Nearly 280 filmmakers entered the Internet Archive’s annual contest celebrating creative freedom without copyright restrictions.
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The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew
The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo’s first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1.
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Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year
The copyrights of thousands of 20th-century films, books, compositions and sound recordings expire on Jan. 1, making them free for anyone to share and adapt. Here are some of the highlights.
