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» Catch Jamie being interviewed on ETalk Canada the week of May 12 - check your listings for the exact day. We'll post if we find out in advance. Etalk airs weekdays at 7pm on CTV and repeats at 8:30 on Star-TV.
» Jamie has signed with Degrassi for another season and filming starts the week of May 20th.
» Get a sneak preview of the new Lifetime Original Movie, "The Tenth Circle" - Premieres June 28 at 9 pm starring Kelly Preston, Ron Eldard, Jamie Johnston & Brittany Robertson. Based on the New York Times best-selling novel from Jodi Picoult, called 'gripping' by People Magazine and given an 'A' by Entertainment Weekly, the seemingly idyllic lives of the Stone family are shattered when their teen daughter Trixie is drugged and date-raped by her ex-boyfriend Jason Underwood (Jamie Johnston). The community is then rocked when Jason seems to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge before the trial. But did he really? There are holes in Trixie's rape story, her father Daniel has a dark and controversial past, and Trixie’s mother has personal secrets she’d rather not reveal. Ultimately, the police will come to believe that Trixie killed Jason and it was not a suicide as originally believed...but did she? And can the family survive the truth of what actually happened to Jason?
SPRING 2008
 JAMIE WINS .... AGAIN!!
AT CEREMONIES IN LOS ANGELES, JAMIE JOHNSTON, STAR OF DEGRASSI FAME, TOOK HOME THE BEST ACTOR AWARD FOR HIS ROLE AS PETER STONE IN DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION. PERHAPS UNPARALLELED IN YAA AWARD HISTORY, IT IS JOHNSTON'S FIFTH NOMINATION IN FIVE YEARS AND HIS SECOND WIN.
Jamie won a Young Artist Award in 2004 for his role as Cory in the Movie of the Week, "More Than Meets the Eye: The Joan Brock Story" where he played a blind boy struggling to make it in a sighted world. He has garnered two previous Best Actor nominations for his role on Degrassi (CTV, The N) and one for his role as Cliff on Wild Card (Lifetime/Global) in addition to his win. http://www.youngartistawards.org. Also check out this CTV Article about Jamie's win.
» PODCAST - check out the nsider podcast interview with Jamie. "Jamie Johnston Likes Helping People And all it took to help him figure that out was traveling to Africa and building a new school for a village in Kenya. The-Mary and The-Seth call him up to find out about that, and about secret storylines in the Degrassi Spring Break Movie."
» Jamie wraps filming of "The Tenth Circle" the first week of February. Rumour is that it will air in mid-2008.
 » Metro News article "The Making of TV's Degrassi" - read the article here
 » Read the recent article about Jamie from The Beach Metro
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CASTING NEWS -- Jan. 4 /08 -- Jamie Johnston ("Degrassi: The Next Generation," "Wild Card") is set to star in the Lifetime Original Movie "The Tenth Circle," based on the New York Times best-selling novel of the same name by renowned author Jodi Picoult. "The Tenth Circle" is a powerful account of a family and a story that probes the unbreakable bond between parent and child. Laura Stone (Kelly Preston) teaches at a local college and is wife to Daniel (Ron Eldard), a comic book artist. Their idyllic lives are turned upside down when their daughter accuses her ex-boyfriend, Jason, (Jamie Johnston) of raping her. When Jason later dies in an apparent suicide, the family finds itself in the center of a high profile investigation that rocks their community revealing just how far parents will go to protect their children. Shooting starts in Halifax in early January.
» Season 7 of Degrassi has wrapped. Jamie particularly enjoyed the first 2 and last 4 episodes. Fans will be surprised at what Peter gets into and how the season ends for him!
» Did you catch "Degrassi Of The Dead"? The Degrassi Halloween Special "Degrassi of the Dead" can be seen on the CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca
» Catch Jamie in the October 15th issue of US Weekly.
» Jamie was on MTV Live Thursday, October 18th just before the half-hour documentary on his trip to Africa, Degrassi in Kenya.
