Overview

• A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled in favor of Sony, allowing the company to take over distribution rights for 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune.'
• The court determined that CBS breached contractual obligations, including failing to maximize revenue and mismanaging licensing deals.
• Sony alleged CBS underpriced syndication deals, prioritized its own programming, and withheld fees from international markets like Australia and New Zealand.
• CBS announced plans to appeal the decision, arguing the ruling is preliminary and based on incomplete evidence.
• The decision marks a significant shift in a partnership dating back to the 1980s, with billions of dollars at stake for both companies.