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 ...

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 ...

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From Betty Boop to The Maltese Falcon, iconic 1930 works are now public domain, free to share, remix, and reuse.

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

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 ...

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

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

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

With 2025 not even a week old, predictions about what the new year has in store have already begun. Maybe a new Rihanna album (don't cross your fingers) or another Super Bowl win for Travis Kelce and ...