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Mickey Mouse, Long a Symbol in Copyright Wars, to Enter Public Domain: ‘It’s Finally Happening’ (variety.com)
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[–] raoulraoul@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Kind of a clickbaity headline, especially for Variety. That specific "Steamboat Willie" Mickey Mouse, sans gloves and pupils-only, is due to go PD (as if you all didn't know this anyway). And don't think the name is copyright-free either.

In any case, who cares? Go, go, Air Pirates! Visit the Disneyland Memorial Orgy!

[–] Blaze@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

Finally