EXCLUSIVE: Tennessee-based Showdog Studio has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas, as it adds five projects to its production and development slate. The five projects include animated feature Baby on Board (slated to deliver in early 2025), the live-action feature The 442 , scripted drama series Plan B and Sweet Toxins and nonfiction series Spec Ops Boss . Showdog Studio founder and veteran producer John Attard and company executive Robert Harris serve as Executive Producers for all projects.
“It is with great pleasure that we bring Showdog Studio into the Gersh fold,” said Roy Ashton, Partner at Gersh. “John and his team have a remarkable track record of creativity and innovation across a wide range of genres. Their ability to produce content that resonates with diverse audiences – from animated and live-action features to high-stakes drama and unscripted series – is truly impressive.
Showdog’s dedication to pushing creative boundaries, combined with their extensive experience in both visual effects and traditional storytelling, makes them a valuable partner in the entertainment industry. We’re excited to support their continued success and look forward to the incredible projects they have on the horizon.” Attard is a veteran visual effects producer, who worked on blockbuster films such as The Avengers , Gladiator , Black Hawk Down , Jungle Book , Pitch Black , Minority Report and Holes .
“Signing with Gersh marks a significant milestone for Showdog Studio as we continue to expand our footprint in television and film,” said Attard. “Our dedication to storytelling is at the heart of everything we do. By combining this passion with a tech-forward approach, we’re able to push the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and production.
With Gersh’s support, we’re excited to continue delivering powerful stories that resonate with audiences while embracing the future of filmmaking.” Here are details of Showdog Studio’s projects in development: Baby on Board : The animated comedic drama feature follows Bella, a brilliant college student who, on the verge of a scientific breakthrough, finds her dreams endangered by a surprise pregnancy. Determined to keep her condition a secret from her traditional Italian American family and scheming robotics professor, Bella’s life gets even more complicated when her unborn son talks to her from the womb.
The 442 : The live-action feature follows newly appointed Korean American Lieutenant Young-Oak Kim as he leads his battle-hardened unit of Japanese American soldiers on an impossible mission to rescue a lost Texas battalion deep within the Nazi-infested French Vosges forest, revealing the incredible sacrifice and courage of the most decorated unit in U.S. military history during World War II.
Plan B : Based on a true story, the scripted crime drama series follows two veterans and ex-CIA operatives. Disillusioned by a justice system that fails to deliver, they become for-hire operatives tackling a high-stakes, high-profile mission beyond government reach. Spec Ops Boss : The nonfiction series features an elite team of veteran entrepreneurs coming to the rescue of struggling small businesses.
These seasoned warriors, who have conquered both the battlefield and the boardroom, deploy their military precision and business acumen to transform failing enterprises into thriving successes. Each episode offers invaluable lessons in leadership, strategy, and resilience, showcasing how the discipline of the Spec Ops can lead any business to victory. Sweet Toxins : The crime drama series takes place after a revolutionary scientific breakthrough raises the possibility of ending diabetes forever.
As a result, the family behind one of the world’s most powerful pharmaceutical companies will become the most violent criminal enterprise in America in their efforts to find and use the cure. Previously announced projects in development at Showdog include the live-action biopic trilogy Tesla: The Lost Wizard and the genre-bending anthology series Revive: Portraits of Redemption ..
