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Free Tix: 1941's "Meet John Doe" (Gary Cooper) SF Film Night + Free Snacks (Internet Archive)

The Internet Archive hosts a special screening of 'Meet John Doe' focusing on themes of class struggle and resistance against fascism.
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The Public Domain Benefits Everyone - But Sometimes Copyright Holders Won't Let Go

Trademark protection has no fixed expiration date, unlike copyright. It works on a 'use it or lose it' model.
Former copyright holders of public domain works can use trademark law to maintain control over their intellectual property.

It's January, which means another batch of copyrighted work is now public domain

The beginning of January marks the entry of new works into the public domain, allowing free use for individuals and creators.

All these iconic artworks and characters lose copyright in 2025

Upcoming releases of popular characters into the public domain in 2025 prompt new adaptations, including a horror-themed Popeye.

Superheroes May Never Escape Copyright. Blame Sherlock.

The Sherlock Holmes stories are now in the public domain, leading to a surge in new adaptations and projects.

What's Entering the Public Domain in 2025: Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms, Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury, Early Hitchcock Films, Tintin and Popeye Cartoons & More

Public Domain Day introduces notable characters like Tintin into the public domain in the US, but copyright restrictions still apply in the EU.

Watch the spinach: Popeye sails his way into public domain

Popeye has entered the public domain, allowing free use in adaptations across various media.

The Public Domain Benefits Everyone - But Sometimes Copyright Holders Won't Let Go

Trademark protection has no fixed expiration date, unlike copyright. It works on a 'use it or lose it' model.
Former copyright holders of public domain works can use trademark law to maintain control over their intellectual property.

It's January, which means another batch of copyrighted work is now public domain

The beginning of January marks the entry of new works into the public domain, allowing free use for individuals and creators.

All these iconic artworks and characters lose copyright in 2025

Upcoming releases of popular characters into the public domain in 2025 prompt new adaptations, including a horror-themed Popeye.

Superheroes May Never Escape Copyright. Blame Sherlock.

The Sherlock Holmes stories are now in the public domain, leading to a surge in new adaptations and projects.

What's Entering the Public Domain in 2025: Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms, Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury, Early Hitchcock Films, Tintin and Popeye Cartoons & More

Public Domain Day introduces notable characters like Tintin into the public domain in the US, but copyright restrictions still apply in the EU.

Watch the spinach: Popeye sails his way into public domain

Popeye has entered the public domain, allowing free use in adaptations across various media.
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The Skeleton Dance, Voted the 18th Best Cartoon of All Time, Is Now in the Public Domain (1929)

Ub Iwerks was crucial in animating The Skeleton Dance, showcasing the collaboration between him and Walt Disney in early animation.

The Morning After: Tech's biggest losers in 2024

2025 begins with tech facing challenges, including social media struggles, a TikTok ban debate, and unreliable AI tools.
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Popeye, Tintin enter the public domain in 2025

Tintin's controversial debut story enters the public domain in 2025, despite Hergé's lifelong embarrassment about it.

3 Popeye horror films slated after copyright protection ends in new year

Popeye and Tintin will enter the public domain on Jan 1, enabling new creative expressions with these characters.
Significant works from 1929 and earlier, including films and music, will also be public domain, fostering creative reuse.

Popeye, Tintin enter the public domain in 2025

Tintin's controversial debut story enters the public domain in 2025, despite Hergé's lifelong embarrassment about it.

3 Popeye horror films slated after copyright protection ends in new year

Popeye and Tintin will enter the public domain on Jan 1, enabling new creative expressions with these characters.
Significant works from 1929 and earlier, including films and music, will also be public domain, fostering creative reuse.
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Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year

Popeye and Tintin enter public domain in 2025, opening the door for new adaptations and creative expression from classic works.

Popeye, Tintin and More Will Enter the Public Domain in the New Year | KQED

The rise of horror adaptations of public domain characters reflects a trend of exploring incongruous genres, but lasting impact relies on deeper storytelling.

Can You Teach an Old Sport New Tricks? The Great Gatsby on Broadway

Public domain entry offers creative freedom without financial burdens.

Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year

Popeye and Tintin enter public domain in 2025, opening the door for new adaptations and creative expression from classic works.

Popeye, Tintin and More Will Enter the Public Domain in the New Year | KQED

The rise of horror adaptations of public domain characters reflects a trend of exploring incongruous genres, but lasting impact relies on deeper storytelling.

Can You Teach an Old Sport New Tricks? The Great Gatsby on Broadway

Public domain entry offers creative freedom without financial burdens.
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A New Nonprofit Saves Lost Films, One Frame at a Time

Preserving films from public domain is crucial to ensure historical cinematic works are not lost forever.

Harvard Is Releasing a Massive Free AI Training Dataset Funded by OpenAI and Microsoft

Harvard's dataset offers nearly one million public-domain books to foster AI innovation and support the broader technological community.

The Men Who Swear They're Making Thousands Self-Publishing Classic Literature

Adopting an abundance mindset can lead to greater entrepreneurial success, particularly through leveraging public domain literature for profit.

With an incredible looking puppet and the actor behind Freddy Krueger joining the cast, I might have to check out that R-rated Poohniverse Pinocchio film after all

The R-rated Poohniverse Pinocchio looks promising, featuring a well-crafted animatronic puppet and intriguing horror themes.

The Mouse Trap review parasitic IP horror gives birth to slasher Mickey Mouse

The article critiques the film 'The Mouse Trap' as a poorly executed slasher that fails to effectively utilize its Disney-inspired premise.

United States of America v. Google LLC.: The Witnesses | HackerNoon

The legal scrutiny against Google reflects growing concerns over competitive practices in the tech industry.

State of US Journalism Is "Worst I've Ever Seen It," Says Sarah Kendzior

The public domain is under threat of being purchased and destroyed by powerful entities.
Sarah Kendzior and Kelly Hayes discuss the decline of journalism in the U.S. and ways to resist the erosion of shared history and values.

Don't give AI free access to work denied to humans, argues a legal scholar

Fair use doctrine is the AI industry's defense in lawsuits over copyright infringement.
Copyright protection supporters argue for equal enforcement of copyright laws on AI as on humans.
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