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

The original version of Betty Boop has entered the public domain. The cartoon character appeared in her original iteration in ...

A host of characters, movies, and songs created in the early 1930s will enter the public domain at midnight on Jan. 1, 2026.

The 95-year copyright on these classic characters has expired, and that means creators can use and repurpose them without ...

On January 1, 2026, copyrights will expire for comics, books, movies, musical compositions and other creative works from 1930 ...

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.

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

Are cinema-goers ready for a bloodthirsty Betty Boop? The question will be answered later this year when the Jazz Age cartoon ...

Betty Boop and "Blondie" are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. That means creators can use and ...

Today, the character enters the public domain—but perhaps only as a dog. The bizarre saga illustrates what's wrong with ...