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

A year after their film debut, “The Cocoanuts,” entered the public domain, the Marx Brothers’ beloved “Animal Crackers” joins ...

‘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 ...