TCM Classic Film Festival has announced its closing night selection, Michael Mann's "Heat," which marks its 30th anniversary this year. The 1995 crime drama stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and late actor Val Kilmer;

Eric Braedon, Barry Bostwick, Sean Young and Lol Crawley will also be there, two movies will be shown in VistaVision, and ‘Heat,' featuring Val Kilmer, will wrap things up.

Francis Ford Coppola, who directed Kilmer in 2011 film “Twixt,” wrote, “Val Kilmer was the most talented actor when in his High School, and that talent only grew greater throughout his life. He was a wonderful person to work with and a joy to know — I will always remember him.”

Michael Mann , the acclaimed filmmaker behind the iconic 1995 crime epic Heat has officially finished the screenplay for its long-anticipated follow-up, Heat 2 . During a recent chat with Vulture , Mann revealed,

The late actor was well-known for his roles in films like "Top Gun," "Batman Forever," "Tombstone," "Mindhunters," "Heat," "The Prince of Egypt," "Willow" and "The Doors," as well as his 2021 self-shot documentary "Val" that depicted his battle with throat cancer.

Val Kilmer’s unexpected demise has come as a shocker to many. The Heat actor was suffering from pneumonia when he died in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Hollywood is paying their respects with tributes pouring in for the late Val Kilmer. The much-loved actor died on Tuesday from pneumonia after battling throat cancer for several years. He was 65. Kilmer had a diverse filmography,

Heatdirector Michael Mann remembered working with the late Val Kilmer today, after the news broke of the actor's death. Kilmer was 65 years old. As per Deadline, Mann reflected on working with Kilmer on the set of the 1995 film Heat.

Michael Mann, Josh Brolin and Don Winslow are among the industry insiders paying tribute to Val Kilmer, the veteran star who died April 1 at 65.