When Walt Disney first released the cartoon short film Steamboat Willie in November 1928, it was groundbreaking. It was one of the cartoons to use synchronized sound, and would go on to become one of ...

A Walt Disney movie featuring the first appearance of Mickey Mouse moved into the public domain on New Year’s Day. The 1928 short film "Steamboat Willie" introduces audiences to a non-speaking Mickey ...

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 ...

The first iterations of Mickey and Minnie Mouse have hit the public domain, with many wasting no time in appropriating the famous characters. January 1 is Public Domain Day and the Disney character's ...