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Fremantle Merges U.K. Labels Thames and Talkback Again Amid Restructure, Talkback’s Jonno Richards Exits
Fremantle is merging its U.K. labels Thames and Talkback amid a global restructure.
Talkback managing director Jonno Richards is leaving the company after five years in the role. “Thames and Talkback have enjoyed a strong partnership for over twenty years and when combined, they have been instrumental in launching some of the U.K.’s most iconic shows including ‘Pop Idol,’ ‘The X Factor,’ ‘Take Me Out,’ ‘Buzzcocks,’ ‘QI,’ ‘Hole in the Wall’ and many more,” said Amelia Brown, CEO of Fremantle U.K. “Now, as the global unscripted landscape continues to expand, there is no better time to reunite their expertise into a single super-label to harness their combined strength and creativity once again and to form a unified structure and identity recognised internationally across the industry.” “With Charlie’s extensive experience and with one of the best teams in the business, this merger will not only create a stronger, more cohesive unit for buyers, but will also solidify Fremantle U.K.’s industry-leading portfolio of world class labels and strengthen our position as best-in-class in both entertainment and comedy entertainment formats.”
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