| "Paradise City: Degrassi Goes Hollywood" | |||
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| Degrassi: The Next Generation episode | |||
Marco and Paige explore L.A. |
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| Episode no. | Season 8 Episode 19, 20, 21, & 22 (Paradise City, when individual) |
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| Directed by | Stefan Brogren | ||
| Written by | Sarah Glinski Matt Huether Vera Santamaria Sara Snow |
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| Featured music | see Music | ||
| Production code | 819-822 | ||
| Original air date | 30 August 2009 (Canada) 14 August 2009 (U.S.) 15–18 July 2009 (Poland) |
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| Running time | 120 minutes (with commercials) | ||
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| Degrassi: The Next Generation (season 8) List of Degrassi: The Next Generation episodes |
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Paradise City: Degrassi Goes Hollywood is a 2009 Canadian film adaptation of the popular, long-running teenage drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. The movie premiered in the United States on The N on 14 August 2009, and in Canada on CTV on 30 August 2009. It was directed by veteran Degrassi actor-director, Stefan Brogren. Degrassi Goes Hollywood is the first feature-length movie of the Next Generation cast, and the second feature-length film in the Degrassi franchise, the first being 1992's School's Out in which Brogren co-starred. Degrassi Goes Hollywood is the first in-continuity Degrassi production recorded and/or set principally outside of Canada. For syndication purposes, the film has been shown as a four-part episode titled "Paradise City".
An extended version of the film was released as a bonus on the show's season 8 DVD on 1 September 2009.
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As the name suggests, the cast of Degrassi: The Next Generation travels to Los Angeles, California as they attempt to live out their dreams. While Manny Santos continues to pursue her acting career, Paige Michalchuk manages to acquire a leading role in a Hollywood film directed by Jason Mewes about his high school story and the girl of his dreams, Trixie. The dramatic relationship between Craig Manning and Ellie Nash continues to intensify after years of turbulence. Meanwhile, Stüdz—the band composed of Peter, Danny, and Sav—seems to be headed towards their big break.
Former Degrassi: The Next Generation co-star, Shenae Grimes and her current series, 90210, are spoken of in dialogue by Hailey Montel (Mary Ashton) at a party, making Grimes the first Degrassi actor to exist within the Degrassi fictional universe independently of her character. Her Degrassi character, Darcy Edwards is neither seen nor referred to in Degrassi Goes Hollywood, and was said to be volunteering in Africa in a previous season. The line of dialogue, "Does 90210 have an After Show?" also refers to the Canadian series The After Show, which is co-hosted by Daniel Levy who plays Robbie in the film. Also making an appearance is Romina D'Ugo, who appeared on the first season of So You Think You Can Dance Canada, as well as Janna Polzin, who was runner-up on How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? This was done again the following year with Degrassi Takes Manhattan, when The After Show's Jessi Cruickshank mentions Drake.
Stacey Farber earned a Gemini Award nomination for best performance in a children's or youth program or series, as Ellie Nash in "Paradise City (Part Three)".[2] The award was won by Michael Seater (who also appeared in Degrassi Goes Hollywood) for his work on Life with Derek. He would then star beside Farber in 18 to Life.
The following characters do not appear in the movie, but were regular characters on the show during the previous season.
| Degrassi Goes Hollywood: Music from the Original Movie | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by various artists | ||||
| Released | 4 August 2009 | |||
| Genre | Punk/Alternative Rock | |||
| Length | 37:08 (CD) 44:17 (iTunes) |
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| Label | Sall Entertainment Group | |||
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Degrassi Goes Hollywood: Music from the Original Movie is the title of the movie soundtrack released on CD on 4 August 2009, and digital download 25 August 2009. It features songs from little known Canadian artist as well as five original songs performed by cast members Cassie Steele and Jake Epstein. Some of the songs featured on it were previously used in the show, thus making this the eighth season soundtrack as well.[3][4][5]
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Crash my Party" | Cassie Steele | 3:03 |
| 2. | "Good Year" | Keith and Renee | 3:22 |
| 3. | "My Fair Weather Friend" | The Blue Seeds | 3:27 |
| 4. | "Rescue You" | Jake Epstein | 4:46 |
| 5. | "Watch Out for the Fuzz" | Howie Beck | 3:05 |
| 6. | "Life Is a Show" | Cassie Steele | 4:12 |
| 7. | "All I Wanna Do" | The School | 3:01 |
| 8. | "The Bee Hell" | The Two Minute Miracles | 3:00 |
| 9. | "Swan Song" | Jake Epstein | 1:46 |
| 10. | "Come On and Go" | Scout | 3:59 |
| 11. | "I Just Wanna Party" | Stüdz | 0:34 |
| 12. | "One Saturday Night Away" | Cassie Steele & The Mewesical High Cast | 2:53 |
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| 13. | "Crash My Party (Ralph Sall Remix)" | Cassie Steele | 2:54 | ||||||
| 14. | "Life Is a Show (Ralph Sall Remix)" | Cassie Steele | 4:15 | ||||||
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