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Join us for a special big-screen presentation of “The Cottage” (episode 6) from the global TV phenomenon Heated Rivalry, followed by the must-see panel Beyond the Cottage: Inside the Heated Rivalry Revolution. The internationally acclaimed series follows the fierce rivalry-turned-romance between two professional hockey players, becoming an overnight sensation for its electric chemistry, emotional depth, and groundbreaking portrayal of queer love in the world of elite sport. Moderated by podcaster Liz Duff (Late Night Scrolling With Liz), the panel traces how Heated Rivalry has sparked change across multiple corners of contemporary culture, including:
– how the series is changing the game for independent Canadian producers with Heated Rivalry producer Lori Fischburg
– how the music featured in the series has launched emerging artists into the spotlight with CBC host Elamin Abdelmahmoud
– how modern fandom helped propel its rapid international ascent from beloved underground novels into the TV stratosphere with University of Toronto pop culture professor Angie Fazekus
– its influence on LGBTQ+ athletes and the game itself with sports professor Kyle Rich of Brock University.
Whether you’re already obsessed or finally ready to discover what the buzz is about, this is a rare chance to experience the world’s hottest TV series in a packed theatre—swooning, cheering, and discovering why Heated Rivalry has become a cultural obsession.
Attendees will have the opportunity to win official Heated Rivalry merchandise! SCORE!
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Kingston Grand Theatre, 218 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1B2, Canada
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