Public domain 2026: Betty Boop, Pluto, and Nancy Drew set free

Published: 2 weeks ago (January 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM EST)

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Source: The Verge

Betty Boop’s Debut

Betty Boop made her debut as an anthropomorphic dog in Dizzy Dishes.
Image: Fleischer Studios

Some years ago, I was writing a science fiction short story in which I wanted to incorporate verses from a 1928 song, “Button Up Your Overcoat.” However, when I sold the story, my editor told me that si…

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