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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

Prime Video unveils expanded Quebec content slate

The streamer has set two NHL documentaries and a reality show about Quebec influencer Elisabeth Rioux for release in 2024.

October 25, 2023

Arts-focused streamer Stageview prepares for opening night

The platform is seeking a variety of partnerships following its certification from CAVCO to trigger tax credits for original productions.

October 24, 2023

Hey, Viktor, Tautuktavuk among 2023 imagineNATIVE winners

The festival’s annual awards ceremony was held on Oct. 21 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.

October 23, 2023

CRTC to consider Corus licence changes after call for urgency

The Commission says the unique circumstances of Corus’ financial situation has merited “immediate consideration” of its proposed amendments.

October 20, 2023

Yes TV launches live, on-demand streaming service

The faith-focused channel will now offer live feeds from its Ontario, Calgary and Edmonton stations, as well as on-demand content.

October 20, 2023

Colin Bohm to depart Corus, Troy Reeb assumes expanded role

The broadcaster has eliminated Bohm’s role of EVP content and strategy amid a streamline of its programming model.

October 19, 2023

In Brief: Sort Of, Ruby and the Well win innovation awards

Plus: the Canadian Academy unveils the 2023 Women in Post cohort, Telefilm supports mid- to large-scale Canadian film festivals, and more.

October 19, 2023

Actor Bryce Hodgson rolls on feature directorial debut

The drama Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants is filming in Toronto until Oct. 27.

October 18, 2023

Little Bird, About Antoine lauded at Diversify TV Awards

The annual MIPCOM awards show recognizes diverse and inclusive TV programs from across the globe.

October 18, 2023

Blue Ant Media partners with festivals for RFP initiative

EXCLUSIVE: Executives will attend imagineNATIVE, Reelworld and Reel Asian in Toronto to speak with producers about paranormal pitches for T+E and HauntTV.

October 17, 2023

Bell Media asks court to appeal CRTC’s licence renewal decision

The company claims that the Commission was in breach of the Broadcasting Act when it renewed hundreds of broadcast licences into 2026 without notice.

October 17, 2023

APTN lumi originals to debut at imagineNATIVE

Tales from the Rez and D dot H will run at the festival on Oct. 20, the same day they land on lumi.

October 16, 2023