Michael Mann is embroiled in a legal dispute with New Regency over ownership of the screenplay for the 1995 crime film “Heat.” Mann seeks to reclaim copyright to his original screenplay as he prepares for “Heat 2,” with reporting indicating he plans to begin shooting in January.
Across the outlets, the core issue is consistent: Mann’s efforts to regain rights through copyright termination are met with legal action from New Regency. Variety and Deadline describe Mann’s attempts during the year to reclaim ownership, while noting that “Heat 2” is still scheduled for the start of the next year. Hollywood Reporter similarly focuses on New Regency’s lawsuit opposing Mann’s attempts.
While the outlets agree on the dispute and its connection to plans for “Heat 2,” they differ mainly in emphasis—some lead with Mann’s attempt to reclaim rights, while others foreground New Regency’s response through litigation.
