[ad_1] The overreach of modern copyright law poses an existential threat to the very soul of our society because it stops artists from reflecting on the (heavily branded and IP laden) world around us, preventing them from asking difficult, essential questions like “What if Mickey Mouse was really fucked up and killed people?” That would… Continue reading Mickey Mouse Makes Public Domain Debut in Slasher Trailer
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Early Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain, Gets Game and Memes
[ad_1] Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willie. Photo: LMPC via Getty Images He’s free! As of January 1, 2024, an early version of Mickey Mouse (as seen in Steamboat Willie and a silent version of Plane Crazy) has entered the public domain. And yes, that means the Minnie Mouse character from those short films is fair game… Continue reading Early Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain, Gets Game and Memes