Futuresport (1998) Movie Script
There are new developments in | the Free Hawaii Movement.
Eric Sythe of the Hawaiian Liberation | Organisation has disappeared -
- after futile negotiations | with Hawaiian governor Makena.
The militant organization may resort | to terrorism to make a statement.
ln New Orleans | security forces are alert -
- in preparation for | the Futuresport World Championship.
ln response to the threat | Tre Ramzey called the HLO:
''A bunch ofsurferpunks | trying to hog the best waves.''
L.A. Rush are favorites to win | this game ofthe century.
We will be right back.
Delivery. Just sign here.
Everybody into the meat locker. | Now!
- Status report. | - Target Two is in position.
What about Target One?
No sign. Those damn athletes | are never on time.
Cool head, baby. The Pharaoh | will be here. We just have to -
- wait for his royal entrance.
Him and Torres in one shot. | The traitor and the snoop.
A glorious day | for the revolution, huh?
- Wish me luck. | - What is the hurry?
Pre-game interview. | l must keep my sponsors happy.
They have nothing to worry about.
After this game your Popularity | lndex will be higher than mine.
ls it possible to have | a P.l. rating higher than yours?
What is it, 390?
- 401 . | - Not that you are keeping track.
Who is doing the interview? | lt is her, is it not?
Alex Torres interviewing Tre Ramzey | on the championship pre-game.
That must be worth 15 points. | The network made her cover the game.
lt has been ten years since she did | her story. They want a retrospective.
- Nostalgia sells, you know. | - Do not get nostalgic about her.
Alex and l were over long ago. | Besides, just look at you.
- Who could compete with you? | - Nobody. And do not forget it.
For the Pharaoh who has | everything.
- Quite a circus, is it not? | - Yes. Not like the good old days.
Better get started.
Rolling. | Obike Fixx. Take one.
We are here with Obike Fixx, | the man who created Futuresport.
Guilty as charged.
- This is your first championship? | - l never liked the Pro Leagues much.
And the League never liked you?
l nag them. Having a conscience | can be expensive.
You say the League does not | give back to the community?
Yes. The League makes billions | on Futuresport.
But without the kids in the Downzone, | they would not make a dime.
- Alex... | - We are rolling.
lt is the network.
Tre is on his way down.
We will be back, | when we finish with Fixx.
l understand. Tre is ratings. | l am just doo doo.
- Can l have your prints? | - Later, kid.
Anarchy, my girl. Check my board. | The port stabilizer is tweaked.
Whatever you say, captain. | Way to accessorize.
Thank you. | Does anybody want to see a game?
Target One has made his entrance.
When l give the word, | just like we practiced.
You may not quote me. | l have not said a word.
l am sorry. Mr. Ramzey has granted | an exclusive with Alex Torres.
lf you have questions, you can watch | Channel 90 like everybody else.
- Thank you, coach. | - You are late.
''You are welcome, Tre. | Anything for you.''
Thank you, | but you are still late.
Thank me by winning the game. | My contract is up for renewal.
Obike Fixx. l never thought, | l would see you at a pro game.
Blame it on Alex. | She can be very persuasive.
l remember that.
l am off. l will leave you | to your business. Easy.
l am having a victory party | tonight. You should come.
Win the game first, then party.
- Okay. l am all yours. | - l will try to contain my enthusiasm.
- Over here. | - Same old Alex. Always in charge.
- ls this good? | - Yes.
Rolling. | Tremaine Ramzey. Take one.
Ten years ago Tremaine Ramzey became | famous after Channel 90's report -
- on the obscure game Futuresport. | Now he is captain of L.A. Rush -
- and here in New Orleans for | his third consecutive Championship.
- Mister Ramzey ... | - What?
l know you got mad, when l dumped you, | but do you have to call me ''mister?''
Cut! Two things. | l would rather not be here.
lf it was up to me, | l would still be in Hawaii.
And it was l, who dumped you! | Despite what your biography says.
You have read my book?
- Are you okay? | - Yes.
This is a political action of | the Hawaiian Liberation Organization.
The HLO. Great.
Alejandra Torres. | Tremaine Ramzey.
You are guilty of crimes | against the Hawaiian people.
- You two are really popular. | - Come forward and face justice.
How many?
- Show yourself! | - Nueve.
Show yourself now!
Everyone on your feet now! | You have 10 seconds to comply.
Anarchy, my board.
l could take them if l had a ball.
That is my girl.
- Coach? | - Kamikaze 38 Float.
lf l do this, my P.l. rating | will go through the roof.
Do not blink. | This is going to be good.
Ramzey! Show yourself!
We have gone lniki! Go!
- Are you all right? | - Yes, thank you.
Good. Now you owe me.
Everybody all right?
Ladies and gentlemen, | the L.A. Rush!
Ten years ago l did a report | on a man who survived a tragedy.
Tremaine Ramzey, | a former basketball star -
- had watched the league collapse | in a terrible point shaving scandal.
The league was dissolved, | and Ramzey started playing a new game.
Futuresport. Two teams. | Five players each. One way to score.
Put the ball in the goal. | 1 point for a throw, 3 for a slam.
Today it is the mostpopular game | on Earth. And Ramzey is the star.
But has the money, glory and | publicity made the game better?
Or taken away everything | that matters?
Three in a row.
Watch out for Jamiston. | He is a killer.
Keep your passes crisp. | And remember: Team first.
- That means you too, Tre. | - Team is what, l am all about.
- Jet, l want you to cover Blake. | - Forget it. Becker is mine.
Jet handles Blake. | Save yourself for offense.
- l can handle him. | - Do you not mean fondle him?
Let us beat on the Griffins, | not each other. Let us do it.
Tre?
- l have no time for interviews. | - You saw the story?
- You think, l sold out. | - Not only you. Everybody.
Futuresport used to mean something. | Now it is just a show.
- Now you sound like Fixx. | - The story was meant to be about him.
How he invented the game | to keep peace between the gangs.
- But you focused on me. | - l went for the ratings.
Would you have been happier, | if l had said no to the League?
- The money, fame and glory? | - l wish, l knew.
l really wish, l knew.
Ladies and gentlemen, | it is time to play Futuresport.
Tonight the world's greatest teams | go head to head in Championship 2025.
lt is time for the captains to meet | and wish each other a good game.
Hey, Pharaoh. l heard about | your run in with the HLO.
- l hope you have enough for the game. | - Enough to take you on, bean pole.
Who knows, stubby? | Maybe l can teach you a few things.
Stubby? Did you think | of that one yourself?
- That is right. | - Let us get it on.
Your mama.
The teams are evenly matched.
Both have stellar offenses | and brutal defenses.
And both teams have | superstars playing flyer.
For L.A.: The world's most | popular athlete Tremaine Ramzey.
His nemesis is young | Blake Becker.
This could be Ramzey's last season. | Becker would love to take his place.
The Pharaoh versus the Pretender | in a battle for the crown.
And the crowd loves the superstars. | Here comes the race to the center.
Becker is in possession -
- and has 5 seconds to pass the ball | before it becomes electrified.
He passes to Carl Vunsch, | who looks wide open.
Where is the Rush defense?
Jet sails in and intercepts! | What a gutsy move for a new flyer.
The pass goes to Ramzey.
He is up and takes a shot... | And it is good!
This is Jet Yuen's first season with | the Rush. She hails from Singapore.
lt will be a long day.
The first halfhas been brutal | with the Griffins in the lead.
The Rush must use teamwork, | ifthey want to catch up.
Jet hands off to Tre | and Griffins try to stop him.
Tre takes a hit but fires the ball. | And there it is!
Tre isjust 17 points from | breaking his own scoring record.
Vunsch is looking for Becker. | Vunsch evades the blocker.
The ball starts to spark. | Can he ride the lightning?
No! Vunsch gets sparked | for a 5 second hold.
lfhe had held on to it, | he might have gotten a slam.
- Give me the ball! | - Ramzey will not pass the ball.
Tre is more interested in | his record than teamwork.
And he scores.
What the hell are you doing? | Let Jet handle Becker.
- We are only down by nine. | - We should be up by twenty.
lt has been a while since | the Pharaoh gripped out a zap.
But Tre 's game has changed a lot. | Some say not for the better.
Second halfpromises the shoot-out, | we expect from Ramzey and Becker.
Ramzey has Jamiston on his tail. | Jet yells for him to pass.
But Ramzey does not pass | and here comes trouble!
Jet Yuen takes out Jamiston!
Tre scores again. He is only | a slam away from a new record.
- You should have passed. l was open. | - Did l score? l scored.
Ramzeys goal ties the score | at 65 with seconds to go.
Here is the deciding play. | Griffins' ball.
Stolen by Tom Mayhew. | No wonder he is called ''Mayhem.''
He has Ramzey on the whip. | Jet is in position for a pass.
