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Sadly, the Stars of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Turned Down Actors on Actors — And Here’s Why

31 May 2026 at 21:00
In all the years that I’ve produced Variety‘s Actors on Actors conversations, I’ve resisted the temptation to divulge how exactly the sausage gets made. When fans gripe on social media, for instance, about how our magazine didn’t pair two obviously compatible actors together, I haven’t taken to X to explain that we really tried, but […]

Jack Innanen On Turning Down ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Role: “It Didn’t Work Out”

12 June 2026 at 22:20
After Jack Innanen campaigned for a role on Season 2 of The Heated Rivalry, he was reportedly benched from the homoerotic hockey drama. The Canadian actor responded to reports that he was offered a starring role in the Jacob Tierney-created Crave/HBO Max series but had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts, noting he […]

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  • ‘Heated Rivalry’ Tops Canadian Screen Awards With 16 Wins Tomt
    Breaking news: The Canadians really like hockey. Hockey drama Heated Rivalry dominated the Canadian Screen Awards on Sunday night. It won the evening’s top prizes including Best Drama Series, Best Directing & Best Writing in a Drama Series and Dest Lead Performer for Hudson Williams. It finished with a total of 16 Screen Awards from 18 nominations. […]
     

‘Heated Rivalry’ Tops Canadian Screen Awards With 16 Wins

By: Tomt
1 June 2026 at 07:38
Breaking news: The Canadians really like hockey. Hockey drama Heated Rivalry dominated the Canadian Screen Awards on Sunday night. It won the evening’s top prizes including Best Drama Series, Best Directing & Best Writing in a Drama Series and Dest Lead Performer for Hudson Williams. It finished with a total of 16 Screen Awards from 18 nominations. […]

Heated $2B Requirements: MPA Livid As Canada Jacks Up Streamers’ Content Revenue Contributions

22 May 2026 at 02:07
In what is shaping up to become a very heated rivalry, the Motion Picture Association didn’t quite use the word socialism today over a Canadian regulatory move, but they got damn close. The studios and streamers’ trade association did warn that “new rules” and financial contributions determined today by Canada’s Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission […]

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  • How to Watch the Canadian Screen Awards Live Online Atingley4
    The Canadian Screen Awards return Sunday night with a bigger-than-usual spotlight, thanks in no small part to “Heated Rivalry,” whose breakout stars are expected to attend. The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards will air Sunday, May 31 at 8 p.m. ET from the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto. Andrew Phung hosts this year’s ceremony, which will […]
     

How to Watch the Canadian Screen Awards Live Online

31 May 2026 at 20:25
The Canadian Screen Awards return Sunday night with a bigger-than-usual spotlight, thanks in no small part to “Heated Rivalry,” whose breakout stars are expected to attend. The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards will air Sunday, May 31 at 8 p.m. ET from the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto. Andrew Phung hosts this year’s ceremony, which will […]

Dan Levy Compares ‘Heated Rivalry’ & ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Successes & Advocates For Investing In Queer Voices: “Canada Saw Value In Them First”

30 May 2026 at 21:16
Upon accepting his Vanguard Award from the third annual Critics Choice Association‘s Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television last night, Big Mistakes co-creator Dan Levy took a moment to shout out Canadian production for being a step ahead. “The funny thing about this industry is that they think they know what they want, until a Schitt’s […]

‘Heated Rivalry’, ‘Industry’ & ‘Widow’s Bay’ Lead 2026 TCA Awards Nominations

12 June 2026 at 16:44
Gay ice hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, corporate drama Industry and horror comedy Widow’s Bay lead the 42nd Annual TCA Awards nominations with five each, the Television Critics Association announced Friday. They’re followed by Hacks, The Pitt and Pluribus with 4 each and The Comeback, Margo’s Got Money Troubles and Shrinking with 3 each. HBO […]

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  • 2026’s Most Unexpected TV Breakout Is Now Dominating the TCA Nominations Amanda M. Castro
    Apple TV has had no shortage of critical hits in recent years, but few series have caught on with critics as quickly as Widow’s Bay. Less than two months after making its debut, Katie Dippold’s horror comedy has emerged as one of the biggest success stories of the television season, tying for the most nominations at the 42nd Television Critics Association Awards with five nods. No other show received more, with Heated Rivalry and Industry also finishing atop the field.
     

2026’s Most Unexpected TV Breakout Is Now Dominating the TCA Nominations

12 June 2026 at 16:31

Apple TV has had no shortage of critical hits in recent years, but few series have caught on with critics as quickly as Widow’s Bay. Less than two months after making its debut, Katie Dippold’s horror comedy has emerged as one of the biggest success stories of the television season, tying for the most nominations at the 42nd Television Critics Association Awards with five nods. No other show received more, with Heated Rivalry and Industry also finishing atop the field.

‘Meatballs’ TV Series Starring Robbie G.K., Mark-Paul Gosselaar Comedy ‘Bulges’ & ‘Littlest Hobo’ Reboot From Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg On Bell Slate

4 June 2026 at 11:30
Heated Rivalry‘s Robbie G.K. will next up be seen in a Bell Media series adaptation of cult classic comedy pic Meatballs. The series, which is from Bell-owned Blink49 Studios and Incendo, was among the highlights of Bell’s 2026/27 slate announced today. Other notable orders include Mark-Paul Gosselaar-starring comedy Bulges, and The Littlest Hobo, the first […]

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  • 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Shows a Side to Connor Storrie You've Never Seen Before Jasneet Singh
    2025 gave us a queer sports romance that had everyone swooning over a suave Russian hockey player who knew exactly when to drop a flirty comment to leave everyone flustered. Heated Rivalry shot Connor Storrie into stardom and showcased his potential for versatility, as he not only mastered Ilya's teasing and tough side but also the raw vulnerability that simmered beneath. However, it is his latest guest star role in Criminal Minds: Evolution that cements the actor's range, as he steps into the B
     

'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Shows a Side to Connor Storrie You've Never Seen Before

12 June 2026 at 03:04

2025 gave us a queer sports romance that had everyone swooning over a suave Russian hockey player who knew exactly when to drop a flirty comment to leave everyone flustered. Heated Rivalry shot Connor Storrie into stardom and showcased his potential for versatility, as he not only mastered Ilya's teasing and tough side but also the raw vulnerability that simmered beneath. However, it is his latest guest star role in Criminal Minds: Evolution that cements the actor's range, as he steps into the BAU without a Russian accent and a dangerous glint in his eyes. Season 4, Episode 4 brings Storrie into the fold as a stalker ex-boyfriend named Lance, who plays an integral part of the season's larger storyline about the elusive Fan, and his scenes are chillingly and humorously memorable.

CanCannot: PM Carney U-Turns On Raising Streamer Revenues For CanCon; MPA Praises “New Policy Directions” In Win For Netflix & Others

4 June 2026 at 03:06
Mark Carney and his government insist their sudden shift today away from a regulatory reach into the pockets of Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and other U.S. streamers operating in Canada has nothing to do with ongoing trade negotiations with the Trump administration, but if you buy that, I have a Great Lake or two […]

‘Heated Rivalry’ Producer Accent Aigu Entertainment Restructures With New-Look Management Team

26 May 2026 at 14:00
EXCLUSIVE: Heated Rivalry producer Accent Aigu Entertainment has reset its management structure. The Toronto-based production house today outlined a new structure and made several appointments. Among the changes, company co-founders Jacob Tierney, who created Heated Rivalry, and Brendan Brady, the show’s producer, will switch from co-Presidents to new roles. Tierney will become Chief Creative Officer […]

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