CBS, Sony and Wheel of Fortune

CBS Blocks Sony From Canceling Lucrative ‘Jeopardy' and ‘Wheel of Fortune' Deals
CBS has blocked Sony from canceling its lucrative distribution deals for “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune,” while the two sides clash in court over their decades-old contracts. Sony moved on Monday morning to try to take over distribution of the shows to more than 200 stations around the country,
Fortune's Fickle: Sony's Bid For Control Of ‘Jeopardy!' & ‘Wheel Of Fortune' Distribution From CBS Halted By Judge
"To turne thy whele and be my frende again, and sende me joy where I am nowe in pain," says the famed 15th century Findern manuscript of Fortune's whims. Verse that may be hitting a little harder than usual over at Sony this morning as the media giant saw the courts put the brakes put
Judge allows CBS to distribute ‘Jeopardy,’ ‘Wheel of Fortune’ amid Sony dispute
CBS Media Ventures is fighting to retain distribution rights to the popular game shows. Sony Pictures owns and produces the shows. The contract governing distribution was cemented in the early 1980s.
Will ‘Jeopardy!’ & ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Go Off Air Over the CBS & Sony Dispute?
The latest is this: CBS has been granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Sony after the latter intended to take over distribution for Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune on over 200 markets beginning this Friday (February 7).
CBS Wins Temporary Restraining Order Over 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' as Legal Battle Escalates
A judge weighed in on two major entertainment companies suing each other over 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune.'
‘Wheel of Fortune' and ‘Jeopardy' Legal Fight Intensifies as Sony Moves to Take Over Distribution Rights From CBS Amid Lawsuit
Sony Pictures TV aims to take over full distribution of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy” as early as next week the studio battles CBS in a lawsuit over their longstanding partnership on the syndicated game show stalwarts.
‘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.
Judge Grants CBS Temporary Restraining Order Against Sony in ‘Jeopardy!’-‘Wheel of Fortune’ Suit
A judge has stepped in to block, at least for the moment, Sony’s efforts to take over distribution of syndicated game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune from CBS. On Thursday,
CBS Gets Restraining Order Against Sony Over Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy Dispute
A judge recently granted CBS a temporary restraining order to CBS, blocking Sony from being able to take over distribution of the iconic syndicated game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. What is the issue between Sony and CBS?
CBS Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Sony Amid ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ ‘Jeopardy’ Legal Feud
The order comes after Sony said it would take over distribution for the two syndicated game shows The post CBS Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Sony Amid ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ ‘Jeopardy’ Legal Feud appeared first on TheWrap.
Sony takeover of 2 of TV’s biggest game shows put on hold by judge’s ruling
LOS ANGELES, California — Sony Pictures Television’s efforts to take full control from CBS of “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of ...
Sony Escalates ‘Jeopardy!’-‘Wheel of Fortune’ Beef With CBS
The studio says it will take over distribution of the two popular game shows next week and amends an earlier lawsuit in the ...
There's a shocking amount of drama behind Jeopardy! right now
(‘CBS’) to live up to its contractual obligations, Sony Pictures Television Inc., Califon Productions, Inc., and Jeopardy ...