» more pictures
» Jamie spent two weeks in Africa in August with Free the Children. Read all about it here: Degrassi Helps Build a School in Africa. Think we. Pass it on.
» Here are Jamie's responses to the "17 Questions on Dating" he was asked when he stopped by the Seventeen offices in New York.
» Congratulations to the cast of Degrassi for ranking #9 in Portrait Magazine's Top 30 Under 30!
Look for Jamie on the Entertainment Tonight Canada Mother's Day special cooking a special Mother's Day dish with Bob Blumer (The Surreal Gourmet) and Lynn Crawford (Restaurant Makeover). Here are a few shots from the taping.
 
Spring 2007 
» Hey everyone! Jamie just got back from an awesome trip to beautiful and sunny California. One reason for the visit was to attend the Young Artist Awards in L.A. As most of you know, Jamie has been nominated four times for the award and won in 2004. Although he didn't take home the trophy this year, it really is always an honour to be nominated.
» While in L.A., Jamie got together with several actor friends - Amber Marshall, Miriam MacDonald, Nathan Stephenson, Haley and Hannah Lochner and others.
» Since we don't have a lot of updates, we'll treat you to some more photos. Enjoy!
January 2007
» Great news! Jamie has been nominated for a Young Artist Award as "Best Young Lead Actor in a T.V. Series for Degrassi: The Next Generation". Ceremonies are in March in Los Angeles. Jamie has been nominated for 4 years in a row and won the award in 2004. Pretty cool accomplishment - congratulations Jamie!!
» It's typically quiet in television and movie production in Canada the first few months every year, but making things even worse this year is the actors strike. Latest news is that talks are not going well and producers are taking Actra, the actors' union to court. Some other not-so-great news for Degrassi is that Shaw Communications, who have provided funding to Degrassi and other Canadian productions for years, have pulled their financing. Hopefully everything will be sorted out so that Degrassi can start filming season 7 in the Spring!
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DECEMBER 2006
» Look for Jamie on a TV commercial for the “Raise The Roof” Toque Campaign to raise funds and awareness in the fight against homelessness. The commercial was shot at Jamie’s school. Check it out online at the Raising the Roof web site. Click on "View our newest Toque public service announcement".
» Check out Tiger Beat Celebrity Spectacular for a pictures of Jamie on the set of Degrassi.
» See Jamie a.k.a. Peter Stone, in the Degrassi Extra Credit Graphic Novel series, book #2, "Suddenly Last Summer". "Suddenly Last Summer" picks up where season five left off with Emma's recovery from anorexia and bulemia, plus it also follows her developing relationship with Peter as well the Nelson-Simpson clan's trip to New York City. Jimmy, Ashley, Danny, and Derek star in the b-plot which is about a hazing ritual gone too far... more in the photo gallery
» On December 2nd, cast members from “Degrassi signed autographs and hung out with fans at the Toronto Marlies hockey club before the game and took part in a ceremonial puck drop.
» Season 6 of Degrassi is a wrap!
» For your reading pleasure, below are answers to some of the most commonly asked email and guestbook questions. Is yours here?
- When does Degrassi start filming and when does it end & do you film in a studio all the time? Is Degrassi a real school? Where was the street racing filmed? THIS YEAR WE STARTED IN APRIL AND WRAPPED IN DECEMBER. WE DO ALMOST ALL OF THE FILMING AT THE STUDIO, BUT SOMETIMES WE DO GO ON LOCATION, LIKE THE THE STREET RACING SCENES WERE FILMED ON KINGSTON ROAD IN TORONTO’S EAST END. THE SCHOOL, THE MALL, THE DOT, THE HOUSES ARE ALL ON THE BACK LOT.
- How did you know that you wanted to act? Who helped you to pursue it? What was your big break? I DIDN’T PLAN TO GET INTO ACTING. IT REALLY IS LUCK AND TIMING. MY FAMILY AND MY AGENT HELPED ME AND I GUESS MY BIG BREAK WAS GETTING MY FIRST SERIES, ZIXX: LEVEL ONE.
