In a kind of copyright twofer, a film called “Cimarron,” and the book it was based on, are now in the public domain. The film ...

Four songs by George and Ira Gershwin, Betty Boop, Nancy Drew, and many more are among the intellectual properties that have ...

Betty Boop, Nancy Drew, Pluto the dog and many more works of art and culture are now in the public domain. Here's what to ...

Several Gershwin classics, plus cartoons like Betty Boop and Blondie, have reached the U.S. copyright maximum.

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On the Sunny Side of the Street,” “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” and Bing Crosby’s first film – enter the public domain. Duke ...

Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.

A look at some of the works going into the public domain in 2026, like the characters Betty Boop and Miss Marple, the first film adaptation of "All Quiet on the Western Front" and many classic songs ...

Introduction to the public domain -- The use and abuse of copyright -- Writings -- Music -- Art -- Photography -- Movies and television -- Computer software ...

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Among those things being put into the public domain is the iconic official Georgia state song, “Georgia on My Mind.” The song ...

New Year’s Day also marks Public Domain Day, when the copyrights for thousands of published works expire, allowing anyone to ...