The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 ...

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use.

I once saw my immigrant parents as overbearing and strict. Only as an adult, learning about their past and the inheritance of ...

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

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

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

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

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

As a result, Fleischer Studios likely can't say it still owns Betty Boop completely, but it can plausibly claim the version with dog ears is the only one now in the public domain, and each subsequent ...

As we approach the new year, a treasure trove of cultural works from 1930 will soon enter the public domain, unlocking a wealth of creativity and accessibility. Starting January 1, 2026, iconic ...

Every January 1, thousands of creative works are released from copyright restrictions. These are a few of the highlights ...