Early version of Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Tigger to become public domain in 2024

[@zakklee2556]

95 years. public domain is 75 years. Disney lawsuit claimed it would hurt them so they paid off the judge who ruled that it does not apply to them.

[@justinlubbe4537]

That's Steamboat Willie not Mickey Mouse.

[@doorfscorporation2381]

Yes, it is, as you can see, in this video from KTLA 5 Los Angeles, and, he's entering public domain, next year!

[@ricardobjj24]

I hope they dont so that Winnie The Pooh thing where they turn Mickey into a serial killer. South Park will probably have fun with it though

[@axelreboot8475]

The disney version of winne the pooh is still copyrighted the Orginal version fron the book is what they used as a serial killer character

[@bunnyhoodmedia8385]

Anyone can use steamboat willie for any inspiration we can see a live action drama of it or even a horror version of it it’s all for the public’s use now

[@axelreboot8475]

@@bunnyhoodmedia8385 not till the first if you were to self publish a steamboat Wille story right now you would get hit with a cease and desist

[@ethancao4350]

And then they did

[@brianthefanboy9019]

There is a horror movie version of Steamboat Willie that is going be release in January called Screamboat.

[@Markeplier23]

Finally, Willie from Oblitus casa is legal

[@clockwork914]

No need to tell Jon Oliver❕😂

[@universal3024]

Prepare for a ton of commercials with this imagery now ..

[@MrJoshinJosh]

Better than nothing😀👍

[@katiem4539]

Disney will never let that happen. Disney will file whatever is necessary and sue whoever they need to to keep people from defaming these characters or using them for other things

[@Jackrabbit7]

They can’t

[@MalchikGuy]

Meh could be used as a cautionary tale in business courses i reckon