Welcome to the public domain, Mickey Mouse

The version of Mickey Mouse seen in Steamboat Willie and Plane Crazy enters the public domain alongside the play Peter Pan, the song “Mack the Knife,” and more.

The Verge
@verge I can't understand why the Mickey Mouse character's still so iconic for Disney when it's most recent film was, what, 80? years ago.
@BibbleCo @verge Disney's got Mickey as its logo, a cult following on it, and several titles still out (like kids shows, cartoons and comic books), so it's still in production and they're gonna milk the mouse for as long (and in any way) they can.