The VergeJan 1, 2024
Welcome to the public domain, Mickey Mouse https://www.theverge.com/24006670/mickey-mouse-steamboat-willie-enters-copyright-public-domain-2024?utm_content=bufferea0c5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer
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.

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Show threadSven Holger Wolf 🌐🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈Jan 1, 2024
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In this early video Mickey's name still was ''Steamboat Willie'.
Show threadbillothekid2Jan 2, 2024
@Sven_Holger_Wolf @verge Nope, it was already Mickey from the opening title card.
https://fedi.video/w/fprBU6iTpV7Es8hU1KU1Sh
Steamboat Willie (1928) (first Mickey Mouse)

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Show threadSven Holger Wolf 🌐🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈Jan 2, 2024

@billothekid2 @verge
Okay, du hast recht. Mickey sollte übrigens zuerst 'Mortimer Mouse' heißen, aber Walt Disneys Ehefrau fand den Namen nicht passend.

Die Stimme von Minnie Mouse in dem Tonfilm wurde übrigens von Walt Disney selbst gesprochen.

Show threadbillothekid2
@Sven_Holger_Wolf @verge
Yeah, Mrs. Disney literally changed history there. Could you imagine if they stuck with Mortimer?
Jan 2, 2024 at 7:30amWeb
Show threadSven Holger Wolf 🌐🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈Jan 2, 2024
@billothekid2 @verge
I think, with the name 'Mortimer' the Mickey history would have become a success as well, because this character is such a strong icon.