Futuresport

Meanwhile, there are new developments in the Free Hawaii Movement.

Eric Sythe, the leader of the Hawaiian Liberation Organisation,

has disappeared three days after storming out of negotiations…

…with Hawaiian governor Makena.

There is fear. The militant organization may resort to terrorist acts…

…to make a statement.

In New Orleans, security forces are at full alert…

…as the city prepares for the Futuresport World Championship game.

In response to the terrorist threat,

Futuresport superstar Tre Ramzey called the HLO,

"A bunch of surfer punks trying to hog the best waves for themselves."

The L.A. Rush are favourites to win…

…what promises to be the game of the century.

We'll be back with further developments after this word.

Delivery.

If you could just sign.

- Everybody into the meat locker. - This way!

Now!

- Status report. - Target Two is in position.

What about Target One?

No sign.

Damn athletes are never on time for anything.

Cool head, baby, cool head.

The Pharaoh will be here. We just have to…

…wait for him to make his royal entrance.

Him and Torres in one shot.

The traitor and the snoop.

It's a glorious day for the revolution, huh?

Wish me luck.

What's the hurry?

Pre-game interview.

I'm gonna keep my sponsors happy.

Your sponsors, they have nothing to worry about.

Besides, after this game,

your Popularity Index will be even higher than mine.

I don't think that was possible that anybody's P.I. index…

…could be higher than yours?

What is it now, 390?

401.

Not that you're keeping track or anything.

Who's doing the interview?

It's her, isn't?

Alex Torres interviewing Tre Ramzey on the championship pre-game.

That's gotta be worth 15 points at least.

The network hold her back to cover the game.

It's been 10 years since that first piece she did on Futuresport.

And they want a retrospective.

Nostalgia sells, you know.

As long as you aren't nostalgic about her.

Alex and I were over long time ago, sweetheart.

Besides, just look at you.

Who could compete with you?

Nobody. And don't you forget it.

- Here, turn. - Okay.

For the Pharaoh who has everything.

Quite a circus, isn't?

Yes. Not like the good old days.

Well, better get started.

Rolling.

Obike Fixx. Take one.

We're here with Obike Fixx,

the man who credited with creating Futuresport.

Yes, yes, yes. Guilty as charged.

I understand this is your first championship Sunday?

Well, I never really showed much interest in the Pro Leagues.

And the League never showed much interest in you?

They don't like me nagging them.

You know, having a conscience can be expensive.

So you still contend that the League doesn't give back to the community?

Well, yes, yes. It is my contention…

…that the League makes billions of dollars off of Futuresport.

But without the kids in the Downzone, they wouldn't make a dime.

- So, the hooves, the League… - Alex…

- We're rolling. - It's the network.

…put some…

Tre is on his way down.

Now tell him we'll get back as soon as we finish with Fixx.

Oh, no, it's all right. I understand.

Tre is ratings. I am just doo doo.

Tre, Tre, Tre!

Hi!

- Mr. Ramzey, can I have your prints? - Later, kid, later.

Oh, good to see you.

Right. Anarchy, my girl.

Check out my board. The port stabilizer is kind of tweaked.

Whatever you say, captain.

Way to accessorize.

Thank you. Hey, anybody want to see a game?

Target One has made his entrance.

When I give the word, just like we practiced.

Hold on. No, no, no, you may not quote me.

I haven't said anything.

- Spoke I mean, I barely… - I'm sorry, folks. I'm sorry.

Mr. Ramzey has granted an exclusive pre-game with Alex Torres.

If you want your questions answered,

you can watch Channel 90 along everybody else.

Thank you very much.

- Thank you, coach. - You are late.

"You're welcome, Tre. Anything for you, Tre, my good man."

Thank you, Tre, but you're still late.

And if you want to thank me, you can win the game.

My contract is up for renewal.

Oh, Obike Fixx.

Now, I never thought, I would ever see you at a pro-game.

Really, you have to blame it on Alex.

She can be extremely persuasive.

Yeah, I remember that.

Yeah, well, I'm off.

I'll leave you to your business. Easy.

Hey, I'm having a victory party tonight after the game.

You should come.

Yeah. Win the game first, then the party.

Bye.

Okay. I'm all yours.

I'll try to contain my enthusiasm.

Over here.

Same old Alex. Always in charge.

- Is this good? - Yeah.

Rolling. Tremaine Ramzey.

Take one.

Ten years ago Tremaine Pharaoh Ramzey became an overnight media sensation…

…after Channel 90's report on an obscure game called Futuresport.

Now he's captain of the L.A. Rush, and here in New Orleans…

…for his third consecutive world Futuresport Championship.

Mr. Ramzey…

Mr. Ramzey?

You know, Alex, I know you were ticked off when I dumped you,

but I mean, we have not really reach the "Mr. Ramzey" point.

Cut! Wait. Two things.

One, I don't wanna be here more than you do, okay.

If it was up to me, I'd still be in Hawaii covering the recession.

And two, you didn't dumped me, I dumped you!

Despite what your autobiography says.

So you read my book?

- Are you okay? - Yeah.

This is a political action of the Hawaiian Liberation Organization.

HLO. Great.

Alejandra Torres.

Tremaine Ramzey.

You've been found guilty of crimes against the Hawaiian people.

Aren't you the popular couple?

Come forward and face justice.

How many?

- Ramzey! Show yourself! - Nueve.

Ramzey! Show yourself now!

Everyone on your feet! On your feet now!

You have 10 seconds to comply.

- Ramzey! - Anarchy, my board.

Show yourself now!

Now, I could take them if I had a ball.

That's my girl.

- Coach? - Kamikaze 38 Float.

If I pull this off, my P.I. rating is going through the roof.

Don't blink. This is gonna be good.

Ramzey! Show yourself!

We've gone Iniki! Let go!

- You're all right? - Yeah, thanks.

Good. Now you owe me. Let's go.

Everybody all right?

Damn.

Pharaoh, Pharaoh, Pharaoh!

Pharaoh, Pharaoh, Pharaoh!

Pharaoh, Pharaoh, Pharaoh!

Ladies and gentlemen, the L.A. Rush!

Ten years ago I did a special report…

…on a man doing his best to survive a tragedy.

Tremaine Ramzey, a former basketball rookie of the year,

had watched the league collapse around…

…and in a worst point shaving scandal in sports history.

A few months later, the league dissolved,

and Ramzey started playing a new game.

A game called…

Futuresport. Two teams.

Five players each. And only one way to score.

Put the ball in the goal. One point for a throw, three for a slam.

Let's watch!

Today Futuresport is the most popular game on Earth.

And Tremaine Ramzey, it's undisputed star.

But the question is,

has all the money, glory and publicity made the game and the players better?

Or taken away everything that matters?

Three in a row.

Three in a row.

Watch out for Jamiston. The man's a killer.

And keep your passes crisp.

And remember, team first.

That means you too, Tre.

Team is what I'm all about, coach.

Jet, I want you to cover Blake.

Hold on, coach, wait. Forget it. Becker's mine.

Jet's gonna handle Blake. I want you to save yourself for offense.

Don't worry, Easy, I can handle him.

Don't you mean fondle him?

- Hey! - All right, let's beat on the Griffins,

not each other.

Let's get it done.

Come on!

Tre?

I have no time for anymore interviews.

- You saw the story? - Yeah, you think, I sold out.