- Why can’t you answer me in the guestbook? I’M TOLD IT ISN’T POSSIBLE WITH THE HOSTING THAT IS USED FOR THE SITE.
- Is your real name James, or is it Jamie & if it is James, does anyone actually call you that because you sign everything jamie & such? MY BIRTH NAME IS JAMES, BUT EVERYONE CALLS ME JAMIE.
- That band on your website symphony of nine, their really good. How do you know them? MY FRIEND MIKE IS THE SINGER, AND MY FRIEND CAMERON IS THE DRUMMER. WE’VE BEEN GOOD FRIENDS SINCE KINDERGARTEN.
- Do u have a myspace? NO.
- Do you go on any fan sites or anywhere else to see what anyone is saying about you? NO.
- Is it hard to be in a show and go to school at the same time, and if so, how? MISSING A LOT OF SCHOOL, EVEN THOUGH I GET TUTORED ON SET ISN’T IDEAL. I REMEMBER I WAS STUDYING FOR EXAMS WHEN “TRUE COLOURS” WAS FILMING – NOT FUN.
- I read somewhere that you can’t watch yourself on TV. Is that true? VERY TRUE.
- I loved you in Wild Card. Why did that series end? Was it filmed in Canada? THANKS! WILD CARD DIDN’T GET RENEWED AFTER TWO SEASON BY THE LIFETIME NETWORK. IT WAS AN AMERICAN SERIES FILMED IN TORONTO.
- Do you have a girlfriend? I PREFER NOT TO TALK TOO MUCH ABOUT MY PERSONAL LIFE. HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND.
- I think you will never read personally this message, I just wanted to tell you that I'm French so even from the other side of the world I like your work !!) I HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND THAT MY REPLIES HAVE TO BE BRIEF. THE WEBMASTER SCREENS THE GUEST BOOK AND EMAILS BEFORE I GET THEM.
- Do you sign your head shots yourself? Do you mail them yourself too? YES I SIGN THEM, AND NO I DON’T MAIL THEM OUT. MY AGENT FORWARDS FANMAIL TO MY MANAGER à MANAGER SCREENS AND FORWARDS TO ME à I READ LETTERS AND SIGN PHOTOGRAPHS à MANAGER MAILS THEM OUT TO YOU.
- I went on an audition and the whole cast and crew said i was PERFECT for the job except i looked too old....has this ever happened to you? BE CONFIDENT YOU DID THE BEST AUDITION YOU COULD THAT DAY, THEN GO HOME AND FORGET ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT’S OUT OF YOUR CONTROL.
- Will there be a season 7 of Degrassi? WE DON’T KNOW UNTIL THE OFFICIAL WORD COMES FROM THE NETWORK.
- How long have you played guitar? I’VE PLAYED SINCE I WAS ABOUT EIGHT OR NINE, WHEN I GOT A GUITAR FOR CHRISTMAS.
- Do you know Charlotte Arnold (Sadie) and Jacob Kraemer (Ben) from Naturally Sadie? YES, CHARLOTTE WAS IN 2 EPISODES OF MY SERIES ZIXX. SHE PLAYED THE GIRLFRIEND OF MY FRIEND GRIFF (PLAYED BY ALEX HOOD, WHO ALSO PLAYED RON YUMA ON SADIE!) I MET JACOB AT THE YOUNG ARTIST AWARDS IN L.A. A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO THROUGH A MUTUAL FRIEND, AMBER MARSHALL. A GROUP OF US HUNG OUT TOGETHER FOR ABOUT A WEEK IN L.A. AND STILL KEEP IN TOUCH.
- Is this your junior or senior year of high school then? Do you like school, or are you excited to graduate and move on? I’M IN GRADE 12, WHICH IN CANADA IS THE LAST YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL. I’M NOT SURE WHAT I’M GOING TO DO NEXT YEAR YET.
- Are you going to be in any more movies? I HOPE TO.
