Category: Arts & Culture

Apr 06
Pedro Pascal begins filming Todd Haynes’ steamy gay romance De Noche

Pedro Pascal and director Todd Haynes have been spotted filming the much-anticipated gay romantic drama De Noche in Mexico. Pascal confirmed in February that he had joined the period film, and new photos and videos from the set show the 51-year-old actor shooting scenes in Mexico City this week alongside Haynes and the wider crew. […]

Mar 31
‘Too Niche for Hollywood’: How Heated Rivalry Found Success Away From Hollywood

Hollywood is increasingly facing criticism for playing it safe. Amid corporate shake-ups, AI controversies and a heavy reliance on familiar franchises, major studios are being accused of prioritising mass appeal over originality — often sidelining projects they deem too niche or risky. That shift is creating new opportunities elsewhere. A standout example is Heated Rivalry, […]

Mar 30
Ginger Minj and Jujubee lead wild runaway-train comedy Stop! That! Train!

In a bizarre but undeniably delightful twist, the gloriously awful acting challenges from RuPaul’s Drag Race have inspired a feature film with the wonderfully dramatic title Stop! That! Train!. And if the newly released trailer is anything to go by, the Adam Shankman-directed comedy looks set to be just as chaotic and gloriously unhinged as […]

Mar 25
Heated Rivalry Season 2 Leak Teases New Characters and Storylines

Season two of Heated Rivalry is already shaping up to turn up the heat, following reports that a casting call revealing several new characters has leaked online. The hit gay hockey romance is set to return in 2027, continuing the story of Ilya (Connor Storrie) and Shane (Hudson Williams). In the meantime, fans have been […]

Mar 25
Off Campus: The Straight Hockey Romance Filling the Heated Rivalry Void

Following the breakout success of Heated Rivalry, a new hockey romance series is stepping onto the ice — but this time, the love story is straight. Off Campus, an upcoming series from Amazon Prime Video, is based on Off-Campus series by Elle Kennedy. Since debuting in 2015, the books have sold more than three million […]

Mar 16
Could Heated Rivalry Fans Get a Scott and Kip Spin-Off?

When Heated Rivalry premiered, the steamy hockey romance quickly became a breakout hit, building a passionate fanbase eager to spend more time with its characters. The series — based on the Game Changer novels by Rachel Reid — is already set to return for a second season in April 2027. Creator Jacob Tierney has confirmed […]

Mar 12
Heartstopper Creator Reveals Movie Finale Won’t Release Before Final Book

Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman has revealed a new update on the highly anticipated movie finale, Heartstopper Forever, confirming that the film will not be released before the final graphic novel in the series. Speaking at the London Book Fair on Tuesday (10 March), Oseman told Deadline that the upcoming film will arrive only after the […]

Mar 11
Film: Pillion Is the Kinky Queer Romance Everyone Will Be Talking About

If you thought queer cinema had already pushed every boundary imaginable, think again. Landing in New Zealand cinemas tomorrow, Pillion is a darkly funny, provocative and surprisingly tender exploration of love, power and identity that might just be the most mainstream depiction of gay BDSM ever to hit the big screen. Directed by Harry Lighton […]