Once again Ramzey goes by her. | He wants the points himself.
Here come the Griffins. | What a move!
Ramzey needs only one | to win.
The 5 seconds are out. | Tre rides the lightning.
Turnover, Ramzey! | The ball is scooped up by Vunsch.
Here comes Vunsch. | And he scores! The Griffins win!
What a major upset here.
You were supposed to fix my stabilizer. | Nice job! l had no speed.
- lt is your damn fault! | - Your stabilizer is purring!
- Then what the hell happened? | - Have you checked a mirror?
You should talk, Jet! | Great game.
No matter what people say, | we earned this win!
l dedicate this win to | the Pan-Pacific Commonwealth -
- and everybody in Australia!
What about the tension between | the Com and North America?
lfyou yanks mind your own business, | everything will be peachy.
Or the Com will do to you, | what l did to Mayhem!
lfthat Aussie wants a piece ofme, | he knows where to find me.
ln Germany theysay:
''Alles glisten is nicht | necessarily geld.''
That sums up, what happened today. | Hey, Mom. We won!
No comment. | l said, no comment!
And that ends our coverage | for tonight.
What? No victory party? | No dancing girls? Nothing?
- Did you not see the game? | - l saw it. lt hurt my eyes.
Play like that in the Downzone | and you might not live.
- l do not play there anymore. | - True. Maybe that is the problem.
Sometimes you can get so high, | you cannot see the ground.
Come back to the old neighbourhood. | You might remember, what really matters.
And what does not.
- What were you thinking? | - lt is not that bad.
l will be champion next season. | Then l announce our engagement.
lt will be like we planned, | just a season later.
You do not have another season. | lf l marry you now -
- my P.l. rating will go into | the sewer and l will not have that.
Lorelei has left the building. | Down.
The plane is about to leave | for home.
You want to talk about it?
There is nothing to talk about.
Open.
- Hello, Edgar. | - Welcome back, Mr. Ramzey.
Supper is in the oven, | your news clips are ready -
- and your champagne | is in the refrigerator.
We lost, Edgar.
Slings and arrows, sir. | You have my sympathy.
- Will Ms. Lorelei bejoining us? | - l lost her too. We broke up.
Ms. Anarchy anticipated that | when she upgraded myprogram.
Something about saving the gene pool. | lfyour romance failed, -
- l was to play this recording.
lt is hard to believe, four words | could give me so much pleasure:
- ''l told you so.'' | - l will delete Ms. Lorelei's name.
Good idea.
Play my messages.
You suck, Ramzey!
Cut. | Give me somebody l know.
Mr. Ramzey, Ohmforce Sportswear | want you to know, -
- that we appreciate your being | our spokesman this season.
However...
Next.
l guess, you are at home | licking your wounds.
But me and the girls | are planning to party!
On second thought... | Give me a summary of the calls.
You have 7 more messages. | Three from your agent -
- one from your lawyer, | two from yoursponsors.
- And one from Ms. Torres. | - Alex? Play that one.
Tre, l must talk to you. | lt is important.
Tomorrow, game time. | 39-14.
You there. Move along.
Tre, l am glad you remembered.
39 points, 14 assists. My stats | the day you made your documentary.
l could never forget.
Want to walk?
- You said it was important. | - Yes. lt is the HLO.
- Losers. What about them? | - Do not write them off so fast.
l have been making a report on | the Hawaiian Separatist Movement.
Tre, the HLO are dangerous. | Even their own are afraid of them.
l thought they were small time.
Once, maybe. But things are changing. | They have a lot ofmoney.
- Let us take them. | - Wait. Let us see, what she knows.
They are building up | for something big.
The attack on us was to | show people, they mean business.
- l know that look. | - What look?
That right there. | You want to go up against them.
l need your help. The network will | not run my piece. lt is too political.
- But you are a prominent Hawaiian. | - l am a quarter Hawaiian.
- l only go there for the games. | - But you stood up to them.
You called them punks.
And when they tried to get you, | you made fools of them.
lf you speak out against them, | we can force people to listen.
Maybe prevent theirplans | and save many lives.
Enough. Let us take them.
l have missed this.
- Missed what? | - The energy, the causes.
- The pursuit of truth and justice. | - So you will do it?
Fixx?
Easy, man. | The ambulance is on it's way.
Tre?
l have died and gone to heaven. | And all the angels look like Alex.
lt must be the drugs.
- l am glad you are okay. | - Thanks to you.
That grenade was the HLO version | of viewer feedback, huh?
Everyone is a crititc.
- When do we do our story? | - We do not. The HLO beat us to it.
They have launched new bombings. | Mostly on the islands.
Military bases, | government buildings, the works.
- l am not spreading sunshine, am l? | - Good news was never your specialty.
- Next time l will not be depressing. | - Will there be a next time?
That is up to you.
Alex?
Thank you for stopping by.
Futuresport star Tre Ramzey | was released from hospital today -
- after escaping an HLO attack.
ln Honolulu the governor has asked | for troops to battle the terrorism.
The Pan-Pacific Commonwealth has | threatened to intervene militarily -
- to protect the Separatists. | Stay tuned for Hawaiian Crisis.
Hey, how are you doing? | l have got it. l will handle it.
Do me a favor. Spread the word. | l am doing an autograph session.
Half an hour. | One print per person.
Then find Fixx. | Tell him l want to talk to him.
lf you play your cards right, | you can get autographs too.
lt was a joke.
lf you sell it on the net, | l will personally kick your butt.
Mister Tre.
Vayase. l have business. | That means everybody.
Yes, scatter.
Let us walk.
Thank you for helping me | and Alex. l owe you.
l could not let you get killed | in my neighbourhood.
- lt would make me look bad. | - l make you look bad a lot, huh?
l cannot help but wonder.
lf you had been in Alex' special, | you would be star instead of me.
Maybe. lf l would have wanted it. | But that is not, what the sport is about.
- So, what can l do for you? | - l have a problem with HLO.
l have a problem with HLO. | l need your help.
l have league security watching me, | so l am covered. But Alex...
She has nobody.
l hoped, you could keep an eye on her, | hire some ronin. l have the money.
Why do you think, | l have that kind of pull?
This is the Downzone. | Everybody knows you are the man.
True. All right. | Let me see, what l can do.
But you have to | come around more often.
- Deal. | - l will hold you to that.
Thank you.
- How is it? | - Not bad at all.
Our sponsors were very generous. | 10 million to cover our operations.
And it is all untraceable.
Too bad you will not get | to spend it.
- Have you lost something? | - Who do you think, you are?
l know exactly, who l am. | And you should too.
You are in my neighbourhood. | l do not like uninvited guests.
Let me guess. Obike Fixx.
- l was hoping to talk to you. | - You had better talk quickly.
Governor Makena's motorcade was | ambushed on his way to negotiations.
Hawaiian Separatists have issued | a declaration ofindependence.
Mr. Ramzey, you have a visitor.
Let her in please, Edgar.
Welcome.
l assume, l can thank you for | the men who are shadowing me.
ls someone shadowing you? | l will just...
- l do not need babysitting. | - That is, what l said to the league.
Do you know, what they told me? | ''You are too valuable to risk.''
That is sweet of them. | What are you making?
- Spicy Pharaoh Rolls. | - What is that?
A secret for me to know | and you to find out.
l do not know.
Are you afraid? | Alex Torres, the fearless reporter?
Bring it on.
That is, what l am talking about.
Not bad?
- Your reports are scary stuff. | - lt will get worse.
According to my sources the Com | are sending a fleet to Hawaii.
ln response our military is on alert. | There could be a war.
- l thought the UN were negotiating. | - The UN have no teeth.
And no P.l. rating.
- What are you thinking? | - lf we go to war, people will die.
Hawaiians, North Americans, Coms. | And the casualties have no P.l.
They will be Downzoners.
People too poor to dodge the draft, | or bribe their way off the front.
Like the kids playing Futuresport | out in the street.
lf l hold a press conference, | can you get me worldwide coverage?
Well, you are the Pharaoh. | Even though your rating has slipped, -
- you still have the President | beat by 1 0 points.
- What did you have in mind? | - A publicity stunt.
The biggest, stupidest | publicity stunt in history.
l suppose, you were expecting | a retirement announcement.
l hate to disappoint, but l am | not giving up the game. Not today.
l know, l cannot play forever. | And l would like to make a difference.
Futuresport in the Downzones was | a substitute for gang warfare.
We settled scores | without using violence.
Now, ifit worked in the Zones, | why could it not work in the world?
The Com and North America are | preparing a giant turf battle.
No rules, no holds barred. | The winner takes all.
lf that happens, | a lot of people will die.
lf we are acting like Downzoners, | why not go all the way?
So on behalf of my gang, | the North American Alliance, -
- l challenge the Com | to a game ofFuturesport.
Our team against yours.
