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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

CBC cancels Run the Burbs after three seasons

Star and co-creator Andrew Phung announced via social media that CBC did not renew the series for a fourth season.

April 26, 2024

WGC members overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike

UPDATED: Both the WGC and the CMPA said they are committed to negotiating a deal after WGC members voted 96.5% in favour of a strike.

April 25, 2024

To Kill a Tiger, Eternal Spring among Peabody doc nominees

The Peabody Awards announced nominees for documentary, news, public service, radio and podcast on Tuesday.

April 24, 2024

Sort Of wins ensemble award at 2024 ACTRA Awards in Toronto

The Monday ceremony also saw performers from Slash: Ripper, Pinecone & Pony and Super Wish recognized.

April 23, 2024

Telefilm three-year plan focuses on program efficiency, impact

EXCLUSIVE: Executive director and CEO Julie Roy unpacks the 2024-27 strategic plan, from the use of analytics to simplifying its programs.

April 23, 2024

In Brief: Ariel Nasr wins 2024 TIFF-CBC Films Screenwriter Award

Plus: Vancouver Film School has launched a virtual production course with Pixomondo, and Reel Asian names the 2024 Fire Horse Award recipient.

April 22, 2024

CMPA addresses AI claims in notice to members on WGC talks

The CMPA also disputed rumours that it ever refused to meet with the writers guild during IPA renewal negotiations.

April 19, 2024

Pink Triangle Press to publish Pink Paper results at BANFF

The Pink Papers will provide a foundation for data on 2SLGBTQIA+ representation in Canadian media, including film, TV, streaming and gaming.

April 19, 2024

WGC sets deadline for strike authorization vote

The Writers Guild of Canada has been in negotiations on a new IPA with the CMPA since last October.

April 18, 2024

Federal 2024 budget adds over $120M in screen sector spend

The funds are in addition to previously announced investments to Telefilm and the Indigenous Screen Office.

April 17, 2024

Corus focuses on digital strategy as TV revenue declines in Q2

President and CEO Doug Murphy discussed a digital advertising “tipping point” and reduced programming from U.S. networks in a call with investors.

April 15, 2024

CMPA clarifies AI stance in ongoing negotiations with WGC

The producers association also addressed the WGC’s call for a strike authorization vote in an update to members, obtained by Playback.

April 12, 2024