- Who do you hang out with on the show? Do you all get along? WE REALLY DO ALL GET ALONG. WHOEVER IS AROUND AT THE END OF SHOOTING, WE’LL GO OUT FOR A COFFEE OR JUST HANG AROUND SET. YESTERDAY I WENT SNOWBOARDING WITH MARC WHO PLAYS DEREK.
- I want ur autograph hehehe GO TO “CONTACTS” ON THE WEBSITE TO SEE HOW.
- Were you in any movies? I WAS IN THE MOVIE ABSOLON, AND 2 MOVIES OF THE WEEK – MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE AND KILLER INSTINCT.
- Can you give me any advice on how to get into acting? ASK AROUND – CHECK YOUR LOCAL THEATRE, ACTORS UNION, TAKE COURSES. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, BE PERSISTENT, WORK HARD, GET A REPUTABLE AGENT.
- Do ever plan on visiting Detroit? NO PLANS RIGHT NOW.
- When will you come to Holland?? NO PLANS RIGHT NOW.
- When will you visit California again????!!!!! NO PLANS RIGHT NOW.
- I was just wondering .. r u the actor that goes to a private school ?!? NO.
Updates October 2006
» The Ultimate Degrassi
Party in New York was amazing! Jamie had such a great time meeting fans of
Peter and the show. He visited the American Museum of Natural History and the
Metropolitan Museum of Art and generally did the tourist thing. Thanks to Gen
who sent us the picture from the day.
» Thanks for all the feedback
from American fans on the premiere episode of season 6. Poor confused Peter is
back to his old tricks.
» Check out some recent
articles on Jamie.
» Jamie, Mike and Danny went to stunt
driving school and Jamie had only had his drivers license for two days! They
practiced screeching stops, high speed 180's and swerving through pylons - it
was a blast! Talk about "accelerated" learning!
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SEPT 2006
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Just a reminder guys - The Guestbook system doesn't allow Jamie to answer any
questions, so you might want to check out the FAQ's & Trivia sections and
if your question still isn't answered, you can send an email to jamie@jamiejohnston.com or snail mail through his
agent.
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had an awesome summer. He enjoyed sleeping in, auditioning, hanging out with
friends, playing soccer (his team won the championship - pictures next
month), and going to his cottage. He even got caught up on fanmail. Check out
a couple of new photos from the summer in Photos Personal.
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Stay tuned for next month's updates for articles and photos in Twist, Star
Scoop, as well as The Ultimate Degrassi Party! If you are at the party in New
York and take photos of Jamie, send them to us. They could be posted on this
website. Someone already sent us this shot from Season 6 showing
Peter up to his old tricks.
» Did you know that Season 4 & 5 of Degrassi is
available on iTunes? Season six of Degrassi premieres on The N Sept. 29 at 8
p.m. In Canada it will premiere on CTV in October or November and will show 2
episodes per week (to be confirmed).
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JUNE 2006
» Jamie is busy filming and writing exams
(hectic!!!), so unfortunately we don't have much to report this
month.
» Thanks to the fan who told us that Jamie is
in this month's "Cosmogirl" and "Quizfest" - we didn't know!
» Production Begins on Season Six of
Degrassi: The Next Generation, TV's Most-Watched Canadian Drama »...more...»
» Jamie was a panelist at the "On The Rise
2006 Talent Search & Educational Conference". To find out more about this
awesome not-for-profit organization that has performing arts programs for kids
and youth, check out their web site. Jamie is a strong believer in continuing
development.
» You voted for Jamie's new headshot and the
winning shot is the one you see on splash page of www.jamiejohnston.com. Emilie Latrielle
was the winning voter chosen at random by Jamie and she has been sent the very
first autographed copy. Thank you for all your votes and congratulations
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»Thanks to the fan that let us know that
Zixx: Level One is back on the air in Canada Fridays on YTV. And yes,
Jamie does look young! |
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»Thanks also for letting us know that you enjoyed
Winter Sun, on Showcase last week. It was Jamie's first movie and he
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SPRING 2006
» Season 6 of Degrassi goes to camera in a couple
of weeks. Fans will be NOT be disappointed with the first 2 episodes, that's
for sure! That's all we can say .....
