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Ideas shouldn’t be monopolized by corporations — cartoon or otherwise   By JOAQUIN WATERS — jwat@ucdavis.edu   At midnight on Jan. 1, 2024, a

With the start of the new year, many characters and works are at long last released to the public domain, including most notably Steamboat Willie, the first iteration of Mickey

An early version of Mickey Mouse is for the people now. After entering the public domain, the character from Disney’s ‘Steamboat Willie’ has already inspired a horror game and some NSFW memes.

The earliest version of Walt Disney’s most famous creation, which appeared in an animated short in 1928, enters the public domain in the United States

Soon, Mickey will be in possession of everyone. With several asterisks, qualifications and caveats, Mickey Mouse in his earliest form will be the leader...

The earliest version of Disney's most famous character, and arguably the most iconic character in American pop culture, will become public domain.

Winnie-the-Pooh’s new horror role highlights the power of the creative commons.