TREATMENT FOR SPORT OF KINGS

Title – "Sport Of Kings" (WGA Registered #1376532)
Author – Daniel Rowland
Genre – Reality Series/ Sport Series
Logline – Chivalry is not dead, but it could kill you.

Their training and skill-at-arms has been recognized worldwide as a valuable insight into history. And now Sport of Kings will document tournament fighting and the combat skills of medieval, full-contact weaponry. With rules that originated from a 40-year-old society dedicated to the reenactment of medieval times, today, the Canadian Mounties simulate riot control tactics and hand-to-hand clashes with this same unforgettable group. Following the inspiration of Ultimate Fighter reality show The UFC and classic boxing coverage, Sport of Kings will follow the journey of six different medieval fighters preparing for the championship tournament that will cap the season. Learn the rules of tournament play, including killing and wounding blows, legal targets, weapon styles, armor styles and general rules of combat that have been perfected throughout the ages. Focusing on the semi-finals through the championship bout, each fighter will be examined through the eyes of veterans and master martial artists. The championship main event will be covered by on-air talent with ringside commentary and blow-by-blow calls. Leading up to this decisive moment, we will meet the contestants in real life, their training regimes, what they do in their careers and more. Just as A Knight's Tale updated swords and shields mythology for the modern age — profiles, historic explanation, and characters as compelling as the late Heath Ledger bring to life medieval fighting's development, but most importantly, the inner stories of the people who would rather "die" than lose a single battle.

Each Episode Includes:

Pre-Tourney – Character intros, sit-down interviews, training regime, contestant day in the life.
Tournament Coverage – Ringside commentary, slow-mo replays, classic sports-event coverage.
Packages – Rules and weapons breakdowns, character breakdowns, skits, gags and fun for all ages.