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ificandream

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Sat Dec 23, 2023, 08:42 PM Dec 2023

Original Mickey Mouse enters public domain in 2024. Here's what that means

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By Samantha Neely
Fort Myers News-Press

One of the most beloved and recognizable cartoon characters in the world is set to enter the public domain next year. However, it's a bit more complicated.

The first iteration of Mickey Mouse, the icon of the Disney empire including its theme parks in Florida and worldwide, will be among the list of characters, films and books that will become public domain on Jan. 1.

The 1928 short film “Steamboat Willie" features both Mickey and Minnie Mouse as they steer down a river. This version of Mickey Mouse has been considered a pop culture icon by many, seen throughout the company's branding over the past 95 years.

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"Ever since Mickey Mouse’s first appearance in the 1928 short film Steamboat Willie, people have associated the character with Disney’s stories, experiences, and authentic products,” a Disney spokesperson said. “That will not change when the copyright in the Steamboat Willie film expires."

Link: https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/entertainment/2023/12/22/mickey-mouse-public-domain-disney-florida-copyright/72006758007/

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Disney has been one of the most aggressive in enforcing its copyrights. The fact that "Steamboat Willie" will be in the public domain won't change that.
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