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Degrassi News 5/17/13
I apologize for the lack of updates recently, I’ve been preoccupied with a lot of work stuff over the past week. Below is a recap of some of the minor Degrassi-related stuff to hit the web recently, as well as what I know about Degrassi Season 13.
Actually, the last part of that sentence is a lie.
We’re still currently in the phase where the networks are figuring out and tweaking their summer lineups (aka MuchMusic…TeenNick doesn’t really have a lineup). Some information has been released about Degrassi season 13′s schedule, but because it’s still in the tentative stages I’ve watched it change literally overnight.
I was this close to posting some good s13 info on Thursday, then *BAM* it all changed out of nowhere.
I don’t know what the heck they’re doing, but I don’t feel like getting the fandom riled up over info that could change just as quickly as I post it. It looks like we really are going to have to wait until Much and the Stohn make an announcement. However, there are two things I feel strongly about:
1) The Time of My Life airs on Friday, June 21st. Out of all the info that’s changed about this summer (Even this week the Stohn said they’ve changed the episode titles of 1301/1302 to “Summertime”), TTOML’s airdate is the only piece of info that hasn’t changed.
2) I’m about 99.999993418323% sure there will be NO telenovela this summer. Some really early press stuff from Much got out that mentioned season 13 would begin on Friday, July 12th. There was also the random tweet from the Degrassi twitter about Degrassi on Fridays. The networks keep switching scheduling info, but within that there’s never any mention of the telenovela format. Epitome has been abnormally secretive about season 13…the fact things have been so quiet when for the past two years they’ve willingly posted info about the upcoming season WHILE the current season was still airing suggests there’s a significant change coming.
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Degrassi Digital
This week, it was announced that Munro Chambers will take over all of Degrassi’s social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+) on Tuesday, May 21st. The news made me laugh out loud:
Lol Munro will do more social media stuff in those few hours of the Digital Takeover than he'll do in his lifetime #Degrassi—
Kary (@KaryDegrassi) May 16, 2013
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Degrassi’s Dress Rehearsal Process
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Olivia’s Tip of the Day
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Beauty Secrets With Jessica Tyler
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Degrassi Experience Interviews Stephen Stohn
Yesterday, the Degrassi Experience girls uploaded an interview that they did with Stephen Stohn earlier in the week. You can watch the full video below, and if you’re in a hurry below that I’ve summarized the key Season 13 info we got from the interview (there are no spoilers).
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Key information
*Season 13 info (aka new characters, episode titles) is being held until the broadcasters announce the new actors.
This statement confused me because he’s said that a few weeks ago, but I could’ve sworn that in the past Epitome has sort of casually announced new actors before the broadcasters officially did. Either way, it seems like that might not happen until after the season 12 finale airs in June. The Stohn did say that he *might* release the episode title for 1301 sometime soon (it’ll be interesting to see if those titles mesh with the titles we saw in Abby’s casting director interview). He said he’s also been taking pictures of all of the scripts/readthroughs, which he will post when timing permits.
*New characters.
There will be 3 or four new characters who have major roles in the summer block. They’re also bringing on some new characters to play minor roles on the show. Stohn also said there is one new main character (and maybe some minor ones) who won’t appear until the fall block.
*No send off for Tori Santamaria.
If you haven’t heard yet, Alex Steele isn’t returning to Degrassi for season 13 because she wants to pursue a film career. Stohn said they aren’t going to write off her character (it sounds like they aren’t even going to try and explain her absence) because they’re hopeful that she could actually return to the show in the future.
*Party With Degrassi?
There was no real update on this, with Stohn saying that it’s up to the broadcasters to make that happen. However, he did say that the annual premiere party in MuchMusic’s parking lot is pretty much going to to happen again this year. If Much’s current summer plans hold up, then that premiere party would take place on Friday, July 12th.
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Degrassi Behind The Scenes: Degrassi Music
Abby did a brief interview with Degrassi’s Music Supervisor, Jeremy von Hollen about the show’s music selection process.
