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Florida Law Firm Drags Disney To Court Over ‘Steamboat Willie’ Use
Morgan & Morgan has sued Disney, seeking court approval to use 'Steamboat Willie' in its ads. The case tests public domain freedom vs. trademark power.
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The Five Worst Uses Of Mickey Mouse Since ‘Steamboat Willie’ Entered The Public Domain
'Steamboat Willie' has been in the public domain for fewer than 48 hours, but Mickey projects are popping up all over the internet.
What Happens When ‘Steamboat Willie’ Hits The Public Domain In 2024?
We explain what happens when Disney loses the copyright to 'Steamboat Willie,' but still owns the Mickey Mouse trademark.
“Steamboat Willie” Has Been Updated for the 21st Century
The YouTube channel Really 3Dmakes a convincing argument that everything is more hilarious when it's remade using computer animation.
Public Domain Day 2026: Betty Boop, Pluto (As Rover), And Flip The Frog Hit The Commons On January 1
Works released in 1930 hit the U.S. public domain on January 1, including early animation icons, forgotten favorites, and the art form's formative experiments.
Computer Animation Before ‘Toy Story’: The Wild, Brilliant Experiments That Built CGI Animation
Explore the groundbreaking experiments and innovations in computer animation that paved the way for Pixar’s 'Toy Story,' released 30 years ago this weekend.
Popeye, Bosko, Tintin, And Horace Horsecollar Are Now In The Public Domain
A bounty of classic cartoon and comic characters have entered the public domain this year.
Disney’s Creation Oswald Is The Latest Public Domain Character To Get A Horror Spin-Off
'Down the Rabbit Hole' takes Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in a scary new direction.
This AI Model Is Trained On Public Domain Stills To Create Mickey Mouse Images
The model's creator admits its Stable Diffusion foundation is problematic, but says the public domain could provide answers to many ethical and legal questions about generative AI.
January’s Biggest Stories From The World Of Animation
2024 with a bang as awards season kicked into high gear, Mickey Mouse hit the public domain, and several new features were announced.
Advancements In Sound Technology Ensured Mickey Would Become A Cartoon Icon
Youtuber Phil Edwards argues: "Not because he was an incredible character, but because he literally pushed at the edges of what film could do."
Mickey, Minnie, And Tigger Are Days Away From Entering The Public Domain
Disney's 'Steamboat Willie' and A.A. Milne's 'The House at Pooh Corner' turn 95 in 2024.
Animation Coming To Netflix, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Prime Video, And More In July 2023
African animation shines this July with the releases of Netflix's 'Supa Team 4' and Disney+'s 'Kizazi Moto.'
Disney Presents Packed TV Slate With Loads Of New Trailers And Images
In Annecy, Disney announced four new animated series titles, sneak peeked eight more, and announced five renewals.
Mickey Mouse Joins ‘Last Week Tonight’ As The Show Aims To Provoke Disney’s Copyright Lawyers
John Oliver wants to know how Disney plans to protect Mickey after the character hits the public domain in 2024.
Oswald The Lucky Rabbit Shorts, ‘Metropolis,’ ‘The Jazz Singer’ Headline 2023 Public Domain Arrivals
Each year on January 1, thousands of films, books, and musical compositions become available for free public use.
Jan Rabson, Voice Actor For ‘Akira,’ Leisure Suit Larry, And A Pixar Regular, Dies At 68
Rabson was a versatile actor whose voice can be heard on some of the most popular animated features of all time, often for only a few seconds.
U.S. Congressman Proposes Bill To Strip Disney Of Long-Held Copyrights
Republican lawmaker Josh Hawley is coming for Mickey Mouse.
Disney CEO Bob Chapek Outlines ‘Three Pillars’ For Company’s Success In 2022 And Beyond
Chapek's Disney will be about storytelling, innovation, and a "relentless focus on our audience."
The U.S. Government Has Added ‘Shrek’ To The National Film Registry
According to the U.S. government, "Shrek" reflects "who we are as a people and as a nation."
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