The only version available in the public domain is Steamboat Willie, whose more rat-like appearance looks remarkably different than the iconic modern Mickey Mouse, which will still be the frontman ...

The copyright that expires today only applies to Mickey Mouse as he first appeared: rat-like and mischievous, with pupil-less eyes and no gloves. All other interpretations, introduced later ...

A chilling first look at the Mickey Mouse-inspired horror film has been ... grubby grey trousers and held a pole with his rat-like hands, adorned with long grey talons. Despite Thornton's ...

Mickey Mouse is a beloved ... The story begins with Steamboat Willie, an anthropomorphic mouse the size of a very large rat, escaping from his prison inside the Staten Island Ferry.

The 1928 short 'Steamboat Willie,' featuring both Mickey and Minnie Mouse, will become public domain ... It is only the more mischievous, rat-like, non-speaking boat captain in Steamboat Willie ...

It doesn’t apply to all versions of Mickey; this version of Mickey Mouse has a rat-like nose, eyes with no pupils and no gloves. The Constitution authorizes Congress to create copyright law ...

The version of the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” will enter the public domain in 2024. But those trying to take advantage could end up in a legal mousetrap. By Brooks Barnes LOS ...