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Pluto's public domain fiasco will be a nightmare for every Disney fan
For those unaware of Pluto's humble origins, the character did not begin life the way we know him now. The dog debuted in the 1930s with the shorts The Chain Gang and then The Picnic starring Mickey ...
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Disney’s Pluto Enters the Public Domain: What That Actually Means (and What It Doesn’t)
A new chapter of animation history begins as the leash on one of Disney’s most iconic hounds has finally been cut.
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 art form's formative experiments.
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