The winner gets respect, | bragging rights and Hawaii.
l know, what you think.
''The Pharao has lost his mind.'' | Maybe l have.
But look at it this way. | Which would you prefer?
One game ofFuturesport, | or a war?
The ball is in your court. | Thank you.
l cannot believe Honolulu agreed. | Staking everything on some game?
They had no choice. | Our Com advisors made it clear, -
- that nobody wants a war.
There would be no war. | You said, the Mainland would back.
And l was right. They agreed | to play Ramzey's idiotic game.
Now we can gain independence | without guns.
And the loyalists in Honolulu | can do nothing about it.
- But what if the Com loses? | - That would be unfortunate.
We just have to make sure | the Com wins.
ls that not right, Mr. Fixx?
Like Tre said: | The winner takes all.
What is this shit?
- We have been drafted. | - Yes, l got the e-mail.
l want to find Ramzey | and shove it up his ass!
Feel free.
But do it after the game.
l know, what you are thinking. | This is a P.l. raising scam.
You are wrong. This is real.
l am trying to stop a war. | l need your help. All of you.
- l think, you believe that shit. | - Not me.
This is vintage Pharaoh bullshit.
You do not believe me? | l do not care.
Look at it this way: | Win this game and you are heroes.
You can write your own ticket. | Personal apperances, TV contracts...
Maybe they will name a perfume | after Willard here.
There he is. Cash and P.l. ratings. | The Tremaine l know and love.
Think what you want, all of you. | Just as long as you play.
What about the rest of you? | ls anybody leaving?
Well, then...
Let us get to work.
We should have put a bomb on this. | Then the NAA would have no team.
You have to do this my way. | No bombs. Nobody gets hurt.
Getting a conscience?
lf l did not have one, | l would not be doing this.
- l thought, you did it for the money. | - Money for his people, Keahi.
5 million euros can go | a long way in the Downzones.
lf they can avoid a war, my people do | not care what flag flies over Hawaii.
A man after my own heart. | So what is our next move?
Let us try it from the top.
That is it!
Becker, you should have | passed the ball to Ramzey.
When l am in a key situation, | l ask myself:
''What would King Tut over there do?'' | He would not have passed it to me.
Listen, you slapdick...
He is right. | l would not have passed it.
Then you are a slapdick, too. | Stairs. 50 sets. Both of you.
- ls he fucking serious? | - He is serious.
- Running out of gas, old man? | - No, but l have a pain in my butt.
- ls it hemorrhoids? | - Yes. l named them Becker.
Hey, scan that.
That is it. You can stop.
- How many was that, thirty? | - Are you getting senile?
- You two! | - Should we listen?
- Why start now? | - First one to the top.
lt looks like love to me.
- Winner and still champion! | - What? l just smoked you.
- Do not make me show you again. | - Why not?
Because l can barely stand, | much less walk.
That was the most idiotic display | of macho bushido ever.
With men like you running the world, | it is no wonder it is such a mess.
Down with the Patriarchy. | Power to the Goddess.
Now l am not going to ask if | you need an equipment manager.
Wait. Stay.
We need all the help, | we can get.
Sorry for what l said after the game. | l had no one else to blame.
lf you want foregiveness, you have | to do a lot more than apologize.
But it is a start.
Anarchy is in the house!
- And so are Becker's pants! | - Winner and still champion!
l have the rosters for the Com team | starting with Hatchet Jack Jamiston.
Jet Yuen.
- ls Jet playing for them? | - Singapore is part of the Com.
And so is Okinawa, | which means Otomo Akira.
And rounding out the starters: | Sebastian Krajenski.
And Kiwi Madigan.
- Not ''Down Under''. She is a psycho. | - Yes, good company for you.
- Five starters, five all stars. | - We have a game.
Stars do not win games. | Teams win games.
- l just worry about staying alive. | - Oh, shut up.
- You look as happy, as l feel. | - This whole thing sucks.
My brother lives in Honolulu. | The HLO almost got him killed.
- So why are you here? | - Pan-Pacific Unity and all that crap.
Ladies and gentlemen. | Thank you for volunteering.
l am glad to see your love of sport, | your dedication to the Com -
- and your sympathy for our | brothers and sisters in Hawaii.
My name is Neville Hodgkins, | your team's government liaison.
- lnternal security? | - What do you think?
lf you need anything at all, | do not hesitate to come to me.
l know, you will make people | back home very proud.
Or else...
- Does the back still bother you? | - No, l feel great. How are you doing?
l am fine. But l would like | the doctor to take a look at that.
lf you get hurt, | the league will have my hide.
- Whatver you say, coach. | - Tremaine...
This is a noble thing, | you are doing. l am proud of you.
- Thank you, coach. | - Thank you for making me part of it.
You are actually doing this?
You should be proud. The idea | of Futuresport is to stop a fight.
Remember your last non-pro game?
- Against Playa NWC. | - For the right to Sawtelle Park.
l never kept track of, | what the games were for.
- Remember what they did to Carlos? | - Yes. l wish l did not.
This game with the the Com is no | exhibition, but a territorial fight.
Street rules, Tre. | Before, during and after the game.
- Will the Com mess with us? | - They are much nastier than NWC.
l do not think, l can protect you.
- lt is too late for me to quit. | - ls that right?
l never liked you becoming pro. | l thought, you were a sellout.
You said: ''No, l have a right.'' | ln this society money is respect.
And you deserve respect. | But here is a news flash.
A dead man cannot earn a thing.
Welcome back, Mr. Ramzey.
- How did you get inside? | - l asked politely.
Sir, feel free to melt my circuits. | l apologize. Shall l call security?
No, absolutely not. | lt is quite all right.
- Would you like a drink? | - l would love one.
ln my own house.
My favorite. You remembered.
How did it go?
lt could have been better. | But at least we have a team.
lf the NAA and the Com keep their | promise, we could have something.
l think, you have changed.
- You just remind me of someone. | - Who is that?
An amazing guy. Smart. Handsome. | Wore his heart on his sleeve.
An ex basketball player, who began | playing Futuresport in the streets.
- He went pro ten years ago. | - Sold his soul for fame and fortune.
- You know him? | - He and l were close once.
But l have lost touch with him.
l think it is never too late...
...to make up with an old friend.
- Do you know, what you are doing? | - Yes.
- Are you awake? | - l am a light sleeper.
How do you feel?
My back is killing me, | but pretty damn good. You?
l feel better, than l have | in a long time.
l have something for you.
l wanted to give you this, | before you left me.
But l never had the opportunity, | so now l will give it to you.
lt is beautiful.
- Why will it not open? | - The hinges are frozen shut.
l do not know, what is inside. | My mom said, it was a family secret.
- lt is your mom's? | - And her mom's before her.
- l cannot take this. | - Please. l want you to have it.
Keep it on until the game is over. | Just for luck.
- Since when are you superstitious? | - Athletes always are.
Sir, sorry to interrupt, | but you have a message.
- Not now. l am about to get busy. | - lt is extremely urgent, sir.
l am sorry. l must reprogram | my house. Put it through.
Pharaoh, l heard your doctor | suggested back surgery.
- Who are you? | - A friend with a little advice.
Go in for the surgery. | Do not play against the Com.
Or a bad back will be | the least ofyour worries.
ls that Capetown Sables calling | to confirm their offer?
Did they pay?
- Has anybody seen Coach? | - He must be late.
Coach is never late. | Security let him in an hour ago
He is meditating again.
Hey, Buddah.
You scared us for a second. | He fell asleep while meditating.
Coach, we are all here.
- Who authorized Douglas' murder? | - l did. ls that a problem?
Yes. l agreed to help to keep | people from getting hurt.
- That is, what you are doing. | - Douglas is dead.
So? That is one man.
ln a war millions would die | and most of them would be Downzoners.
Stop that by helping us.
- l always keep my promises. | - That is, what l like to hear.
- Do you want to talk about it? | - lt was not supposed to happen.
That was the whole point of the game. | Prevent people from getting killed.
lt was not your fault. | Douglas believed in your cause.
- But he did not have to die for it. | - You did not kill him, the HLO did.
They should be held | accountable for it.
What if it does not work? | What if we play the game -
- and North America and the Com | still go to war?
There are 10.000 NAA marines | in ships off shore Honolulu.
Not to mention the Com fleet | waiting somewhere in the Pacific.
And no one is fighting yet | because of you.
You have kept the soldiers alive. | And maybe they will not fight at all.
You owe it to them to not give up | and give it a try.
And you owe it to Douglas.
l am sorry to keep you waiting. | Where is Willard?
Gone. He said | it was not worth the risk.
- Are there any volunteers? | - Not one coach wants to take over.
- Are they afraid for their health? | - Yes, and the salary sucks.
But l found one person stupid enough | to take the job... me.
l have been playing for ten years. | l know every trick in the book.
