Scene-by-Scene outline : Mirella Villalpando

NARRATOR:
A narrator reads an introduction to the conflict: a villain by the name of Mr. Roboto is aiming to take over the world. An unnamed hero is briefly insinuated.

INT. RICO’S LIVINGROOM- MIDDAY
Rico and his family sit watching a television program when an announcement comes on reminding viewers that they will need to change their satellite receivers. Rico and his family comment on the announcement briefly but remained unconcerned for the most part.

INT. RICO’S BASEMENT-MIDDAY
Rico and his friends are hanging out watching TV when the same announcement comes up about a change in satellite receivers. Rico’s friend Mervin comments how he hates hearing the repeating announcement and Rico and his friends begin a casual conversation on the topic of the new satellite receivers.

FLASHFOWARD: MAY 16TH:
Satellite receivers have all been switched to function only with MRE satellites. This affects all TVs, radios, cell phones, lap tops, and anything else that receives signal through satellite.

INT. MR. ROBOTO’S LAIR ON PLANET NOM-AFTERNOON
It is revealed that Mr. Roboto is behind the new satellites on Earth and that they will brainwash all technology users to be under his control. Mr. Roboto discusses with his aid that his plan is unraveling exactly as planned and it appears there is no one to stop him. Mr. Roboto’s aid brings to his attention that a super hero’s descendent has been located and that he should be monitored. Mr. Roboto pays little heed to the warning.

EXT. CITY PARK-MIDDAY
While Rico is walking through a park he mumbles under his breath about poor reception ever since the change in satellites. A mysterious beggar/preacher man yells at Rico that he is the descendant of a super hero that will save the world from the evil forces of a technology superpower. Rico walks away skeptical and confused.

INT. RICO’S ROOM-EVENING
After giving some thought to the beggar/ preachers declaration Rico takes his mind of it by playing a video game. When he becomes frustrated he thinks to himself he wishes the game would just pass itself. After thinking this, the game announces that he has just won the game. Confused, Rico switches to watching TV. After watching TV for a while, a commercial he hates comes up and he thinks to himself that he wishes the show would come on again. In mid sentence, the commercial changes back to the show. Rico becomes aware of the similarities between the two experiences and decides to try it again. He thinks to himself that he wants the TV to change to a different channel. Not a second after thinking this does the TV change. Rico tries his new ability with all forms of technology and realizes he has the power to control technology.

INT. MR. ROBOTO’S LAIR ONPLANET NOM: MIDDAY
Mr. Roboto’s assistant brings to his attention that the super hero descendent has realized his abilities and is gaining strength. Mr. Roboto declares that he will not let his plan be foiled and will take action by killing Rico himself on planet Earth.

VOICE OVER: NARRATOR;
The narrator takes the viewers on a tour of the city and shows that everything has become overrun with advanced technology operated by MRE. Citizens using technology are seen as zombie like figures. The narrator again brings the viewer’s attention to Rico who has become aware that the technology has become widespread and somewhat controlling.

INT: VARIOUS LOCATIONS:
Rico is shown observing technology that has become controlling.
EXT. CITY PARK: MIDDAY
Rico revisits the park where the beggar/ preacher told him he was the descendant of a super hero. When he finds him, he lets him know that he was correct and that he has the power to control technology. The beggar/ preacher takes Rico into a tent that he lives in and explains to him that he is the great great grandson of a superhero. He informs Rico that the technology used by everyone is controlled by Mr. Roboto and he is using it to control people’s minds. He warns Rico that Mr. Roboto is coming for him and that it is inevitable that he faces him. He tells Rico he does not have much time and that he must try to get people to move away from technology.

INT: RICO’S LIVING ROOM-EVENING
During dinner Rico observes all the advanced technology that his family is using on a regular basis. He comments on the use of such advanced technology and asks his mom why she has decided to use the technology when she was against it. His mother says it makes things easier. Rico urges them all to stop using the technology controlled my MRE because it is operated by an evil villain. His mother and dad scoff at the idea saying that he is talking crazy.

EXT. PLANET EARTH: CITY PARK – AFTERNOON
Mr. Roboto arrives on Earth and searches for the beggar/ preacher giving the information to Rico.