CBS Gets Major Win In ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Legal Battle With Sony
There has been a major legal beef between CBS and Sony over popular game shows Wheel Of Fortune and Jeopardy! Recently, CBS scored a major win in this ongoing legal battle. So, what’s the latest on this situation, and what can viewers expect?
Wheel Of Fortune And Jeopardy! Are Both Iconic Shows
When it comes to classic game shows that continue to be popular with modern audiences, Wheel Of Fortune and Jeopardy! are both iconic juggernauts in the game show space. There have been some shakeups in recent years, with both game shows adjusting to new hosts at the helm. Even so, both shows continue to remain popular with their audiences.
As for Wheel Of Fortune, it has been a huge adjustment period with Ryan Seacrest officially taking over from Pat Sajak. For Ken Jennings at Jeopardy! there was also a lot of uncertainty before the game show eventually made Jennings the sole captain of the ship.
CBS And Sony In Heated Legal Battle Over Popular Shows
With both shows being such hot commodities, it’s no surprise that networks are willing to go to court over things like who gets distribution rights and more.
Sony accused CBS of a breach of contract in October of 2024, claiming that CBS has been “egregiously undercutting the value and profitability of these shows in favor of its own self-interest.” Because of this, as Sony sees it, they have the right to distribute these shows, not CBS.
In response, CBS put together a countersuit against Sony, asking the courts to keep the original contract terms intact. There is a lot at stake amid this ongoing legal battle between two industry heavy-hitters, and there was recently a major ruling in the case.
Judge Grants CBS A Major Win Against Sony In Wheel Of Fortune And Jeopardy! Case
With this ongoing legal battle between CBS and Sony over Wheel Of Fortune and Jeopardy! a judge in the case recently granted CBS a major win amid this ongoing suit and countersuit. It turns out, according to Newsweek, that Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin C. Brazile has granted CBS a temporary restraining order.
This ruling prevents Sony from distributing the popular programs. As a result of this ruling, CBS can continue to distribute both shows, as well as continue marketing and ad sales.
A CBS Media Ventures spokesperson said network execs are “pleased” with this ruling after Sony’s “unlawful actions.” The spokesperson continued, adding: “We will continue to seamlessly distribute Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! to our station clients like we have for over 40 years.”
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