Betty Boop Enters the Public Domain, but Only as a Dog

Today, the character enters the public domain—but perhaps only as a dog. The bizarre saga illustrates what's wrong with ...

Here are the cartoons, movies, songs and books entering the public domain for 2026

Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. The first appearances of the ...

Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain, accompanied by a trio of detectives

A year after their film debut, “The Cocoanuts,” entered the public domain, the Marx Brothers' beloved “Animal Crackers” joins ...

Betty Boop, ‘Blondie’ enter the public domain

LOS ANGELES — Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain.

Public Domain Day 2026 list: Betty Boop, Disney cartoons, classic books, and more

Fans of the 1930s character Betty Boop can rejoice as a precursor of the iconic cartoon is now in the public domain, as of ...
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100+ names for a donkey: Ideas for a new pet burro

So if you're thinking of becoming a pet parent to one, you'll love our list of 100+ donkey names. Seeing how a healthy, happy ...
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Disney’s Pluto enters the public domain: What that actually means (and what it doesn’t)

A new chapter of animation history begins as the leash on one of Disney’s most iconic hounds has finally been cut. The ...