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| GRB Studios | |
| Company type | Privately held company |
| Industry | |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder |
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| Headquarters | Sherman Oaks, California , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Gary R. Benz (CEO) |
| Products |
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| Divisions | Aardvark Post GRB Media Ranch (joint venture with Media Ranch) |
| Subsidiaries | Sequoia Entertainment |
| Website | www |
GRB Entertainment, Inc. (doing business as GRB Studios since October 9, 2018[1]) is an Emmy Award Winning American film and television production and distribution company, known for producing and distributing top quality reality and documentary programs. Now entering its fourth decade in business, GRB’s diverse scope or work ranges from high- profile action stunt specials to provocative and humorous dramatic recreation series such as Untold Stories of the ER to high-stakes life and death documentary series like Intervention for broadcast cable television and digital networks around the world including Discovery Channel, TLC, Paramount Network, A&E, Travel Channel, The Weather Channel, National Geographic and Animal Planet.[2]
The company is headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California and is run by Gary R. Benz.[3] 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.
GRB was recognized for its commitment to excellence when its A&E series, Intervention, received the Emmy award for Outstanding Reality Program. It holds a rare space in the marketplace for its longevity (15+ years/250+ episodes) and navigation of complex and relevant subject matter, positioning GRB as a well sought out partner in developing high quality, current, and socially conscious programming.
Celebrating its 39th successful year as a producer and distributor, GRB’s programs are aired in primetime in more than 190 countries by the largest channels in the world, including ITV and Channel 4 (U.K.), Canal+ and TF1 (France), Global and Bell Media (Canada), RTL and ProSieben (Germany), Fuji-TV and TBS (Japan), Nine Network and Foxtel (Australia), and Televisa (Mexico).
International distribution partners have included Discovery Communications, National Geographic, OWN, VH1, Spike, WE, MTV, CNBC, Live Nation, Fox, Dick Clark Productions, and many others who distribute over multiple platforms including linear, digital, FAST channels and VOD.
History
[edit]The company was founded in 1986 by Gary R. Benz.[3]
Television programs
[edit]| Title | Years | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ultimate Stuntman: A Tribute to Dar Robinson | 1987 | ABC | |
| The World's Greatest Stunts | 1988 | ABC | |
| Live! The World's Greatest Stunts | 1990 | Fox | |
| Stuntmasters | 1991–1992 | Syndication | Co-distributed by Blair Entertainment and All American Television |
| Movie Magic | 1993–1997 | Discovery Channel | Co-production with Vision Films |
| Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects | 1994 | NBC | |
| World of Wonder | 1995–2000 | Discovery Channel | |
| Sea Tek | 1996–1997 | TLC | |
| Blast Masters: The Science of Explosion | 1997 | Also known as Kaboom! outside the United States. | |
| Aliens Invade Hollywood | 1997 | ||
| Earth's Fury | 1997–1998 | ||
| Without Warning | 1997–1998 | Co-production with Associated Press Television News for its second and third seasons, also known as What Went Wrong? outside the United States | |
| Storm Warning! | 1997–2001 | Discovery Channel | |
| Mega Movie Magic | 1997–2004 | Discovery Kids | |
| The World's Wildest Daredevils | 1998 | The Family Channel | |
| AXN: Action TV | 1998 | Fox Family Channel | Co-production with Columbia TriStar International Television |
| Inferno | 1999 | Discovery Channel Life Network Canada |
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| Medal of Honor | TNT | ||
| War Dogs | Discovery Channel | ||
| Climb Against the Odds | |||
| On the Inside: The Real Ghosthunters | |||
| Ultimate Special Effects | TLC | ||
| Caught on Tape | Various | ||
| Animals are People Too! | Pax TV | ||
| Extreme Contact | 1999–2001 | Animal Planet | |
| Disaster Detectives | 2000 | TLC | International distribution only, produced by Michael Hoff Productions |
| Rangers: Cops in the Woods | 2000 | ||
| Stuntmen's World Tour | 2000 | ||
| High Seas Rescue | 2000-2001 | Discovery Channel Canada TLC |
Co-production with Great North Communications |
| Anatomy of Crime | 2000-2002 | Court TV | International distribution only, produced by Langley Productions |
| Beyond Human Limits | 2001 | Discovery Channel | |
| Cannonball Run 2001 | USA Network | ||
| Terror in the Tracks | |||
| Extreme Driving Quiz | |||
| In Pursuit of the Wild | |||
| Highway Pirates | |||
| Stigmata: Divine Blood | |||
| Outdoor Outtakes | 2002 | Outdoor Life Network | |
| Cinema Secrets | AMC | ||
| Travel Scams and Rip-Offs Revealed | Travel Channel | ||
| When Fun Turns to Fear | TLC | ||
| Now See This | 2002–2003 | Discovery Channel | |
| Mysterious Worlds | 2002–2004 | Various | |
| Next Action Star | 2004 | NBC | Co-production with NBC Studios, Silver Pictures Television and Warner Bros. Television |
| Bet Your Life | 2004 | NBC | |
| Reconcilable Differences | 2004 | Discovery Health Channel | |
| Expeditions to the Edge | 2004–2006 | National Geographic Channel | |
| Growing Up Gotti | 2004-2005 | A&E | |
| Untold Stories of the ER | 2004–present | TLC | |
| Intervention | 2005–present | A&E | |
| The Princes of Malibu | 2005 | Fox | |
| Super Swank | Travel Channel | ||
| Invasion Iowa | Spike TV | ||
| Tuckerville | TLC | ||
| True Caribbean Pirates | 2006 | ||
| The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom | 2006 | TLC | |
| Flight Attendant School | Travel Channel | ||
| Full Force Nature | 2006–2011 | The Weather Channel | |
| Wild World of Spike | 2007 | Spike | |
| The Agency | VH1 | ||
| Designer to the Stars | We TV | ||
| Bone Detective | Discovery Channel | ||
| Diagnosis X | TLC | ||
| Alter-Eco | 2008 | Planet Green | |
| The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom | TLC | ||
| Wicked Attraction | 2008-2013 | Investigation Discovery | International distribution only, produced by M2 Pictures |
| Aftermath with William Shatner | 2010–2011 | The Biography Channel | |
| Confessions: Animal Hoarding | 2010–2012 | Animal Planet | |
| Auction Kings | 2010-2013 | Discovery Channel | International distribution only, produced by Authentatic Entertainment |
| Hurricane Hunters | 2012 | The Weather Channel | International distribution only |
| Pregnant and Dating | 2012-2013 | We TV | |
| Fugitivos De La Ley Los Angeles | 2013 | Mun2 | |
| Sex Sent Me to the ER | 2013-2016 | TLC | |
| Scambushed | 2014 | Travel Channel | |
| Showdown of the Unbeatables | 2014–2015 | National Geographic | |
| #RedFlag | 2015 | HLN | |
| Digital Addiction | 2019 | A&E | |
| It's a Dog's Life with Bill Farmer | 2020 | Disney+ |
References
[edit]- ^ Dade Heyes (October 9, 2018). "GRB Studios Promotes Scot Cru To President After Rebrand And Reorg". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "About Us". GRB Studios. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ a b "At 25, GRB has triumphed over tragedy". Variety. November 30, 2010. Retrieved March 6, 2020.