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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

Run the Burbs, Moonshine head to CW Network this summer

The U.S. network’s summer lineup also includes fellow Canadian series Family Law, Son of a Critch and Great Chocolate Showdown.

May 11, 2023

ComediHa! rebrands distribution division as Amuz

Amuz Distribution has launched with a focus on feel-good content, with additional funding to support new title acquisitions.

May 10, 2023

WIFT Toronto announces Showcase winners, board changes

Women in Film & Television Toronto held its 14th annual Showcase at TIFF Bell Lightbox this week.

May 10, 2023

Boat Rocker reports TV revenue jump in Q1 2023 results

The company also addressed the potential impact of the current writers strike in the U.S. in a call with investors.

May 10, 2023

Jennica Harper, Nelu Handa to co-lead CBC’s Run the Burbs

The Jann writers will reunite as co-showrunners of the comedy’s third season.

May 9, 2023

Blue Ant International, A+E Networks seek Lakefront Luxury

Blue Ant International and A+E Networks have inked a copro deal for a third season of the Canadian lifestyle series.

May 9, 2023

CBC renews Heartland for milestone 17th season

The first episode of the 10 x 60-minute season will be Heartland‘s 250th episode.

May 9, 2023

Vortex Media hires Nataline Rodrigues as SVP, development

EXCLUSIVE: The former director of original content at Rogers Sports & Media will develop films for the Vortex slate.

May 8, 2023

CRTC sets consultations timeline following Bill C-11 passage

The three-phase regulatory plan is scheduled to begin this spring with public consultations on which broadcasters and online platforms will be regulated and how.

May 8, 2023

WFF names participants for three 2023 talent programs

The annual festival has named its Producers and Screenwriters Lab cohorts, as well as the inaugural participants of the Saskatchewan market accelerator.

May 5, 2023

Inside Out’s 2023 lineup includes four Canadian world premieres

Among the world bows are the Canadian documentaries Supporting Our Selves, Leilani’s Fortune, and A Queer’s Guide to Spiritual Living.

May 5, 2023

In Brief: Catalyst, Knix partner on doc initiative to launch at BANFF

Plus: Sundance selects Eva Grant for Native Labs fellowship, Disney’s Peter Pan & Wendy spreads its pixie dust in Canada, and more.

May 4, 2023