From Variety · Gene Maddaus · · 40s
Michael Mann Reclaims 'Heat' Screenplay Rights
Michael Mann fights New Regency over copyright to original 'Heat' screenplay.
In brief
Michael Mann fights New Regency over copyright to original 'Heat' screenplay. Michael Mann seeks to reclaim copyright to his original 'Heat' screenplay after New Regency claims it was a 'work made for hire'. Originally reported by Variety.
Legal Dispute Over 'Heat' Screenplay
Michael Mann seeks to reclaim copyright to his original 'Heat' screenplay after New Regency claims it was a 'work made for hire'.
New Regency's Copyright Claim
New Regency produced 'Heat' in 1995 and argues the screenplay remains their copyright as a 'work made for hire'.
Mann's Termination Notice
Mann's lawyers sent termination notices earlier this year to reclaim the screenplay copyright.
In short
Michael Mann seeks to reclaim copyright to his original 'Heat' screenplay after New Regency claims it was a 'work made for hire'.
