Chris Gore, a prolific author, film critic, founder of Film Threat, regular on-air personality for G4TV’s Attack of the Show, and beloved comic con fixture, is making his directorial debut with Attack of the Doc! The documentary addresses the unanswered questions surrounding the cancellation of G4TV and Attack of the Show! This timely release coincides with the 21st anniversary of G4TV. Attack of the Show! was instrumental in popularizing nerd culture on broadcast TV and launching the careers of its hosts, Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira. The world premiere of “Attack of the Doc!” will take place on April 21st, featuring Q&A sessions with Gore moderated by Film Threat editor-in-chief Alan Ng at the Frida Cinema in Southern California. The film will be available through Indie Rights on all TVOD/Digital platforms and Video On Demand across North America on April 24th, 2023, which marks the 21st anniversary of G4TV’s launch.

Chris Gore wrote, directed, and produced Attack of the Doc!, while Bobby Schwartz served as producer and editor. Walter Areas was the co-producer, with additional co-editing by Anthony Ray Bench and Phillip H. Eubanks. Austin Smith composed the original score for this in-depth documentary. The film features a star-studded lineup of pop icons, such as Wil Wheaton, John Cena, Joel McHale, Peter Jackson, Kumail Nanjiani, Whitney Cummings, Danny Pudi, Eric Andre, Jerry Stiller, Joe Rogan, Jimmy Fallon, Kel Mitchell, Anne Meara, Stan Lee, Sara Jean Underwood, Carrie Keagan, Riley Steele, Tom Green, Anthony Daniels, Michael Winslow, Joey Kern, Joan Rivers, Chris Hardwick, Robert Kirkman, Greg Nicotero, Jessica Chobot, Tony Hawk, and Alison Haislip, among others, as they embark on a quest for truth.

Gore asserts that Attack of the Show! was ahead of its time and had a significant impact on geek culture, making its core audience highly sought after globally. He believes that fans of the original show will enjoy learning about the network’s history and the show’s contribution to the rise of nerd culture. Gore credits G4TV and Attack of the Show! for making it fashionable to be a nerd. He hopes that the documentary will entertain viewers and remind them of a time when a TV show could be daring and amusing without the fear of cancellation. The documentary was created by fans for fans, as everyone who worked on it is a devoted follower.