNG Premiere September 29

According to this press release: "On Friday, September 29, The N will premiere the hour-long season openers of both Degrassi: The Next Generation and South of Nowhere at 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. (ET), respectively. Degrassi returns with the most provocative and intense school year ever, as last year's graduates take the plunge into college, while former classmates Sean and Ashley re-enroll. " The main focus of the blurb, however, is the August 29 release of a soundtrack of music from and inspired by programs (including Degrassi) on The N.

New Degrassi Episodes in October

With the fifth season finished, viewers can hardly wait for new episodes. The sixth season will start in October. And it promises to be:

the most provocative and intense school year ever. For the first time the Degrassi series follows its graduates, Paige, Alex, Ellie and Marco as they embark on post-adolescence and adjust to
college life, full-time jobs and new responsibilities. Returning students confront lingering issues left behind as new predicaments take center stage for others. The new school year will welcome uninvited issues including a vicious school rivalry with life-altering effects, troubles with the law leading to a
student facing jail time, a social networking site becomes dangerous and for one particular classmate - a hot new romance blooms with an older man. Degrassi: The Next Generation will also introduce a new member to the student body, adding to the series' signature trials and tribulations of teen angst and relationship drama.

Flash Fiction Update

Flash fiction is a world unto its own.

New Degrassi Coming April 7

Here's an in-depth press release.

Steff and Jay

Fans of Degrassi: The Next Generation and Pretty in Pink might notice what I have:
that Mike Lobel ("Jay Hogart") and James Spader ("Steff", the preppy wastrel who tried to seduce Andie) look uncannily alike. Also, that their characters were both unsavory, despite their very different socioeconomic backgrounds.