The 1928 short 'Steamboat Willie,' featuring both Mickey and Minnie Mouse, will become public domain in 2024. By The Associated Press M-I-C-K-E-Y will soon belong to you and me. With several ...

In the sober light of 2024, Steamboat Willie, the 1928 short that effectively launched the empire that Walt built, can now be used by anyone and everyone. The legal status of Mickey and Minnie ...

Now, get ready for “Steamboat Willie” horror films. The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on Monday, and indie horror producers are wasting no time in capitalizing on it.

At least two Mickey Mouse-inspired horror movies have been announced as the 1928 short 'Steamboat Willie ... Tigger, just entered the public domain along with the original Mickey and Minnie ...

Mickey, Minnie, and Tigger all enter the public domain on Monday, January 1st. ... “Ever since Mickey Mouse’s first appearance in the 1928 short film Steamboat Willie, ...

"The haunting of Steamboat Willie hours after hitting the public domain is fast work. #Infestation88 gives Mickey Mouse and his House of Mouse a whole new meaning," they wrote on X.

She shared her birthday with fellow Disney icon and partner Mickey Mouse, since the date marks their film debut in the 1928 Walt Disney classic short film "Steamboat Willie."Minnie Mouse balloon ...

Now, get ready for “Steamboat Willie” horror films. The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on Monday, and indie horror producers are wasting no time in capitalizing on it ...

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Before he became the biggest mouse in the biz, Mickey Mouse welcomed audiences to the movies. Beginning in 1928, the mischievous Walt Disney icon starred in short ...

The song inspired the title of the Buster Keaton film “ Steamboat Bill Jr,” released just a few months before “Steamboat Willie,” which in turn may have inspired the title of the Disney short.

A little-known version of Mickey Mouse came before ‘Steamboat Willie’ — and he wasn’t very nice (CNN) — Before he became the biggest mouse in the biz, ...