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Beyond the Cottage: Inside the Heated Rivalry Revolution
A fan-favourite episode screening, followed by a panel discussion.
In-Person Event
Sun. March 1st 2026 + Add to Calendar
Kingston Grand Theatre
10:30am Doors at: 10:00am
Presented by:
Kingston Canadian Film Festival
The largest Canadian film festival in the world.
305 Rideau Street Kingston Ontario
Open / Operational
Event Description
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 super-fan and 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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