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Paris, and is available for anyone to use, record, interpolate etc. Though Porter’s original version of the song is in the public domain, later recordings by Ella Fitzgerald and Lady Gaga are not and remain copyrighted.Check out some of the musical compositions and sound recordings that are now in the public domain below.Elsewhere, the famous 1928 American animated short film directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, Steamboat Willie has also entered the public domain, along with Plane Crazy.

The Mandalorian has been named as the most streamed original television series in 2023.The third season of the Star Wars spinoff series wound up on Disney+ in April, with a finale that left some fans divided over its surprisingly optimistic conclusion.In a new list compiled by the data analysts Whip Media (via Yahoo News), which established the dominance of shows based on the share of viewers in the US from January to November, there are three more Disney+ shows in the top ten.Marvel series Loki comes in at Number Two, while Secret Invasion and Ahsoka land the seventh and ninth spots respectively.Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso takes the third spot, while the highest Netflix placing is You in fourth place, followed by Black Mirror at Number Six.Netflix do, however, take the largest share of the Top 30 in total, with a total of 11 contributions.In December, Netflix announced that they would be publishing a report twice a year to show what subscribers were watching over a six month period.The first report, which covered the months from January to June 2023, revealed that according to their data, The Night Agent was the most viewed product, racking up over 812 million hours globally.Created by Shawn Ryan, The Night Agent follows FBI agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) who is thrown into a desperate hunt for a traitor at the highest levels of the US government.

to US copyright law, works published between 1923 and 1978 are protected for 95 years following the date of publication. Disney has tried to prevent this from happening, over the years — in 1998, it lobbied for the Copyright Extension Act, which added 20 years, adding up to 95 years. That act would eventually be dubbed the “Mickey Mouse Protection Act.” “Ever since Mickey Mouse’s first appearance in the 1928 short film ‘Steamboat Willie,’ people have associated the character with Disney’s stories, experiences, and authentic products,” a Disney spokesperson said in a statement.

Steamboat Willie – passed into the public domain, meaning that artists and creators are now able to use the intellectual property in their own work.Mickey’s Mouse Trap is proudly claiming to be the “first ever live action Mickey Mouse comedy horror feature film” and was filmed and directed by Jamie Bailey. As the below trailer reveals, it will feature a deadly killer dressed in a Mickey mask rampaging through an amusement arcade.

Hey, when you think about it, 2023 started off strong, right? “M3GAN” was fun. Ariana Debose reminded us that “Angela Bassett did the thing.” The Oscars were an “Everything Everywhere All At Once” celebration.

an annual Jan. 1 column for “Public Domain Day.” “It wasn’t just Disney that was pushing for term extension. It was a whole group of copyright holders whose works were set to go into the public domain soon, who benefited greatly from the 20 years of extra protection,” she said.

TUI's Boxing Day sale is offering up to £300 off on selected long-haul holidays and up to £250 off on all other packages.The sale includes a range of far-flung destinations with departures between May and October 2024. If you're dreaming of a family holiday in Orlando, Florida, you can bag a bargain on a magical stay.

Patrick Schwarzenegger, the 30 year old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, has popped the question to his longtime girlfriend Abby Champion. He chose a gorgeous and unique 'Toi et Moi' ring for the proposal, two diamonds representing 'You and Me'. Abby proudly gave us a glimpse of her new bling in an Instagram picture captioned: "FOREVER AND EVER." In this adorable snap, the soon-to-be married couple are cuddled up with Patrick planting a sweet kiss on Abby's cheek.

according to Variety. That’s less than the $519 million worldwide earnings from the first “Ant-Man” film in 2015 and the $623 million the second installment earned in 2018 (not adjusted for inflation).

The countdown to Christmas is on at Nonnatus House in December 1968 as Apollo 8 prepares for a moon mission. Sister Monica Joan (played by Judy Parfitt) is this could be her last yuletide and that she will not live to see man walk on the moon. Meanwhile, as Shelagh (Laura Main) and Dr Turner (Stephen McGann) navigate family life, they are unsettled when a parcel arrives from May’s mother in Hong Kong.

There are so many different traditions we love participating in over the festive season, but one of our favourites has to be the Boxing Day sales. Whether you’re after a couple of post- Christmas treats for yourself, have some additional late presents to buy, or are already getting a head start on next year’s Christmas presents (and if you’re that organised we salute you), it’s the perfect time to get your hands on some bargains.

