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Sony will take over distribution rights of “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” from CBS, a California judge ruled. The image above shows “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings.
Appeals Court Pauses Sony Takeover of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’ for Now. CBS can continue distributing the syndicated shows while the case works its way through court.
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CBS has won a temporary legal reprieve, allowing the network to continue to distribute “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy” amid a pitched battle with Sony Pictures Television.
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UPDATED, 2:35 PM: Sony and CBS spun the wheel one more time this month over who controls Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, and the still Shari Redstone-owned company hit the game show jackpot.
Viewers should note that CBS’ newest daytime soap opera, Beyond the Gates, was not eligible for Daytime Emmy this year. It will be eligible for the next competition cycle, having premiered in 2025.
Sony also claims CBS licensed the shows at below-market rates, withheld over $3.6 million in foreign licensing revenue and failed to properly support the shows due to internal budget cuts and layoffs.
CBS had “no comment” on yesterday’s ruling. Sony also had no comment on the order. The once partnered companies have been in a breach-of-contract dispute since October 31 over CBS’ more ...
A state appeals court has temporarily sided with CBS in its battle with Sony Pictures TV over control of the lucrative distribution rights to “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy.” A three ...