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‘Heat’ heads to court: New Regency sues Michael Mann over screenplay rights, Variety reports
New Regency argues the script was work-for-hire; Mann’s camp calls it his original creation, Variety reports.
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According to Variety, New Regency is suing to stop Michael Mann reclaiming the original ‘Heat’ screenplay copyright, arguing it was a work made for hire. Mann’s representatives say he’s reclaiming his original writing and will fight the suit. The sequel’s schedule? Mann’s spokesperson says the dispute is unrelated to ‘Heat 2’ production and filming starts January 19.
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