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Episode: Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain After Nearly a Century
Description: Today marks a significant shift in the world of entertainment and intellectual property rights. After almost 100 years, the iconic character Mickey Mouse, first seen in the 1928 animated short "Steamboat Willie," has entered the public domain. This development permits artists and creators worldwide to use this version of Mickey Mouse, along with the two initial shorts "Steamboat Willie" and "Plane Crazy," for their creative endeavors without requiring permission or owing royalties to Disney.
The Mickey Mouse character that has entered the public domain is the original black-and-white version with solid black eyes...