The original version of an iconic Disney character has entered the public domain. The Center of the Study of the Public ...

The beginning of 2026 brought new copyrighted items entering the public domain, including multiple iconic Disney cartoons and ...

You may have heard familiar names like Betty Boop, Nancy Drew, and Mickey Mouse's dog Pluto have all entered what's called ...

New year, new park? Walt Disney World is welcoming several exciting updates in 2026, from new attractions to reopening's of ...

Nine Mickey Mouse cartoons, the Marx Brothers' film "Animal Crackers," and books by William Faulkner and Agatha Christie are ...

Betty Boop & Pluto have officially entered the public domain, opening the door for developers to use them freely in video ...

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.

Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and the first version of what would become Pluto are among the countless creative works entering the public domain as their copyrights expire on New Year's Day.

Pluto is coming to public domain. The original version of Disney's favorite pup is going to the dogs, and that is hardly good news. Pluto's Public Domain Debut ...

Early versions of the cartoon characters Betty Boop and Pluto have officially entered the public domain, allowing creators to ...

Betty Boop and "Blondie" are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. That means creators can use and ...