knightwatch issue #2

7/28/2019 KnightWatch Issue #2

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Page 1

1.1 We see a guard house sitting

alone with only a fence behindit and we also see insidea Security Officer (OfficerRodriguez) at a desk, lookingbored.

Caption: Im going out of my

head. Every day its the same olecrap...

1.2 We see the same scene onlynow there is a truck in frontof the Guard House and theSecurity Officer at the truckgetting information.

Caption: Logging trucks in andout...

1.3 We see a close up of Chris andthe trucker. Rodriguez: First and last name anddrivers license please?

Trucker: John Smith, licensenumber is 53595 North Carolina.

Rodriguez: And, is the trailerempty or loaded?

Trucker: Yeah, its loaded...


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Page 2

2.1 A small panel with a close

up view of the trucker in hiswindow.

Trucker: WITH NINJAS!!!

2.2 The back doors of the trailerare seen bursting open withdozens of ninjas jumping outfrom the back.

Caption: Some days...


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Page 3

3.1 Full page splash. Chris

breaking his clipboard acrossone of the ninjas faces as heis surrounded.

Caption: YOU GOTTA KICK SOME

ASS!!!


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Page 4

4.1 We see Chris fighting the

ninjas. Some are flyingback from a previous hit andanother is getting punched inthe face.

4.2 Another shot of Chris beatingthe crap out of the ninjasusing his walkie talkie.

Rodriguez: Thats a big 10-4. Overand out!

4.3 Long panel. One side has aninja releasing a ninja starand we follow that star along

the panel as it buries itselfin a wooden post next toChriss head.

4.4 Long panel. Chris is seenthrowing the badge from hisuniform and we follow thebadge as it finds its markon the ninja on the oppositeend of the panel.


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Page 5

5.1 We see more ninjas have

circled around Chris.

5.2 we see Chriss hand at hisside pulling out a pairof nun-chucks.

5.3 Chris is swinginghis nun-chucks and ninjas areflying every direction.

5.4 Chris is now surrounded byknocked out ninjas sprawled

out everywhere.


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Page 6

6.1 Chris is seen facing away from

the driver with the driver outof his truck pointing a gun athim holding a hostage, a youngwoman.

Trucker: Drop the num chucks

rent-a-cop. Dont do nothing thatthis lil lady heres gonna regret.

6.2 Chris is seen dropping thenunchucks with the Trucker insite.

Trucker: Nice, Now Imma take herout back and sign my paperwork,show her my "John Hancock" if youknow what I mean.

6.3 Chris grabs for his pen. Chris: Here...

6.4 Chris turns and throws hispen.

Chris: Use my pen!!!


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Page 7

7.1 The pen is seen hitting the

Truckers gun moving it to theside and discharging as thepen ricochets off the gun andinto the truckers eye.

Hostage: AHHHHHHHH!!!!

7.2 The Trucker goes limp and hitsthe floor instantly releasingthe hostage.

7.3 Chris approaches the hostage. Chris: Are you alright?

Hostage: Oh, thank you so

riiing!!!

7.4 A view of Chris confused andthe hostage.

Chris: Im sorry, come again?

Hostage: I apRIIIIING!

7.5 A view of Chris looking aroundin befuddlement.

Hostage: RIIIIIIIIIIIIING!!

Trucker: RIIIIIIIIIIIIING!!

Ninjas: RIIIIIIIIIIIIING!!


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Page 8

8.1 Chris wakes up jolted from his

sleep from the phone ringingin background. Oscar lookinggroggy.

Rodriguez: WOW! Okay, no more Thai

food and Bruce Lee before bed.

8.2 Chris is seen hitting hisalarm clock.

Rodriguez: Thats enough out ofyou.

8.3 Chris sits up and we see Oscarnuzzled right where Chris gotup from.

Rodriguez: You staying in bedtoday, huh? Must be nice. Here,have some covers.

8.4 We see Chris in work clothes. Rodriguez: Bye, buddy. Keep theninjas at bay.


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Page 9

9.1 We see Shane at work sitting

at the front desk as Chriswalks in.

Green: Hey man,

three minutes late, but at leastyoure here.

Rodriguez: I didnt sleep welllast night. I shouldve known notto mix Thai food right and kung fumovies before bed.

