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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

Corus Studios inks deals with The CW, Quebecor Content

More than 250 hours of content has been sold internationally in the kick-off to 2021 as Lisa Godfrey is promoted to SVP of original content and Corus Studios.

January 28, 2021

Women in View unveils participants for Five in Focus: Indigenous

Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, Tracey Deer, Danis Goulet, Tina Keeper and Elle-Maija Tailfeathers will serve as mentors in the Indigenous-focused version of Women in View’s development program.

January 27, 2021

marblemedia hires Mike Armitage to boost factual development

The former Proper Television exec will develop original factual content as the Toronto-based prodco expands development producer Kelsey Espensen’s remit.

January 27, 2021

FOX acquires two seasons of Diggstown

Diggstown has become the latest Canadian series picked up for U.S. broadcast in the 2020/21 season in a deal brokered by rights holder eOne.

January 26, 2021

From the Vine crosses six-figure mark internationally

Sean Cisterna’s Canada/Italy copro From the Vine hit the milestone during its third week in New Zealand theatres, with plans to expand to the U.K. once restrictions are lifted.

January 25, 2021

Jane Rimer named SVP, Canada at Banijay Rights

The former Insight Productions exec will oversee Canadian sales for the global distribution company as it evolves its international sales structure.

January 22, 2021

EXCLUSIVE: First projects revealed for Game Theory distribution fund

Titles from producers and filmmakers Anna Fahr, Alexander Lasheras and Nach Dudsdeemaytha are the first to receive support from the initiative for Black, Indigenous and people of colour creatives.

January 22, 2021

Blue Ant sells portion of Enthusiast Gaming stake for $14 million

Blue Ant will continue to hold a minority stake in the Toronto-based esports and gaming company, which has seen record growth in recent months.

January 20, 2021

CAB argues against CBC’s ‘market-driven’ licence proposal

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters raises the red flag on CBC becoming too competitive with private broadcasters, urging the CRTC to hold the public broadcaster to its expenditure and local programming requirements.

January 19, 2021

Deals: eOne, Cineflix Rights, Guru Studio

Cancon flies to Brazil, Guru Studio sets its licensing and merchandising plans for Pikwik Pack in the U.K. and Cineflix Rights takes My Big Family Farm global.

January 18, 2021

How the industry is moving from consultation to action on diversity

Women in Film and Television Canada sought to bring positive vibes to 2021 with a panel on how the industry is moving forward to help underrepresented voices get a foot in the door.

January 15, 2021

Amazon greenlights docuseries on Toronto Maple Leafs

All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs is Amazon Prime Video’s second Canadian original series and is part of the streamer’s “continued investment in Canada.”

January 14, 2021