Fans of the 1930s character Betty Boop can rejoice as a precursor of the iconic cartoon is now in the public domain, as of ...

Nine new Mickey Mouse cartoons also are becoming public domain, two years after Steamboat Willie made the first version of ...

Works released in 1930 hit the U.S. public domain on January 1, including early animation icons, forgotten favorites, and the art form's formative experiments.

Thousands of works from 1930 are now in the public domain for anyone's use, including original, recognizable figures such as ...

As 2026 begins, so does a new chapter for creativity. Thousands of books, films, songs and works of art from the early 20th ...

Betty Boop & Pluto have officially entered the public domain, opening the door for developers to use them freely in video ...

It’s a big year,” said Jennifer Jenkins, law professor and director of Duke’s Center for the Study of the Public Domain.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — James Nnaji, a 2023 NBA draft pick making his college debut for Baylor, was booed when he entered ...

A major copyright shift just made Betty Boop’s earliest version free to use — but merch sellers should read the fine print.

Enjoy over 2 hours of classic Betty Boop cartoons from the 1930s. Betty Boop is one of the most beloved cartoon characters of all time! Watch Betty Boop in some of her earliest vintage cartoons along ...

LOS ANGELES — Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain.