The earliest known version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on Jan. 1, nearly 100 years after the iconic character first appeared in the 1928 short film Steamboat Willie. Under U.S.

(CNN) — In just a few short days, an early version of Disney’s most iconic character will join the public domain for the first time. For nearly a century, the image of Mickey Mouse has been married to ...

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 ...

The fact that the Hidden Mickey is only visible today is important because November 18 is the anniversary of the debut of ...

Mickey Mouse might seem the most unlikely character to ensnare viewers in a horror flick, but an expiration in copyright protection means an early version of the Disney mascot will stalk film screens.

As cool as the ride is, the new queue is something truly special. The Florida original uses the same Chinese Theater lobby ...

Here’s what you can expect when you finally make it back into the Chinese Theater and hop on this runaway train for the first ...

'Mickey and the Roadster Racers' is getting a new title. The Disney Junior show will premiere its third season as 'Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures.' In addition, the show's iconic "Hot Dog!" song is ...

(CNN) — In just a few short days, an early version of Disney’s most iconic character will join the public domain for the first time. (CNN) — In just a few short days, an early version of Disney’s most ...