From Mickey to Bambi, why are all the new public domain characters showing up in horror? The idea of subverting an iconic character has proven irresistible. It may also offer some legal protections.

The original design of Mickey Mouse from the 1928 animated short Steamboat Willie officially entered the public domain on January 1, triggering a flood of parodies and memes. Not to mention, a handful ...

The copyright on Mickey Mouse expires today, meaning The Walt Disney Company no longer has the exclusive rights to the character. Does this mean you can put Mickey in your own cartoon? Not exactly.

In just a few short days, an early version of Disney’s most iconic character will join the public domain for the first time. For nearly a century, the image of Mickey Mouse has been married to the ...

A classic adventure with a fresh coat of paint. There are often cries in the video game community, not to mention the TV and film industry, that not enough people “take swings” to make something ...