GRB Entertainment, Inc. (doing business as GRB Studios since October 9, 2018) is an American film and television

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and distributor, known for producing and distributing reality and documentary programs such as '' Intervention'' and ''

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'' for cable television networks around the world such as

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, A&E,

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and

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. The company is headquartered in

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and was founded in 1986 by Gary R. Benz and Michael Branton. 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

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release and signed a distribution deal with

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(the largest distributor of

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s, now known as RLJE Films) on March 3, 1998. On May 13, 1999, German publishing company

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acquired 51% majority stake in the company, but was later divested in 2002. In May 2012, the company established a film division.

Television programs

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) * ''

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'' (2006)

References

External links

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