This iconic mouse is weeks away from being in the public domain
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Jan. 1, 2024, is the day when ‘Steamboat Willie’ enters the public domain

This iconic mouse is weeks away fromn being in the public domain Jan. 1, 2024, is the day when ‘Steamboat Willie’ enters the public domain

  • CaptDust@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    2·
    10 months ago

    Literally how it’s worked forever, how do you think books and films become public domain? Blame the Romans.

    • SCB@lemmy.worldEnglish
      49·
      10 months ago

      “this is the way it’s always been” is never an acceptable defense of anything

      • CaptDust@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        8·
        10 months ago

        I’m confused, are you actually advocating for companies to retain control of their properties forever? Public domain exists for the benefit of all people, to keep knowledge and art open and available, and to allow future generations to build on existing work.

        Sure not a huge deal for Mickey mouse because it’s not as important as research work or whatever, BUT considering Disney was literally built on repacking public domain stories (Pinocchio / Snow White / Beauty and Beast directly taken from previous works, Lion King is basically Hamlet with animals), it’s past time they contributed back.