GRB Studios
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film and television production and distribution |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Gary R. Benz, Michael Branton |
| Headquarters | Sherman Oaks, California , United States |
Area served | United States; international distribution |
| Products | Reality and documentary programming |
| Website | www |
GRB Entertainment, Inc.—operating as GRB Studios since October 9, 2018—is a U.S.-based company engaged in the production and distribution of film and television content. Established in 1986 by entrepreneurs Gary R. Benz and Michael Branton, the firm’s main office is located in Sherman Oaks, California. GRB Studios focuses on creating and distributing reality and documentary programming, including titles like Intervention and Untold Stories of the ER, for prominent cable networks such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Paramount Network, A&E, Travel Channel, National Geographic, and Animal Planet.
The majority of GRB’s productions are copyrighted through its fully owned subsidiary, Sequoia Entertainment. Additionally, the company handles international distribution for various third-party reality and documentary series.
History
Gary R. Benz and Michael Branton founded GRB in 1986. The company broadened its operations in 1997 by introducing GRB Home Entertainment to distribute television content on home video formats. In 1998, it partnered with Image Entertainment (now RLJE Films) to expand its distribution capabilities.
In 1999, German media group Axel Springer SE acquired a controlling interest of 51% in GRB but sold this stake back in 2002. By May 2012, GRB had further diversified by launching a dedicated film division to extend its range of products and services.
On August 30, 2023, GRB Studios entered into a joint venture with Media Ranch named GRB Media Ranch, combining their distribution functions. This alliance enhances their worldwide reach while allowing each company to continue independent production activities.
Television programs
| Title | Years | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuntmasters | 1991–1992 | Syndication | Co-distributed with Blair Entertainment and All American Television |
| Movie Magic | 1993–1997 | Discovery Channel | Produced in collaboration with Vision Films |
| World of Wonder | 1995–2000 | ||
| Sea Tek | 1996–1997 | TLC | |
| Earth's Fury | 1997–1998 | Also known internationally as Anatomy of Disaster | |
| Blast Masters: The Science of Explosion | 1997 | Known abroad as Kaboom! | |
| Without Warning | 1997–1998 | Co-produced with Associated Press Television News for seasons two and three; internationally titled What Went Wrong? | |
| The World's Wildest Daredevils | 1998 | The Family Channel | |
| 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 Life Network Canada |
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| Ultimate Special Effects | TLC | ||
| Caught on Tape | Various | ||
| Animals are People Too! | Pax TV | Distributed internationally only | |
| Extreme Contact | 1999–2001 | Animal Planet | |
| Impact TV! | 1999–2000 | Various | |
| Disaster Detectives | 2000 | TLC | International distribution only; produced by Michael Hoff Productions |
| High Seas Rescue | 2000-2001 | Discovery Channel Canada TLC |
Co-produced 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 | ||
| Now See This | 2002–2003 | Discovery Channel | |
| Outdoor Outtakes | 2002 | Outdoor Life Network | |
| Cinema Secrets | AMC | ||
| Travel Scams and Rip-Offs Revealed | Travel Channel | ||
| When Fun Turns to Fear | TLC | ||
| Mysterious Worlds | 2002–2004 | Various | |
| Next Action Star | 2004 | NBC | Co-produced alongside NBC Studios, Silver Pictures Television, and Warner Bros. Television |
| Untold Stories of the ER | 2004–present | TLC | |
| Reconcilable Differences | 2004 | Discovery Health Channel | |
| Expeditions to the Edge | 2004–2006 | National Geographic Channel | |
| Growing Up Gotti | A&E |
| Title | Years | Network | Notes |
|---|
Television movies, miniseries, and specials
- A Tribute to Dar Robinson: The Ultimate Stuntman (1987)
- The Greatest Stunts Around the World (1988)
- Live! Featuring the World's Most Impressive Stunts (1990)
- Masters of Illusion: Special Effects Wizards (1994)
- Hollywood Under Alien Attack (1997)
- Medal of Honor (1999)
- War Dogs (1999)
- Climbing Against All Odds (1999)
- Inside Look: The Real Ghosthunters (1999)
- Rangers: Forest Law Enforcement (2000)
- World Tour of Stuntmen (2000)
- Terror on the Tracks (2001)
- Extreme Driving Challenge (2001)
- Chasing the Wild (2001)
- Highway Pirates (2001)
- Stigmata: Blood of the Divine (2001)
- Bet Your Life (2004)
- True Caribbean Pirates (2006)
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