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New Hair For Clare Edwards in Degrassi Season 13
It looks like Clare will be sporting a new hairdo in season 13, with pics of Aislinn’s new hairstyle being posted today:
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I believe the last time Clare had a drastic hairstyle change was season 10 (short hair after having long hair for two seasons). Below are photos via Aislinn’s tumblr:
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Submit Your Entry For Degrassi’s Fan Video (DEADLINE EXTENDED)
UPDATE: The deadline has been extended. Epitome is accepting video submissions through Wednesday, 5/8.
Degrassi’s digital team is creating a Degrassi fan video and they want you to be a part of it! Below are the rules:
1) Submit a 30 second video (THERE CAN BE NO MUSIC IN IT)
2) Email to RSVPDegrassi@gmail.com
3) Send by May 6th, 10am!
Q: What should my video be about?
A: It can be about anything Degrassi related. Talk about yourself and why you love Degrassi. Show off your Degrassi swag. Be creative and we’ll see you in a Degrassi video!
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REPORT: Possible Degrassi Season 13 Episode Titles?? (1301-1304)
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Earlier today I posted the video of Abby Ho interviewing Degrassi’s Background Casting Director, Krista Fraser. In the background you could see a whiteboard with random Season 13 information. Upon further inspection, one of the blocks says “1301-1304″ with four song titles listed next to it. They’re assumed to be:
1301: Baby One More Time
1302: Are You Gonna Go My Way
1303: All I Wanna Do
1304: My Own Worst Enemy
We’ll have to wait and see if these are official. If confirmed, of course the big question is whether or not they’re ditching the two-part format and going back to single episodes…or, any even crazier thought, going with a one-hour episode format. With the Season 12 finale not airing until June and the show having not announced the new characters yet, Epitome has kept pretty silent about season 13 so far.
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Degrassi Behind The Scenes: How To Be An Extra On Degrassi
The most common question I receive is people asking how they can be on Degrassi. Sometimes I get extremely serious inquiries from people who think I work for the show (I do not work for Epitome, and am not affiliated with the show in any way).
In the video below, Abby Ho talked to the show’s Background Casting Director, Krista Fraser, about how you can be an extra on the show. And in case you decide to skip the video, here’s a reminder:
1) To be on Degrassi, you MUST be a Canadian Citizen. Dual citizenship is okay. Stephen Stohn also mentioned that people with work visas are also eligible.
2) You MUST have an agent. As Krista explains in the video, people used as extras are hired through agencies (lead actors also have agents). A primary source for finding an agent in Canada: http://actratoronto.com/
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Degrassi News 5/1/13 (Submit Season 13 Music, Wardrobe Wednesday, Happy Jay Day!)
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With production for Season 13 in full swing, this week Epitome has started soliciting for independent musicians to submit their music for use in episodes. If you’re interested, the instructions for how to submit your music can be found here. There wasn’t any mention of submissions being limited to Canadian artists, so I’m assuming American artists can submit music as well.
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WARDROBE WEDNESDAY
Every Wednesday, Epitome gives you a chance to win a Season 12 poster with Wardrobe Wednesday. In order to enter, head over to Degrassi’s facebook page and tell them which character wore this necklace: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=604868062857225&set=a.504179442926088.117157.406329686044398&type=1
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The winner will be randomly chosen on Friday.
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HAPPY JAY DAY!
I’m still not sure how this came out (rumor is it was started by DegrassiDaily and HeatherPoulette), but May 1st has been deemed “Jay Day” for several years now. Today we pay tribute to Jay Hogart by checking out a bunch of his minis:
Diary of Jay Hogart
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If Jay Can’t Be Happy…Part 1
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If Jay Can’t Be Happy…Part 2
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If Jay Can’t Be Happy…Part 3
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If Jay Can’t Be Happy…Part 4
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Degrassi All Access 4/22/13: Interview With Shane Kippel, Degrassi Fan Photo Album
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*Interview with Shane Kippel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDSUji72Cis
*Degrassi’s Fan Photo Album on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.601099923234039.1073741828.406329686044398&type=1
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