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December 20 - news: I've heard from Cassie's promotion team, and they've let me know that she's currently concentrating on her music. I've seen some new photos. Miss Steele's definitely growing up!
December 18 - I've added the Listed directory, reorganized the index page, and moved affiliates and listings from the links page to their own pages.
December 17 - I've added some screen captures of Cassie's performance in Full-Court Miracle in the image gallery and updated keep watch.
December 10 - Nothing like stress and procrastination, eh? Anyhoo, I've added affiliates Cassie Steele Unlimited and Degrassi Fans and joined the Teens Rule directory.
December 9 - Final exams and papers are hitting me pretty hard this end of the semester. Anyway, on with the news and such!
news: Both D:TNG and Instant Star productions have wrapped for the season and celebrated with a party last night according to Exec Stohn.
I've read the article "Class Clown" from Maclean's about Kevin Smith's excitement and involvement in Degrassi. The article essentially talks about Smith's long-time interest in Degrassi, his involvement in the last three episodes, and the show's honest approach on serious and controversial issues, including abortion. It includes a quote from Cassie about Canadian and US fans' reactions:
That said, the new Degrassi class is pretty cute. Last summer The N took the actors on a mall tour, introducing them to the fact that, in one country at least, they had reached teen heartthrob status. "Here in Canada, we don't really get recognized a lot," says Cassie Steele, 14, who plays Manny. "Fans are laid-back, they're like, 'Hey, you're on Degrassi, ha ha, loser.' But in the States, you walk down the street and if people recognize you they're like, 'Oh my god, oh my god, does anyone have a pen?'"
The highest praise, though, came this month when Steele and the gang found out the most vocal fan of the original series has come to like the new one better. Back in 2001, Smith got a copy of the Degrassi: The Next Generation pilot and wasn't impressed. He was excited to see that the old cast came back for a reunion but wasn't interested in the new kids. It was three years before he checked in on the series again. "The kids had become better actors and much more intriguing and interesting," says Smith. "I fell hard for it because it kept the old characters that I loved and then I grew to love the younger ones. The Manny-Craig-Ashley love triangle was spellbinding."
December 2 - Happy Birthday, Cassie!
November 24 - I've added new affiliate Starlet Realm and in the media print section an old, short interview with Cassie Steele, "'Manny' loved Degrassi when she was a kid," from The Toronto Star.
November 23 - news: Thanks to Danielle for the heads up, there's a Degrassi ecard available featuring Manny's "It Goes There" promo. Also on this page is a contest to win free stuff. Also, I, like Autumn and Danie, received an email from Cassie's promotional team. In 2005 is the launch of a new web site and the release of her first CD.
November 20 - news: Everyone knows that Kevin Smith will be on this season's final story arc of the last three episodes. For direct links and more information visit View Askew Productions (The Kevin Smith/Degrassi Press Conference) and News Askew (Yay for Canadian rocker! Site contains some spoilers and pictures, including one with Cassie.). Be warned that some mature content are on these sites.
November 19 - news: New pictures of episodes "Back in Black" and "Neutron Dance" have been added to the degrassi.tv fan pages. More is sure to come.
November 17 - news: At the degrassi.tv fan pages new pictures of the Toronto and Halifax mall tour stops and Degrassi Day at the Skydome are now up. In one of the pictures, Cassie is wearing pink and with one of the eTalk hosts. Lauren Collins's official site has been updated, including a new picture with Cassie, Miriam McDonald, and Jake Epstein.
November 16 - I've updated the keep watch page with some tentative 2005 dates (anticipation ...) and the links page. news: Krista, who met the cast at Fairview Mall in Toronto, mentioned that Cassie should have a new web site sometime soon. The shooting of Season 4 is winding down soon. If you caught Cassie's Unscripted, you may have noticed a new character. He's a new student Chester, played by Phillip Nozuka.
PS Degrassi Junior High Season 1 should be released on DVD soon.
November 15 - Anticipation .... news: From Exec Producer Stohn via degrassi.tv:
I saw some of you on Friday, it seemed to be the day for giving tours of the set... it's great to see fans of the show and hear some of your comments first-hand!
