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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

BCE appoints Sean Cohan as president of Bell Media

The former A+E Networks exec will succeed outgoing president Wade Oosterman, who will retire in January 2024.

October 4, 2023

Katrina Kowalski to oversee Pluto TV’s international content

The Toronto-based exec most recently served as VP of content for Pluto TV and Paramount+ in Canada.

October 3, 2023

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie wins North American box office

The animated film earned more than US$22 million in North America, according to distributor Elevation Pictures.

October 2, 2023

TVO union workers reject ‘final offer’

TVO Media Education Group’s latest offer to end the ongoing strike had included a roughly 7.5% wage increase over three years.

October 2, 2023

CRTC sets thresholds, conditions for online services

Online undertakings that meet the threshold are expected to register with the CRTC by Nov. 28.

September 29, 2023

Damon D’Oliveira appointed as CMPA chair

The producers association unveiled its board of directors for the 2023-25 term following its annual general meeting.

September 29, 2023

TVO publishes ‘final offer’ to CMG to end strike

UPDATED: Union workers at the Ontario public broadcaster have been on strike since Aug. 21.

September 29, 2023

In Brief: Shine Network Institute, NSI launch PACT course

Plus: a Canadian documentary is up for an International Emmy, the CRTC sets a deadline for CBC/Radio-Canada’s Indigenous consultations, and more.

September 28, 2023

WGA strike ends after 148 days following tentative agreement

WGC executive director Victoria Shen said the Canadian guild will look closely at the deal ahead of negotiations with the CMPA.

September 27, 2023

Ryan Cooper, Eva Thomas set feature debut with Aberdeen

The Indigenous-led drama about a climate change refugee stars Gail Maurice, Billy Merasty and Jennifer Podemski.

September 26, 2023

How Buffy Sainte-Marie lent her voice to Little Bird

The story behind the Crave and APTN lumi series’ opening credits song.

September 25, 2023

Deals: Thunderbird, Lopii Productions, Hollywood Suite

Thunderbird Distribution secures a raft of sales for Mittens & Pants, Lopii Productions partners with Bomanbridge to bring two series to MIPCOM, plus more.

September 22, 2023