Christmas is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time for families to snuggle up and enjoy some festive films.This year, there are loads of great movies on TV and streaming platforms that are perfect for kids or the inner child in you. Disney+, Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video have a fantastic selection of animated hits and Christmas classics that are rated U or PG so, parents can relax knowing their little ones are watching suitable content, reports TV critic for The Mirror. Plus, you can take advantage of money-saving deals or even watch some films for free with Amazon's 30-day free trial or Apple TV+'s seven-day free trial.

Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global have held talks for a potential merger that would see two of the world’s biggest media companies join together, according to reports.The talks are in a “very early stage” and the merger may still not go ahead, sources close to the talks claim.Warner Bros.

Marvel and Disney have reportedly dropped actor Jonathan Majors from their future projects after he was convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Jonathan, 34, who played Kang The Conqueror in Disney+ series Loki as well as in Marvel Studios movie Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania, was found guilty of assault and harassment in New York on Monday, 18 December, after a two-week trial.

convicted of assault and harassment Monday, according to a person familiar with the situation.The rising star was cast to become the overarching bad guy Kang the Conqueror in upcoming Marvel films after debuting the role in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” as well as both seasons of “Loki.” He was also signed to appear as the time-traveling supervillain in “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” in 2026 and “Avengers: Secret Wars” in 2027.It is unclear whether Marvel will now recast the role – which could prove difficult considering the baggage created by Majors – or rewrite the future projects for a different Marvel baddie. “I think his career is over,” one longtime Hollywood agent told The Post.Another insider agreed, adding: “Jonathan is going to need all his superpowers to keep his job after this verdict.

according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.The musical fantasy, which tells the story of the fictional proprietor in the 1964 Roald Dahl novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” stars Timothée Chalamet in the titular role. The Post said the actor exudes “impish charm and oddball quirks” and the film “delivers not so much a world of pure imagination as a land of constant cuteness.”The flick reportedly cost $125 million to make, so will have to earn double its budget, $250 million, to be deemed a box office success, according to Screen Rant.

Two legendary actors are set to join the cast of EastEnders over the festive period as George Knight is unexpectedly reunited with his adoptive parents, Gloria and Eddie Knight. Gloria will be played by Elizabeth Counsell, and Eddie will be portrayed by Christopher Fairbank.The duo head to Walford to try and rebuild their relationship with George, who they haven’t seen for over a decade, but it soon becomes clear they have a secret.

Disney+ series The Santa Clauses, saying he was “so fucking rude”.Speaking on a recent episode of her Bitch Sesh podcast – per a Variety report – Casey Wilson spoke out against Tim Allen’s behaviour on set of the Disney Christmas series, which she said she had kept quiet about because a producer on the show is “a great friend” of hers and because her kids “loved the movies.”“Tim Allen was such a bitch. It was the truly single worst experience I’ve ever had with a co-star ever,” she said. She went on to elaborate her point by recalling a scene in which she was supposed to mistake Santa as an intruder.Wilson recalled: “So I’m in a scene.

Tim Allen for the pilot episode of Disney+’s “The Santa Clauses” series, claims working with him was “truly single worst experience I’ve ever had with a co-star ever.”The “Saturday Night Live” star spoke to Variety on Wednesday about how the “Home Improvement” alum allegedly wasn’t exactly in the holiday spirit during filming. “Tim Allen was such a b—h,” she bluntly claimed, explaining she “buried this” information for over a year since the series’ release because her friend was a producer on the project and her kids “loved the movies.”The series was a continuation of Allen’s classic “Santa Clause” film trilogy.

If there is any “brand” under the Disney umbrella that has seemingly been hurt the most since COVID began in 2020, it’s Pixar. What was once the premier animation studio in the entire film industry has turned into a struggling branch of the Disney content factory, with three of its last five films being sent straight to Disney+.

