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An early version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain on January 1

Disney's copyright on early versions of Mickey and Minnie, including the 1928 film Steamboat Willie, has expired in the US, allowing anyone to rework and use those versions without permission or cost.
The US public domain now includes famous films, books, music, and characters from 1928, offering opportunities for creativity and distribution of older works.
However, Disney still holds trademarks on Mickey Mouse as a brand identifier and corporate mascot, imposing limits on the public's use of these images.

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King5 News

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Now in public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies

Slashed free of Disney's copyright as of Monday, the iconic Mickey Mouse character from “Steamboat Willie” is already the focus of two horror films.

1 year ago·Seattle, United States

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Mickey Mouse Horror Trailer Drops Hours After 'Steamboat Willie' Enters Public Domain

The rodent-like villain in the slasher “Mickey’s Mouse Trap” also seems to be inspired by another iconic character.

1 year ago·United States

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Helena Independent Record

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First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies

The earliest iteration of Mickey Mouse is on a rampage, barely two days in the public domain. Slashed free of Disney’s copyright as of Monday, the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” is already the focus of two horror films. On Monday, just hours after the 1928 short entered the public domain, a trailer for “Mickey’s Mouse Trap” dropped on YouTube. Another yet-to-be-titled film was announced Tuesday. “Steamboat Willie” featured early versio…

1 year ago·Helena, United States

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Multiple Mickey Mouse horror movies announced as Steamboat Willie enters public domain

Mickey Mouse has landed a new role: horror-movie villain.

1 year ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The earliest iteration of Mickey Mouse is on a rampage, barely two days in the public domain. Slashed free of Disney’s copyright as of Monday, the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” is already the focus of two horror films. On Monday, just hours after the 1928 short entered the public domain, a trailer for “Mickey’s Mouse Trap” dropped on YouTube. Another yet-to-be-titled film was announced Tuesday. “Steamboat Willie” fe…

1 year ago·Bowling Green, United States

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