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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

Crave original In Memoriam underway in Montreal

Evelyne Brochu and Éric Bruneau are among the ensemble cast of the French-language succession drama from prodco Passez Go.

September 22, 2023

BSO names 13 new recipients for Rogers-BSO development fund

The fund was first launched by the Black Screen Office in 2021 in collaboration with the Rogers Group of Funds and CISF.

September 21, 2023

CBC renews KOTV’s Plan B for second season

Vinessa Antoine stars in the sophomore season of the English-language adaptation of the time-travelling anthology series.

September 21, 2023

MGM+ picks up Boat Rocker’s Beacon 23

The sci-fi thriller starring Lena Headey and Stephan James was originally commissioned by Spectrum Originals and AMC Networks.

September 20, 2023

CBC/Radio-Canada, RNZ sign collaboration agreement

The partnership will see the Canadian and New Zealand public broadcasters collaborate on podcasts and share knowledge on Indigenous culture and journalism.

September 20, 2023

WildBrain plucks new Strawberry Shortcake deals

Global buyers have picked up a number of titles from the brand, including the new Netflix special Strawberry Shortcake and the Beast of Berry Bog.

September 19, 2023

Deals: Mediawan, Zone3, Amuz, Gusto

Productions J’s long-running reality format will be adapted for the French market, Quebec drama Motel Paradis secures international distribution, plus more.

September 18, 2023

CMF to begin process to modernize programs, funding

The funder announced that the Department of Canadian Heritage has “unlocked new authorities” to create a more flexible funding approach.

September 18, 2023

Definition of Cancon must be multi-faceted, says CMF report

The What You Said report offers key consensus points on the topic of modernizing the definition of Canadian content, including IP ownership and cultural expression.

September 14, 2023

Crave aims to stay true to film roots in programming strategy

Content director Tory Jennings discusses what Crave is looking for when it comes to pre-licensing and acquisitions.

September 14, 2023

CTV’s medical drama Transplant to end with season four

The CSA-winning series from Sphere Media will air its final 10 episodes beginning Oct. 6.

September 13, 2023

TIFF, RBC respond to petition to end partnership

The petition has more than 200 signatories, including high-profile names such as Mark Ruffalo and Joaquin Phoenix.

September 12, 2023