GRB Media Ranch Acquires New Content for MIPCOM

GRB Media Ranch has picked up some 150 hours of factual programming ahead of MIPCOM, including the docu-reality series Playground.

The 9×60-minute series is set within a premier studio for professional dancers to be discovered and book their big break. “In Playground, artists aspire to become stars—viewers are either artists themselves who can relate to the trials and tribulations of trying to break it big or fans,” says Sophie Ferron, president.

Emmy-nominated judges Dana and Keith Cutler hear from a large assortment of couples having difficulties in their relationships in Cutlers Court. “Cutlers Court demonstrates relationships and issues that arise, and everyone can relate to that,” says Ferron.

Blue: The Life and Legacy of George Rodrigue covers the life of the New Orleans pop artist who created the iconic “Blue Dog” art known around the world. Carol of the Bells, which stars RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad), portrays a young man with a troubled past who embarks on a journey to find his biological mother, only to discover that she is developmentally disabled.

In Carnival Catwalk, designers from around the world compete on a dream island. Owl Rescue follows husband and wife duo Brendan and Danelle Murray, who have been running an owl rescue center for the past 15 years, while It’s Pawsable explores the captivating South African animal world.

Prairie 911: Animal Rescue follows the journeys of injured and abandoned animals at the Canadian Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre. Haunted Hollywood: Inside the LAPD Museum explores various infamous crimes in Los Angeles and the spirits haunting a former police precinct, while Canadian Case Files probes some of Canada’s most famous criminal cases from the past 30 years.

Lebanese Burger Mafia delves into the Burger Baron, Canadian rogue fast-food chain with mysterious origins, a cult following, and a secret pathway to the immigrant dream. No Limits features Leah Goldstein, the former 1989 World Bantamweight Kickboxing Champion and the first woman to win the overall solo division of the Race Across America.

“We curate our distribution portfolio to appeal to global audiences with stories that are universal,” Ferron notes.

She adds: “GRB Media Ranch is pleased to announce an unprecedented slate of acquisitions showcasing the breadth of compelling programming that we offer. We are one of the largest U.S. independent distributors with a catalog that clearly highlights our dedication to bring only the finest and most captivating content to the world!”