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GRB takes docu-series & crime stories to Africa

MUMBAI: GRB Entertainment has announced a slate of docu-series, documentaries and crime program sales in Africa to MNET and ETV.

MNET acquired several docu-series including two seasons of the long-running series Braxton Family Values which features the rambunctious, tight-knit Braxton sisters — Grammy-winning artist Toni Braxton, her four sisters and their headstrong mother for an inside look at their lives. Cleveland Hustles follows basketball legend LeBron James and friend Maverick Carter as they give four aspiring local entrepreneurs the chance to realize their dreams while also revitalizing neighborhoods in their hometown of Cleveland. Flex and Shanice takes a look at the lives of 90’s pop singer Shanice and her husband, actor Flex Alexander and their extended family all living together under one roof as they strive to get back on their feet financially. Raising Whitley follows comedian Kym Whitley and her hilarious group of friends – whom she calls “The Village” – as they attempt to do something none of them have ever done before: raise a baby…together.

MNET also picked up Black In America, a collection of 8 documentaries exploring race and identity for African Americans as it pertains to education, business, community life, and even families.

ETV also acquired two seasons of Braxton Family Values along with successful spin-off series Tamar & Vince following rising musical superstar Tamar Braxton and her music-mogul husband, Vince Herbert, as they balance their careers with their personal lives. ETV took the full series, seven seasons, of long-running investigative crime series On The Case, exploring murder mysteries through in-depth interviews with witnesses and suspects while examining the forensic evidence that helped to unravel the mystery.

“As the television market in Africa continues to grow, GRB is thrilled to be working with MNET and ETV. Our documentaries, entertaining reality series and real-life investigative crime series have captured audiences around the world, and we are very excited to bring these titles to Africa,” said GRB Entertainment SVP – international distribution Michael Lolato.

May 15, 2017
Discovery acquires ‘Untold Stories’ & ‘Cleveland Hustles’ from GRB

MUMBAI: GRB Entertainment has announced sale to Discovery of their Latin America and US Hispanic channels. Both picked up several seasons of long-running GRB-produced medical show Untold Stories of the E.R. and Discovery Latin America acquired the new LeBron James series, Cleveland Hustles.

Untold Stories of the E.R. breaks open the secret world of hospital Emergency Rooms. These are real doctors and the real cases that changed their lives! Witness the most amazing, bizarre, and emotionally explosive stories ever told about the clash of life and death in the Emergency Room.

Cleveland Hustles follows NBA superstar LeBron James and longtime friend and business partner Maverick Carter as they give four aspiring local entrepreneurs the chance to realize their business dreams while also helping to revitalize neighborhoods in their hometown of Cleveland.

“GRB appreciates the strength of the Latin American and Hispanic markets and we are pleased to place two of our top shows in these territories with Discovery. Untold Stories of the E.R. has been one of our top selling programs around the world for many years and the brand new Cleveland Hustles is already proving to be a very hot property. We look forward to announcing further deals for Latin America and beyond from this year’s NATPE,” said GRB SVP international distribution Michael Lolato.

January 17, 2017
Discovery acquires ‘Untold Stories’ & ‘Cleveland Hustles’ from GRB

MUMBAI: GRB Entertainment has announced sale to Discovery of their Latin America and US Hispanic channels. Both picked up several seasons of long-running GRB-produced medical show Untold Stories of the E.R. and Discovery Latin America acquired the new LeBron James series, Cleveland Hustles.

Untold Stories of the E.R. breaks open the secret world of hospital Emergency Rooms. These are real doctors and the real cases that changed their lives! Witness the most amazing, bizarre, and emotionally explosive stories ever told about the clash of life and death in the Emergency Room.

Cleveland Hustles follows NBA superstar LeBron James and longtime friend and business partner Maverick Carter as they give four aspiring local entrepreneurs the chance to realize their business dreams while also helping to revitalize neighborhoods in their hometown of Cleveland.

“GRB appreciates the strength of the Latin American and Hispanic markets and we are pleased to place two of our top shows in these territories with Discovery. Untold Stories of the E.R. has been one of our top selling programs around the world for many years and the brand new Cleveland Hustles is already proving to be a very hot property. We look forward to announcing further deals for Latin America and beyond from this year’s NATPE,” said GRB SVP international distribution Michael Lolato.

January 17, 2017
GRB Entertainment sells crimes series to Collaboration Inc. & Sky UK

MUMBAI: ETV picked up four seasons of factual thriller On the Case, exploring murder mysteries through in-depth interviews with those closest to the case and examining the forensic evidence that helped to unravel the crimes. Riveting interviews with witnesses and suspects reveal the raw emotions left behind from personal tragedies and the motives of those who committed the terrible crimes. To date, On The Case has been sold in over 130 countries.

