Sony inks Peacock, Hulu streaming deals for Jeopardy and Wheel
Following a judge's ruling that returned the rights for "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune" to CBS, Sony Pictures Television has secured new streaming deals for the game shows with Peacock and Hulu. The move is part of an ongoing rights dispute between Sony and CBS over the popular programs.
Key Takeaways
- Sony Pictures Television struck streaming deals for Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune with Peacock and Hulu.
- The new agreements came days after a judge handed back rights to CBS.
- The dispute over the two game shows remains active between Sony Pictures Television and CBS.
Why It Matters
Sony is still placing Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune with streaming services even as CBS regains rights in the court fight, which keeps the shows in play across both distribution and legal channels. For streaming platforms, the immediate signal is that long-running syndicated titles can remain valuable licensing assets while rights ownership is contested. The broader ecosystem implication is that a court ruling does not necessarily end downstream distribution activity. Watch for whether CBS’s regained rights change which services can carry the shows next.
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