Adaptations of Holmes stories are exploding now that the detective is in the public domain. Critics believe it should have ...

Jean-Pierre Blanchard and John Jeffries' harrowing journey was the first aerial crossing between France and Britain ...

What started with “Winnie The Pooh” has made its way to the latest public domain horror movie: “Peter Pan.” That’s right.

BALTIMORE — Carroll lawmakers plan to support bills that would support alternative energy solutions and restrict ...

The lyrics and music to Tiptoe Through the Tulips will be free for anyone to copy, perform, record, adapt, or interpolate into their own song” ...

Last year, it was Mickey Mouse. This year, Popeye the Sailor joins Mickey as a new entrant to the public domain — that is, shedding his core copyright ...

When Jason Fauntleroy bought a vacant lot at a sheriff’s office auction for $5,000 three years ago, it came with an ...

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: A documentary about ...

Any spinach-fueled super strength might have to wait a couple more years, though.

There’s also some complexity when it comes to music. Sound recordings from 1924 are now in the public domain, while 1929 ...

Popeye, Tintin, and films from Alfred Hitchcock and the Marx Brothers entered the public domain in the U.S. this week.

A satirical look at how this year's new public domain entries could be turned into horror, from Mickey Mouse and Popeye to ...