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American film and television production company

GRB Entertainment, Inc. Type Privately held company Industry Film production Television production Founded 1986; 40 years ago (1986) Founder Gary R. Benz Michael Branton Area served Worldwide Key people Gary R. Benz (CEO) Products Motion pictures Television programs Divisions Aardvark Post GRB Media Ranch (joint venture with Media Ranch) Website www.grbtv.com

**GRB Entertainment, Inc.** (doing business as **GRB Studios** since October 9, 2018[1]) is an American film and television [production](/source/Production_company) and [distribution](/source/Film_distribution) company, known for producing and distributing reality and documentary programs such as *[Intervention](/source/Intervention_(TV_series))* and *[Untold Stories of the ER](/source/Untold_Stories_of_the_ER)* for cable television networks around the world such as [Discovery Channel](/source/Discovery_Channel), [TLC](/source/TLC_(TV_network)), [Paramount Network](/source/Paramount_Network), [A&E](/source/A%26E_(TV_channel)), [Travel Channel](/source/Travel_Channel), [The Weather Channel](/source/The_Weather_Channel), [National Geographic](/source/National_Geographic_(American_TV_channel)) and [Animal Planet](/source/Animal_Planet).[2]

The company is headquartered in [Sherman Oaks, California](/source/Sherman_Oaks%2C_California) and was founded in 1986 by Gary R. Benz and Michael Branton.[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.

## History

The company was founded in 1986 by Gary R. Benz and Michael Branton.[3]

In 1997, the company formed GRB Home Entertainment to distribute the company's television programs for [home video](/source/Home_video) release and signed a distribution deal with [Image Entertainment](/source/RLJE_Films) (the largest distributor of [LaserDiscs](/source/LaserDisc), now known as RLJE Films) on March 3, 1998.[4][5][6][7]

On May 13, 1999, German publishing company [Axel Springer SE](/source/Axel_Springer_SE) acquired 51% majority stake in the company, but was later divested in 2002.[8]

In May 2012, the company established a film division.[9]

On August 30, 2023, GRB Studios and Media Ranch announced that they merge their distribution arms to form GRB Media Ranch, a [joint venture](/source/Joint_venture) between the two companies, that distribute programs and formats from both companies, while the two companies continue to operate their production arms.[10]

## 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 1996–1997 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 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 Ultimate Special Effects TLC Caught on Tape Various Animals are People Too! Pax TV International distribution 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-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 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-production with NBC Studios, Silver Pictures Television and Warner Bros. Television Untold Stories of the E.R. 2004–2020 TLC Reconcilable Differences 2004 Discovery Health Channel 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 Tuckerville TLC Full Force Nature 2006–2011 The Weather Channel The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom 2006 TLC Flight Attendant School Travel 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+ - LA Firestorm: Inside the Inferno[11] 2026 Reelz

## 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](/source/True_Caribbean_Pirates)* (2006)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Dade Heyes (October 9, 2018). ["GRB Studios Promotes Scot Cru To President After Rebrand And Reorg"](https://deadline.com/2018/10/grb-studios-promotes-scot-cru-president-after-rebrand-reorg-1202479535/). *[Deadline Hollywood](/source/Deadline_Hollywood)*. Retrieved March 12, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["About Us"](http://www.grbtv.com/about-us/). *GRB Studios*. Retrieved March 6, 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-vty-grbat25_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-vty-grbat25_3-1) ["At 25, GRB has triumphed over tragedy"](https://variety.com/2010/tv/news/at-25-grb-has-triumphed-over-tragedy-1118027743/). *[Variety](/source/Variety_(magazine))*. November 30, 2010. Retrieved March 6, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Sherber, Anne (October 18, 1997). ["Newcomers Enter Supplier Field"](https://books.google.com/books?id=nAkEAAAAMBAJ&q=grb+home+entertainment&pg=PA75). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved October 8, 2020 – via [Google Books](/source/Google_Books).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Brass, Kevin (April 9, 1998). ["Company Is the Very Image of Flexibility"](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-apr-09-fi-37527-story.html). *[Los Angeles Times](/source/Los_Angeles_Times)*. Retrieved October 27, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Slight & Sound Surveys DVD Markets for Dealers"](https://books.google.com/books?id=2Q4EAAAAMBAJ&q=Image+Entertainment+grb&pg=PA94). *Billboard*. March 21, 1998. Retrieved October 27, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE LICENSING AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH GRB ENTERTAINMENT"](https://web.archive.org/web/19980611033555fw_/http://www.image-entertainment.com/press/grb.html) (Press release). Image Entertainment. March 3, 1998. Archived from [the original](http://www.image-entertainment.com/press/grb.html) on June 11, 1998. Retrieved October 27, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Cynthia Littleton (May 14, 1999). ["Springer grabs GRB"](https://variety.com/1999/biz/news/springer-grabs-grb-1117502040/). *Variety*. Retrieved April 29, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["GRB Entertainment film division debuts first titles in Cannes"](https://www.screendaily.com/grb-entertainment-film-division-debuts-first-titles-in-cannes/5041802.article). *ScreenDaily*. May 14, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["GRB Studios & Media Ranch Partner for Distribution Joint Venture"](https://entertainmentnewswire.com/press-release/grb-studios-media-ranch-partner-for-distribution-joint-venture-301913325/) (Press release). GRB Studios/Media Ranch. [PR Newswire](/source/PR_Newswire). August 30, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** [""LA Firestorm" Presents the Harrowing Heartbreaks and Heroics From Battles Against the Blazes that Burned Through Los Angeles Like a Blowtorch"](http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2025/12/10/la-firestorm-presents-the-harrowing-heartbreaks-and-heroics-from-battles-against-the-blazes-that-burned-through-los-angeles-like-a-blowtorch-278215/20251210reelz01/). *[The Futon Critic](/source/The_Futon_Critic)*. December 10, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2026.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.grbtv.com)

- [GRB Media Ranch](https://www.grbmediaranch.com)

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