Judy Sheindlin's next show Judy Justice aiming for streaming riches

Variety

Judge Judy is unusual in TV's current landscape because it's strictly a broadcast show with reruns that have never been available on cable or streaming. Sheindlin's new show, Judy Justice, aims to change that. The new show is "expected to be a gaveler in a similar format as Judge Judy," reports Cynthia Littleton. "But it will not be aimed for broadcast syndication. The bet is that Judy Justice will command attention from a streaming service or major cable outlet that can craft an innovative distribution plan that blends linear and streaming platforms." Littleton adds: "Sheindlin is not believed to be facing any non-compete restrictions after she moves on next year. There’s been some friction between Sheindlin and CBS in recent years over the handling of her rerun library. Sheindlin gained control over her archive at some point during her numerous contract negotiations with CBS. CBS wound up buying the rights to the Judge Judy library for an estimated $100 million after the rights were shopped around in 2017."