- This is too important to give up. | - Spare us the nobility act, Ramzey.
How much will this boost your | P.l. rating? 1 0 points? 20?
l fired my P.R. firm this morning. | So sit down, Mayhem.
Sit down and look at this.
l have drawn up new offensive sets | and incorporated new plays.
They are all keyed to Becker.
You want me to score? | Have you bumped your head?
lf l call the shots, people will | expect me to hog all the glory.
So l will set a new assist record. | Provided you can score the goals.
Watch me.
And l want you to meet | our new defensive coordinator.
- Great. Mr. Amateur Hour? | - He invented the game. Show respect.
Better. | Maybe this was a mistake.
lt might have been a mistake. | And Becker, you are making it.
We are playing by street rules, | which you did not learn at Notre Dame.
Fine. So who are these guys? | Our new cheerleaders?
Your bodyguards. They are | going to watch your backs.
l do not like you.
Let us get to work.
- l did not expect to see you here. | - That makes two of us.
lt means a lot to Tre, | that you are helping him out.
Sometimes l think, | he might be doing a good thing.
Maybe it is ten years late, | but l owe you an apology.
When you invited me down, -
- you wanted a story about gangs | settling their problems in peace.
lnstead you got this. | l am responsible for that.
- Did you plan it? | - No. l went along for the ride.
- And you got hurt. l am sorry. | - No problem. Water under the bridge.
Game time in five hours. | And no matter yourpolitics -
- this will be one of | the greatest sporting events ever.
Tell me, this is a great idea.
- But tell me slowly. | - You are doing a good thing.
Win or lose, you are | giving it your best shot.
''lt is how you play the game.'' | When are you getting here?
The game does not start for another | 5 hours. You should not be there yet.
As a player l was always late.
- But as coach... | - Security alert!
- Alex, what is going on? | - l do not know.
Edgar, give me a wide view.
Ramzey, let me make this quick. | Lose the game, or your girl dies.
Alex has been kidnapped by the HLO.
- But the Rastaman was watching her. | - He is missing too.
- What do we do? | - She is not my girl.
Mayhem is right. | l will take care of it.
l found her. Or the tracker | you put in her locket.
- You put a trace on Alex? | - Paranoia is your friend.
- Nagatek? What are they doing there? | - We should call the police.
No way. Alex will get killed | in the crossfire.
- l will get her out of this. | - l am coming with you.
- No, it is too risky. | - Do you have to be such a hot dog?
This is exactly, what you did in the | Championship. Try to win by yourself.
Did you forget, we are a team?
- She and l are coming along. | - Me too.
All right.
- l do not know what to say. | - Try ''thank you.''
Thank you.
- Are you coming? | - No. My mom did not raise a fool.
lf you are not back by game time, | l am keeping your endorsement money.
Nice shot.
- l am the best in the division. | - Just barely.
Here. You guys watch the deck. | Everybody else with me.
- Now where? | - Your guess is as good as mine.
We might as well go this way.
Maybe we should split up.
Fixx?
- What are you doing here? | - Do you not get it?
lt is like those old movies. | The cavalry coming to the rescue.
- That is not it, is it? | - No.
- How long? | - A couple of weeks.
How much money does the League | donate to the Downzones each year?
Ten hundred kay. The HLO gave | ten times that in a week.
- That money can do much good. | - Then why help us?
l do not like them | and l am keeping their money.
- l do not trust him. | - l do.
One hour until game time | and the NAA locker room is shut.
We do no know, | what the Pharaoh is tellig his team.
He had better tell them to lose. | At least for your sake.
Mr. Sythe. | l just saw your man Tre.
Bring her.
lt feels good.
Autograph?
Flyers... | Hold your hand every second.
- Gonzales, are you all right? | - l will be okay.
Go get Alex. She went around | the corner. Look out for Sythe!
l will give your boyfriend credit. | He has guts.
l am sorry, that you must | suffer for it.
Alex... | Come out wherever you are.
Aloha, baby.
Now it is on. Let us go.
Amplified reflexes. | Not too shabby, huh?
- Nice move. | - Where is Tre?
Come here, sweetheart.
Pathetic. Look at you. | The fallen hero.
You should have had | that back surgery, Tre.
- Ow! | - Tell me about it.
l came to save you, | and you end up saving me.
Yes, get it, man.
That is enough.
l hate to break up this tender moment, | but do you not have a game to play?
We have gotten word that | the NAA locker room is empty.
lfthey do not show up , | we have a forfeit on our hands.
- So your friends did the job. | - Amateurs. But useful.
The NAA team has arrived.
The police say, those who detained | the team are in custody.
Here they come! | The game will go on!
lt is hard to believe | this game will replace war, -
- and that Ramzey and Becker | are on the same team.
But with Jamiston and Yuen | playing for the Com, -
- war may break out here.
Let us play Futuresport!
The battlecry from Ramzey. | This game is very important.
Destroy them.
Here is the openingjump.
Jamiston wipes Ramzey!
Jet Yuen has possession. | To Krajenski. An easy score!
Ramzey has Jamiston all over him. | He finds Becker, but gets hit.
Beckerscores! This is war.
That was a cheap shot.
We are playing by street rules, | you stupid fuck!
Cocksucker.
- He kicked the shit out of me! | - That is the idea.
- You want substitution? | - No. Gonzales is wounded.
lf they kick my ass, | you will be open.
The NAA are playing | superphysical now.
Mayhew sweeps a path | for Becker.
Mayhew is down, | but Beckerputs it home!
- Are you all right? | - What the fuck do you think?
What was that? Blake scored.
They will soon be out of players. | Then let them try to score.
Watch yourself. | Our keeper has his eye on you.
Red seventeen!
Becker has the ball. | But Jamiston slams Mayhew!
Beckerscores! | But Mayhew is still down.
This game has new rules.
l am going to kill him! | Fucking son-of-a-bitch!
- lt is broken. Medic! | - Park, you are in.
Fucking cocksucker!
Ramzey, you are next!
The Pharaoh is moving well | shaking offinterference.
Hands it off to Becker. | Beckerscores on a Ramzey assist!
Jet Yuen puts it home!
Krajenski clocks Ramzey for no | reason! How much can he take?
lt looks like | you are running out of players.
l have not done this in | a long time. Wish me luck.
A new substitution for the NAA:
Obike Fixx, the man | who invented Futuresport.
- You are getting too old for this. | - Let us show them, how we used to do.
Jamiston tries to interfere, | but he is tripped up by Fixx.
Street rules. l invented them.
A brutal shot on Jamiston | by Obike Fixx.
The most blatant foul, | l have seen in ten years.
- Shame about your boyfriend. | - Yes, tragic.
Not bad. Have you ever thought | about going pro?
- From now on we play a clean game. | - l would not have it any other way.
Things are heating up. Ramzey is | on a mission. Look at his eyes.
He is unable to pass. | What will he do?
Only the Pharaoh moves like that! | Great block by Fixx.
His 5 seconds are up. | Can he hang on?
Oh my, what a play! | Tremaine Ramzey ties the score.
That was vintage Pharaoh.
- How much time left? | - 20 seconds.
Good. | l cannot take much more.
ln just seconds we will know | Hawaii's fate. Yuen has the ball.
Ramzey intercepts it! | He is airborne!
Ramzey is in trouble. | Does he have any moves left?
He scores! Blake scores! | North America wins!
43 points for Becker. | One ofthe bestperformances ever!
Hey, hot shot. Way to go.
Ms. Yuen, | the government is disappointed...
- Save it. l played your game. | - You lost!
No, you lost! After all l am | a public hero. P.l. rating 205.
You are nobody! A scapegoat. | Enjoy your trip home.
Fixx, you are the man!
Thank you. l could not have | done it without you.
Without me you would not have | been in that situation.
Judgement call.
Training camp starts soon. | The L.A. Rush needs a coach.
No way, man. Besides, | the Rush have a dingy of a coach.
- l learned it all from you. | - True.
Yo, Zee!
- President Clinton is on the line. | - Tell Chelsea l will call her back.
How did l do?
Not bad for a jock.
Tre...
- What does she want? | - l will handle it.
- Have you come to see the game? | - l came to see you.
And l was not disappointed.
Fixx and Blake | were the real heroes.
Handle things right | and nobody will remember them.
They will only care about you.
ls that how you will play it?
l am sorry, l dumped you earlier. | l am sure, we can work this out.
We would not be having this talk, | if l had lost.
You cannot blame me for liking winners. | And we could be flash together.
Yes, we could.
But that is not my style anymore. | l have moved on to real.
Tremaine Ramzey | has left the building!
- Nice change of pace. | - l am growing up.
Welcome to the blast-offclassic | between L.A. Rush and Sirocco.
With Tre Ramzey as player coach | the Rush are entering a new era.
What awaits them? Disappointment | or glory? We will soon see.
