Every January 1, pop culture quietly resets in the U.S. Old books, films, TV shows, photos, comic strips, songs, and more lose their copyright protection and enter the public domain, transforming from ...

One of the most unusual of the creative treasures to enter the public domain this month is King of Jazz. The plotless, experimental 1930 musical film shot in early Technicolor centers on influential ...

For lovers of books, movies, characters, and more, Jan. 1 annually marks more than just a new year; it's also the start of new copyrighted items entering the public domain, making classic works ...

Books featuring a trio of iconic detectives — Nancy Drew, Sam Spade and Miss Marple — are also entering the public domain this year. By The Associated Press Betty Boop and Blondie are joining Mickey ...

A look at some of the works going into the public domain in 2026, like the characters Betty Boop and Miss Marple, the first film adaptation of "All Quiet on the Western Front" and many classic songs ...

Horror comedy film 'Mickey's Mouse Trap' features Disney's iconic character as the killer. By Kimberly Nordyke Managing Editor, Digital The synopsis for the film, called Mickey’s Mouse Trap, reads: ...

Mickey Mouse has landed a new role: horror-movie villain. At least two films starring an early version of the Walt Disney Company’s famous mascot were announced this week as the copyright for Disney’s ...

From films featuring the Marx brothers and early Betty Boop, to a Faulkner classic, and "Body and Soul," these artistic works are free game on January 1. For many filmmakers, publishers, programmers, ...