» see what you think of Jamie's playlist at Alloy.com
(go to "Archives")
» See Jamie on page 74 in this month's issue of Astro
Girl between Kelly Clarkson and Amanda Bynes. Now that's a nice
sandwich.
» Check out the recent article written by Nina
Mazza on Jamie in Teen Issues Magazine. You can visit their great site at www.teenissues.ca.
» Hey Nellie from Pittsburgh! You did see
Jamie in a Benneton's store in Florence, Italy! Here's Nellie guestbook entry
from March 12th:
"Hey - Thought I
recognized you with some friends in Benetton in Florence last Thursday. I
figured you were on vacation (as was I) so I didn't want to bother you, but it
actually shocked the hell out of me to see you - and it made me smile. I hope
you found something good! -- Oh, and if it wasn't you... then I'm wrong and
never mind :) Either way, enjoy Italy. It's a great time!" Nellie
» Speaking of Italy, Degrassi's 100th Episode Screening at the Paramount
Theatre in Toronto was the morning after he got back. Even though he was a
little jetlagged, he didn't want to miss this milestone Degrassi event.
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CHECK OUT NEW DEGRASSI PHOTOS
January/February 2006
» YOUNG ARTIST AWARD
For the third year in a row Jamie has received a Young Artist Award
nomination. In 2004 he won Best Supporting Actor in a TV Movie for his
portrayal of Cory in More Than Meets the Eye: The Joan Brock Story; in
2005 he was nominated Best Lead Actor category for playing Cliff Woodall, in the
American series Wild Card; and in 2006 the nomination is for
Best
Performance in a TV Series Ensemble. The Award
ceremonies are in March in Los Angeles. Congratulations and good luck Jamie!
» We haven't seen it yet, but we
hear that Jamie's StarTV piece has aired. If we're able to get a copy, we'll
post it on the site.
» Look for an article on Jamie in
the March edition of The Teen Issues section of an independent paper that serves
high schools Ontario. We'll post it as well!
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DECEMBER 2005
» December has been a busy month - Along
with getting ready for a production at school (Shakespeare!), Jamie has been
working on special project for Degrassi, attended the Degrassi wrap party
and the television network Christmas party. StarTV were on set filming a story
on Jamie, and then featured him at The Armstrong Studio Christmas Party and Open House a last week. This month he was also
interviewed by ETalk Daily and did a newspaper interview. Oh ya, and then
there's the driving lessons, and Christmas shopping and auditions, and and ...!
» Jamie sends his best wishes to all for a
healthy, happy and safe holiday season.
Fall 2005
» Well, Degrassi has wrapped Season 5. A
huge thanks to you, the fans, who are so loyal and supportive of the show
and Jamie's character, Peter. Rumours are already in the air for a 6th season
and a movie in 2006!
» View Jamie's recent guest spot on the fabulous Rick Mercer Report
~ Video clips
» Star TV were on set this week doing
a story on Jamie. No word yet when it will be airing, but we'll let you know
when we know.
» Here's a little trivia for you. The promo
on the "N" where someone passes out and you see an arm with pills spilling out
... well it was Jamie's brother, Chris' arm. He works regularly as an extra on
Degrassi and many other shows.
» Article on Jamie in Metro Commuter Newspaper ~ Check
it out
» Check out a few new photos in: Degrassi, Jamie Over the Years, and Fanart.
» To those of you who have asked about the September 5th Maclean's
article - we are waiting for permission to post it on the site, so stay tuned.
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AUGUST 2005
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Canadian First: Degrassi: The Next Generation Wins Teen Choice Award as Series
Gears Up for 25th Anniversary Season on CTV http://www.channelcanada.com/Article991.html
» There will be an article on Jamie in
Canada's Weekly News Magazine, Maclean's Magazine, in the near future.
We've been told there will also be a photo shoot! Stay tuned ...
