GRB Studios
GRB Studios (formerly known as GRB Entertainment from its founding in 1986 until October 9, 2018.[1]) is an American film and television production company and distributor, known for producing and distributing reality and documentary programs such as Intervention and Untold Stories of the ER for television networks around the world such as 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 was founded in 1986 by Gary R. Benz.[3] The company also distributes reality and documentary shows from third-party production companies internationally.
Formerly | GRB Entertainment (1986–2018) |
|---|---|
| Privately held company | |
| Industry | |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Gary R. Benz |
| Headquarters | Sherman Oaks, California , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Gary R. Benz (CEO) |
| Products |
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| Website | www |
History
On May 13, 1999, German publishing company Axel Springer SE acquired a majority stake in the company, but was later divested in 2002.[4]
Television programs
| Title | Years | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuntmasters | 1991–1992 | Syndication | co-distributed by Blair Entertainment and All American Television |
| Movie Magic | 1993–1997 | Discovery Channel | co-production with Vision Films |
| World of Wonder | 1995–2000 | ||
| Sea Tek | 1996–1998 | TLC | |
| Earth's Fury | 1997–1998 | also known as Anatomy of Disaster outside the United States. | |
| Blast Masters: The Science of Explosion | 1997 | also known as Kaboom! outside the United States. | |
| 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 | |
| AXN: Action TV | 1998 | Fox Family Channel | co-production with Columbia TriStar International Television |
| Inferno | 1999 | Discovery Channel | |
| Ultimate Special Effects | TLC | ||
| Caught on Tape | Various | ||
| Extreme Contact | 1999–2001 | Animal Planet | |
| Impact TV! | 1999–2000 | Various | |
| Disaster Detectives | 2000 | TLC | International distribution only |
| Beyond Human Limits | 2001 | Discovery Channel | |
| Now See This | 2002–2003 | ||
| Outdoor Outtakes | 2002 | Outdoor Life Network | |
| Cinema Secrets | AMC | ||
| Travel Scams and Rip-Offs Revealed | Travel Channel | ||
| Mysterious Worlds | 2002–2004 | Various | |
| Next Action Star | 2004 | NBC | co-production with NBC Studios, Silver Pictures Television and Warner Bros. Television |
| Untold Stories of the ER | 2004–present | TLC | |
| Expeditions to the Edge | 2004–2006 | National Geographic Channel | |
| Growing Up Gotti | A&E | ||
| Intervention | 2005–present | ||
| The Princes of Malibu | 2005 | Fox | |
| Super Swank | Travel Channel | ||
| Invasion Iowa | Spike TV | ||
| Full Force Nature | 2006–2011 | The Weather Channel | |
| Wild World of Spike | 2007 | Spike | |
| The Agency | VH1 | ||
| Designer to the Stars | We TV | ||
| Alter-Eco | 2008 | Planet Green | |
| Aftermath with William Shatner | 2010–2011 | The Biography Channel | |
| Confessions: Animal Hoarding | 2010–2012 | Animal Planet | |
| Showdown of the Unbeatables | 2014–present | National Geographic | |
| Sex Sent me to the ER | 2013-2016 | TLC | |
| Scambushed | 2014 | Travel Channel | |
| #RedFlag | 2015 | CNN | |
| Digital Addiction | 2019 | A&E | |
| It's A Dog's Life With Bill Farmer | 2020-present | Disney+ |
Television films, miniseries and specials
- The Ultimate Stuntman: A Tribute to Dar Robinson (1988)
- Live! The World's Greatest Stunts (1990)
- Aliens Invade Hollywood (1997)
- Medal of Honor (1999)
- War Dogs (1999)
- On the Inside: The Real Ghosthunters (1999)
- Rangers: Cops in the Woods (2000)
- Stuntmen's World Tour (2000)
- Cannonball Run 2001 (2001)
- 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
- 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.
- "At 25, GRB has triumphed over tragedy". Variety. November 30, 2010. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- Cynthia Littleton (May 14, 1999). "Springer grabs GRB". Variety. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
External links
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