9.2 Chris is seen sitting on thesofa in the lobby.

Rodriguez: Ill probably befeeling it this morning.

Green: Well, hows about I takethe shack then, and you just stayhere near the crapper.

Rodriguez: Sounds good to me. Ithink I could use a break fromthe the shack and possible ninjaattacks.

9.3 Another shot of the twostanding at the entranceof the lobby looking at the

parking lot.

Green: Ninjas?

Chris: Yeah, late night. I was

up watching Bruce Lee movies withOscar.

Shane: I guess that explains it.And by the way, Alexa called rightbefore you walked in, she said tocall her its urgent.

Chris: When is it not? Ill makesure to call her soon.


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Page 10

10.1 Chris is outside the lobby on

his cell phone.

Chris: Hey babe, I got your

message. Whats up?

Alexa: I was wondering if youcould do me a favor and pick upthe boys for me. The sitter issick, so if you could pick themup from school and take them tomy mothers that would be greatlyappreciated.

10.2 A shot of the parking lotshows an older woman enteringa vehicle.

10.3 Another shot of Chris outsidethe lobby.

Chris: Not a problem, what timeare you getting off?

Alexa: I have no idea. My lastappointment is at 7.

10.4 Back to the o ld lady a t thevehicle turning on her car.


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Page 11

11.1 The front of the car is seen

on fire.

BOOM!

11.2 We see an alert OfficerRodriguez still with phoneto ear.

Chris: Alexa, Im gonna have tocall you back! Love ya, bye!

11.3 Chris is seen running to thecar with Shane approachingfrom the opposite direction.

Shane: What the?!

Chris: We have a car fire in theupper parking lot. Call the FireDepartment!

11.4 Chris runs toward the firewith extinguisher in hand.


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Page 12

12.1 Chris is spraying the

extinguisher under thedrivers side front fender ofthe car. Shane is approaching.

Shane: Theyre on their way!

12.2 Shane tries to pull the latchon the hood.

Shane: DAMMIT! Thats Hot!

Chris: The latch is stuck. Comehere and hold this!

12.3 Shane is seen spraying the

extinguisher under the fender.Chris is seen pulling on thedoor handle that wont open.

Chris: Its stuck!

12.4 We see the f ire from the hoodlooking worse.


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Page 13

13.1 Chris is seen using his

utility knife to break thedrivers side window.

Chris:Turn your head and duck

down.

13.2 Chris is seen reaching in thecar to cut off the womansseat belt.

13.3 Chris pulls woman through thewindow

13.4 Chris is seen carrying thewoman to safety with Shane

close behind.


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Page 14

14.1 The car is now ablaze. The

woman is laying on her sidewith Chris comforting her.

Chris: Hang in there. The

ambulance is on the way.

Chris: Shane, go get her somewater.

14.2 The ambulance and fire trucksarrive.

14.3 The lady is seen getting intothe ambulance while the firedepartment puts out the fire.

14.4 The fire chief talks withChris.

Fire Chief: What happened here?

Chris: I heard a loud noise. WhenI saw the car, there was firecoming from the engine. I ran overthere but couldnt get it out. Iused my knife to break the windowand get her out.

Fire Chief: Maybe an electricalfire then. Thanks for helping herout. Good use of that knife.

Chris: Thanks for coming so quick.


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Page 15

15.1 Chris is in the lobby writing

the report, and Shane issitting nearby.

Green: That got the blood

pumping, huh?

Rodriguez: Yeah, no doubt.

Green: I froze up a bit. Thanksfor compensating.

Rodriguez: I just wanted to gether out of there.

Green: Well, you deserve somepraise, hero... Right after youwrite that report on it.

15.2 Another shot of the twoofficers in the lobby.

Rodriguez: Im just about donewith this crap.

Green: Come on, you know you likeit.

Rodriguez: Oh yeah, Im thinkinof taking it up as a hobby.

Green: Well, just make us sound

good for corporate.Rodriguez: Shine bright like adiamond.

15.3 Rodriguez is seen with hisbackpack and jacket on.

Rodriguez: Alright, I got thatreport sent, the lot checked, andall the bay doors secured. Imgoing to pick up my kids, bro.

Green: Sounds good, hero. Iappreciate you.

Rodriguez: Aww, I appreciate youtoo, you sappy wuss. Later bro.

