Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives

Betty Boop and “Blondie” are among the highlights of titles entering the public domain with the arrival of 2026 ...

‘Georgia on My Mind,’ to enter public domain on Jan. 1. Here’s what that means

Among those things being put into the public domain is the iconic official Georgia state song, “Georgia on My Mind.” The song ...
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Public Domain Day 2026: Betty Boop, Pluto (As Rover), And Flip The Frog Hit The Commons On January 1

Works released in 1930 hit the U.S. public domain on January 1, including early animation icons, forgotten favorites, and the ...

The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 ...
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Works entering the US public domain in 2026

Works of art created in 1930 such as early Betty Boop cartoons depicting her as a dog, Disney's "Rover" prototype for Pluto, ...

Hiltzik: Blondie and Dagwood are entering the public domain, but Betty Boop still may be trapped in copyright jail

Beloved characters entering the public domain with the new year include Blondie, Dagwood, Dick and Jane and Nancy Drew, but ...
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Minnie the Moocher

“Minnie the Moocher” is a 1932 cartoon starring two of Fleischer Studios’ most famous characters, Betty Boop and Bimbo. It heavily features the music of Cab Calloway, including the eponymous song, as ...