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POPEYE, More MICKEY MOUSE, THE SKELETON DANCE and More Enter the Public Domain in 2025
GeekTyrantStory by Joey Paur
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Iconic characters and classic cartoons from the 1920s-30s are about to enter the public domain, opening up a world of creative possibilities for Hollywood.
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- Popeye the Sailor, Mickey Mouse, and The Skeleton Dance will be fair game for filmmakers, TV producers, and more to reinterpret and reimagine in 2025.
- With these beloved characters no longer under copyright protection, industry creatives are buzzing about the potential for fresh, innovative takes that could captivate modern audiences.
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POPEYE, MICKEY MOUSE, THE SKELETON DANCE