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Judge sides with Sony in ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’ fight with CBS

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A Los Angeles judge on Thursday said Sony Pictures Television has the right to take over distribution of its game shows “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” from longtime partner CBS, dealing a blow to the broadcast network. Sony terminated its distribution deal with CBS in August and later filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit that claimed the … Read more

Sony wins distribution rights to "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!"

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CBS has lost distribution rights to “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!,” with a Los Angeles court rejecting the network’s bid for a preliminary injunction that would have blocked Sony from taking over. Sony, which produces the two iconic game shows, filed a complaint In October 2024 alleging that CBS entered into unauthorized licensing agreements. Specifically, … Read more