The original design of Mickey Mouse from the 1928 animated short Steamboat Willie officially entered the public domain on January 1, triggering a flood of parodies and memes. Not to mention, a handful ...

34. “Whether it’s as the hero of an adventure story, as a teacher and friend, as an icon on a watch, shirt, or hat — everyone knows Mickey Mouse.” —Warren Spector 35. “Girls bored me—they still do. I ...

We likely all know those iconic mouse ears to be the one and only Mickey Mouse, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, the animated children's television series, brings the beloved Disney character to life in a ...

The new year marks the nerdiest holiday you maybe didn’t know about: Public Domain Day. But this year’s celebration is extra special. After years of legal battles, “Steamboat Willie,” a 1928 Walt ...