The N Launches “Degrassi Crash Course” 4-Part Special Event
[via press release]
It’s a Countdown of Kisses, Disses, Fights and Shockers On ‘Degrassi Crash Course: The 100 Most Intense Moments’ Premiering Friday, September 5 on The N
Cast Members From Degrassi: The Next Generation to Host Comprehensive Four-Part Special Every Friday in September
The N to Feature ‘Old School’ Moments From the Classic 80s Series, Degrassi Junior High
NEW YORK, Aug. 19 — The N, the nighttime network for teens, will offer a crash course in Degrassi: The Next Generation, with a four-night countdown of the most compelling moments in the dramatic show’s history.
Hosted by eight Degrassi stars from the ensemble cast, The N will premiere Degrassi Crash Course: The 100 Most Intense Moments on Friday, September 5 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). A new installment will premiere every Friday night in September from 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on The N.
Each half-hour episode will be hosted by two Degrassi cast members from the gang’s favorite new after-school hangout, The Dot. In addition to counting down Degrassi’s juiciest scenes, viewers will get a sneak peek into the intense new characters and situations from the upcoming third season, which will debut on October 3. This preview will include a behind-the-scenes table read and photo shoot with the cast, a visit with the wardrobe department and a tour of some of the new sets on season three. Degrassi Crash Course: The 100 Most Intense Moments will also feature “old school” moments from the classic 80s series, Degrassi Junior High, featuring the angst-ridden teens who grew up to be the parents and teachers of the current Degrassi class.
The following is a rundown of Degrassi Crash Course: The 100 Most Intense Moments:
* Friday, September 5, 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT), Part I – “Intense Kisses & Disses” and “Intensely Gross Moments” hosted by Lauren Collins (“Paige”) and Ryan Cooley (“J.T.”)
* Friday, September 12, 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT), Part II – “Intense Fights & Fashion” and “Intense Shocks & Revelations” hosted by Miriam McDonald (“Emma”) and Cassie Steele (“Manny”)
* Friday, September 19, 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT), Part III – “Intensely Bold Moves, Intensely Bad Moves” & “Intensely Embarrassing Moments” hosted by Aubrey Graham (“Jimmy”) and Shane Keppet (“Spinner”)
* Friday, September 26, 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT), Part IV- “Top 10 Most Intense Moments” hosted by Jake Epstein (“Craig”) and Melissa McIntyre (“Ashley”)
Epitome Pictures and its affiliate companies have been producing quality Canadian programming since 1976, including the multi-award winning, internationally recognized Degrassi franchise, The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High, which still air throughout the world. Epitome Pictures has also produced the series Liberty Street and Riverdale, as well as several MOWs. For more information, please visit http://www.epitomepictures.com.
NOGGIN / The N, owned by Nickelodeon, currently reaches 34 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite. With two distinct program blocks, NOGGIN for preschoolers and The N for teens — the network helps kids to figure out their lives with educational media on-air and online (http://www.noggin.com and http://www.the-n.com).
Source: The N