Executive Producer update:

There have been some rumours going around about The N and their new programming direction. We’ll leave it to them to announce exactly how The N will look in its new 24/7 format… but everyone should know that tv series are produced well in advance, so that changes will necessarily be gradual.

You all know that The N licensed 24 episodes of Season 7 of Degrassi, and 13 episodes of Season 4 of Instant Star, and we have wrapped filming of all these episodes. So in 2008 we can expect The N to air Degrassi Season 7 (and in fact they have already aired the first 7 episodes, so there’s another 17 to go!) and Instant Star Season 4.

In my opinion, and of course I’m completely biased, these are absolutely the best seasons of Degrassi and Instant Star yet, I am just SO proud of them and I can’t wait for you to see them!

However, it is entirely possible that the scheduling that we thought was going to happen for both shows may be changed. You may have seen today’s press release from The N about their new format, and this release does not mention Instant Star so we can take that as a good indication that Instant Star’s projected February 15 start date has been pushed back… by how much, whether it is weeks or months, we do not know.

I’ll let you know as soon as we know.

As to further seasons of Degrassi and Instant Star, it is almost certain that there will be Season 8 of Degrassi. The exact number of episodes will be decided over the next couple of months.

However, in the case of Instant Star the resolution of the plot lines at the end of the final episode of Season 4 is such that it is completely possible to end the series gracefully at that point, and leave on a high note with everyone wanting more but feeling very satisfied with the series as a whole.

We have had ongoing discussions with CTV and The N with this in mind. And the decision has been made that in fact Instant Star will end at the end of Season 4. There will be no Season 5. We have let the cast and crew know this. We have let them know how enormously proud we are of them for having been part of the creation of one of the most innovative and original tv series in television history. And they have responded with thanks and congratulations—not many series get even four seasons, and Instant Star has been an enormous success in over 120 countries around the world for exactly that!!!

And I also want to thank all of you so much, for continuing to be so supportive of Instant Star and Degrassi and our incredible casts. It may sound trite to say it, but it is true… we do it all for you, and your love of the show has meant everything to us.

SOURCE CTV.CA

i just finished season 1 degrassi and LOVE it :x

Who gives a damn about Instant Star and Degrassi -

WHERE THE HELL IS MY THE BEST YEARS??????!!!! I'll be pissed if they don't give that series a 2nd season. A lot of kid, even adults, were into that show because it was so entertaining and dramatic every single damn week. I want THE BEST YEARS!

can't wait for the new season of instant star! & more episodes of degrassi!

Sorry to say but I heard thats done with they are finished with that show :x

I don't want them to be done with The Best Years! Stupid The-N!

This sucks that Instant Star will end after this upcoming season.

Beyond The Break seems to be over as well sadly.

I guess i'll just be down to Degrassi and South Of Nowhere.

Yeah..I've heard. Damn them.

Funny how I just turned to The-N and they're doing a marathon of The Best Years right now. Knowing TV networks, either they're trying to see how many viewers respond to it to determine if they'll allow another season (I'm sure that's just wishful thinking on my part), or they're just teasing me with all of the old episodes. lmao

i wish they would show some more new Degrassi instead of having us wait and wait and wait

Here are the petitions to save The Best Years and Instant Star:

Save Instant Star (brought to you by Dirty Little Secret forums)
"Help us save Instant Star! Let Epitome, The-N, and CTV know that we all want a season five of Instant Star. The cast and crew has worked so hard to bring us such an amazing show so let's show them our support and appreciation by working to bring Instant Star back for another season. Sign our petition and be sure to check out our main page to see what else you can do to help. To really make a difference, we need at least 100,000 signatures. Please don't think that you won't be able to make a difference because every signature counts toward our goal. So spread the word and tell everyone. "

http://www.perfect-illusions.com/saveis
http://www.perfect-illusions.com/petition

Save The Best Years (brought to you by Charity Shea Web)
""I was destroyed because we were picked up for 8 more [episodes]. but a new top executive decided to change things up and TBY was dropped. I believe, the N is reaching out to a younger audience now. The fans have been so supportive in protesting, but a lot of people are completely unaware and expecting the show to return this summer. I was going to write you, however I was distracted trying to figure this all out."
-Chairty Shea

From the info from Chairty, the fansites dedicated to TBY and the cast has put together a petition

http://www.petitiononline.com/w1i3f4/

Both petitions say any help would be appreciated to get the word out and both fan sites have been in contact with the members of the casts for their respected shows, and do think, thought it may be a long shot, anything is better than letting their voices go unheard.

Degrassi <3