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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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