[quote name=\'TimK2003\' date=\'Feb 12 2004, 07:46 PM\'][quote name=\'uncamark\' date=\'Feb 12 2004, 05:21 PM\'] GSN owns the copyrights on all of their 2002-present originals except "Russian Roulette," which is owned by Sony, and "Whammy!", which is owned by a "Game Show Enterprises" (which is probably a GSN/Fremantle joint venture). "RR" and "Whammy!" probably could be produced elsewhere--unless GSN's contracts specifically give them exclusivity for a period of time. [/quote]
I would think that Lingo could jump networks as well, seeing that show was around for years in other parts of the globe before GSN picked it up, no?[/quote]
For now, though, GSN owns the copyright (and most likely the format license). They could sell off the license if they wished.