As of New Year's Day, Disney’s iconic character Steamboat Willie has been made available for creatives to use now that the original mouse’s copyright has ended. After 95 years, the cartoon that ...

One of the most beloved and recognizable cartoon characters in the world is set to enter the public domain next year. However, it's a bit more complicated. The first iteration of Mickey Mouse, the ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Steamboat Willie, the black-and-white cartoon that introduced Mickey Mouse to the world, is now ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- In the Presidio of San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum is home to thousands of artifacts and memorabilia of the life and career of Walt Disney. Among the letters, photos, ...

Happy Birthday, Mickey! That's right, the little mouse recognized all over the world celebrates his birthday on Nov. 18. Artists who have drawn Mickey through the years have referred to him as Walt ...

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, the earliest form of Mickey Mouse, one of the most iconic characters in American media, will enter the public domain. The iteration of Mickey Mouse as seen in the 1928 ...