Dave Bautista's Dogbone Entertainment & Titan1Studios Ready ‘Cat Assassin' Universe
Dave Bautista's Dogbone Entertainment is chasing a Cat Assassin.
The Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune actor's company has partnered with Canada's Titan1Studios to develop Steve Lerner's Cat Assassin into a franchise spanning animated series, video games and publishing initiatives.
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Lerner is the writer behind the lucrative video game property Stray, which had made an estimated $200M in revenue, and Xbox One Pass release Twelve Minutes, which had a voice cast including James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe. Annapurna Interactive published both. Bautista will have creative input into the franchise through Dogbone.
Cat Assassin is set in a gritty neo-noir world inhabited by anthropomorphized cats and centers on Hugh, a highly skilled assassin caught between various cartels and power brokers in a dark and twisted city. Producers say it 'promises a unique blend of humor, action, and stealth.'
Titan1Studios is already 'well underway' with a stealth action video game inspired by the immersive gameplay of Assassin's Creed, the tactical espionage of Splinter Cell, the immersive feline agility of Stray and the fluid combat of Sifu. The tone of the game will 'set the tone for the expansive universe that will soon follow.'
Further details on the animated series, feature film, publishing partners and more video game titles will follow 'in coming months.'
Dogbone, established in 2022, was set up as a full-service TV and film producer. It recently wrapped on Prime Video's Eternal City and Lionsgate's The Killer's Game and is working on upcoming Amazon feature Wrecking Crew. Titan1Studios has bases in Calgary and Toronto has a slate including an animated adaptation of the Zomben comic series, produced with The Last Airbender studio Rideback Entertainment, and investigative drama series Sandcastle with Lionsgate Canada.
'It's been a pleasure collaborating with Titan1Studios on Cat Assassin,' said Bautista. 'Their ability to build worlds through animation has been so impressive and they've created a truly unique world in this game that I can't wait to share with players.'
'We are incredibly excited to partner with Dave Bautista and Dogbone Entertainment on Cat Assassin,' added Rathan Moorthy, President & CEO of Titan1Studios.
'Dave's journey from a formidable WWE superstar to a highly respected Hollywood actor is a powerful testament to his acting ability and dedication to his craft. We are absolutely thrilled to have him as part of this franchise. This partnership, combined with Steve Lerner's incredible storytelling, highlights the immense potential of the Cat Assassin world.'
Lerner said: 'Bringing the world of Cat Assassin to life in so many forms, from games to comics and of course TV, is a dream come true.'
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