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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

Deals: Sinking Ship, OUTtv, Blue Ant Media

CBC Gem acquires early seasons of Odd Squad among raft of Sinking Ship sales, plus OUTtv and Blue Ant Media launch new channels internationally.

March 10, 2023

Prime Video’s Three Pines not returning for second season

The Quebec-shot series has not been renewed for an additional season following its premiere in late 2022.

March 10, 2023

BANFF names 2023 Diversity of Voices participants

The program, now in its fifth year, offers emerging and established professionals from underrepresented communities with mentorship and networking opportunities.

March 9, 2023

Quebec animation Katak swims to $1 million in Canada

Katak, the Brave Beluga has grossed nearly $1.2 million since its theatrical release on Feb. 24.

March 9, 2023

Shaftesbury hires Chris Farrer as VP, creative and coproductions

The U.K.-based exec replaces Alexandra Finlay, who joined A+E Networks earlier this year.

March 9, 2023

Heritage Minister rejects handful of Senate’s Bill C-11 amendments

The Bill C-11 amendments are scheduled for debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

March 8, 2023

Riceboy Sleeps wins TFCA’s 2022 Rogers Best Canadian Film Award

The $100,000 prize was awarded to Vancouver filmmaker Anthony Shim at the Toronto Film Critics Association’s annual gala event.

March 7, 2023

Viaplay hits the ice with Toronto Maple Leafs series

The limited series was announced as Viaplay launches in Canada with titles such as The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen and Partisan.

March 7, 2023

Ferne Downey named ACTRA’s 2023 Woman of the Year

The former ACTRA National president has been honoured by the national branch for her contributions to the audiovisual industry.

March 6, 2023

Virtual Production House opens Vancouver location

VPHouse is a subsidiary of Toronto’s The Other End, designed as a cost-effective virtual production offering to indie producers.

March 6, 2023

Hallmark Channel renews The Way Home for season two

The multigenerational family drama is produced by Toronto’s Neshama Entertainment in association with MarVista Entertainment.

March 3, 2023

Blumhouse, Atomic Monster to adapt Canadian horror game

The prodcos are developing a feature-length take on the multiplayer game with Montreal studio Behaviour Interactive.

March 3, 2023