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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

Nikki Ray Media’s ‘organic’ evolution into scripted content

Co-CEOs Tanya Linton and Mike Sheerin discuss The Love Club and their development strategy as they unveil their latest book option, Sari, Not Sari.

January 17, 2023

Quebec comedy 23 décembre hits box office milestone

The ensemble comedy is now the highest-earning Quebec film at the box office since 2019, according to distributor Immina Films.

January 16, 2023

CMF unveils more than $23M in funding to digital series, projects

Production funding was provided for short-form series such as CBC Gem’s Zarqa and Bell Fibe TV’s The Missus Downstairs.

January 13, 2023

Blue Ant Media elevates global media execs in originals push

Among the promotions is Love Nature global general manager Carlyn Staudt, who takes on the additional role of head of commissioning, global media.

January 12, 2023

CRTC to ‘hit the ground running’ once Bill C-11 is passed

Commissioner Joanne Levy said the industry must prepare for public consultations once the bill receives royal assent, in a speech at On Screen Manitoba’s All Access.

January 11, 2023

Super Channel hires Tanuka Roy as chief revenue officer

Roy joins Super Channel on Jan. 11 and will help lead its digital platform expansion, including FAST channels.

January 10, 2023

Corus looks to bolstered portfolio to remain adaptable in 2023

Executives Colin Bohm and Greg McLelland discuss how a series of strategic acquisitions and partnerships in 2022 have laid the foundation for its content plans.

January 9, 2023

Reality, drama series top Canadian TV ratings in 2022

Bell Media, CBC and Corus Entertainment share their highest-rated Canadian programs across conventional and specialty channels.

January 6, 2023

Sony Pictures Entertainment hires former Corus exec Peter Hill

Corus Entertainment has promoted Cristina Deguara to take on his former role as director of programming, Global and drama.

January 5, 2023

WildBrain development executive Todd Brian dies at 59

The children’s media savant died on Dec. 28, 2022, after a brief illness.

January 5, 2023

Toho International acquires 50% stake in Frederator IP

The Wow! Unlimited Media subsidiary will produce new Bee and Puppycat and Bravest Warriors content with Tokyo-based Toho.

January 5, 2023

In Brief: Infinity Pool, Concrete Valley headed to Berlinale

Plus: The CRTC weighs in on a wholesale rate dispute over linear channels Family and Family Jr., and Buck Productions expands its branded content strategy.

December 21, 2022