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DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION RENEWED FOR YEAR 3 & 4
All Tribune, Acme and CW Plus Stations Re-Up Through 2011
Los Angeles, CA — December 18, 2008 — Demonstrating the continued strength of its syndicated teen E/I drama, Program Partners has announced new market clearances for year three and year four of the critically-acclaimed series, Degrassi: The Next Generation. Today’s news comes as the U.S. distributor locks down commitments from all 19 Tribune markets, all five ACME markets, and The CW Plus groups establishing second cycle clearances a 60% USHH.
The teen drama which airs on The N, gets into the holiday spirit with a 10-day Degrassi: The Next Generation Marathon kicking off Monday, Dec. 22 until Wednesday, Dec. 31 and airing every night from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. (ET). Each night Degrassi fans will get more than a dose of egg nog and cheer as the series celebrates memorable past episodes of holiday drama.
“Our continued success with Degrassi: The Next Generation is a testament to the show’s broad appeal and overwhelming popularity,” said Ritch Colbert of Program Partners.
Tribune stations include New York (WPIX), Los Angeles (KTLA), Chicago (WGN), Philadelphia (WPHL), Dallas (KDAF), Washington D.C. (WDCW), Houston (KIAH), Seattle (KCPQ/KMYQ), Miami (WSFL), Denver (KWGN), Sacramento (KTXL), St. Louis (KPLR), Portland (KRCW), Indianapolis (WTTV/WXIN), San Diego (KSWB), Hartford (WTIC/WTXX), Grand Rapids (WXMI), Harrisburg (WPMT), and New Orleans (WGNO/WNOL).
ACME stations include Albuquerque (KASY/KWBQ), Knoxville (WBXX), Dayton (WBDT), Green Bay (WIWB), and Madison (WBUW).
In addition, the series has been renewed in Atlanta (WATL/WXIA), Phoenix (KTVK/KASW), Tampa (WMOR), Charlotte (WJZY/WMYT), Nashville (WKRN-DT), San Antonio (KCWX), Birmingham (WVUA), Norfolk (WSKY), Fresno (KAIL), Columbia, SC (WKTC), Shreveport (KPXJ/KTBS), Jackson, MS (WDBD), and Baton Rouge (WGMB-DT).
Degrassi: The Next Generation is a fictional, dramatic series that tackles tough issues in a realistic way. The series is made up of a diverse group of adolescents and young adults going through the trials and tribulations at Degrassi Community School and beyond. The series follows Emma (Miriam McDonald), Manny (Cassie Steele), Jimmy (Aubrey Graham), Alex (Deanna Casaluce), Liberty (Sarah Barrable-Tishauer), Spinner (Shane Kippel), Toby (Jake Goldsbie), J.T. (Ryan Cooley), Darcy (Shenae Grimes) and Peter (Jamie Johnston) as they journey through high school, as well as alumni Paige (Lauren Collins), Ellie (Stacey Farber), Marco (Adamo Ruggiero), Craig (Jake Epstein) and Jay (Mike Lobel) as they experience life post-Degrassi.
The N, the 24-hour TV network exclusively for and about teens, is currently available in 66 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite, as well on mobile, VOD and broadband. The N's distinct perspective connects its audience to the electricity and possibilities of teendom, anytime and anywhere, with original series and ever-popular favorites. The-N.com, paired with sister site Quizilla.com, makes The N the #1 online destination for teens. The N and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
Degrassi: The Next Generation is produced by Epitome Pictures in association with CTV. The series was co-created by Linda Schuyler, co-producer of the original Degrassi franchise, and Yan Moore. Schuyler and Stephen Stohn serve as Executive Producers. Degrassi has earned the TCA Critics Award, two Teen Choice Awards and International Emmys®, while scoring high marks from trade and consumer publications from Time, TV Guide and Entertainment Weekly to New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post.
About Program Partners, Inc.
Program Partners, Inc. is an innovative television company that collaborates with networks, sponsors and audiences on original programming. Led by a core group of entertainment executives, including founders Ritch Colbert and Josh Raphaelson, Program Partners provides distinctive programs with high production values, while fostering new creative alliances with advertisers, broadcasters and global co-production companies. For more info about Program Partners, visit www.programpartners.com.
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Media Contact:
Melissa Ford/Priority Public Relations – (661) 964-0333; melissa@prioritypr.net
Mirian Arias/The N – (212) 846-7653; mirian.arias@the-n.com
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