Collaboration Inc. and Sky UK both acquired Hostage: Do or Die which tackles the most extreme, frightening circumstances involving merciless criminals taking innocent victims hostage. For the first time, the hostages and negotiators who survived nearly fatal ordeals recount the horrifying moments that scarred their lives forever.

“GRB has a vast library of intense, true crime series that broadcasters around the world continue to show unwavering interest in. On the Case and Hostage: Do or Die have been extremely popular and are sure to engage audiences in Africa, Japan and the UK,” said GRB Entertainment – SVP of International Distribution Michael Lolato.

Intervention, GRB’s groundbreaking A&E series (200+ episodes), received two Emmy® Award nominations in 2016 and a Critics’ Choice Award nomination in 2016, an Emmy® Award nomination in 2015.

November 21, 2016
GRB Entertainment sells crimes series to Collaboration Inc. & Sky UK

MUMBAI: ETV picked up four seasons of factual thriller On the Case, exploring murder mysteries through in-depth interviews with those closest to the case and examining the forensic evidence that helped to unravel the crimes. Riveting interviews with witnesses and suspects reveal the raw emotions left behind from personal tragedies and the motives of those who committed the terrible crimes. To date, On The Case has been sold in over 130 countries.

Collaboration Inc. and Sky UK both acquired Hostage: Do or Die which tackles the most extreme, frightening circumstances involving merciless criminals taking innocent victims hostage. For the first time, the hostages and negotiators who survived nearly fatal ordeals recount the horrifying moments that scarred their lives forever.

“GRB has a vast library of intense, true crime series that broadcasters around the world continue to show unwavering interest in. On the Case and Hostage: Do or Die have been extremely popular and are sure to engage audiences in Africa, Japan and the UK,” said GRB Entertainment – SVP of International Distribution Michael Lolato.

Intervention, GRB’s groundbreaking A&E series (200+ episodes), received two Emmy® Award nominations in 2016 and a Critics’ Choice Award nomination in 2016, an Emmy® Award nomination in 2015.

November 21, 2016
MIPCOM: GRB to premiere Spanish-language titles

MUMBAI: GRB Entertainment is bringing three new Spanish-language titles to MIPCOM (International Market of Communications Programmes) including a comedic feature film, an investigative series, and a wildlife program.

Enchufe Sin Visa: An Undocumented Comedy is a comedic feature film from YouTube’s EnchufeTV (over 12 million subscribers) and follows six Latinos traveling to the USA for the first time. They will deal with awkward social situations, language barriers and awful food — all while on the run from immigration officers. How far will they go to make this the trip of a lifetime?

Fugitivos de la Ley features a team of real-life bail and fugitive recovery agents as they track down the roughest criminals on the run. From drug dealers to car thieves to murderers, they’ve run into the worst. Outfitted in bullet-proof vests and armed with guns and street-smarts, these former marines and police officers will stop at nothing to protect their neighborhoods.

The Wildlife Docs is an amazing wildlife adventure showcasing 12,000 exotic animals and the doctors who care for them. Immerse yourself in the drama as precious animal lives are on the line and witness as real wildlife heroes treat animals of every stripe and color, from exotic and endangered, to the cute and cuddly. This is an exciting inside look into the world of zoo veterinarians and the untold stories of the animal ER.

“GRB Entertainment is known for its variety of high quality, entertaining and intriguing programs and we are continually refreshing our catalogue. We are now expanding with Spanish-language content, featuring films and factual series which Spanish-speaking audiences are sure to embrace,” said GRB Entertainment SVP – international distribution, Michael Lolato.

GRB Entertainment is a trendsetter of unscripted, and scripted, alternative programming with a proven track record of creating highly-rated shows for networks worldwide. Intervention, GRB’s groundbreaking A&E series (200+ episodes), received two Emmy® Award nominations in 2016, a Critics’ Choice Award nomination in 2016, an Emmy® Award nomination in 2015, and an Emmy Award win in 2009 from the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences for Outstanding Reality Program.

October 10, 2016
MIPCOM: GRB to premiere Spanish-language titles

MUMBAI: GRB Entertainment is bringing three new Spanish-language titles to MIPCOM (International Market of Communications Programmes) including a comedic feature film, an investigative series, and a wildlife program.

