The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse will now enter the public domain, despite Disney trying to save its copyright on the iconic character that started it all. Disney will lose the copyright of Steamboat ...

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 the ...

Walt Disney's signature creation, Mickey Mouse, in his breakout 1928 cartoon short, "Steamboat Willie." (Photo: ©Walt Disney/Courtesy: Everett Collection) He may have hit the big 9-4 in calendar years ...

Mickey Mouse has never had a feature-length film despite his worldwide popularity and status as a corporate mascot. Mickey Mouse's early years were marked by mischievous behavior and controversial ...