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, ‘Blondie’ enter the public domain

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

‘Georgia on My Mind,’ to enter public domain on Jan. 1. Here’s what that means

Among those things being put into the public domain is the iconic official Georgia state song, “Georgia on My Mind.” The song ...
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Happy Planner's new Disney Mickey Mouse drop is an easy holiday gift

If you’re looking for a way to elevate your planning routine for 2026 or gift something functional and magical, the new Disney Mickey Mouse collection from Happy Planner delivers both. Happy Planner ...
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Mickey Mouse meets ChatGPT: Disney signs short video deal with OpenAI

Disney has signed a deal with OpenAI to let the firm's video generation tool produce short videos featuring more than 200 Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters. The Walt Disney Company has ...
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Disney, OpenAI deal means you can make short videos with Mickey, R2-D2

As part of the Walt Disney Company's $1 billion investment in ChatGPT parent OpenAI, the entertainment giant will let you use Mickey Mouse and other Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters in ...