Because ladies and gentlemen, | it is time to play Futuresport!
Eric Sythe of the Hawaiian Liberation | Organisation has disappeared -
- after futile negotiations | with Hawaiian governor Makena.
The militant organization may resort | to terrorism to make a statement.
ln New Orleans | security forces are alert -
- in preparation for | the Futuresport World Championship.
ln response to the threat | Tre Ramzey called the HLO:
''A bunch ofsurferpunks | trying to hog the best waves.''
L.A. Rush are favorites to win | this game ofthe century.
We will be right back.
Delivery. Just sign here.
Everybody into the meat locker. | Now!
- Status report. | - Target Two is in position.
What about Target One?
No sign. Those damn athletes | are never on time.
Cool head, baby. The Pharaoh | will be here. We just have to -
- wait for his royal entrance.
Him and Torres in one shot. | The traitor and the snoop.
A glorious day | for the revolution, huh?
- Wish me luck. | - What is the hurry?
Pre-game interview. | l must keep my sponsors happy.
They have nothing to worry about.
After this game your Popularity | lndex will be higher than mine.
ls it possible to have | a P.l. rating higher than yours?
What is it, 390?
- 401 . | - Not that you are keeping track.
Who is doing the interview? | lt is her, is it not?
Alex Torres interviewing Tre Ramzey | on the championship pre-game.
That must be worth 15 points. | The network made her cover the game.
lt has been ten years since she did | her story. They want a retrospective.
- Nostalgia sells, you know. | - Do not get nostalgic about her.
Alex and l were over long ago. | Besides, just look at you.
- Who could compete with you? | - Nobody. And do not forget it.
For the Pharaoh who has | everything.
- Quite a circus, is it not? | - Yes. Not like the good old days.
Better get started.
Rolling. | Obike Fixx. Take one.
We are here with Obike Fixx, | the man who created Futuresport.
Guilty as charged.
- This is your first championship? | - l never liked the Pro Leagues much.
And the League never liked you?
l nag them. Having a conscience | can be expensive.
You say the League does not | give back to the community?
Yes. The League makes billions | on Futuresport.
But without the kids in the Downzone, | they would not make a dime.
- Alex... | - We are rolling.
lt is the network.
Tre is on his way down.
We will be back, | when we finish with Fixx.
l understand. Tre is ratings. | l am just doo doo.
- Can l have your prints? | - Later, kid.
Anarchy, my girl. Check my board. | The port stabilizer is tweaked.
Whatever you say, captain. | Way to accessorize.
Thank you. | Does anybody want to see a game?
Target One has made his entrance.
When l give the word, | just like we practiced.
You may not quote me. | l have not said a word.
l am sorry. Mr. Ramzey has granted | an exclusive with Alex Torres.
lf you have questions, you can watch | Channel 90 like everybody else.
- Thank you, coach. | - You are late.
''You are welcome, Tre. | Anything for you.''
Thank you, | but you are still late.
Thank me by winning the game. | My contract is up for renewal.
Obike Fixx. l never thought, | l would see you at a pro game.
Blame it on Alex. | She can be very persuasive.
l remember that.
l am off. l will leave you | to your business. Easy.
l am having a victory party | tonight. You should come.
Win the game first, then party.
- Okay. l am all yours. | - l will try to contain my enthusiasm.
- Over here. | - Same old Alex. Always in charge.
- ls this good? | - Yes.
Rolling. | Tremaine Ramzey. Take one.
Ten years ago Tremaine Ramzey became | famous after Channel 90's report -
- on the obscure game Futuresport. | Now he is captain of L.A. Rush -
- and here in New Orleans for | his third consecutive Championship.
- Mister Ramzey ... | - What?
l know you got mad, when l dumped you, | but do you have to call me ''mister?''
Cut! Two things. | l would rather not be here.
lf it was up to me, | l would still be in Hawaii.
And it was l, who dumped you! | Despite what your biography says.
You have read my book?
- Are you okay? | - Yes.
This is a political action of | the Hawaiian Liberation Organization.
The HLO. Great.
Alejandra Torres. | Tremaine Ramzey.
You are guilty of crimes | against the Hawaiian people.
- You two are really popular. | - Come forward and face justice.
How many?
- Show yourself! | - Nueve.
Show yourself now!
Everyone on your feet now! | You have 10 seconds to comply.
Anarchy, my board.
l could take them if l had a ball.
That is my girl.
- Coach? | - Kamikaze 38 Float.
lf l do this, my P.l. rating | will go through the roof.
Do not blink. | This is going to be good.
Ramzey! Show yourself!
We have gone lniki! Go!
- Are you all right? | - Yes, thank you.
Good. Now you owe me.
Everybody all right?
Ladies and gentlemen, | the L.A. Rush!
Ten years ago l did a report | on a man who survived a tragedy.
Tremaine Ramzey, | a former basketball star -
- had watched the league collapse | in a terrible point shaving scandal.
The league was dissolved, | and Ramzey started playing a new game.
Futuresport. Two teams. | Five players each. One way to score.
Put the ball in the goal. | 1 point for a throw, 3 for a slam.
Today it is the mostpopular game | on Earth. And Ramzey is the star.
But has the money, glory and | publicity made the game better?
Or taken away everything | that matters?
Three in a row.
Watch out for Jamiston. | He is a killer.
Keep your passes crisp. | And remember: Team first.
- That means you too, Tre. | - Team is what, l am all about.
- Jet, l want you to cover Blake. | - Forget it. Becker is mine.
Jet handles Blake. | Save yourself for offense.
- l can handle him. | - Do you not mean fondle him?
Let us beat on the Griffins, | not each other. Let us do it.
Tre?
- l have no time for interviews. | - You saw the story?
- You think, l sold out. | - Not only you. Everybody.
Futuresport used to mean something. | Now it is just a show.
- Now you sound like Fixx. | - The story was meant to be about him.
How he invented the game | to keep peace between the gangs.
- But you focused on me. | - l went for the ratings.
Would you have been happier, | if l had said no to the League?
- The money, fame and glory? | - l wish, l knew.
l really wish, l knew.
Ladies and gentlemen, | it is time to play Futuresport.
Tonight the world's greatest teams | go head to head in Championship 2025.
lt is time for the captains to meet | and wish each other a good game.
Hey, Pharaoh. l heard about | your run in with the HLO.
- l hope you have enough for the game. | - Enough to take you on, bean pole.
Who knows, stubby? | Maybe l can teach you a few things.
Stubby? Did you think | of that one yourself?
- That is right. | - Let us get it on.
Your mama.
The teams are evenly matched.
Both have stellar offenses | and brutal defenses.
And both teams have | superstars playing flyer.
For L.A.: The world's most | popular athlete Tremaine Ramzey.
His nemesis is young | Blake Becker.
This could be Ramzey's last season. | Becker would love to take his place.
The Pharaoh versus the Pretender | in a battle for the crown.
And the crowd loves the superstars. | Here comes the race to the center.
Becker is in possession -
- and has 5 seconds to pass the ball | before it becomes electrified.
He passes to Carl Vunsch, | who looks wide open.
Where is the Rush defense?
Jet sails in and intercepts! | What a gutsy move for a new flyer.
The pass goes to Ramzey.
He is up and takes a shot... | And it is good!
This is Jet Yuen's first season with | the Rush. She hails from Singapore.
lt will be a long day.
The first halfhas been brutal | with the Griffins in the lead.
The Rush must use teamwork, | ifthey want to catch up.
Jet hands off to Tre | and Griffins try to stop him.
Tre takes a hit but fires the ball. | And there it is!
Tre isjust 17 points from | breaking his own scoring record.
Vunsch is looking for Becker. | Vunsch evades the blocker.
The ball starts to spark. | Can he ride the lightning?
No! Vunsch gets sparked | for a 5 second hold.
lfhe had held on to it, | he might have gotten a slam.
- Give me the ball! | - Ramzey will not pass the ball.
Tre is more interested in | his record than teamwork.
And he scores.
What the hell are you doing? | Let Jet handle Becker.
- We are only down by nine. | - We should be up by twenty.
lt has been a while since | the Pharaoh gripped out a zap.
But Tre 's game has changed a lot. | Some say not for the better.
Second halfpromises the shoot-out, | we expect from Ramzey and Becker.
Ramzey has Jamiston on his tail. | Jet yells for him to pass.
But Ramzey does not pass | and here comes trouble!
Jet Yuen takes out Jamiston!
Tre scores again. He is only | a slam away from a new record.
- You should have passed. l was open. | - Did l score? l scored.
Ramzeys goal ties the score | at 65 with seconds to go.
Here is the deciding play. | Griffins' ball.
Stolen by Tom Mayhew. | No wonder he is called ''Mayhem.''
He has Ramzey on the whip. | Jet is in position for a pass.
Once again Ramzey goes by her. | He wants the points himself.
