The 95-year copyright on these classic characters has expired, and that means creators can use and repurpose them without ...

Fans of the 1930s character Betty Boop can rejoice as a precursor of the iconic cartoon is now in the public domain, as of ...

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

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

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

Among those things being put into the public domain is the iconic official Georgia state song, “Georgia on My Mind.” The song ...

On January 1, 2026, copyrights will expire for comics, books, movies, musical compositions and other creative works from 1930 ...

Disney's empty live-action remake initiative deserves its infamy, with modern movies like Snow White and Mulan truly failing ...

Beloved characters entering the public domain with the new year include Blondie, Dagwood, Dick and Jane and Nancy Drew, but ...