Green: By the way, I sent you aninvite to the baby shower. Checkyour email when you get home.

Rodriguez: You know Ill be there.


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Page 16

16.1 We see Chris pulling up to a

bus stop with the school busthere with children outside ofit.

16.2 The kids are circled aroundtwo boys scuffling.

16.3 We see one kid (Tommy) gettingshoved backwards by a tallerkid.

16.4 Tommy is on the ground with

the bully standing over him.

Bully: Im going to beat your ass

to a pulp.

Tommy: You hit like a bitch!


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Page 17

17.1 CJ shoves the bully off of

Tommy.

CJ: Leave him alone!

17.2 CJ helps Tommy to his feet.Bully is getting to his feettoo.

Bully: Figures. You cant fightyour own fights?

CJ: No. My brother dont hit lilbitches who throw cheap shots.Face him fair and hell fight youfair.

17.3 The bully backs away from the

brothers.

Bully: I guess another time,

Tommy.

Tommy: Anytime, Clarence.


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Page 18

18.1 The boys get into the car with

their father.

Chris: What was all that about?

Tommy: Just some kid keeps wantingto run his mouth and fight me.

CJ: Yeah, then he threw a cheapshot when we were getting off thebus.

18.2 Chris turned looking at theboys from his seat in the car.

CJ: Are we in trouble, Dad?

Chris: No, youre not in trouble.Im proud to see you boys backeach other like that. But, youneed to watch your mouths. Yourmother wouldve had a fit had sheheard that "B" word you guys werethrowin around.

Tommy: So does this mean yourenot gonna tell mom?

18.3 Another shot of Chris and thekids in the car.

Chris: I dont see why we have tostress your mother out more than

what she has been lately. Wellkeep it between us this time.And, I better not find out yourethe one who is bullying or youllanswer to me. Do you understand?

Tommy and CJ: Yes, Dad.

18.4 Chris turns on vehicle withkids in car.

Chris: I need to get get you twoknuckleheads to your moms. Didshe get your internet fixed yet?

Tommy: Its still down

Chris: Figures. Guess Ill have towait till I get home to check myemail.


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Page 19

19.1 We see the boys (Tommy and

CJ) playing video games (Oneon the play station and oneon the DS) in a living roomsetting and Chris is doingstuff on his phone.

Caption: Later that night...

19.2 Alexa walks in through thedoor to the boys playing gamesand Chris on his phone.

Alexa: I love to see howtechnology has brought this family"closer" together.

Chris: Okay, boys. That means"devices" up.

19.3 Another shot of Alexa andChris.

Chris: So, how was work?

Alexa: Long and not over yet. Ihad to bring it home with me. Howwas the excitement of your day?

Chris: I attempted to put out afire, and I pulled a woman out ofher car.

Alexa: What?

Chris: Yeah, I know.


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Page 20

20.1 Alexa looks worried as Chris

continues telling his story.

Chris: Her car just caught on

fire. The Fire Chief said it wasprobably an electrical issue.Then when all else failed, I justsmashed her window and pulled herout to safety.

Alexa: You need to be morecareful, Chris. You dont get paidenough to be putting yourself atrisk.

20.2 Alexa and Chris sit besideeach other.

Alexa: You have kids you gotta tothink about too.

Chris: I do think about them. Itsnot a bad thing that I helped thatwoman.

Alexa: No, but you shouldnt gostickin your neck out.

20.3 A shot of the living room. Alexa: Ill let you be as brave asyou want as long as I dont have

to explain anything to the boys.

Chris: Oh, come on. They loved itwhen I told them earlier.

CJ: Daddy saved her life!

Alexa: I bet.


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Page 21

21.1 Alexa is seen yawning and

relaxed on the couch.

Alexa: Well, I got work to do.

Chris: So, youre gonna finishthat up, and then youre goingto bed. Do not pass go and do notcall Chris?

Alexa: As soon as I get some freetime this week, Ill give you acall. Im not trying to rush you,dont be mad.

21.2 Chris is seen standing atthe doorway.

Chris: No, its cool. I have somethings I have to wrap up anyways.Hit me up when your scheduleclears. Love you.

Alexa: Yea, love you too.

Chris: I love you guys too. Maybewell swing by Bens. He said hehas some new comics you guys candig through.

Tommy and CJ: Cool. Love you, dad!Bye.


