DISCOP Johannesburg Spotlight: GRB Entertainment

GRB Entertainment will be back in Johannesburg, showcasing a mix of scripted and factual fare.

The company is “proud to launch a brand-new partnership with TV One, bringing nearly 200 hours of original African-American content to DISCOP,” says Liz Levenson, GRB Entertainment’s VP of international acquisitions and sales. Highlights include Born Again Virgin, a sitcom about the tumultuous world of dating; #Murder, looking at crimes that were started via social media; and For My Man, which tells the stories of women who have committed crimes in the name of love. The TV One catalog features “top-quality programs with a lot of heart,” says Levenson. “We are thrilled to not only meet with our platform partners at the market, but also excited to connect with Africa-based production companies that are working on compelling global content.”

She adds, “GRB will be participating in two panels at DISCOP to discuss the emerging business opportunities between the U.S. and Africa.”