GRB Studios
GRB Entertainment, Inc. 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 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.