Here come the Griffins. | What a move!
Ramzey needs only one | to win.
The 5 seconds are out. | Tre rides the lightning.
Turnover, Ramzey! | The ball is scooped up by Vunsch.
Here comes Vunsch. | And he scores! The Griffins win!
What a major upset here.
You were supposed to fix my stabilizer. | Nice job! l had no speed.
- lt is your damn fault! | - Your stabilizer is purring!
- Then what the hell happened? | - Have you checked a mirror?
You should talk, Jet! | Great game.
No matter what people say, | we earned this win!
l dedicate this win to | the Pan-Pacific Commonwealth -
- and everybody in Australia!
What about the tension between | the Com and North America?
lfyou yanks mind your own business, | everything will be peachy.
Or the Com will do to you, | what l did to Mayhem!
lfthat Aussie wants a piece ofme, | he knows where to find me.
ln Germany theysay:
''Alles glisten is nicht | necessarily geld.''
That sums up, what happened today. | Hey, Mom. We won!
No comment. | l said, no comment!
And that ends our coverage | for tonight.
What? No victory party? | No dancing girls? Nothing?
- Did you not see the game? | - l saw it. lt hurt my eyes.
Play like that in the Downzone | and you might not live.
- l do not play there anymore. | - True. Maybe that is the problem.
Sometimes you can get so high, | you cannot see the ground.
Come back to the old neighbourhood. | You might remember, what really matters.
And what does not.
- What were you thinking? | - lt is not that bad.
l will be champion next season. | Then l announce our engagement.
lt will be like we planned, | just a season later.
You do not have another season. | lf l marry you now -
- my P.l. rating will go into | the sewer and l will not have that.
Lorelei has left the building. | Down.
The plane is about to leave | for home.
You want to talk about it?
There is nothing to talk about.
Open.
- Hello, Edgar. | - Welcome back, Mr. Ramzey.
Supper is in the oven, | your news clips are ready -
- and your champagne | is in the refrigerator.
We lost, Edgar.
Slings and arrows, sir. | You have my sympathy.
- Will Ms. Lorelei bejoining us? | - l lost her too. We broke up.
Ms. Anarchy anticipated that | when she upgraded myprogram.
Something about saving the gene pool. | lfyour romance failed, -
- l was to play this recording.
lt is hard to believe, four words | could give me so much pleasure:
- ''l told you so.'' | - l will delete Ms. Lorelei's name.
Good idea.
Play my messages.
You suck, Ramzey!
Cut. | Give me somebody l know.
Mr. Ramzey, Ohmforce Sportswear | want you to know, -
- that we appreciate your being | our spokesman this season.
However...
Next.
l guess, you are at home | licking your wounds.
But me and the girls | are planning to party!
On second thought... | Give me a summary of the calls.
You have 7 more messages. | Three from your agent -
- one from your lawyer, | two from yoursponsors.
- And one from Ms. Torres. | - Alex? Play that one.
Tre, l must talk to you. | lt is important.
Tomorrow, game time. | 39-14.
You there. Move along.
Tre, l am glad you remembered.
39 points, 14 assists. My stats | the day you made your documentary.
l could never forget.
Want to walk?
- You said it was important. | - Yes. lt is the HLO.
- Losers. What about them? | - Do not write them off so fast.
l have been making a report on | the Hawaiian Separatist Movement.
Tre, the HLO are dangerous. | Even their own are afraid of them.
l thought they were small time.
Once, maybe. But things are changing. | They have a lot ofmoney.
- Let us take them. | - Wait. Let us see, what she knows.
They are building up | for something big.
The attack on us was to | show people, they mean business.
- l know that look. | - What look?
That right there. | You want to go up against them.
l need your help. The network will | not run my piece. lt is too political.
- But you are a prominent Hawaiian. | - l am a quarter Hawaiian.
- l only go there for the games. | - But you stood up to them.
You called them punks.
And when they tried to get you, | you made fools of them.
lf you speak out against them, | we can force people to listen.
Maybe prevent theirplans | and save many lives.
Enough. Let us take them.
l have missed this.
- Missed what? | - The energy, the causes.
- The pursuit of truth and justice. | - So you will do it?
Fixx?
Easy, man. | The ambulance is on it's way.
Tre?
l have died and gone to heaven. | And all the angels look like Alex.
lt must be the drugs.
- l am glad you are okay. | - Thanks to you.
That grenade was the HLO version | of viewer feedback, huh?
Everyone is a crititc.
- When do we do our story? | - We do not. The HLO beat us to it.
They have launched new bombings. | Mostly on the islands.
Military bases, | government buildings, the works.
- l am not spreading sunshine, am l? | - Good news was never your specialty.
- Next time l will not be depressing. | - Will there be a next time?
That is up to you.
Alex?
Thank you for stopping by.
Futuresport star Tre Ramzey | was released from hospital today -
- after escaping an HLO attack.
ln Honolulu the governor has asked | for troops to battle the terrorism.
The Pan-Pacific Commonwealth has | threatened to intervene militarily -
- to protect the Separatists. | Stay tuned for Hawaiian Crisis.
Hey, how are you doing? | l have got it. l will handle it.
Do me a favor. Spread the word. | l am doing an autograph session.
Half an hour. | One print per person.
Then find Fixx. | Tell him l want to talk to him.
lf you play your cards right, | you can get autographs too.
lt was a joke.
lf you sell it on the net, | l will personally kick your butt.
Mister Tre.
Vayase. l have business. | That means everybody.
Yes, scatter.
Let us walk.
Thank you for helping me | and Alex. l owe you.
l could not let you get killed | in my neighbourhood.
- lt would make me look bad. | - l make you look bad a lot, huh?
l cannot help but wonder.
lf you had been in Alex' special, | you would be star instead of me.
Maybe. lf l would have wanted it. | But that is not, what the sport is about.
- So, what can l do for you? | - l have a problem with HLO.
l have a problem with HLO. | l need your help.
l have league security watching me, | so l am covered. But Alex...
She has nobody.
l hoped, you could keep an eye on her, | hire some ronin. l have the money.
Why do you think, | l have that kind of pull?
This is the Downzone. | Everybody knows you are the man.
True. All right. | Let me see, what l can do.
But you have to | come around more often.
- Deal. | - l will hold you to that.
Thank you.
- How is it? | - Not bad at all.
Our sponsors were very generous. | 10 million to cover our operations.
And it is all untraceable.
Too bad you will not get | to spend it.
- Have you lost something? | - Who do you think, you are?
l know exactly, who l am. | And you should too.
You are in my neighbourhood. | l do not like uninvited guests.
Let me guess. Obike Fixx.
- l was hoping to talk to you. | - You had better talk quickly.
Governor Makena's motorcade was | ambushed on his way to negotiations.
Hawaiian Separatists have issued | a declaration ofindependence.
Mr. Ramzey, you have a visitor.
Let her in please, Edgar.
Welcome.
l assume, l can thank you for | the men who are shadowing me.
ls someone shadowing you? | l will just...
- l do not need babysitting. | - That is, what l said to the league.
Do you know, what they told me? | ''You are too valuable to risk.''
That is sweet of them. | What are you making?
- Spicy Pharaoh Rolls. | - What is that?
A secret for me to know | and you to find out.
l do not know.
Are you afraid? | Alex Torres, the fearless reporter?
Bring it on.
That is, what l am talking about.
Not bad?
- Your reports are scary stuff. | - lt will get worse.
According to my sources the Com | are sending a fleet to Hawaii.
ln response our military is on alert. | There could be a war.
- l thought the UN were negotiating. | - The UN have no teeth.
And no P.l. rating.
- What are you thinking? | - lf we go to war, people will die.
Hawaiians, North Americans, Coms. | And the casualties have no P.l.
They will be Downzoners.
People too poor to dodge the draft, | or bribe their way off the front.
Like the kids playing Futuresport | out in the street.
lf l hold a press conference, | can you get me worldwide coverage?
Well, you are the Pharaoh. | Even though your rating has slipped, -
- you still have the President | beat by 1 0 points.
- What did you have in mind? | - A publicity stunt.
The biggest, stupidest | publicity stunt in history.
l suppose, you were expecting | a retirement announcement.
l hate to disappoint, but l am | not giving up the game. Not today.
l know, l cannot play forever. | And l would like to make a difference.
Futuresport in the Downzones was | a substitute for gang warfare.
We settled scores | without using violence.
Now, ifit worked in the Zones, | why could it not work in the world?
The Com and North America are | preparing a giant turf battle.
No rules, no holds barred. | The winner takes all.
lf that happens, | a lot of people will die.
lf we are acting like Downzoners, | why not go all the way?
So on behalf of my gang, | the North American Alliance, -
- l challenge the Com | to a game ofFuturesport.
Our team against yours.
The winner gets respect, | bragging rights and Hawaii.
l know, what you think.
