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submitted 6 months ago by breakfastmtn@lemmy.ca to c/news@lemmy.world

If you’re the creative type and you’re struggling to come up with your next idea, do not fear: some big works, including the original version of Mickey Mouse, are entering the public domain on Jan. 1 in the United States.

And if, on the other hand, you prefer your Disney characters to be cute, cuddly and never-changing, well … you might want to stop reading.

In 2024, thousands of copyrighted works published in 1928 are entering the public domain, after their 95-year term expires.

. . .

The New York Times reached out to some writers, producers and directors to give you a taste of what might be unleashed in this strange new world.

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[-] Chocrates@lemmy.world 82 points 6 months ago

Wow, that title.
Way to make it sound like a bad thing and not more art becomes public.

Do better NYT.

[-] StorminNorman@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

The author makes it pretty clear in the article that they all for this being a good thing. You don't get a bunch of creatives to pitch ideas for how they'd rework these old works if you're against the principle of the thing...

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