A couple of answers to questions. First, I can't say whether Sean comes back or not, that is for the series to unfold however it unfolds! Second, I had already posted, but some of you maybe missed it, that the "big event" in the U.S. is NOT going to happen this year--it was supposed to be in late September, and it's not going to happen this year... maybe in 2005 but I'll let you know if and when it is going to come... Third I was talking to Funimation and they think the Season 2 DVD set will be released in June... And finally we don't know for sure whether there will be a Season 5, but since Degrassi is the top-rated Canadian drama on CTV and the top-rated show of any sort on The N, it's a pretty good bet there will be--besides next year will be the 25th anniversary of the first ever Degrassi show on the air, so we HAVE to have a Season 5, and some other real celebrations for it--the book is scheduled to come out in August and it is looking awesome, and we're talking about a documentary which will chronicle the 25 years of Degrassi and also give some sneak peaks into what might happen in Season 5 and beyond!!! AND there's other things we're talking about for Degrassi which are pretty exciting but I can't even hint at them yet...
PS Yes, I know geocities is being a nuisance with ads.
October 29 - I've added a new wallpaper and layout graphic from Jurrell and, drumroll please, a scan of the TV Guide Q&A with Cassie from Krista. Thanks and much appreciation for your contributions! You can find them in the media section (gallery scans and fan art). Also in the print section are a couple new articles. news: Congratulations to the cast and crew for their Gemini Award nominations this year. Good luck!
October 26 - news: For the Canadians and other CTV viewers, the D:TNG cast will be guests on Vicki Gabereau on CTV. Check your local listings.
October 21 - news: As you already know, Kevin Smith will be a guest star on D:TNG at the end of the season. In the article "High on Degrassi" from The Globe and Mail Smith mentions Manny.
If his five-year-old daughter Harley could grow up like any Degrassi character, Smith said he hopes its relative newcomer Manny Santos, played by Cassie Steele.
"Her character seems to have a good head on her shoulders. I'm certainly not an idiot. I know my kid is going to get out there in the world and experience it in the way I did when I was young. My friend Walter has a kid and he's always telling me how he doesn't know what he's going to do when she starts dating.
October 20 - news: EPIgrrl at degrassi.tv announced that Cassie will be at Fairview Mall in Toronto on October 30 for the Canadian mall tour along with Deanna Casaluce, Ryan Cooley, Shane Kippel, Melissa McIntyre, and Adamo Ruggiero. I was just looking at Canada's TV Guide site and noticed that this week's (October 23) issue has a Q&A with Cassie. I think this may be the second time Cassie has been in TV Guide. Stargate SG-1 is on the cover of this issue (Vol. 28, No. 43, Issue 1452). If anyone has this, please send it to me, and I'll credit you. Kidzworld has included some of the actors' biographies, including Cassie's, in Entertain Mint.
October 18 - news: Posted on the B-Side of The Magazine Not for Adults are exclusive interviews (unprinted in the magazine) with Sarah Barrable-Tishauer, Deanna Casaluce, Ryan Cooley, Mike Lobel, Dalmar Abuzeid, and Miriam McDonald. The October 2004 issue (print) features interviews with Jake Epstein, Aubrey Graham, Cassie Steele, and Lauren Collins.
October 15 - Yay for a new update! CSC has just received its first award from Miriam McDonald Central. Thanks again! :o) Not much other stuff, but I've added new link buttons and new affiliate Miriam McDonald Central. Also as usual check out the keep watch page.
October 11 - news: The Magazine Not for Adults October 2004 issue is featuring D:TNG. Last year's interview with some of the cast is (partially) posted on the B-Side.
October 1 - New layout! Interesting and unique, don't you think? I've expanded, cleaned up, and rearranged some of the pages in the multimedia and site sections as well as the Manny pages in the extra section. I've also updated the links and shop pages. Check out the keep watch page for the latest events.
news: The degrassi.tv fan pages photo gallery has, of course, been updated with new episode promo images of recently aired episodes. "Ghost in the Machine" premieres tonight on the N. The Season 1 Ultimate Box Set has been or will be released. The show has been receiving much press and publicity lately, so visit the other Degrassi sites in the links for more info.
random trivia: Did you ever notice Manny's watch? She has worn it for the past three seasons. See if you notice it during the show.
