From TheWrap · Umberto Gonzalez · · 50s
New Regency Sues Michael Mann Over 'Heat' Screenplay
New Regency sues Michael Mann to reclaim 'Heat' screenplay copyright.
In brief
New Regency sues Michael Mann to reclaim 'Heat' screenplay copyright. New Regency filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court to stop Michael Mann from reclaiming copyright to the 1995 crime drama screenplay. Originally reported by TheWrap.
New Regency sues Michael Mann
New Regency filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court to stop Michael Mann from reclaiming copyright to the 1995 crime drama screenplay.
Copyright termination claims
New Regency argued the 'Heat' screenplay is not eligible for copyright termination under 17 U.S.C. § 203, and the company retains all rights to the screenplay.
Work made for hire claim
New Regency claimed Mann wrote the 1995 crime epic as a 'work made for hire' under agreements he personally signed.
The big picture
New Regency filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court to stop Michael Mann from reclaiming copyright to the 1995 crime drama screenplay.
