Edgemont (TV series)
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Edgemont is a Canadian
television series that aired from 2001 to 2005. It revolved around the everyday dealings of teenagers in Edgemont, a fictitious suburb of Vancouver
, British Columbia
.
The 30-minute show delved into the lives of students at McKinley High School. The plots contained romance, intrigue, jealousy, and all the other elements characteristic of the adolescent and secondary school scene. They also explored various social issues, such as racism
and homosexuality
.
Edgemont debuted January 4, 2001 on CBC Television
, and aired its final episode on July 21, 2005. There were a total of 70 episodes during its five-season run; the fifth season was shown commercial-free on the CBC. The series was created by Ian Weir, who also served as executive producer along with Michael Chechik. It was shot in the basement of the CBC studios in downtown Vancouver.
The program became moderately successful in its home country of Canada
, including Quebec
where the series has been dubbed in French
, and also aired in the United States
(formerly) on the Fox Family Channel
. Today reruns air in the U.S. on some local stations, and nationally back-to-back episodes air Sunday mornings on Me-TV. It also aired in several other countries, including France
.
There are also many subplots such as Anika's manipulation of her classmates and friends, Craig's various well intentioned but ill fated social projects, Shannon's sexuality crisis, the divorce of Mark, Travis, and Kat's parents and the rise and fall in the popularity of Chris. Many social issues such as prejudice, divorce, sexuality and teen pregnancy are dealt with during the run of the series.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
television series that aired from 2001 to 2005. It revolved around the everyday dealings of teenagers in Edgemont, a fictitious suburb of Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
.
The 30-minute show delved into the lives of students at McKinley High School. The plots contained romance, intrigue, jealousy, and all the other elements characteristic of the adolescent and secondary school scene. They also explored various social issues, such as racism
Racism
Racism is the belief that inherent different traits in human racial groups justify discrimination. In the modern English language, the term "racism" is used predominantly as a pejorative epithet. It is applied especially to the practice or advocacy of racial discrimination of a pernicious nature...
and homosexuality
Homosexuality
Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectional, or romantic attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same...
.
Edgemont debuted January 4, 2001 on CBC Television
CBC Television
CBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
, and aired its final episode on July 21, 2005. There were a total of 70 episodes during its five-season run; the fifth season was shown commercial-free on the CBC. The series was created by Ian Weir, who also served as executive producer along with Michael Chechik. It was shot in the basement of the CBC studios in downtown Vancouver.
The program became moderately successful in its home country of Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, including Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
where the series has been dubbed in French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
, and also aired in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
(formerly) on the Fox Family Channel
ABC Family
ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company...
. Today reruns air in the U.S. on some local stations, and nationally back-to-back episodes air Sunday mornings on Me-TV. It also aired in several other countries, including France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
Plot
The first season's plot centres around the relationship, and subsequent breakup, of Jen and Mark. Mark begins to pursue Laurel and they begin a relationship in the second season. The relationship is rocky due to the very different goals of the two. Mark and Laurel eventually break off the relationship but attempt to remain friends.There are also many subplots such as Anika's manipulation of her classmates and friends, Craig's various well intentioned but ill fated social projects, Shannon's sexuality crisis, the divorce of Mark, Travis, and Kat's parents and the rise and fall in the popularity of Chris. Many social issues such as prejudice, divorce, sexuality and teen pregnancy are dealt with during the run of the series.
Cast
At the end of the show's run, the regular cast members were:- Dominic ZamprognaDominic ZamprognaDominic Zamprogna is a Canadian actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles on television series Edgemont and General Hospital.-Early life:...
— Mark Deosdade - Sarah LindSarah LindSarah Dawn Lind in Regina, Saskatchewan is a Canadian actress, primarily known for her roles on the television series Mentors and Edgemont.-Filmography:...
— Jen MacMahon - Kristin KreukKristin KreukKristin Laura Kreuk is a Canadian actress and producer, known for her portrayal of Lana Lang in the American television series Smallville. She was also a regular cast member on the Canadian teen drama Edgemont, and has starred in movies such as Eurotrip and Street Fighter: The Legend of...
— Laurel Yeung - P.J. Prinsloo — Chris Laidlaw
- Grace ParkGrace Park (actress)Grace Park is an American-born Canadian actress. She gained recognition as Sharon Valerii on Battlestar Galactica, as well as Shannon Ng in the Canadian television series teen soap Edgemont...
— Shannon Ng - Richard KahanRichard KahanRichard Kahan is a Canadian television actor. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he is known for his role as Marco Pacella in the television series The 4400.-Filmography:- External links :...
— Gil Kurvers - Micah Gardener — Craig Woodbridge
- Jessica LucasJessica LucasJessica Lucas is a Canadian actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles in Melrose Place, She's the Man and Cloverfield.-Early life:...
— Bekka Lawrence - Daniella EvangelistaDaniella EvangelistaDaniella Evangelista is a Canadian actress and model.- Biography :Her early work in television commercials and modeling included national campaigns for Benetton and worldwide exposure through Japanese calendars and other promotions...
— Tracey Antonelli - Chas Harrison — Kevin Michelsen
- Elana Nep — Erin Woodbridge
- Chiara ZanniChiara ZanniChiara Zanni is a Canadian actress & voice actress, performing in movies such as BIONICLE: Mask of Light as Hahli, playing the role of Hamtaro in the TV anime cartoon series. Young Joe in Cyborg 009, Hamtaro, Jubilee in X-Men: Evolution, Bon Bon in My Little Pony Tales and Nori, the mermaid in...
— Maggie Buckman - Meghan BlackMeghan BlackMeghan Carey Black is a Canadian film and television actress from West Vancouver, British Columbia. She played Kat Deosdade on Edgemont, co-worker Misty on Dead Like Me and the Robber Girl in Hallmark's Snow Queen. She also provided the voice for Rogue on X-Men: Evolution, Delancey in My Scene Goes...
— Kat Deosdade - Vanessa KingVanessa KingVanessa King is an Canadian actress who is best known for her role as Anika in the television series Edgemont.-External links:...
— Anika Nedeau - Chelan SimmonsChelan SimmonsChelan Simmons is a Canadian actress, professional model and performer.-Early life:Simmons was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, the middle child of three .-Career:...
- Crystal - Myles FergusonMyles Ferguson- Biography :He was the son of Mike and Karen Ferguson, and brother of Alexandra and Wylie Ferguson. He made his acting debut in the 1994 television film Avalanche and appeared in several other television series throughout the 1990s such as Are You Afraid of The Dark, The Commish, The Odyssey and...
played Scott for the entire first season but died in a car accidentCar accidentA traffic collision, also known as a traffic accident, motor vehicle collision, motor vehicle accident, car accident, automobile accident, Road Traffic Collision or car crash, occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction,...
shortly after the first season's filming was completed. The first episode of the second season was dedicated to him at the end credits. - Sarah EdmondsonSarah EdmondsonSarah Edmondson is a Canadian actress.She started with the Jewish Young People’s Theatre and Lord Byng Theatre Company. She then graduated from Concordia University with a BFA in Theatre Performance...
— Stevie - Britt IrvinBritt IrvinBrittney Elizabeth "Britt" Irvin is a Leo Award-nominated Canadian actress and singer, as well as a regular voice actor for Ocean Productions. She is typically credited as Britt Irvin in works since 2003, and as Brittney Irvin in works prior to 2003, though exceptions exist both ways...
— Paige Leckie (Fourth season only)
External links
- Older Version of Official Website
- Edgemont at the TV IV