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GRB Entertainment, Inc. (doing business as GRB Studios since October 9, 2018) is an American film and television production and distribution company, known for producing and distributing reality and documentary programs such as Intervention and Untold Stories of the ER for cable television networks around the world such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Paramount Network, A&E, Travel Channel, The Weather Channel, National Geographic and Animal Planet.
The company is headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California and was founded in 1986 by Gary R. Benz and Michael Branton. Most of GRB's shows were copyrighted under its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sequoia Entertainment. The company also distributes reality and documentary shows from third-party production companies internationally.
History
The company was founded in 1986 by Gary R. Benz and Michael Branton.
In 1997, the company formed GRB Home Entertainment to distribute the company's television programs for home video release and signed a distribution deal with Image Entertainment (the largest distributor of LaserDiscs, now known as RLJE Films) on March 3, 1998.
On May 13, 1999, German publishing company Axel Springer SE acquired 51% majority stake in the company, but was later divested in 2002.
In May 2012, the company established a film division.
On August 30, 2023, GRB Studios and Media Ranch announced that they merge their distribution arms to form GRB Media Ranch, a joint venture between the two companies, that distribute programs and formats from both companies, while the two companies continue to operate their production arms.
Television programs
Television films, miniseries and specials
The Ultimate Stuntman: A Tribute to Dar Robinson (1987)
The World's Greatest Stunts (1988)
Live! The World's Greatest Stunts (1990)
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects (1994)
Aliens Invade Hollywood (1997)
Medal of Honor (1999)
War Dogs (1999)
Climb Against the Odds (1999)
On the Inside: The Real Ghosthunters (1999)
Rangers: Cops in the Woods (2000)
Stuntmen's World Tour (2000)
Terror in the Tracks (2001)
Extreme Driving Quiz (2001)
In Pursuit of the Wild (2001)
Highway Pirates (2001)
Stigmata: Divine Blood (2001)
Bet Your Life (2004)
True Caribbean Pirates (2006)
References
External links
Official website
GRB Media Ranch