Michael Mann Seeks to Reclaim Rights to Original ‘Heat’ Screenplay
Michael Mann, who is set to begin shooting the long-awaited “Heat 2” in January, is in a legal dispute with New Regency as he seeks to reclaim the copyright to his screenplay for the original film. New Regency produced “Heat,” released...
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Deadline The ‘Heat’ Is On! Michael Mann & New Regency Clash In Ownership Battle Over Al Pacino & Robert De Niro 1995 Crime Classic
Michael Mann won’t start filming Heat 2 until early next year, but things are already heating up legally between the acclaimed director and New Regency when it comes to 1995 crime classic. After several attempts this...
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