Multiple Mickey Mouse horror movies announced as Steamboat Willie enters public domain

[Mike Honcho 5,283]

 

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At least two films starring an early version of the Walt Disney Company’s famous mascot were announced this week as the copyright for Disney’s 1928 animated short film, “Steamboat Willie,” entered the public domain for the first time.

A teaser trailer for “Mickey’s Mouse Trap,” a live-action film directed by Jamie Bailey and released Monday, depicts a group of friends who are terrorized by someone in a mask of the smiling rodent at a carnival. “The mouse is out,” the trailer declared.

A film like this might have been considered a copyright infringement just a few days ago; Mickey has been synonymous with the Disney brand for nearly a century. But since US law allows copyright to be held for 95 years, on January 1, 2024, Disney’s “Steamboat Willie” copyright officially expired, opening the door for more Mickey-themed content.

“Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations, but beneath that cheerful exterior lies a potential for pure, unhinged terror,” LaMorte said in the release. “I can’t wait to unleash our twisted take on this beloved character to the world.

 

WTF!!!

[MDC 7,431]

I heard the Winnie the Pooh horror movie from last year was awful. Surprising I know.

[squistion 2,203]

29 minutes ago, MDC said:

I heard the Winnie the Pooh horror movie from last year was awful. Surprising I know.

Actually the trailers for Winnie the Pooh didn't look that bad, but I never saw the film and it appears I didn't miss anything. 

[TheNewGirl 1,494]

They are publishing a Little Golden Book/children's book based on Alien's Ripley. 

I am totally buying that shiiite and I'll go see scary Steamboat Willie. 

[MDC 7,431]

3 minutes ago, squistion said:

Actually the trailers for Winnie the Pooh didn't look that bad, but I never saw the film and it appears I didn't miss anything. 

I didn’t see it but a lot of folks said it was the worst horror movie of the year.

[frank 2,307]

Multiple Mickey Mouse movies mean much moolah may materialize. 

[Pimpadeaux 2,406]

Should have gone with pron instead of horror.

"Steamboat Willie" ...

[frank 2,307]

Just now, Pimpadeaux said:

Should have gone with pron instead of horror.

"Steamboat Willie" ...

Motorboat Willie

[EternalShinyAndChrome 4,106]

5 minutes ago, frank said:

Motorboat Willie

 

5 minutes ago, frank said:

Motorboat Willie

Creampie Willie