Degrassi

In real life, the Degrassi franchise is currently owned by WildBrain
Degrassi is a television franchise originated from Canada. The franchise was created by Kit Hood and Linda Schuyler. Its genre is teen drama, with each subsequent series set in the same timeline. With over four decades of programs, spanning out to novels, soundtracks, non-fiction works, and earning countless awards, nominations, and honors, Degrassi is known to be one of the most internationally successful franchises in Canadian history.
== Horizon becomes owner of Degrassi (2022-present) ==
In 2022, Horizon Inc., one of the nation’s largest independent media companies, acquired the rights to the Degrassi franchise from WildBrain, the previous owner. As part of its acquisition, Horizon gained access to the entire library of the Degrassi franchise, which it made available on its streaming service, Horizon (streaming). Additionally, Horizon launched a dedicated FAST channel for the franchise on the streaming platform, along with distribution to other FAST TV apps, like Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Plex, etc., which airs reruns of all the previous series, as well as behind-the-scenes specials, AND interviews with cast and crew members.
Horizon Television also increased the exposure of the franchise by airing Degrassi: The Next Generation weekdays at 1 pm on the Horizon Television network as part of its daytime slot. The series, which ran for 14 seasons and 385 episodes from 2001 to 2015.
Horizon Television president and CEO Herb Scannell stated that he was a longtime fan of the Degrassi franchise and that he was excited to bring it back to life for a new generation of viewers. He also expressed his hope that the franchise would continue to inspire and educate young people about the challenges and joys of growing up in today’s world
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