Cartoon Brew

Public Domain Day 2026: Betty Boop, Pluto (As Rover), And Flip The Frog Hit The Commons On January 1

Works released in 1930 hit the U.S. public domain on January 1, including early animation icons, forgotten favorites, and the art form's formative experiments.
Dexerto

Betty Boop & Pluto enter public domain and can now be used in video games, movies, more

Betty Boop & Pluto have officially entered the public domain, opening the door for developers to use them freely in video ...
The Express Tribune

Betty Boop and Pluto enter public domain, opening use in video games and media

Early versions of the cartoon characters Betty Boop and Pluto have officially entered the public domain, allowing creators to ...
Comic Book Resources on MSN

1 of Disney’s oldest characters enters a new era in 2026

The new year means that a 95-year-old Disney character is now part of the public domain alongside Mickey Mouse and Winnie-the-Pooh.
Cartoon Brew

M2 Founder Masao Maruyama On His Studio’s ‘Pluto’ Adaptation: “I Couldn’t Kick The Bucket Until I Created This”

Correction: An earlier version of this article listed Masao Maruyama’s MAPPA as the producer of Pluto which was incorrect. The show was produced by M2. M2’s new series Pluto was one of the most ...
Moviefone

Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Starring Pluto & Fifi (1991)

A wondrous collection of cartoon masterpieces from the great Disney legacy. Each volume in this fabulous new series is filled with the kind of joy and laughter that have made these cartoons timeless.