If you’re the creative type and you’re struggling to come up with your next idea, do not fear: some big works, including the original version of Mickey Mouse, are entering the public domain on Jan. 1 in the United States.

And if, on the other hand, you prefer your Disney characters to be cute, cuddly and never-changing, well … you might want to stop reading.

In 2024, thousands of copyrighted works published in 1928 are entering the public domain, after their 95-year term expires.

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The New York Times reached out to some writers, producers and directors to give you a taste of what might be unleashed in this strange new world.

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  • @CluckN
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    611 months ago

    the guy who posted the link has Weed in the name making his post twice as good.