September 27 - I've updated the gallery with a couple new images from The N. news: The N has updated the D:TNG section with new photos, videos, information about the characters and upcoming episodes, and other goodies for Season 4. This site also has a Degrassi Timeline so you can review the past seasons.
PS Check out the articles Andrea Lewis: Superwoman and Meet Stacey Farber (an old one) and make sure to watch out Andrea's new video for "Superwoman."
September 23 - news: Exec Producer Stohn just revealed via degrassi.tv that this week's Entertainment Weekly issue will have a 3-page spread featuring D:TNG. Inside CSI will be on the cover. Make sure to pick it up on the newsstands!
September 17 - I've updated the bio, Alex Steele Corner, and shop pages and added new affiliates Degrassi Basement and Portrait.
September 11 - I've updated the gallery with several screen captures of Cassie's Degrassi Unscripted.
summary of Cassie's Degrassi Unscripted:
She gives us a tour of her home: kitchen (Alex was eating a muffin.), bedroom wallpapered with posters, closet (clothes, guitar, skateboard, skates), movie room (many DVDs).
We get to see some old home videos and family pictures.
She shows the viewers her lucky hat with pins, laptop with music and IM, some pictures with the Degrassi cast.
Her parents Lily and Robin and sister Alex share some comments about Cassie, growing up with her and her talents.
She wants to travel around the world, including the Philippines and London.
We get to see Cassie's audition for Degrassi: the Next Generation. (She was ten years old!)
She loves her pet fish, dogs, and rabbit.
At the Degrassi set, we see her rehearsing with Shane Kippel. We also see some shooting of future episodes, including one with a new recurring character (actor Brandon Carrera as Tyler Ryan).
The Degrassi cast and crew comment about Cassie's personality, talent, maturity, work.
She shows us Manny's wardrobe with the "Cassie Cam."
We watch her recording some music for her demo and horse-back riding with Alex.
The sneak peek was a scene with Manny, JT, and Craig from the episode "Mercy Street."
September 10 - I added the Teen People article and picture of Cassie, new icons and avatars in multimedia and updated links. news: Don't miss Cassie on Degrassi Unscripted tonight on the N. The issue of Teen People magazine featuring the girls of D:TNG is available now, including on its web site. It is a four-page photo spread of each girl wearing custom make-up and commenting about them.
September 4 - New screen captures from Miriam's Degrassi Unscripted, Cassie's sneak peek preview, and the Teen People photo shoot have been added to the gallery. Also joined the Black Hole High (Strange Days at Blake Holsey High) fanlisting.
August 31 - news: The degrassi.tv fan pages photo gallery has been updated with new promo images of season 4. New images will be added as the season continues.
August 30 - It's been a long weekend, actually a long summer. I start school again this week, so expect updates to still be sporadic. I added a new article "New 'Degrassi' series still tackles tough issues," which has a few comments from Cassie, from Washington's The Daily Herald to the multimedia section. news: The N now has several videos of the Teen People photo shoot in the Degrassi Unscripted section. The Teen People issue featuring D:TNG should be out sometime in September. The dates for the mall tours in Canada have been announced: 10/16 - Calgary, AB (Market Mall), 10/23 - Vancouver, BC (Richmond Centre), 10/30 - Toronto, ON (Eaton Centre), 11/06 - Halifax, NS (Halifax Shopping Centre). Four cast members will visit the malls on each date.
August 25 - I added new pictures to D:TNG gallery 6 from the N of Degrassi Unscripted.
August 21 - I added new affiliate Degrassi Stop. news: Cassie and Jake Goldsbie will be at the Alderwood Mall in Seattle, WA, on August 28.
August 18 - news: Andrea's official site has a few new photos up, including one of the girls in NY, another of the cast from the episode "Power of Love," and another of singing at the Skydome.
