Earliest version of Mickey Mouse set to become public domain in 2024
Mickey Mouse is about to belong to you and me. The earliest version of Disney's most famous character, and arguably the most iconic character in American pop culture, will become public domain on Jan. 1, 2024.
In a moment many close observers thought might never come, the Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse will be free from Disney's copyright at the start of 2024. Current artists and creators will be able to make use of Mickey when the iconic character enters the public domain on Jan. 1 — though with major limits. (Dec. 21)
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Steamboat Willie' version of Mickey Mouse set to enter public
Mickey Mouse will soon belong to you and me — with some caveats - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Mickey Mouse, Tigger and more: Notable works entering the public
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Mickey Mouse's first cartoon, Steamboat Willie (1928), enters the Public Domain today on January 1st, 2024. : r/decadeology
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Mickey Mouse will soon belong to you and me — with some caveats
Disney About to Lose Mickey Mouse Copyright Control After Decades
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First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse
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Mickey Mouse will soon belong to you and me — with some caveats
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the original mickey mouse will enter public domain on Jan 1st : r
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Notable works entering the public domain in 2024 - WTOP News
antonella pagliarulo on LinkedIn: Public Domain Day 2024