The annual TCM Classic Film Festival returns to Hollywood from April 24 – April 27. The event takes over Hollywood Boulevard for one-of-a-kind programming set within the theme “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film.” Films showcased will include enchanted worlds of fantasy and stories beyond belief — from myths and magical creatures to ghostly encounters and travels through time.  The greatest achievements in cinematic imagination will be on display.

The festival will host a Closing Night 30th anniversary special screening of 1995’s crime drama “Heat,” in conversation with director Michael Mann.

Originally released on December 15, 1995, “Heat,” is a psychological drama about an obsessive detective and a brilliant thief whose fates are linked in the aftermath of a high-stakes securities heist.

A brilliant L.A. cop (Al Pacino) follows the trail from a deadly armed robbery and becomes fixated on a deadly but equally brilliant master thief (Robert DeNiro) and his crew (Val Kilmer and Jon Voight) who are taking Los Angeles to the cleaners, Tom Sizemore, Ashley Judd and Natalie Portman also co-star.

Heat also includes one of the most spectacular shoot-outs in film history as DeNiro and Kilmer rip through downtown Los Angeles with both guns blazing.

In addition to previously announced titles, the festival line-up will also include:

Director Rob Reiner in conversation with screenwriter Aaron Sorkin to introduce a 30th anniversary of “The American President” (1995)

Misery (1990) with star Kathy Bates and Rob Reiner

Keir Dullea in attendance to present 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Director Alexander Payne will introduce Ben Hur (1959)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) with star Barry Bostwick

Blade Runner (1982) with star Sean Young

Danny Huston will attend to present Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957)

Paul Schrader will join the festival to introduce Hud (1963)

Sound effects artist Ben Burtt and visual effects artist Craig Barron will return to the festival with a special presentation of Colossus:

The Forbin Project (1970) with a guest appearance by star Eric Braedon.

The full 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival Programming Schedule of films, participating talent, special talks and presentations are now available. For all information, please visit http://tcm.com/festival.

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