August 15 - It's Manny's 15th birthday today. I added a new wallpaper in the multimedia, joined the Emma and Manny fanlisting, and updated the links and the fashion commentary in the extra section. news: The N now has a section for Degrassi Unscripted.
August 4 - I updated the gallery with D:TNG gallery 6. news: At the degrassi.tv fan pages, Cassie's chat transcript from July 21, 2004, is now up for reading.
several highlights:
She's proud of the episode "Accidents Will Happen" and believes that it raises important issues for girls.
As an actor, she's always learning, especially through her character Manny's different perspective.
She likes rock music and Franz Ferdinand right now.
She's only doing a demo.
She originally auditioned for the role of Liberty.
August 2 - I changed the layout and coding a little so the site is more viewable on Netscape and Mozilla Firefox. Explorer is still the best browser to view this site. I also updated the keep watch page and added in the web section a shop page with links to merchandise.
news: According to Choice, Control and Education--Cable Programming for Kids and Families, the N will air a new behind-the-scenes series Degrassi: Unscripted. Cassie will be featured on the show, so it's a definite must watch.
Degrassi: Unscripted
*TV-PG
Fridays at 8:00 PM ETDegrassi: Unscripted is a series of five weekly, half-hour biography specials that focus on a different Degrassi star each week. Filled with never-before-seen footage, Degrassi fans will see the actors like never beforein their homes, with their families, hanging out on set, and going out with their friends. Viewers join Miriam McDonald (Emma), Adamo Ruggiero (Marco), Cassie Steele (Manny), Jake Epstein (Craig), and Lauren Collins (Paige), as cameras follow each star through their daily routines. The specials feature exclusive interviews with each cast member's family, friends, and crew from the set of Degrassi, as well as a sneak peak into the upcoming fourth season.
July 30 - news: Both Cassie and Aubrey Graham will be at Tucson Mall on August 7 for The Scene mall tour.
July 26 - Added a couple new pictures from the N to D:TNG gallery 5. news: The degrassi.tv photo gallery in the fan pages have been updated with new pictures from the mall Scene Tour. On July 21, Cassie chatted on d.tv, so the transcript should be available on the site soon.
July 18 - updated articles and transcripts in media with the questionnaire from degrassi.tv and the following article from NY Times.
news article from NY Times: "Television's Most Persistent Taboo" By KATE AURTHUR
TWO 14-year-old girls are talking. One, named Manny, says to the other: "I'm just trying to do the right thing here. For me. For everyone, I guess."
The speaker is a character on "Degrassi: The Next Generation," a popular Canadian soap opera for kids, who is telling her best friend why she's decided to have an abortion. The two-part episode was shown on CTV in Canada in January. But the N, the Viacom-owned cable channel that shows "Degrassi" in the United States, has decided not to schedule the episodes.
Unlike such once-taboo issues as date rape, gay relationships and teenage sex, abortion on television remains an aberration. Manny is the very rare character who actually has one; what's even more rare is that she doesn't regret it afterward.
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In explaining the genesis of their abortion episodes, the "Degrassi" writers said they felt a responsibility to speak directly to young viewers. Linda Schuyler, a creator of both the current version of "Degrassi" and of its 80's cult-favorite incarnation, "Degrassi Junior High," said: "If they're talking about it in the schoolyard, we should be able to talk about it on television." Aaron Martin, the show's head writer, described the character's choice. "She was presented with a lot of options, and she chose something that's the right and legal decision for her," he said.
Whether these two episodes will ever be shown on the N is unclear. The channel has postponed scheduling provocative "Degrassi" programs before, only to put them on later. Its official statement says it is an "editorial decision" that is "unrelated to any policy position regarding abortion." But Ms. Schuyler remains optimistic: "We're very hopeful that the N will show it when and if it's appropriate for them."
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In regards to the episode of "Accidents Will Happen," I hope the N will show this episode since it deals with the very possible and life-altering consequences of sex such as teen pregnancy and its related issues. This issue of abortion is understandably controversial, but being aware and informed about it is necessary. If Season 4 does deal with the repercussions of Manny's decision, hopefully, the N will then air this episode, similarly to the past airings of "Jagged Little Pill," "Karma Chameleon," "Shout," and "How Soon is Now?" episodes. As these episodes indicate, one decision can affect a person for a lifetime.
