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Sony Pictures takes back distribution rights to 'Wheel of Fortune', 'Jeopardy!' from CBS

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Sony Pictures has assumed global distribution functions for hit TV shows "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" citing failure by CBS Studios to live up to contract terms, the company said in a letter to CBS on Monday.
Sony Pictures Entertainment has reclaimed the distribution rights for the popular game shows "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" from CBS Media Ventures, effective from September 2025. This move comes after CBS had been distributing these shows since 2021. The decision to bring the distribution in-house is part of Sony's strategy to leverage its own distribution capabilities, potentially aiming for greater control over content and revenue. The transition will not affect the current broadcasting schedule, and both shows will continue to be produced by Sony Pictures Television. This shift back to Sony could influence future syndication deals and the strategic direction of these long-standing franchises.

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