Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. News and opinion about video games, television, movies and the internet. On January 1, New Year’s Day, a few stories were spread ...

After years of Disney stalling and bending copyright law to their will, Mickey Mouse has officially entered the public domain. Independent creators can now play around with the famous mascot as he ...

The first day of the new year marks Public Domain Day. During this annual occurrence, numerous works enter into the United States public domain and are free to use by anyone with no fear of any ...

Less than a day after Steamboat Willie officially entered the public domain, several virtual adventures starring the world's most famous mouse have begun popping up online. The first couldn't be ...

Mickey Mouse as a… murderer? Disney’s 1928 short animated feature Steamboat Willie has entered the public domain, meaning the early version of the iconic character will now be available for use in all ...

The earliest version of Mickey Mouse is now in public domain as of January 1, 2024, and as many guessed, a game developer has announced its own twist on the character in a spooky setting. Nightmare ...