July 9 - updated keep watch and the fashion commentary in extra and etc. news: The degrassi.tv fan pages' actors section have been updated.
July 6 - news and tidbits from The N's N'Sider: When visiting NY, Cassie bought a pet bunny. The Teen People issue featuring D:TNG with article, interviews, and photo spread should be out in October. The-Mary put up two pictures in her "Notes" of Andrea eating chocolate cake and of Andrea and Cassie on their way home from NY.
The N is having "THE SCENE TOUR" in malls of twelve cities. Two different Degrassi stars will visit
each city. "The Degrassi Scene will feature an autograph area where you can meet the stars, a trivia center where you can win exclusive swag from Degrassi and The N, and a chance to enter the 'Win a Shot at a Spot on Degrassi' Sweepstakes. The dates and cities are 07/10 - Orlando, FL (Altamonte Mall), 07/17 - Atlanta, GA (North Point Mall), 07/24 - Dallas, TX (The Parks at Arlington), 07/31 - Houston, TX (First Colony Mall), 08/07 - Tucson, AZ (Tucson Mall), 08/14-15 - Honolulu, HI (Ala Moana Center), 08/21 - Los Angeles, CA (Glendale Galleria), 08/28 - Seattle, WA (Alderwood Mall), 09/04 - Denver, CO (Southwest Plaza), 09/11 - Omaha, NE (Oak View Mall), 09/18 - Chicago, IL (Spring Hill Mall), 09/25 - Boston, MA (Natick Mall).
press release Stars of The N's Teen Drama Degrassi: The Next Generation to Visit Malls Across the Country as Part of GGP's The Scene Tour
Check General Growth Properties for a directory of their malls.
July 3 - Happy Birthday, Alex! To the Americans, Happy Fourth of July! Enjoy the weekend!
July 1 - Happy Canada Day to the Canadians! In celebration of being online for one year, Cassie Steele Central has a new layout! The updates are in q&a, in site information, new affiliate Degrassi Web, and in the gallery with screen captures of Cassie's guest role appearance on Doc. Wallpapers in multimedia and a keep watch page of television reminders and other dates and projects, including the D:TNG Season 1 DVDs, have been added as well.
news: According to The N's N'Sider, Cassie, Miriam McDonald, Andrea Lewis, and Stacey Farber were in NY recently for a photo shoot for an upcoming issue of Teen People. The rest of the time, the girls shopped. More to come later. According to Exec Producer Stohn, this issue featuring D:TNG may come out sometime in October.
At amazon.com you can now pre-order the Degrassi Season 1 Box Set.
June 21 - Good grief! I haven't been able to access my GeoCities account until just now. Anyway I've updated the following pages: Alex Steele Corner, Cassie's biography, icons, and links. news: Alex's official site has recently been launched. It's trθs cute with her biography, photo shoot pictures, and more.
June 11 - news from Metro: Cassie was in attendance at CTV's showcase of the 2004-2005 television season plans along with Lauren Collins, Miriam McDonald, and Pat Mastroianni.
June 10 - Added new affiliates Casual Cassie Steele and Cassie Steele's Universe and updated links; added new pictures to D:TNG galleries 3 and 5 from The N. news: The N added more content to its Degrassi pages, including pictures, videos, and downloads.
May 31 - Added some new screen caps from the Countdown to Degrassi to the gallery. news: Check out Check It > The N'Sider at the N to read some tidbits about the Countdown to Degrassi event in Long Beach, CA, and Cassie's opinion about Manny.
May 29 - Added some new buddy icons and the N's avatars to the icons page.
May 28 - Added a few new pictures from degrassi.tv of episode "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" to D:TNG gallery 3. news: The degrassi.tv fan pages photo gallery has more new photos including several taken at the N's CountDOWNtoDEGRASSI event at the different cities. (My favorite is "Where's Your Faith.") The N has revamped its site, including its Degrassi pages. On this site is Get A Shot at a Spot on Degrassi Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to Toronto, Canada, and a walk-on role on Degrassi.
