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GRB Entertainment acquires ‘The Surreal Life IV’
MUMBAI: GRB Entertainment, producers and distributors of non-fiction programs, has acquired the worldwide rights, excluding the US, for the reality series The Surreal Life IV. The announcement was made by senior vice-president International Distribution Gavin Reardon.
The Surreal Life IV is currently airing on VH1 in the US.
GRB Entertainment also has the rights to The Surreal Life I, II and III. The company will be offering all four seasons at the upcoming National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) Convention.
NATPE 2005 will take place from 25 January to 27 January at Las Vegas.
Recent sales for the first three seasons include
Latin America/MTV Season II & III
UK/VHI Season III
Scandinavia/SBS Season I, II & III
Singapore/Media Corp Season I & II
Israel/Jasmine TV Season I, II & III
“We at GRB Entertainment couldn’t be happier with the success of The Surreal Life series. Surreal Life I, II & III are in great demand and we expect season IV to be just as popular, if not more so. The world can’t seem to get enough celebrity contact and this venue delivers that celebrity expose in a unique and personal way,” stated Reardon.
The show has been originally produced for the WB Network by Renegade Entertainment, in association with Brass Ring Productions and Mindless Entertainment.
The Surreal Life brings together a diverse group of some of America’s most beloved celebrities. This unlikely group of housemates move in together and share a fun and funky house somewhere in the Hollywood Hills for ten days.
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Sony PAL to air Sankat Mochan Hanuman from May 4 at 9 PM
Mythological series brings Lord Hanuman’s tale of devotion and courage back to TV
MUMBAI: Sony PAL is set to bring back the timeless mythological series Sankat Mochan Hanuman, with its premiere scheduled for May 4 at 9 PM. The show revisits the legendary journey of Lord Hanuman, offering viewers a chance to reconnect with one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures.
Centred on themes of devotion, courage and righteousness, the series traces Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty to Lord Ram and his fearless stand against evil. With its mix of dramatic storytelling and visually rich sequences, the show aims to deliver both entertainment and spiritual resonance, appealing to audiences across age groups.
The narrative unfolds as a larger-than-life saga, positioning Hanuman as the ultimate protector and a symbol of strength and selfless service. His journey, rooted in faith and duty, continues to strike a chord with viewers, making the series as relevant today as ever.
The cast features Gagan Malik as Lord Ram, Debalina Chatterjee as Sita, Nirbhay Wadhwa in the titular role, and Saurav Gurjar as Raavan. Their performances bring depth and authenticity to characters deeply embedded in Indian cultural memory.
With its return to television, the show is positioned as more than just a rerun. It taps into a renewed appetite for mythological storytelling, blending nostalgia with timeless values.
As audiences increasingly seek content that resonates beyond entertainment, ‘Sankat Mochan Hanuman’ offers a familiar yet powerful narrative, reminding viewers that stories of faith and courage never really go out of style.