» Jamie was featured in
a recent Toronto Star Newspaper article Click here to
read the article.
» You can see Jamie on television
four times a week! Zixx: Level One is in reruns on YTV - Sundays @ 9pm and
Wednesday at 7:30pm, and Zoe Busiek: Wild Card is on "W" Network Wednesday's at
8pm and Saturdays @ 7pm, and in September Jamie's character "Peter" will be
introduced in Degrassi: The Next Generation's 5th season on
CTV.
» Speaking of Degrassi, filming is well underway with
about half the season "in the can". With news of the Degrassi Movie, and the
book, and the mall tours, and Degrassi Day at the Canadian National Exhibition
(August 29th),
and the 25th anniversary of Degrassi, and the 100th episode, it's going to be an
exciting season! Season 5 premieres for Canadian viewers in September and for
U.S. viewers in October. Check your local listings for dates and times in your
area.
» Only Second Time in History that Canadian Program Takes
Home the Prize - Degrassi: The Next Generation Wins Prestigious
Television Critics Association Award http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/show/CTVShows/20050721_CI3-release-20050721/
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Jamie recently participated in the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay For Life. He
announced the names of cancer survivors and those touched by cancer as they took
their victory lap around the stadium. The money raised from the event will help
fund research into all types of cancer and provide support for people living
with cancer. The goal of the event was to raise $680,000. The Canadian Cancer
Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission
is to eradicate cancer and to enhance the quality of life of people living with
cancer. Visit their website at www.cancer.ca for ways you can
volunteer.
June 2005
» Thank you all for your kind messages of congratulations on Jamie joining the
cast of Degrassi: The Next Generation. Filming has been underway for about a
month now and Jamie is loving every minute of it. The cast and crew are
fantastic and have welcomed Jamie with open arms.  »
Production Begins on Degrassi: The Next Generation with 19 new,
half-hour episodes press release
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Silver Anniversary, Silver
Screen: Epitome Develops Degrassi Feature press release
» NEW Degrassi section in Photos - check out the new hair cut!
» Most of you have asked for information about Jamie's character,
Peter. We are unable to divulge any script information or relay any details
about Peter, but can give you one little tidbit - you'll find out who he is
in the first two episodes.
» A new book Degrassi: Generations will be coming out in
August. Jamie will appear on page 87.
» Michael Bremer and Paul Goff, Producers of More Than Meets the Eye
were in town recently shooting Cyber Seduction: His Secret Life for the
Lifetime Network in the U.S.. Jamie met them on set for lunch and a tour of the
set and met Jeremy Sumpter. Jamie and Jeremy shot some hoops between
scenes.
 »Greatest Canadian - Jamie was very flattered to receive a letter
from Kristi, a grade 8 student at D.A. Ferguson Middle School in Taber, Alberta
asking him to sign a photo with the inscription: Believe in Yourself,
Believe in Your Dream. This is part of a campaign they have begun to cover
a wall with their favourite Canadian heros - actors, musicians, athletes, war
heroes, authors, politicians and other extraordinary citizens. Five years ago
there was a school shooting and teacher Dave Fletcher is trying to do things to
change the atmosphere and energy at the school. The purpose is to help students
realize that a lifetime presents endless possibilities. Jamie was pleased and
proud to make this small contribution to such a worthy endeavour.
Congratulations to teacher Dave Fletcher for making a difference for his
students!
» New Fanart section in Photos - thanks to Ruth for sending it. We
are pleased to post it on the site.
May 2005
 **ANNOUNCEMENT** Jamie will be joining the cast of the groundbreaking and award-winning teen
series, Degrassi: The Next Generation. Read
all about the success of Degrassi and
check out the Gemini award-winning Degrassi site at http://www.degrassi.tv/index.jsp.
» Zixx: Level Two - Last month Jamie performed
a guest spot on an episode of Zixx: Level Two, as Adam. Fortunately the show
was able to work around Jamie's trip to Europe and he shot his
scenes at a studio in Toronto when he returned (Episode #2-21). The animation
of the series will be done during summer and fall of 2005 and season 2 will
likely air in early 2006.
