Sony Pictures takes back distribution rights to 'Wheel of Fortune,' 'Jeopardy!' from CBS
- Sony Pictures TV will take over distribution of 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!' from CBS starting February 10, 2025, according to a formal letter sent on February 3.
- Sony Pictures has amended its lawsuit against CBS, claiming CBS owes money from past deals and has violated their distribution contract.
- CBS countersued Sony in November and is seeking a temporary restraining order against the distribution takeover.
- CBS stated that Sony has no rights to terminate the distribution agreements and remains the distributor for the series.
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Sony and CBS are in a Jeopardy! distribution feud
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'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' dispute escalates as Sony moves to cut out CBS
Culver City-based Sony said it would send new episodes directly to television stations, escalating the contract dispute with CBS. Paramount-owned CBS said it would go to court to try to block Sony's action.
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