Gary R. Benz, CEO of GRB Media Ranch has announced several format & factual program deals with African exhibitors, brokered by GRB Media Ranch sales executive, Liz Levenson. The first international format sale ever of GRB Studios’ long-running series, Untold Stories of the E.R. has been licensed, to Khelgejo for production in Africa. The 150+ episode docuseries has been licensed into 200+ countries over its 20-year life.
Format Sales
– Untold Stories of E.R., licensed to Khelgejo for production in Africa, showcases intense true stories demonstrating the dramatic nature of medicine practiced under pressure, where every moment can be a turning point. See how a doctor’s personal blend of expertise, coolness under fire, and decision-making ability are challenged by unpredictable circumstances and unexpected conditions.
– Blind Dating was licensed to production company Aby Media for production in Africa: Swipe right on the person of your dreams in this studio-based dating game show! Blind Dating creates perfect matches between three single men and three single women. In each episode, without seeing each other, the participants must find their love match by simply answering questions while digging for clues – and some dirt – on social media. Watch these singles try to impress, get picked and go home with a mate. A hit show in French Canada for many years!
Finished Programs
– Wild Zambezi was licensed to Ster Kinekor for theatrical release for South African audiences and also has been sold to The Africa Chanel for worldwide distribution (excluding Africa) 8 x ’60: Take a journey through the lesser-known Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia and witness the battle of the ongoing encroachment of civilization. The development is a microcosm of the ongoing epic existential crisis that faces the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems.
– Relative Justice, a court program, was licensed to VIU for Africa S 1 (150 x 30) & S 2 (150 x 30) –also available as a Format): We’ve all been witness to family drama. You know, those arguments around the dinner table. Most of the time they are harmless – at times, even humorous. But what happens when those disagreements between family members turn mean and ugly? Family squabbles can become destructive, especially when money is involved. Emotional quarrels are on vivid display in this daily arbitration-based reality court show, Relative Justice, with Judge Rhonda Wills.
Benz stated, “GRB Media Ranch is pleased to announce our African formats and factual program deals with new clients including The Africa Channel, Ster Kinekor, VIU, and Aby Media. We continue to acquire program of broad but targeted interest, and we are especially excited about the first international format sale to Khelgejo Productions of our GRB Studios’ created show, Untold Stories of the E.R. and to see a locally produced version in Africa. As we say, at GRB Media Ranch, we’ve got stories!”
