The "Steamboat Willie" version of Mickey Mouse became public domain on Jan. 1, 2024. Is Disney losing Mickey? Current artists and creators will be able to make use of Mickey, but with major limits.

Now, get ready for “Steamboat Willie” horror films. The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on Monday, and indie horror producers are wasting no time in capitalizing on it.

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 ...

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Before he became the biggest mouse in the biz, Mickey Mouse welcomed audiences to the movies.Beginning in 1928, the ...

At least two Mickey Mouse-inspired horror movies have been announced since 1928’s “Steamboat Willie” — which features the earliest version of the iconic character — entered the public ...

An early version of Mickey Mouse featured in Walt Disney's 1928 short film, "Steamboat Willie," entered the public domain on Jan. 1, 2024. 70° Make wishtv.com your home page ...