 »When Jamie and his
brother, Chris, were young, they did some
stock photography. Some photographers do this as an adjunct to
their standard
photography business and publish them in online catalogues for
potential purchase by ad agencies for the sale of products and/or services. One
of these photos was recently purchased and is being used somewhere in the
world.
» CARE
AWARD - Jamie
received a lovely trophy and terrific package of materials and gifts from
organizers.
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Jamie with CARE Award from the Child Actor
Recognition Event at Universal Studios, California.
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 Biz Parentz is a U.S.-based non-profit corporation designed to
provide education, advocacy and charitable support to parents and children
engaged in the entertainment industry, to promote a positive public image
regarding child performers, and to educate the public (including potential
artists and employers) regarding the safety, education and rights of child
performers. This includes, but is not limited to, education regarding child
labor laws and regulations disseminated through publications for both employers
and employees, a publicly accessible website, lectures, books, etc. http://bizparentz.com/index.html
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April
2005
**ANNOUNCEMENT**
Jamie will be joining the cast of a popular television series. Stayed tuned for
an official announcement soon.
»Congratulations to
Jamie for being nominated for a second year in a row for a Young Artist
Award - this time in the category of Leading Actor Best Performance in a TV
Series, Comedy or Drama - for his role of Cliff in Wild Card. Last year Jamie
won for his role of Cory in the movie, "More Than Meets the Eye: The Joan Brock
Story". Awards will be handed out in Los Angeles April 30th. http://www.youngartistawards.org/
»Jamie had an awesome
trip to London and Paris. Check out a couple of photos
from his trip.
»Jamie's family's
livingroom was recently filmed for the show Design Rivals with Steven Sabados and Chris Hyndman on HGTV
Canada. Jamie's mom, Lynda, is on camera. It will be aired in June or
July.
»Sorry we don't have much
else to tell you - it's been a quiet month in the film
business.
March 2005
»GREAT NEWS! Jamie has been nominated for a second year
in a row for a Young Artist
Award - this time in the category of Best Performance in a TV Series, Comedy or
Drama - Leading Actor for his role of Cliff in Wild Card. Last year Jamie won for his performance
in the movie, "More Than Meets the Eye: The Joan Brock Story". Awards
will be handed out in Los Angeles April 30th. Way to go Jamie!!!
»The "W" Network in Canada has started running season one of
Wild Card on Wednesday's and Saturdays - check your local listings.
»Some new Wild Card season 2 photos have been added - thanks to
a loyal fan for sending them.
February
2005
»NEWS -- Lifetime Network has decided that Wild Card will not be renewed
for a third season. Jamie very much enjoyed working with such a talented cast as Joely Fisher,
Chris Potter, Rae Dawn Chong, Bronson Picket, Lorretta Devine, Vikky Krinsky and
Aislinn Paul, and sincerely thanks all the loyal fans who have supported the
show over the past two years.
»NEW! Video clips of some of Jamie's work
have been added to the site. »VIDEO
CLIPS
»Zixx: Level Two is currently filming in British Columbia. Jamie is
not returning to the show, but if schedules allow, he will make a guest
appearance of some kind. Jamie is proud of his contribution toward making Zixx:
Level One a top 10 show for the network. Below is an excerpt from a letter
written by the show's producer to Jamie's agent:
" . . . He is a very talented and professional young actor
and really made the character of Adam come alive, which contributed so
enormously to the success of the series. Particularly impressive in such a
young actor was his ability to shoulder the responsibility of having his
character essentially drive the entire series story. He coped superbly.
I have no doubt that Jamie has a terrific career ahead of
him, and would recommend him without hesitation to any producer as a talented
professional actor."
Alex Raffe,
Producer
» JJ TRIVIA:
Did you know that as of this writing ...
