New Regency Sues Michael Mann Over ‘Heat’ Screenplay Rights

New Regency has filed a lawsuit against director Michael Mann, challenging his attempts to reclaim the copyright for the screenplay of the 1995 crime classic “Heat.” Mann, who is preparing to begin filming “Heat 2” in January, had made several efforts this year to terminate the copyright for the original screenplay. The production company, which produced the original film starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, argues that it still holds ownership of the screenplay. This legal dispute arises as Mann prepares to move forward with the sequel to his acclaimed film.