May 27 - Added a few new pictures, new ones from degrassi.tv and the N's advertisments for the Countdown to Degrassi of Cassie and Ryan Cooley, to D:TNG gallery 3. news: While just browsing through the photo gallery at the degrassi.tv fan pages, I noticed a few new photos including four of Cassie from "U Got the Look" (pages 2 and 3) and several others from "Pride." Keep checking back as they keep adding new images.
May 23 - Finally! some news on the D:TNG DVDs: The Ultimate Box Set will be released September 28th by FUNimation Productions. This site, though probably still under construction, includes a photo gallery, a blooper, and a deleted scene. The set includes the following features:
Director's Cut of Episodes 1-15 (Season One)
Degrassi Karaoke: Lyrics light up as you sing!
Choose the version with lyrics or try your skill without.
On the Casting Couch...Auditions: Be one of the first to see Ultimate Set Exclusive audition tapes for 10 Degrassi stars
PLUS.. Bloopers and Deleted Scenes for EVERY EPISODE
That's more than 100 Bonus Features!
FREE INSIDE: Locker Dιcor that you can only find in the box set.
May 22 - news: Who's where for the CountDOWNtoDEGRASSI event: New York and New Jersey - Jake Epstein and Aubrey Graham, Los Angeles and Orange County - Lauren Collins and Cassie Steele, Philadelphia - Adamo Ruggiero, Dallas and Atlanta - Miriam McDonald and Stacey Farber, Chicago - Ryan Cooley and Melissa McIntyre.
May 17 - news: press release from CTV.ca: Degrassi: TNG Begins Production on Season Four
May 10 - news: Congratulations to D:TNG for winning for Best Family Television Series (Comedy or Drama) at the 25th Annual Young Artist Awards! Unfortunately the actors didn't win but kudos still for the nominations.
May 7 - news: Looks like the N is planning a special, exclusive event: CountDOWNtoDEGRASSI. It includes a tour (whoa, they're actually coming to NJ!), preview screening, a meet-and-greet, a contest for a walk-on part on the show. P.S. The backgrounds make great desktop wallpapers!
May 3 - news: Cassie and Ryan Cooley will be hosting Countdown to Degrassi this weekend, May 7-9.
May 1 - new layout! and some minor updates around the site (works, accolades, links, sitemap).
April 27 - Just added a couple new pictures from the N's Countdown to Degrassi to D:TNG gallery 4. news: The fourth season of D:TNG has commenced filming. Good luck to them and looking forward to more good stories! Aside from promotions on The N, the site is also promoting the Countdown to Degrassi. During this countdown are sneak peeks, mini-episodes, and a marathon. Cassie and Ryan Cooley will be hosting the weekend of May 7-9.
April 10 - Happy Easter! :o) I just did a minor update to the q&a and added new link images to this site. news: Cassie's official site has a minor update in news--she will film season four of D:TNG soon (starting at the end of the month) and is completing her album. Also, Exec Producer Stohn at the degrassi.tv boards has mentioned The N has been shooting a special that should air around the weekend of May 28. Also, The N has been heavily promoting the second half of Season 3 that will start airing June 4.
April 1 - news: Full-Court Miracle will air this Friday, April 2, at 7:30 pm on the Family Channel in Canada (Canadian Television Premiere). Other airings are Sunday, April 4, at 12noon and Monday, April 12, at 11:50am.
March 28 - updated nominations in works page and Alex Steele Corner
Young Artist Awards: 25th Annual Nominations
Congratulations to Cassie for her nomination of Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actress for Full-Court Miracle and to Alex for her nomination of Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Young Actress Age Ten or Younger for D:TNG!! This is the second YAA nomination for Cassie and a first for Alex. Congratulations also to Jake Epstein (Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor) and the cast and crew of D:TNG for Best Ensemble Cast and Best Family Television Series! The ceremony will be held May 8, 2004.
