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.”
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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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Congressman Proposes Bill To Strip Disney Of Long-Held Copyrights
Republican lawmaker Josh Hawley is coming for Mickey Mouse.
Roman Arambula, Mexican Artist Who Drew Mickey Mouse Comic Strip, Dies At 83
Arambula’s storied career took him from the animation studios of Mexico City to a 15-year run as the lead artist of the Mickey Mouse comic strip.
‘Mickey: The True Original’ Pop-Up Exhibit In NYC Will Mark Character’s 90th Birthday
A pop-up art exhibit celebrating 90 years of Mickey Mouse will open in Manhattan next week.
A Beginner’s Guide To Copyright Law For Artists
Learn the basics of copyright law to protect yourself as an artist.
Your Favorite Cartoon Characters Just Got Fat (Gallery)
The obesity epidemic takes its toll on cartoon characters in a new book and exhibition.
The Rock Stars As Bambi In A Spoof of Disney Reboots
Disney parodies are becoming harder to distinguish from real Disney films.
‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ and Mickey Mouse Shorts Dominate Annie Awards
After a difficult week for DreamWorks in which they announced their largest layoff ever, the studio dominated the Annie Awards tonight.
Gift Book Ideas for the Animation Fan
Finding the perfect book for the beloved animation fan in your life can be a big challenge, but these gift-book ideas will inform and inspire anyone who loves animation and drawing.
Watch Mickey, Bugs, Scrat and SpongeBob Beat A Man
Here’s a heartwarming moment of corporate cooperation as cartoon characters owned by four different entertainment conglomerates—Mickey Mouse (Disney), Bugs Bunny (Warner Bros.), Scrat (20th Century Fox), and SpongeBob (Viacom)—team up to beat the living crap out of a real-life human being.
‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Mickey Mouse,’ Harry Shearer Win Primetime Emmys
Last night was a night of cartoon firsts at the 2014 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards as “Bob’s Burgers” and “Simpsons” voice actor Harry Shearer each won an Emmy Award for the first time.
‘Drunk History’ Tackles The Birth of Mickey Mouse
“Drunk History,” the Comedy Central series in which drunk celebrities explain real history, set their inebriated sights last night on Walt Disney, Ub Iwerks, and the creation of Mickey Mouse.
This Week in Animation History: Disney’s Day of the Dead Problem, Wayne Allwine and ‘Shrek 2’
A look at animation history via Cartoon Brew’s archives.
This Week in Animation History: ‘Princess and the Frog,’ Mouse Couture & ‘Ryan’
A look at animation history via Cartoon Brew’s archives.
Second Season of Mickey Mouse Shorts Will Debut in April
A second season of Mickey Mouse shorts will begin airing April 11th at 9pm (ET/PT) on the Disney Channel. Each new short will be available the day after its cable premiere on WATCH Disney Channel, Disney.com, iTunes, and YouTube.
Damien Hirst Meets Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse and Damien Hirst are strange bedfellows. Hirst (b. 1965) is a multidisciplinary artist foremost in the group dubbed Young British Artists (YBAs). He burst onto the scene in the 1980s, a very promising maker of paintings, sculptures, and more. He has become extraordinarily successful, which does not necessarily mean that his promise has been fulfilled.
