{"id":31874,"date":"2022-01-13T18:03:12","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T23:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=31874"},"modified":"2022-01-13T18:03:12","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T23:03:12","slug":"warnermedia-kids-family-greenlights-new-degrassi-series-and-picks-up-degrassi-the-next-generation-library-for-hbo-max","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/13\/warnermedia-kids-family-greenlights-new-degrassi-series-and-picks-up-degrassi-the-next-generation-library-for-hbo-max\/","title":{"rendered":"WarnerMedia Kids &#038; Family Greenlights New &#8220;Degrassi&#8221; Series and Picks Up &#8220;Degrassi: The Next Generation&#8221; Library for HBO Max"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31875\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/degrassi.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/degrassi.webp 555w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/degrassi-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/>School is back in session at HBO Max as WarnerMedia Kids &amp; Family announced today it has greenlit <strong><em>Degrassi<\/em><\/strong>, a brand-new version of WildBrain&#8217;s award-winning youth franchise of the same name. The new teen and family series helmed by showrunners Lara Azzopardi (<em>Backstage, The Bold Type, Mary Kills People<\/em>) and Julia Cohen (<em>Riverdale, A Million Little Things, The Royals<\/em>) will include 10 hour-long episodes and is expected to launch in the US exclusively on HBO Max in 2023. Additionally, HBO Max has picked up the U.S. rights for the entire 14-season library of the franchise&#8217;s longest-running and most popular installment, <em>Degrassi: The Next Generation<\/em> which will become available on the platform this spring. Degrassi will also become available at a later date on Cartoon Network.<\/p>\n<p>A reprise of the original teen drama, <em>Degrassi<\/em> is a character-driven series about the high school experience and the thrilling, often painful journey of self-discovery. Set in Toronto, the new series explores a group of teenagers and school faculty living in the shadow of events that both bind them together and tear them apart. The show travels deep into the hearts and homes of diverse, complicated characters, as they struggle to find their new normal, reaching for hope, redemption, and love.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1652699736\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Series after series, the <em>Degrassi<\/em> franchise continues to make an indelible impact on young viewers looking for trustworthy and authentic storytelling,&#8221; said Amy Friedman, Head of Kids &amp; Family Programming, Warner Bros. &#8220;WildBrain continues to artfully capture high school life in a compelling format that can be experienced seamlessly on HBO Max.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Eric Ellenbogen, CEO of WildBrain, said: &#8220;I&#8217;m delighted that our first-ever commission from HBO Max is for Degrassi, a truly venerable franchise with a highly devoted and passionate audience. This is yet another evergreen property from our vast IP library that we are reviving with a fresh vision and creative-first approach.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Josh Scherba, President of WildBrain, said: &#8220;Now in its fourth decade, <em>Degrassi<\/em> is one of those beloved evergreen properties that demands to be refreshed for each new generation. Stephanie Betts, our Chief Content Officer, along with showrunners, Lara Azzopardi and Julia Cohen, have envisioned an evolution for <em>Degrassi<\/em> that, while staying true to the fundamental honesty, humanity, and integrity of the brand, promises fans a journey into exciting new territory, both creatively and dramatically. We&#8217;re delighted to be partnering with HBO Max to deliver this new vision to fans and extend <em>Degrassi&#8217;<\/em>s legacy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Azzopardi and Cohen said: &#8220;What excites us maybe the most about reviving this beloved franchise is turning it into a truly serialized one-hour drama. We&#8217;re honored to be given the opportunity to lead this evolution and bring this iconic series back into people&#8217;s homes.&#8221;<\/p><div id=\"morty-3466226230\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Degrassi<\/em> will be produced by WildBrain Studios and developed by Azzopardi and Cohen who also serve as executive producers. Filming will take place in Toronto during summer 2022. The series and Degrassi library are distributed worldwide by WildBrain.<\/p>\n<p>Lara Azzopardi is a multi-nominated writer, producer, and director. Her credits include the critically acclaimed show <em>The Bold Type<\/em> for Freeform and Hulu, plus <em>911, Mary Kills People<\/em>, and <em>The LA Complex<\/em>, among others. She created and show ran the CSA-nominated youth drama Backstage, for Family Channel and Disney Channel &#8211; which included 60 half-hour episodes. Azzopardi started her career in the Toronto theatre scene. She is a graduate of the Warner Bros. Television Writers&#8217; Workshop, is Canadian\/Maltese, and a proud mother of three girls, all living in Los Angeles. Azzopardi is represented by 3 Arts Entertainment, Vanguarde Artists Management, and Tara Kole.<\/p>\n<p>Julia Cohen is a successful television writer and producer whose credits include such acclaimed series as <em>A Million Little Things, Riverdale, Legion, Quantico,<\/em> and <em>Dallas<\/em>. A graduate of the Warner Bros. Writers&#8217; Workshop and the WGA Showrunner Training Program, Cohen has a passion for character-driven, serialized drama and has a proven track record of helping to launch first-season shows onto multi-season runs. Hailing originally from Toronto and now based in Los Angeles, Cohen is a reformed high-school drama major turned TV writer. Cohen is represented by A3 Artists Agency, Vanguarde Artists Management, and Tara Kole.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Degrassi<\/em>&#8216;s 40-year legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For over four decades, watching <em>Degrassi<\/em> has been a rite of passage for teenagers everywhere, providing a mirror into their passions, struggles, and triumphs as they navigate the road to selfhood. Always at the vanguard of inspiration, education, and entertainment, <em>Degrassi<\/em> is one of the most iconic brands in youth culture, unafraid to tackle even the most challenging stories. 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