As of New Year's Day, Disney’s iconic character Steamboat Willie has been made available for creatives to use now that the original mouse’s copyright has ended. After 95 years, the cartoon that ...

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 ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Steamboat Willie, the black-and-white cartoon that introduced Mickey Mouse to the world, is now ...

Disney fans first met this lovable mouse in 1928. Since then, he’s become a cultural icon and the star of several animated features. Now, Mickey Mouse and his friends will go on endless adventures ...

Andrew McGowan studied at Bowdoin College and the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television. Hs has served on programming and judicial teams for several film festivals, and has written about cinema ...

What is it about Mickey Mouse anyway? Most people will go to great lengths to avoid rodents, yet this particular rodent has had a worldwide following for almost 100 years. He has appeared in more than ...

The iconic 85-year-old character is going back to his roots for 19 different cartoon shorts. Mickey gets a retro look closer to his original 1928 design. He'll be appearing in settings including Santa ...

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, the earliest form of Mickey Mouse, one of the most iconic characters in American media, will enter the public domain. The iteration of Mickey Mouse as seen in the 1928 ...