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Tommy Quincy
''Instant Star'' is a Canadian musical comedy-drama television series which aired from 15 September 2004 to 26 June 2008. The series starred Alexz Johnson as teenage singing competition winner Jude Harrison. The show chronicles Harrison's experience in the recording industry whilst focusing on character development. Linda Schuyler and Stephen Stohn of Epitome Pictures Inc., Epitome Pictures produced the show. The show began to air on CTV Television Network, CTV in Canada before being picked up by the American network Noggin (brand), Noggin for its teen-oriented block, Noggin (brand)#The N, The N. The show became the second most popular series on The N with ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'', another show also produced by Schuyler and Stohn, ranking as most popular. Four seasons of the show (each with 13 episodes) were produced. CTV and The N both pulled funding following the fourth season, and the executives chose to end the show. The fourth and final season ended on June 26, 2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linda Schuyler
Linda Schuyler, (; née Bawcutt; born February 12, 1948) is a Canadian television producer. She is best known for being the co-creator and producer of the ''Degrassi'' teen drama franchise, which has spanned five series over four decades. She is a co-founder of Playing With Time, Inc. (with Kit Hood), and of Epitome Pictures (with Stephen Stohn), the production companies involved with the franchise over its 40-year-long history respectively. Born in London, Schuyler immigrated to Canada with her family in the 1950s. As a school teacher, she began creating short films, and formed a creative partnership with television commercial editor Kit Hood. In 1979, Schuyler purchased the rights to adapt the Kay Chorao book ''Ida Makes A Movie'' into a film, of which ultimately became the genesis of ''Degrassi''. Schuyler also created ''Instant Star'', another commercially successful Epitome production. Schuyler has received multiple awards and accolades for her work. In 1994, she was made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |