Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: AENT) announced that its Alliance Home Entertainment division obtained exclusive physical and electronic sell-through rights to the Crave Original series "Heated Rivalry" from Sphere Abacus.

The agreement covers DVD, Blu-ray, and digital transactional releases for "Heated Rivalry – Season 1" across North America for physical formats and the United States for electronic sell-through. The series will debut on digital transactional platforms in June 2026, with physical releases scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Alliance Home Entertainment plans to develop premium physical editions featuring enhanced packaging, bonus content, and exclusive materials for the series' fanbase. The company will collaborate with the series creators on these collector-focused releases.

"Heated Rivalry has developed an incredibly passionate audience, and we're excited to partner with Sphere Abacus to bring the series to fans in a way that reflects that enthusiasm," said Jeff Hayne, SVP of Licensing and Productions at Alliance Home Entertainment.

The series is based on Rachel Reid's "Game Changers" book series. According to the press release, the novels experienced increased sales following the show's debut.

Robert Oram, EVP of Alliance Home Entertainment, noted the company's integrated approach to product development and market execution for fan-driven properties. Anne Corsak, Sales Director for North America at Sphere Abacus, expressed confidence in Alliance as the distribution partner.

Alliance Entertainment operates as a distributor and fulfillment partner for the entertainment and collectibles industry, serving over 35,000 retail locations with more than 340,000 unique in-stock SKUs including physical media and licensed merchandise.