03/28/2007 - Season 7 News: Plots; New Showrunner

Playback magazine recently ran an article CTV's Season 7 order of Degrassi. They talk about how CTV order 24 episodes this year, the most ever for the show, despite the lukewarm ratings and hiatuses that have plagued season 6. Stephen Stohn, co-executive producer of the show, is quoted as being very excited by having so many episodes next season "It will allow us to develop new characters and explore some new issues. It's really thrilling" he says. When asked by Playback about season 7 plots all he reveals is "season seven will have a big event which will require the influx of new characters."

The article goes onto talk about James Hurst's departure from the show as head writer for the second half of season 6 and into season 7, Hurst, who recently had a new baby, remains on staff as a story consultant. Taking over as showrunner is longtime Degrassi writer Brendon Yorke.

Lastly the article mentions that two more Degrassi: Extra Credit graphic novels are slated for release later this year and they plan to have new Degrassi Mangasodes online to accompany them.

You can read the entire article here.

Source: PlayBackMag.com