''The Pharao has lost his mind.'' | Maybe l have.
But look at it this way. | Which would you prefer?
One game ofFuturesport, | or a war?
The ball is in your court. | Thank you.
l cannot believe Honolulu agreed. | Staking everything on some game?
They had no choice. | Our Com advisors made it clear, -
- that nobody wants a war.
There would be no war. | You said, the Mainland would back.
And l was right. They agreed | to play Ramzey's idiotic game.
Now we can gain independence | without guns.
And the loyalists in Honolulu | can do nothing about it.
- But what if the Com loses? | - That would be unfortunate.
We just have to make sure | the Com wins.
ls that not right, Mr. Fixx?
Like Tre said: | The winner takes all.
What is this shit?
- We have been drafted. | - Yes, l got the e-mail.
l want to find Ramzey | and shove it up his ass!
Feel free.
But do it after the game.
l know, what you are thinking. | This is a P.l. raising scam.
You are wrong. This is real.
l am trying to stop a war. | l need your help. All of you.
- l think, you believe that shit. | - Not me.
This is vintage Pharaoh bullshit.
You do not believe me? | l do not care.
Look at it this way: | Win this game and you are heroes.
You can write your own ticket. | Personal apperances, TV contracts...
Maybe they will name a perfume | after Willard here.
There he is. Cash and P.l. ratings. | The Tremaine l know and love.
Think what you want, all of you. | Just as long as you play.
What about the rest of you? | ls anybody leaving?
Well, then...
Let us get to work.
We should have put a bomb on this. | Then the NAA would have no team.
You have to do this my way. | No bombs. Nobody gets hurt.
Getting a conscience?
lf l did not have one, | l would not be doing this.
- l thought, you did it for the money. | - Money for his people, Keahi.
5 million euros can go | a long way in the Downzones.
lf they can avoid a war, my people do | not care what flag flies over Hawaii.
A man after my own heart. | So what is our next move?
Let us try it from the top.
That is it!
Becker, you should have | passed the ball to Ramzey.
When l am in a key situation, | l ask myself:
''What would King Tut over there do?'' | He would not have passed it to me.
Listen, you slapdick...
He is right. | l would not have passed it.
Then you are a slapdick, too. | Stairs. 50 sets. Both of you.
- ls he fucking serious? | - He is serious.
- Running out of gas, old man? | - No, but l have a pain in my butt.
- ls it hemorrhoids? | - Yes. l named them Becker.
Hey, scan that.
That is it. You can stop.
- How many was that, thirty? | - Are you getting senile?
- You two! | - Should we listen?
- Why start now? | - First one to the top.
lt looks like love to me.
- Winner and still champion! | - What? l just smoked you.
- Do not make me show you again. | - Why not?
Because l can barely stand, | much less walk.
That was the most idiotic display | of macho bushido ever.
With men like you running the world, | it is no wonder it is such a mess.
Down with the Patriarchy. | Power to the Goddess.
Now l am not going to ask if | you need an equipment manager.
Wait. Stay.
We need all the help, | we can get.
Sorry for what l said after the game. | l had no one else to blame.
lf you want foregiveness, you have | to do a lot more than apologize.
But it is a start.
Anarchy is in the house!
- And so are Becker's pants! | - Winner and still champion!
l have the rosters for the Com team | starting with Hatchet Jack Jamiston.
Jet Yuen.
- ls Jet playing for them? | - Singapore is part of the Com.
And so is Okinawa, | which means Otomo Akira.
And rounding out the starters: | Sebastian Krajenski.
And Kiwi Madigan.
- Not ''Down Under''. She is a psycho. | - Yes, good company for you.
- Five starters, five all stars. | - We have a game.
Stars do not win games. | Teams win games.
- l just worry about staying alive. | - Oh, shut up.
- You look as happy, as l feel. | - This whole thing sucks.
My brother lives in Honolulu. | The HLO almost got him killed.
- So why are you here? | - Pan-Pacific Unity and all that crap.
Ladies and gentlemen. | Thank you for volunteering.
l am glad to see your love of sport, | your dedication to the Com -
- and your sympathy for our | brothers and sisters in Hawaii.
My name is Neville Hodgkins, | your team's government liaison.
- lnternal security? | - What do you think?
lf you need anything at all, | do not hesitate to come to me.
l know, you will make people | back home very proud.
Or else...
- Does the back still bother you? | - No, l feel great. How are you doing?
l am fine. But l would like | the doctor to take a look at that.
lf you get hurt, | the league will have my hide.
- Whatver you say, coach. | - Tremaine...
This is a noble thing, | you are doing. l am proud of you.
- Thank you, coach. | - Thank you for making me part of it.
You are actually doing this?
You should be proud. The idea | of Futuresport is to stop a fight.
Remember your last non-pro game?
- Against Playa NWC. | - For the right to Sawtelle Park.
l never kept track of, | what the games were for.
- Remember what they did to Carlos? | - Yes. l wish l did not.
This game with the the Com is no | exhibition, but a territorial fight.
Street rules, Tre. | Before, during and after the game.
- Will the Com mess with us? | - They are much nastier than NWC.
l do not think, l can protect you.
- lt is too late for me to quit. | - ls that right?
l never liked you becoming pro. | l thought, you were a sellout.
You said: ''No, l have a right.'' | ln this society money is respect.
And you deserve respect. | But here is a news flash.
A dead man cannot earn a thing.
Welcome back, Mr. Ramzey.
- How did you get inside? | - l asked politely.
Sir, feel free to melt my circuits. | l apologize. Shall l call security?
No, absolutely not. | lt is quite all right.
- Would you like a drink? | - l would love one.
ln my own house.
My favorite. You remembered.
How did it go?
lt could have been better. | But at least we have a team.
lf the NAA and the Com keep their | promise, we could have something.
l think, you have changed.
- You just remind me of someone. | - Who is that?
An amazing guy. Smart. Handsome. | Wore his heart on his sleeve.
An ex basketball player, who began | playing Futuresport in the streets.
- He went pro ten years ago. | - Sold his soul for fame and fortune.
- You know him? | - He and l were close once.
But l have lost touch with him.
l think it is never too late...
...to make up with an old friend.
- Do you know, what you are doing? | - Yes.
- Are you awake? | - l am a light sleeper.
How do you feel?
My back is killing me, | but pretty damn good. You?
l feel better, than l have | in a long time.
l have something for you.
l wanted to give you this, | before you left me.
But l never had the opportunity, | so now l will give it to you.
lt is beautiful.
- Why will it not open? | - The hinges are frozen shut.
l do not know, what is inside. | My mom said, it was a family secret.
- lt is your mom's? | - And her mom's before her.
- l cannot take this. | - Please. l want you to have it.
Keep it on until the game is over. | Just for luck.
- Since when are you superstitious? | - Athletes always are.
Sir, sorry to interrupt, | but you have a message.
- Not now. l am about to get busy. | - lt is extremely urgent, sir.
l am sorry. l must reprogram | my house. Put it through.
Pharaoh, l heard your doctor | suggested back surgery.
- Who are you? | - A friend with a little advice.
Go in for the surgery. | Do not play against the Com.
Or a bad back will be | the least ofyour worries.
ls that Capetown Sables calling | to confirm their offer?
Did they pay?
- Has anybody seen Coach? | - He must be late.
Coach is never late. | Security let him in an hour ago
He is meditating again.
Hey, Buddah.
You scared us for a second. | He fell asleep while meditating.
Coach, we are all here.
- Who authorized Douglas' murder? | - l did. ls that a problem?
Yes. l agreed to help to keep | people from getting hurt.
- That is, what you are doing. | - Douglas is dead.
So? That is one man.
ln a war millions would die | and most of them would be Downzoners.
Stop that by helping us.
- l always keep my promises. | - That is, what l like to hear.
- Do you want to talk about it? | - lt was not supposed to happen.
That was the whole point of the game. | Prevent people from getting killed.
lt was not your fault. | Douglas believed in your cause.
- But he did not have to die for it. | - You did not kill him, the HLO did.
They should be held | accountable for it.
What if it does not work? | What if we play the game -
- and North America and the Com | still go to war?
There are 10.000 NAA marines | in ships off shore Honolulu.
Not to mention the Com fleet | waiting somewhere in the Pacific.
And no one is fighting yet | because of you.
You have kept the soldiers alive. | And maybe they will not fight at all.
You owe it to them to not give up | and give it a try.
And you owe it to Douglas.
l am sorry to keep you waiting. | Where is Willard?
Gone. He said | it was not worth the risk.
- Are there any volunteers? | - Not one coach wants to take over.
- Are they afraid for their health? | - Yes, and the salary sucks.
But l found one person stupid enough | to take the job... me.
l have been playing for ten years. | l know every trick in the book.
- This is too important to give up. | - Spare us the nobility act, Ramzey.