Enchufe Sin Visa: An Undocumented Comedy is a comedic feature film from YouTube’s EnchufeTV (over 12 million subscribers) and follows six Latinos traveling to the USA for the first time. They will deal with awkward social situations, language barriers and awful food — all while on the run from immigration officers. How far will they go to make this the trip of a lifetime?

Fugitivos de la Ley features a team of real-life bail and fugitive recovery agents as they track down the roughest criminals on the run. From drug dealers to car thieves to murderers, they’ve run into the worst. Outfitted in bullet-proof vests and armed with guns and street-smarts, these former marines and police officers will stop at nothing to protect their neighborhoods.

The Wildlife Docs is an amazing wildlife adventure showcasing 12,000 exotic animals and the doctors who care for them. Immerse yourself in the drama as precious animal lives are on the line and witness as real wildlife heroes treat animals of every stripe and color, from exotic and endangered, to the cute and cuddly. This is an exciting inside look into the world of zoo veterinarians and the untold stories of the animal ER.

“GRB Entertainment is known for its variety of high quality, entertaining and intriguing programs and we are continually refreshing our catalogue. We are now expanding with Spanish-language content, featuring films and factual series which Spanish-speaking audiences are sure to embrace,” said GRB Entertainment SVP – international distribution, Michael Lolato.

GRB Entertainment is a trendsetter of unscripted, and scripted, alternative programming with a proven track record of creating highly-rated shows for networks worldwide. Intervention, GRB’s groundbreaking A&E series (200+ episodes), received two Emmy® Award nominations in 2016, a Critics’ Choice Award nomination in 2016, an Emmy® Award nomination in 2015, and an Emmy Award win in 2009 from the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences for Outstanding Reality Program.

October 10, 2016
MIPCOM: GRB announces new titles; Walt Disney doc, real-life crime, docu-series

MUMBAI: GRB Entertainment, a trendsetter of unscripted, and scripted, alternative programming with a proven track record worldwide, announced a slate of new titles to debut at MIPCOM.

As the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s death approaches, GRB brings a documentary on his life and career with exclusive footage and over 50 interviews with celebrities, directors, and animators. WALT: The Man Behind The Myth is the official biography of Walt Disney, sanctioned by The Walt Disney Family Foundation. This 90 minute documentary is presented by Diane Disney Miller and narrated by Dick Van Dyke and is filled with never-before-seen color home movies shot by Walt himself.

Real-life crime is often more dramatic than fiction and GRB Entertainment owns many of the best series and docs in this genre. Occult Crimes takes a look inside the devilish minds of the most unpredictable and dangerous killers in history who take their orders from Satan to commit heinous murders. Until Proven Innocent: The Hannah Overton Story tells the true story of the death of Andrew Burd, a four-year-old from Texas who died mysteriously of salt poisoning. His foster mother, Hannah Overton, was charged with capital murder and sent to prison for life. But is this churchgoing woman a vicious child killer or had the tragedy claimed its second victim?

Turning to music, Follow The Rules is a 12-part series following Grammy-nominated international rapper turned actor, Ja Rule, and the hectic household that he and his wife Aisha are trying to keep under control. With their two sons, daughter, and Ja’s mother and mother-in-law living under one roof, the house that Rule built is anything but quiet.

In Cleveland Hustles, NBA superstar LeBron James and longtime friend and business partner Maverick Carter give four aspiring local entrepreneurs the chance to realize their business dreams while also helping to revitalize neighborhoods in their hometown of Cleveland.

GRB also brings a series of CNN documentaries from Soledad O’Brien. In Babies Behind Bars, follow the lives of female inmates in a remarkable program allowing them to raise their babies while they serve times. Black & Blue tells the shocking real-life stories of young black men facing persistent racial profiling and police brutality. In Black In America and Latino in America, both multi-documentary collections, Soledad O’Brien explores interpretations of race and cultural identity for people living in the United States.

“Our official doc on Walt Disney – an iconic man with a great impact on pop culture – offers amazing exclusive footage of his private life. We also have two fun and inspiring series featuring Ja Rule and LeBron James. We continue to bring riveting, real-life crime with Occult Crimes and Until Proven Innocent: The Hannah Overton Story. We are also thrilled to represent a number of Soledad O’Brien’s CNN documentaries, which span crime and human-interest,” said Michael Lolato, SVP of International Distribution, GRB Entertainment.

GRB is well-known for its gripping real-life crime series as well as intriguing and inspiring factual programs, and serves up both for the upcoming market. Intervention, GRB’s groundbreaking A&E series (200+ episodes), received two Emmy® Award nominations in 2016, a Critics’ Choice Award nomination in 2016, an Emmy® Award nomination in 2015, and an Emmy Award win in 2009 from the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences for Outstanding Reality Program.

