Popeye can punch without permission and Tintin ... appeared in 1929 are among the intellectual properties becoming public domain in the United States on Jan. 1. That means they can be used and ...

Last year, it was Mickey Mouse. This year, Popeye the Sailor joins Mickey as a new entrant to the public domain — that is, shedding his core copyright ...

A few days ago, we all welcomed in another new year, but did you know that Jan. 1 each year is also public domain day? On ...

The start of 2025 means thousands of iconic characters and creative works have entered the public domain, including the ...

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There’s also some complexity when it comes to music. Sound recordings from 1924 are now in the public domain, while 1929 ...

Popeye, Tintin, and films from Alfred Hitchcock and the Marx Brothers entered the public domain in the U.S. this week.

A satirical look at how this year's new public domain entries could be turned into horror, from Mickey Mouse and Popeye to ...

A new year brings lots of new things — including a new batch of entries into the public domain. 2025’s list includes ...

As we welcome 2025, everyone can also welcome these iconic works as they entered the public domain in the U.S.

A new year means a new start, and for some pieces of media, it means entering the public domain. In 2024, one of the most ...

Popeye’s very first iteration, who didn’t eat spinach to gain strength, is now free to copy, share, and adapt.