You’re Finally Going to Be Able to Buy That ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fleece Jacket — for a Good Cause

You’re Finally Going to Be Able to Buy That ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fleece Jacket — for a Good Cause

Just in time for those cold Canadian summer nights, Heated Rivalry’s iconic Team Canada fleece jacket is finally available to preorder. The limited-edition jacket — inspired by the one worn by Hudson Williams’ character Shane Hollander in the queer hockey romance series — will be available for pre-order on June 3, Heated Rivalry producer Accent…

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An Analyst Has Crowned the King of Streaming Quality: Can You Guess Which Platform It Is?

An Analyst Has Crowned the King of Streaming Quality: Can You Guess Which Platform It Is?

As the streaming business has moved from a focus on subscriber growth to management teams touting the importance of profitability, the sector has also seen the rise of mentions of such quality-related measures as subscriber retention and “engagement.” “Engagement is critical to reducing churn, [which] might be the most significant opportunity we have,” new Disney…

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‘Harry Potter’ Series Star Paapa Essiedu Says He’s Received Death Threats for Snape Casting

‘Harry Potter’ Series Star Paapa Essiedu Says He’s Received Death Threats for Snape Casting

Paapa Essiedu has revealed he’s faced racist death threats after being cast as Professor Severus Snape in HBO‘s upcoming Harry Potty television series. “I’ve been told, ‘Quit or I’ll murder you,’” the actor told The Times in a profile published Saturday. Essiedu said after his casting was officially announced in April 2025, he faced backlash…

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