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Judge Grants Sony Rights to 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune'

4/11/2025

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In a significant ruling, a Los Angeles judge has granted Sony Pictures Television the rights to distribute "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune," rejecting CBS's plea for an injunction. CBS, claiming the decision is merely preliminary, plans to appeal, while Sony alleges CBS breached their contract by pursuing unauthorized licensing deals and not optimizing revenue.

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In a significant ruling, a Los Angeles judge has granted Sony Pictures Television the rights to distribute "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune," rejecting CBS's plea for an injunction. CBS, claiming the decision is merely preliminary, plans to appeal, while Sony alleges CBS breached their contract by pursuing unauthorized licensing deals and not optimizing revenue.