March 27 - updated the gallery with some screen captures (not the best quality, but good) of last week's Real Access and did some spring cleaning (contact info, q&a, site, talented Flips).
March 20 - news: On The N's Real Access, Cassie was seen a few times when Lauren Collins showed around the D:TNG DCS set. On Friday, March 26, is sneak preview of the second half of D:TNG Season 3 during Radio Free Roscoe.
March 11 - updated q&a section and links and added two new pictures from CTV.ca to D:TNG gallery 3 and new affiliate Cassie Steele Online.
March 1 - updated the layout, added a sitemap page, added avatars (100x100) in "for the fans" in extra section; news: from degrassi.tv boards, Season 4 will start shooting April 26; the N will have a sneak preview of the second half of Season 3 (Season 3.5, as I call it) during Radio Free Roscoe of the March Meltdown.
February 24 - updated D:TNG gallery 3 with new pictures from degrassi.tv fan pages and redid news and updates page with 2003 archives; news: The degrassi.tv fan pages have been revamped and now includes a music section.
February 13 - updated links and added D:TNG gallery 5 with Season 2 pictures that The N has added to its site, including one with Alex (Angela); news: Currently the March issue of Bop magazine featuring D:TNG is out. The N is airing a Valentine's Day "I Heart Love" marathon this weekend, during which Cassie says a little greeting. At the degrassi.tv boards, Exec Producer Stohn has announced that CTV has ordered a fourth season of the show (22 episodes). Congratulations!!
February 1 - news: Cassie's official site has put up a fourth gallery.
January 30 - updated D:TNG gallery 4 with new pictures of "Holiday" from The N and answered Mitchelle's question in q&a (The pictures at CTV.ca are no longer up, but you can find them in the D:TNG gallery 3.); news: Instead of Tiger Beat, Bop magazine will feature D:TNG. It will be in the March issue coming out in mid-February, according to Exec Producer Stohn.
January 23 - updated D:TNG gallery 3; news: CTV.ca has a couple new pictures (including one with Manny and her mom) advertising "Accidents Will Happen (Part I)." The N is advertising for the St. Valentine's Day marathon with the humorous little ad "Manny the man stealer" for D:TNG. Again the Tiger Beat issue featuring D:TNG has been pushed back, and the March issue will be out mid-February 2004.
January 20 - Just looking around the Internet on my last day of freedom before college classes start again and found a few AIM Expressions of Cassie Steele:1, 2, 3. They're really cute. There are several others concerning Degrassi, including one of Manny.
January 12 - updated works. Turns out that Cassie was definitely on Doc. She does a move on the vault. She acted really well portraying Heidi, a young gymnast that was suffering an ankle injury. After seeing Dr. Cassidy for her dislocated shoulder, she keeps talking about her old ankle injury and the pain. Now everyone is wondering is Heidi's pain real or just really a fear. After seeing a pain specialist and taking some tests, they discover she has Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) syndrome in both ankles. She thanks everyone for finally finding the problem and believing her. Unfortunately Heidi can no longer train for the Olympics, but she has become a true champion. Other news from Exec Producer Stohn at the degrassi.tv boards: Cassie will do some gymnastics in the upcoming episode "Accident Will Happen (314)" (see synopsis at CTV.ca); Billy Ray Cyrus from Doc will be in the D:TNG season 3 finale; on the N season 3 will continue in the summer.
January 9 - News from the Degrassi Central Yahoo group: Cassie may be on an upcoming episode of Doc on PAX TV portraying a gymnast with problems. Check your local listings. Here's the synopsis:
no pain, no gain Sunday January 11 8:00 PM
Clint treats a young gymnast -- but is her condition real, or a desperate cry for help? Meanwhile, Nate is desperate to get out of what he thinks is a fate worse than death, game night with Beverlys friends. And at the clinic a malpractice lawyer gives the doctors hints on how to avoid lawsuits with surprising results.
January 5 - took down the new year graphic, added AIM buddy icons to extra section, redid the image gallery; The N has a new 100% Intense ad on its site: Meet Craig. 50% Ashley. 50% Manny. 100% Intense.