- Wild Card airs in many countries and languages around the world
- Zixx: Level One airs only in Canada
- More Than Meets the Eye and Killer Instinct have aired worldwide, but not in
Canada
- Public Domain won "Best Feature" at the 2004 Beverly Hills Film
Festival
»Thanks for your patience for the delay in
receiving autographed head shots. Please help us out by remembering the proper
postage and appropriate envelope size :) CONTACT
JAMIE
»If you have digital screen captures of Jamie from this year's Wild
Card, we'd love to post them on the site. Just email to jamie@jamiejohnston.com. Thanks!
January 2005
- Jamie had a great time in Quebec over New Year's. Check out the
pic
of him snowboarding at Mont St Anne with his
brother, Chris
December 2004
» 19th Annual Gemini Awards
Jamie attended the 2004 Gemini Awards Gala in Toronto. The Geminis
celebrate excellence in Canadian English-language television and is one of the
most prestigious cultural events in Canada. Jamie enjoyed meeting Ricky,
Bubbles and the rest of the cast of Trailer Park Boys; George Stroumboulopoulos,
formerly a popular VJ at MuchMusic and now host of a prime time program with
CBC; Natasha Stillwell and Jay Ingram hosts of Discovery Channel's, Daily Planet
(the highlight of his evening!); Miriam McDonald who plays Emma on Degrassi: The
Next Generation, and others.
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Jamie was thrilled to meet Jay Ingram and Natasha Stillwell of Discovery
Channel's Daily Planet at the 2004 Gemini Awards in Toronto
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The Trailer Park Boys
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On Wednesday, December 1, Jamie attended a rally
to support the television and film industry because tens of thousands of jobs in
Ontario are being lost due to non-competitive production tax credits. Not only
actors, directors, writers, camera people, grips, electrical, carpenters,
transport, sound, prop and post production houses and all the people who work in
film and television are affected, it's support businesses such as caterers, the
hotel industry, restaurants, taxis, talent agencies, casting houses, and many
more that are suffering - many of which have had to close their businesses
because the work is not there. If you would like to help stop the decline of
productions and create jobs for Ontarians, you can go to www.keepontariorolling.com/, go to
News Archive and send an email.
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Your comments about Cliff and Wild Card - Jamie very much
appreciates hearing your ideas and comments about Cliff, but what you may not
know is that networks invite and value them too and often consider them to
determine future directions. Click here to pass on your feedback about Cliff
and/or Wild Card http://www.lifetimetv.com/about/write.html or by snail mail
to Lifetime Television Programming Department, 2049 Century Park East, Century
City, CA 90067.
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November 2004
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Jamie mugging on the set of Wild Card with Barbara Spencer
who flew to Toronto from Philadelphia after winning a walk on part as Cliff's
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» Well, Wild Card season 2 is a wrap. Canadian viewers can watch the new
season of Zoe Busiek: Wild Card Monday nights at 10pm starting November 29th.
We understand that programming will resume for American viewers in January in
a new timeslot. Note: The Production Office for Wild Card on Eastern
Avenue is now closed
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click for more info.
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Jamie donated his time to record a
voiceover for a Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life television commercial.
Luminary Ceremonies take place across Canada to honour cancer survivors and loved ones who have lost their battle with cancer.
After being lit in a moving ceremony at
dusk, luminaries provide light and inspiration for participants as they walk
around the track. http://www.cancer.ca.
Jamie will be volunteering at a Luminary Ceremony in June
2005.
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| July 2004
- Thanks to all of you for the birthday wishes. They made the day extra
special!
See recent site changes in:
- Contact Info - important update
- Photos - more photos from the YAA's.
June 2004
- Confirmation: Jamie is back as Cliff on season 2 of Wild Card. Thanks
for your emails expressing concern as a result of some inaccurate information
being posted on a website or message board that said he wasn't.
- Filming is well underway for the second season of Wild Card with some changes
in store. Watch Sundays at 10pm on Lifetime starting July 11th in the U.S. In
Canada, Zoe Busiek: Wild Card will be seen on Global - airdate TBD. Stay tuned
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May 2004
- Filming commenced for season two of Wild Card week of May 17th and will
finish at the end of November.
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