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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

Bell Media acquires Quebec’s V network

The deal marks the media co’s first foray into French-language, conventional TV, and includes ownership of ad-supported VOD Noovo.ca.

July 24, 2019

Crave boards Dark Side of the Ring

The Viceland docuseries was renewed for a second season as a Crave Original in Canada.

July 23, 2019

Seville International closes, execs launch new sales outfit

Former Seville heads Anick Poirier and Lorne Price have opened global licensing agent WaZabi Films under DATSIT Sphere.

July 23, 2019

TIFF ’19: Francois Girard, Semi Chellas films land gala premieres

The movies are joined by Atom Egoyan’s Guest of Honour, which will bow on the special presentation roster.

July 23, 2019

Fargo won’t return to Calgary for latest season

The FX series will move to Chicago for its fourth season, with Nomadic Pictures citing “creative and financial reasons” for the departure.

July 22, 2019

Producer Richard Switzer to direct A Daughter’s Ordeal

Cameras are now rolling in Toronto for the thriller, which stars Natalie Brown (pictured) and is produced by Dawn’s Light and High Star Entertainment.

July 22, 2019

In brief: BTLR panel member resigns

Plus: CMF launches new codevelopment fund, eOne ups its presence in Asia and The Amazing Race Canada sees a ratings uptick in season seven.

July 19, 2019

levelFILM signs on for A Grand Romantic Gesture

Cameras are now rolling in Sault Ste. Marie on the Canada/U.K. copro, written and directed by Joan Carr-Wiggin.

July 18, 2019

Menteur crosses $1M in opening week

The Emile Gaudreault-directed comedy surpassed the million-dollar mark within five days of its July 10 release, according to distributor Les Films Seville.

July 17, 2019

Incendo builds Glass Houses in Montreal

Now in production, the TV movie is director Sarah Pellerin’s feature debut and is the third Incendo MOW to go to camera this year.

July 17, 2019

Crave original comedy New Eden goes to camera

Creators Evany Rosen and Kayla Lorette serve as showrunners and stars of the mockumentary series, produced by Peacock Alley Entertainment.

July 16, 2019

Diggstown back in session for season two

Creator Floyd Kane returns as showrunner, with six new episodes set to premiere on CBC in winter 2020.

July 16, 2019