Canal+ Releases 'Kim, Diamond and Grandpa Robbers'
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- Pernel Media produces the four‑part docuseries "Kim, the Diamond and the Grandpa Robbers" for Canal+ Originals, pulling from exclusive interviews with gang members and their lawyers.
- Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her Paris apartment during 2016 Paris Fashion Week, losing an estimated $6 million in jewelry, including a 20‑carat diamond ring gifted by Kanye West.
- Grandpa Robbers were tried in early 2025, with eight convicted and two acquitted after a 12‑person trial.
- Samuel Kissous says the series highlights a clash between a hyper‑visible celebrity and veteran criminals, emphasizing insider knowledge that turned a planned heist into a global media event.
- Variety reports Kim herself is not involved in the production despite her history of reality‑TV exposure.
Why it matters: Canal+ gains a blockbuster docuseries built around the $6 million jewelry heist, while Kim Kardashian loses narrative control, prompting a broader public debate on celebrity security and privacy.
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