Heated Rivalry fans will soon get a more immersive way to revisit Shane and Ilya’s relationship. Regal is bringing the hit series’ final two episodes to 4DX theaters nationwide starting November 16. The special screenings will allow viewers to experience the story in an entirely new format.
The screenings will feature episodes five and six, starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as rival hockey players whose secret relationship drives the series. The event will take place across 59 Regal 4DX auditoriums nationwide.
As quoted by Variety, Brooks LeBoeuf, senior vice president of U.S. content at Regal, said in an official statement, “Fans made it loud and clear that they wanted more ‘Heated Rivalry’ on the big screen, so we’re turning up the heat.” He added that the format would let audiences experience the show’s intimate scenes and hockey action differently.
What can fans expect from Heated Rivalry’s NSFW 4DX experience?
Unlike regular theater screenings, the 4DX experience uses motion-enabled seats and synchronized atmospheric effects. These features respond to what happens onscreen and add physical sensations to the viewing experience.
The seats move during action sequences, while other effects are timed to events in each scene. This gives fans a more physical way to experience the hockey action and intimate moments between Shane and Ilya.
The fifth episode, titled “I’ll Believe in Anything,” brings several personal decisions to the forefront for Shane, Ilya and Scott. The sixth episode “The Cottage” follows Shane and Ilya as they escape public attention. Their time together shifts the focus away from the pressure surrounding their hockey careers.
For those who prefer regular screenings, Regal is also offering three episode pairings in standard format. Episodes one and two, “Rookies” and “Olympians,” form the first pairing. Episodes three and four, “Hunter” and “Rose,” make up the second, while episodes five and six complete the third. Each paired screening is priced at $9.99.
Based on Rachel Reid’s bestselling Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry was adapted for television by Jacob Tierney. It follows two professional hockey players who try to keep their romance secret despite playing for rival teams. Season 2 is also in production.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
