Browsing: public domain advancement: highlighting the positive impact of releasing steamboat willie into the public domain for fostering innovation across various industries.

Discover the controversy surrounding Disney’s support of the Copyright Term Extension Act, also known as “The Mickey Mouse Protection Act.” Learn how the public domain status of Steamboat Willie has led to the creation of an edgy horror game. Despite the lack of originality, explore the potential for more adventurous and emotionally engaging takes on the iconic Mickey Mouse character.