Sony Sues CBS for Self-Dealing on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Sony filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing CBS of self-dealing and of failing to maximize revenues in its syndication of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!“ Sony and CBS have partnered for decades on the iconic game shows, with Sony handling production and CBS overseeing distribution.
The suit alleges that CBS has seen waves of layoffs and corporate turmoil in the last couple of years, rendering it incapable of properly distributing the shows.
The suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, also alleges that Sony recently learned that CBS had entered into unauthorized deals in New Zealand and Australia, and had pocketed $3.6 million in fees.
Sony demanded the money, and was rebuffed, with CBS claiming that Sony had already received its fair share of the fees, according to the suit.
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