US EditionJudge sides with Sony in ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’ fight with CBS
- A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled in favor of Sony in its legal dispute with CBS over distribution rights for 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune'.
- CBS Media Ventures announced its intention to appeal the preliminary ruling while asserting that it holds distribution rights in perpetuity.
- Sony expressed satisfaction with the ruling, indicating a commitment to distributing the game shows to over 200 stations worldwide.
- The ruling is preliminary and based on partial evidence; CBS believes the full case will support its position.
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Los Angeles TimesJudge sides with Sony in 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!' fight with CBS
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.
Judge sides with Sony in ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’ fight with CBS
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. Read more...
Judge Backs Sony in 'Jeopardy!', 'Wheel of Fortune' Distribution Rights Legal Fight
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has backed Sony in its legal feud with CBS over the the distribution rights for syndicated game shows “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.” Sony had sued CBS in October, alleging its owed money from the two studios’ past distribution deals and that CBS breached its contract by setting up licensing deals in Australia and other overseas markets. CBS countersued in November, arguing that its contract is clear that i…
‘Jeopardy!’ & ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Legal Shocker: CBS Loses Out To Sony In Court Battle Over Rights To Distribute Game Shows
The thorny legal issue over who gets to distribute long-running game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune has an update. A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction to Sony Pictures Television in the case, effectively denying CBS’ bid to block the former from distributing the high-profile shows. The court, led by […]
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