Thousands of creative works enter public domain (youtube.com)
1929 is expired. 29 was the year of the first talkies, and by famous directors. Hemingway, Faulkner, and others' books. Singin' in the Rain, Ain't Misbehavin',
Popeye, Tintin join Mickey, Whiny, Tarzan, Oz, and Sherlock. Steamboat Mickey can be used on any TV show doing anything. He recently appeared (dressed up in a costume) on a late night talk show, to help out there. Incongruity. Someone could open a theme park called 'Mickeyland' I guess, or maybe 1900's Land.
‘The lowbudget slasher flick appears to be an inevitability when these beloved characters enter the public domain.’