October 5, 2016
MIPCOM: GRB announces new titles; Walt Disney doc, real-life crime, docu-series

MUMBAI: GRB Entertainment, a trendsetter of unscripted, and scripted, alternative programming with a proven track record worldwide, announced a slate of new titles to debut at MIPCOM.

As the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s death approaches, GRB brings a documentary on his life and career with exclusive footage and over 50 interviews with celebrities, directors, and animators. WALT: The Man Behind The Myth is the official biography of Walt Disney, sanctioned by The Walt Disney Family Foundation. This 90 minute documentary is presented by Diane Disney Miller and narrated by Dick Van Dyke and is filled with never-before-seen color home movies shot by Walt himself.

Real-life crime is often more dramatic than fiction and GRB Entertainment owns many of the best series and docs in this genre. Occult Crimes takes a look inside the devilish minds of the most unpredictable and dangerous killers in history who take their orders from Satan to commit heinous murders. Until Proven Innocent: The Hannah Overton Story tells the true story of the death of Andrew Burd, a four-year-old from Texas who died mysteriously of salt poisoning. His foster mother, Hannah Overton, was charged with capital murder and sent to prison for life. But is this churchgoing woman a vicious child killer or had the tragedy claimed its second victim?

Turning to music, Follow The Rules is a 12-part series following Grammy-nominated international rapper turned actor, Ja Rule, and the hectic household that he and his wife Aisha are trying to keep under control. With their two sons, daughter, and Ja’s mother and mother-in-law living under one roof, the house that Rule built is anything but quiet.

In Cleveland Hustles, NBA superstar LeBron James and longtime friend and business partner Maverick Carter give four aspiring local entrepreneurs the chance to realize their business dreams while also helping to revitalize neighborhoods in their hometown of Cleveland.

GRB also brings a series of CNN documentaries from Soledad O’Brien. In Babies Behind Bars, follow the lives of female inmates in a remarkable program allowing them to raise their babies while they serve times. Black & Blue tells the shocking real-life stories of young black men facing persistent racial profiling and police brutality. In Black In America and Latino in America, both multi-documentary collections, Soledad O’Brien explores interpretations of race and cultural identity for people living in the United States.

“Our official doc on Walt Disney – an iconic man with a great impact on pop culture – offers amazing exclusive footage of his private life. We also have two fun and inspiring series featuring Ja Rule and LeBron James. We continue to bring riveting, real-life crime with Occult Crimes and Until Proven Innocent: The Hannah Overton Story. We are also thrilled to represent a number of Soledad O’Brien’s CNN documentaries, which span crime and human-interest,” said Michael Lolato, SVP of International Distribution, GRB Entertainment.

GRB is well-known for its gripping real-life crime series as well as intriguing and inspiring factual programs, and serves up both for the upcoming market. Intervention, GRB’s groundbreaking A&E series (200+ episodes), received two Emmy® Award nominations in 2016, a Critics’ Choice Award nomination in 2016, an Emmy® Award nomination in 2015, and an Emmy Award win in 2009 from the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences for Outstanding Reality Program.

October 5, 2016
Discovery Life picks Untold Stories of the ER for their program marathon

MUMBAI: GRB Entertainment, a LA based distribution and production company, has announced ten new themed specials of the long-running series Untold Stories of the E.R., highlighting some of the craziest medical stories ever documented. The first 9 seasons of the series are airing in 126 countries around the world. In addition to the new specials, season 10 is now available.

To celebrate the launch of the new season, Discovery Life in the U.S. will run a marathon programming block of all 120 episodes of its original production, Untold Stories of the ER, beginning on 29 November and running through 4 December leading up to the U.S. premiere of season 10. Discovery channels in the U.S. have been airing the program since 2004.

“GRB Entertainment is thrilled with our original production of Untold Stories of the ER – a unique, original dramatic real-life series that resonates with audiences around the world. The stories in this hugely popular program are outrageous, relevant, and highly entertaining. We have 10 seasons available for distribution and the show lends itself to a great marathon of high intensity programming,” said GRB Entertainment SVP International Distribution Michael Lolato.

Untold Stories of the ER breaks open the secret world of hospital Emergency Rooms. These are real doctors and the real cases that changed their lives. Witness the most amazing, bizarre, and emotionally explosive stories ever told about the clash of life and death in the emergency room.

November 17, 2015