How much will this boost your | P.l. rating? 1 0 points? 20?
l fired my P.R. firm this morning. | So sit down, Mayhem.
Sit down and look at this.
l have drawn up new offensive sets | and incorporated new plays.
They are all keyed to Becker.
You want me to score? | Have you bumped your head?
lf l call the shots, people will | expect me to hog all the glory.
So l will set a new assist record. | Provided you can score the goals.
Watch me.
And l want you to meet | our new defensive coordinator.
- Great. Mr. Amateur Hour? | - He invented the game. Show respect.
Better. | Maybe this was a mistake.
lt might have been a mistake. | And Becker, you are making it.
We are playing by street rules, | which you did not learn at Notre Dame.
Fine. So who are these guys? | Our new cheerleaders?
Your bodyguards. They are | going to watch your backs.
l do not like you.
Let us get to work.
- l did not expect to see you here. | - That makes two of us.
lt means a lot to Tre, | that you are helping him out.
Sometimes l think, | he might be doing a good thing.
Maybe it is ten years late, | but l owe you an apology.
When you invited me down, -
- you wanted a story about gangs | settling their problems in peace.
lnstead you got this. | l am responsible for that.
- Did you plan it? | - No. l went along for the ride.
- And you got hurt. l am sorry. | - No problem. Water under the bridge.
Game time in five hours. | And no matter yourpolitics -
- this will be one of | the greatest sporting events ever.
Tell me, this is a great idea.
- But tell me slowly. | - You are doing a good thing.
Win or lose, you are | giving it your best shot.
''lt is how you play the game.'' | When are you getting here?
The game does not start for another | 5 hours. You should not be there yet.
As a player l was always late.
- But as coach... | - Security alert!
- Alex, what is going on? | - l do not know.
Edgar, give me a wide view.
Ramzey, let me make this quick. | Lose the game, or your girl dies.
Alex has been kidnapped by the HLO.
- But the Rastaman was watching her. | - He is missing too.
- What do we do? | - She is not my girl.
Mayhem is right. | l will take care of it.
l found her. Or the tracker | you put in her locket.
- You put a trace on Alex? | - Paranoia is your friend.
- Nagatek? What are they doing there? | - We should call the police.
No way. Alex will get killed | in the crossfire.
- l will get her out of this. | - l am coming with you.
- No, it is too risky. | - Do you have to be such a hot dog?
This is exactly, what you did in the | Championship. Try to win by yourself.
Did you forget, we are a team?
- She and l are coming along. | - Me too.
All right.
- l do not know what to say. | - Try ''thank you.''
Thank you.
- Are you coming? | - No. My mom did not raise a fool.
lf you are not back by game time, | l am keeping your endorsement money.
Nice shot.
- l am the best in the division. | - Just barely.
Here. You guys watch the deck. | Everybody else with me.
- Now where? | - Your guess is as good as mine.
We might as well go this way.
Maybe we should split up.
Fixx?
- What are you doing here? | - Do you not get it?
lt is like those old movies. | The cavalry coming to the rescue.
- That is not it, is it? | - No.
- How long? | - A couple of weeks.
How much money does the League | donate to the Downzones each year?
Ten hundred kay. The HLO gave | ten times that in a week.
- That money can do much good. | - Then why help us?
l do not like them | and l am keeping their money.
- l do not trust him. | - l do.
One hour until game time | and the NAA locker room is shut.
We do no know, | what the Pharaoh is tellig his team.
He had better tell them to lose. | At least for your sake.
Mr. Sythe. | l just saw your man Tre.
Bring her.
lt feels good.
Autograph?
Flyers... | Hold your hand every second.
- Gonzales, are you all right? | - l will be okay.
Go get Alex. She went around | the corner. Look out for Sythe!
l will give your boyfriend credit. | He has guts.
l am sorry, that you must | suffer for it.
Alex... | Come out wherever you are.
Aloha, baby.
Now it is on. Let us go.
Amplified reflexes. | Not too shabby, huh?
- Nice move. | - Where is Tre?
Come here, sweetheart.
Pathetic. Look at you. | The fallen hero.
You should have had | that back surgery, Tre.
- Ow! | - Tell me about it.
l came to save you, | and you end up saving me.
Yes, get it, man.
That is enough.
l hate to break up this tender moment, | but do you not have a game to play?
We have gotten word that | the NAA locker room is empty.
lfthey do not show up , | we have a forfeit on our hands.
- So your friends did the job. | - Amateurs. But useful.
The NAA team has arrived.
The police say, those who detained | the team are in custody.
Here they come! | The game will go on!
lt is hard to believe | this game will replace war, -
- and that Ramzey and Becker | are on the same team.
But with Jamiston and Yuen | playing for the Com, -
- war may break out here.
Let us play Futuresport!
The battlecry from Ramzey. | This game is very important.
Destroy them.
Here is the openingjump.
Jamiston wipes Ramzey!
Jet Yuen has possession. | To Krajenski. An easy score!
Ramzey has Jamiston all over him. | He finds Becker, but gets hit.
Beckerscores! This is war.
That was a cheap shot.
We are playing by street rules, | you stupid fuck!
Cocksucker.
- He kicked the shit out of me! | - That is the idea.
- You want substitution? | - No. Gonzales is wounded.
lf they kick my ass, | you will be open.
The NAA are playing | superphysical now.
Mayhew sweeps a path | for Becker.
Mayhew is down, | but Beckerputs it home!
- Are you all right? | - What the fuck do you think?
What was that? Blake scored.
They will soon be out of players. | Then let them try to score.
Watch yourself. | Our keeper has his eye on you.
Red seventeen!
Becker has the ball. | But Jamiston slams Mayhew!
Beckerscores! | But Mayhew is still down.
This game has new rules.
l am going to kill him! | Fucking son-of-a-bitch!
- lt is broken. Medic! | - Park, you are in.
Fucking cocksucker!
Ramzey, you are next!
The Pharaoh is moving well | shaking offinterference.
Hands it off to Becker. | Beckerscores on a Ramzey assist!
Jet Yuen puts it home!
Krajenski clocks Ramzey for no | reason! How much can he take?
lt looks like | you are running out of players.
l have not done this in | a long time. Wish me luck.
A new substitution for the NAA:
Obike Fixx, the man | who invented Futuresport.
- You are getting too old for this. | - Let us show them, how we used to do.
Jamiston tries to interfere, | but he is tripped up by Fixx.
Street rules. l invented them.
A brutal shot on Jamiston | by Obike Fixx.
The most blatant foul, | l have seen in ten years.
- Shame about your boyfriend. | - Yes, tragic.
Not bad. Have you ever thought | about going pro?
- From now on we play a clean game. | - l would not have it any other way.
Things are heating up. Ramzey is | on a mission. Look at his eyes.
He is unable to pass. | What will he do?
Only the Pharaoh moves like that! | Great block by Fixx.
His 5 seconds are up. | Can he hang on?
Oh my, what a play! | Tremaine Ramzey ties the score.
That was vintage Pharaoh.
- How much time left? | - 20 seconds.
Good. | l cannot take much more.
ln just seconds we will know | Hawaii's fate. Yuen has the ball.
Ramzey intercepts it! | He is airborne!
Ramzey is in trouble. | Does he have any moves left?
He scores! Blake scores! | North America wins!
43 points for Becker. | One ofthe bestperformances ever!
Hey, hot shot. Way to go.
Ms. Yuen, | the government is disappointed...
- Save it. l played your game. | - You lost!
No, you lost! After all l am | a public hero. P.l. rating 205.
You are nobody! A scapegoat. | Enjoy your trip home.
Fixx, you are the man!
Thank you. l could not have | done it without you.
Without me you would not have | been in that situation.
Judgement call.
Training camp starts soon. | The L.A. Rush needs a coach.
No way, man. Besides, | the Rush have a dingy of a coach.
- l learned it all from you. | - True.
Yo, Zee!
- President Clinton is on the line. | - Tell Chelsea l will call her back.
How did l do?
Not bad for a jock.
Tre...
- What does she want? | - l will handle it.
- Have you come to see the game? | - l came to see you.
And l was not disappointed.
Fixx and Blake | were the real heroes.
Handle things right | and nobody will remember them.
They will only care about you.
ls that how you will play it?
l am sorry, l dumped you earlier. | l am sure, we can work this out.
We would not be having this talk, | if l had lost.
You cannot blame me for liking winners. | And we could be flash together.
Yes, we could.
But that is not my style anymore. | l have moved on to real.
Tremaine Ramzey | has left the building!
- Nice change of pace. | - l am growing up.
Welcome to the blast-offclassic | between L.A. Rush and Sirocco.
With Tre Ramzey as player coach | the Rush are entering a new era.
What awaits them? Disappointment | or glory? We will soon see.
Because ladies and gentlemen, | it is time to play Futuresport!