The Marvels” won’t live up to its sparkling title.The Disney-produced superhero movie, from all indications, will wind up as the lowest-grossing Marvel Cinematic Universe movie in its entire 15-year history.While the film starring Brie Larson, Iman Vellani and Teyonah Parris opened less than a month ago — and has so far grossed a scant $80 million domestically and $197 worldwide — any hopes of it becoming a sleeper hit have disappeared.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 33rd MCU film’s box office dropped a staggering 78% in its second weekend, and it’s only gotten worse from there.And Variety reported that Disney sent a note to press saying, “With ‘The Marvels’ box office now winding down, we will stop weekend reporting of international/global grosses on this title.”The previous record-holder for biggest MCU loser was 2008’s “The Incredible Hulk” starring Mark Ruffalo, with $80 million domestically and $264.7 million worldwide. The numbers for “The Marvels” are especially dire when you consider the boffo earnings of the studio’s most popular titles: “Avengers: Endgame” ($2.8 billion worldwide); “The Avengers” ($1.52 billion); “Avengers: Age of Ultron” ($1.4 billion).

It's been over half a century since the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory graced our screens. In that time, some of its stars have enjoyed the spotlight, while others have faced heartbreaking outcomes.The 1971 film, based on Roald Dahl's beloved book, became a family favourite worldwide. It was later remade in 2005 by Tim Burton, but the story of young Charlie Bucket and his precious Golden Ticket has remained timeless.

partly blamed the debacle on a lack of “supervision.” ″‘The Marvels’ was shot during COVID,” Iger, 72, said. “There wasn’t as much supervision on the set, so to speak, where we have executives [that are] really looking over what’s being done day after day after day.” Variety previously reported that the director of “The Marvels,” Nia DaCosta, began another project during postproduction.“If you’re directing a $250 million movie, it’s kind of weird for the director to leave with a few months to go,” a source told the trade.“The Marvels,” the 33rd film in the MCU, had the lowest opening weekend at the box office ever for the franchise, grossing just $47 million domestically.

is a Marvel star and was also one of the Kens in the hit “Barbie” movie, announced on his Instagram Story on Thursday that he had to drop out of a planned appearance in Disney World’s 2023 Candlelight Processional, due to unspecified “health scares.” “I’m so absolutely gutted to have to drop out,” he wrote. The Candlelight Processional retells the Christmas story with a celebrity narrator, orchestra and choir. It was scheduled to be narrated by Liu from Nov.

Disney CEO Bob Iger had plenty to say about the MCU‘s current issues at The New York Times‘ annual BookDeal summit yesterday. But CNN reports that Iger also had a multilayered explanation for why “The Marvels” did so poorly in theaters earlier this month, taking in just $47 million domestically its opening weekend.

One of 2023’s biggest stories in the entertainment industry is Disney CEO Bob Iger‘s call to retrofit the swollen release calendar of various IPs, namely the MCU and the “Star Wars” universe. Iger’s reasons? The sheer glut of releases in theaters and on streaming dilutes focus and attention from moviegoers and lowers the overall quality of what Disney creates.

“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” stayed at No. 1 at the box office on Black Friday, retaining the top spot in its second week on the screens.

Marvel boss Kevin Feige was being slated to enter a galaxy far, far away with his own Star Wars movie, but we’ll no longer get to see what he would do with our favourite Jedis. Asked by ET at The Marvels premiere if the project was still happening, Feige replied concisely: “No.” Meanwhile, a report from Variety confirmed the movie was “no longer in active development at Lucasfilm”.Another director who was set to make the jump from a superhero universe to an intergalactic one was Wonder Woman’s Patty Jenkins.

Paul Rudd has opened up about his “horrible” and “restrictive” Marvel diet, revealing he would drink sparkling water as a “reward”.The Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania star described the strict measures he went to while appearing on the comedy food podcast Off Menu, which sees guests asked to recall their “dream menu” by hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster.When asked what kind of water he preferred, the 54 year-old actor told the comedians he was still a fan of sparkling.“When I was having to train for the Ant-Man movie, and I was on a very restrictive diet, my reward was sparkling water,” he said, with an incredulous laugh. “That’s how horrible that diet was.

Netflix this week launched a real-life version of its super-popular dystopian Korean drama, Squid Game. The new show, Squid Game: The Challenge, is streaming now and features hundreds of everyday people competing in games from the original series for a chance to win a life-changing multi-million dollar prize. Created by the same people who made The Traitors and Race Across the World, Studio Lambert, it follows 456 real players all vying for a whopping $4.56 million – the biggest cash prize in reality TV history, according to Netflix.