Happy New Year, and Happy Public Domain Day! 2024 is a big one on the copyright front. Steamboat Willie, which I’ve always viewed as sort of an adolescent version of Mickey Mouse, is officially in the public domain as of today.
Copyright expiration pushes works into the public domain every January 1st, but this one certainly lands with a thud.
I’m sure we’ll see all sorts of interesting adaptations of Steamboat Willie in 2024. Should be fun to watch!
