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Kelly Townsend

Kelly Townsend is the editor at Playback, with previous experience in B2B and entertainment journalism. Before joining the Playback team in 2018, she worked in the editorial, marketing and communication departments at B2B publisher Dovetail Communications. She has a bachelor's degree in English from York University and is a graduate of Humber College’s journalism program. Her byline has appeared in IndieWire and she spent several years covering Canadian TV as associate editor of The TV Junkies.

Posts by Kelly Townsend

Good Witch to end with seventh season

The Hallmark Channel series, produced by Toronto’s Whizbang Films, will air its final episode on July 25.

July 12, 2021

Ontario cinemas to open at 50% capacity next week

The Ontario government will partially lift its restrictions on Ontario’s movie theatres on July 16 as part of its reopening strategy.

July 9, 2021

Global producers offer advice on distribution and copro models

BANFF ’21: Production and distribution experts share how finding the right home for content and doing your homework on international incentives will help seal the deal.

July 9, 2021

QFTC names veteran Quebecor exec as new president and CEO

International acquisitions VP Christine Maestracci will take over from outgoing CEO Pierre Moreau, who departs the post on Sept. 1.

July 8, 2021

Workin’ Moms, Faith Heist lead DGC Award’s TV nominees

Kim’s Convenience and TV movie I Was Lorena Bobbitt also picked up multiple nominations for the 20th Annual DGC Awards, with winners to be announced in the fall.

July 8, 2021

MuchMusic returns with a new look and a new home

Dave Caporicci, managing director, brand partnerships, shares how setting up shop on TikTok allows for a more fluid content strategy for the revived brand.

July 7, 2021

How Scott McGillivray’s shingle has expanded beyond lifestyle

President Angela Jennings shares how producing Canada’s Got Talent is the first step in the evolution of McGillivray Entertainment Media.

July 6, 2021

Noovo renews Big Brother Célébrités for season two

Produced by Montreal’s Entourage Télévision, the second season will return to Noovo for the 2022 winter schedule.

July 5, 2021

CMF adds three to its board of directors

Jason Badal, Sanae Takahashi and Chantale Coulombe have joined the CMF board, bringing their past experience in IP law, broadcasting and telecommunications.

July 5, 2021

Deals: Red Arrow Int’l, Cineflix Rights, Gusto

Departure takes a trip around the world with more acquisitions, Cineflix Rights announces new sales to Canadian broadcasters and Gusto TV heads to France

July 2, 2021

Plans unveiled for massive film, TV studio in Toronto’s Downsview

Investment companies PSP Investments and Hackman Capital Partners (HCP) have signed an MOU for the ground lease, with HCP to invest approximately $200 million toward the studio.

July 2, 2021

CBC’s Sort Of to world premiere at Séries Mania

The Sienna Films-produced comedy will compete in the festival’s International Panorama competition alongside Encore Télévision-produced drama Bête Noire.

July 2, 2021