Every year on January 1 — Public Domain Day — a fresh batch of books, films, and characters enter the public domain. That means their original versions are no longer under copyright and can be reused, ...

As 2026 begins, so does a new chapter for creativity. Thousands of books, films, songs and works of art from the early 20th century are now officially in the public domain, meaning anyone can legally ...

From films featuring the Marx brothers and early Betty Boop, to a Faulkner classic, and "Body and Soul," these artistic works are free game on January 1. For many filmmakers, publishers, programmers, ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. The first appearances of the classic cartoon and comic characters are among the pieces of ...