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Page 22

22.1 Chris is seen getting into his

car. His phone is sitting inthe center console, and it hasa message on it.

22.2 Chris is in the car with phoneto ear.

Ben (on message): Hey bro, I beentrying to get a hold of you. Ivebeen waiting at your house for 20minutes. Where you at, bro? Getover here already.

22.3 Chris is seen pulling into his

apartment complex.

Chris: Home, sweet home.


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Page 23

23.1 Chris is walking into his

house and Ben is sitting onthe couch with Oscar.

Chris: Now, I just got to find a

new place to hide my spare key anda better watch dog.

Ben: It was a pretty easy guess. Imean, why is there a random rockin front of your door.

Chris: Point taken. So, whats up?

23.2 Ben stands up and holds a suitbag at his side.

Ben: I finished the alterations.With some minor additions, Ibelieve we are done.

Chris: Alright bro, lets see it.

Ben: OK, let me whip it out.

Chris: Easy buddy... Im gonna gocheck my email instead.

23.3 Chris i s in h is room on hislaptop.

23.4 An over the shoulder view ofthe computer reveals thatChris has got two messages.

Chris: Whos this?

Ben: Open it fool. It might be ourguy!


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Page 24

24.1 The email containing the

message viewed from overChriss shoulder.


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Page 25

25.1 Ben walks into the room with

the costume in hand. He isleaning over Chriss shoulder.

Chris: It says we need to be on a

video conference at 8 tonight.

Ben: What!? Its 7:40. We need toget you in this costume now!

Chris: Costume? You dont thinkhell want to see me?-

Ben: You can never reveal youridentity. Thats like hero rulenumero uno bro. I promise hesgoing to be in his mask.

25.2 Chris is seen squeezing intothe suit.

Ben: Where would you be withoutme?

Chris: Definitely not in a skintight suit.

Ben: Motivation to shed somepounds bro. You need help?

Chris: I got this, bro. You getthe webcam set up.


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Page 26

26.1 Chris is seen in his outfit. Chris: What ya think?

Ben: What can I say? You make thatlook good, bro.

Chris: Thanks, are we about ready?

Ben: Here, sit down. Okay, you gotthis. Ill be on the other side ofthe cam if you need any help.

Chris: I think I got this, bro.

26.2 Chris is sitting in frontof the computer. With Benstanding next to Chris.

Ben: Okay, now remember, be cooland confident. And, remember underno circumstance...

Chris: I know, I know. Dontreveal my identity.

Ben: Okay, I just dont want youto blow this. And dont forget...

Chris: Ben! Its 8 OClock.

Ben: Right...

26.3 The computer conference(Face2face) calling programis up and we see an arrow overthe word initiate.

Ben: and we go live in5...4...3...2...


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Page 27

27.1 Full page splash. We see

a figure dressed in blackand Kelly green cape is onhis back. He has a green halfmask on that solely coversthe top half of his face. andgreen Gloves.

Masked Hero: Good evening hopeful

sidekick. For this introduction,since I have yet to think of aname for myself, you can just callme...ummm... Hero.


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Page 28

28.1 We see Chris (Knightwatch)

sitting at the desk infront of his laptop with Benstanding on the other side.

Hero(off panel): And do you have a

name for yourself?

Chris: No, not yet.

28.2 Another shot of Chris infront of the computer withan over the shoulder view ofthe laptop.

Hero: That is fine, we will figurethat part out later. So, I seefrom your resume you have militaryexperience?

Chris: Yes, I spent 5 years inthe Army, and have basic lawenforcement training.

28.3 Another shot, close in on thelaptop with the hero on thescreen. Over the Shoulder ofChris.

Hero: Thats nice, I spentsometime in the civil air patroland was squad leader in the ROTCprogram in high school. So, I havesufficient training myself. And,I like the look. Not as heroiclooking as mine, and I like thatyou dont stand out. So peoplewill know who the hero is.

28.4 Another shot of Chris at thedesk and you can see Benbehind the computer lookingsmug.

Hero: I think we can move on tophase two.

Chris: Which is?

Hero: On the job training!

Chris: ummm ok, so when do webegin?


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Page 29 +30

29.1 Full page close up split of

Hero and Chris.

Hero: Tonight!

Caption: To Be Continued...

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