The original version of Mickey Mouse, created by Walt Disney, entered the public domain on 1 January. Disney has updated the character over time, and different versions will enter the public domain at ...

The new year marks the nerdiest holiday you maybe didn’t know about: Public Domain Day. But this year’s celebration is extra special. After years of legal battles, “Steamboat Willie,” a 1928 Walt ...

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