Thus, including it may result in legal disputes. The same is true of Popeye’s cartoons which began in 1933 and Robert Altman’s 1980 film, which remains under copyright protection. Books entering the ...
Popeye and Tintin's early versions enter the US public domain in 2025, allowing their use without copyright restrictions. However, later additions like Popeye's spinach and Tintin's signature ...
when asked if he was a sailor. The infamous sailor was supposed to be a one-off appearance but he became permanent and the strip was renamed Popeye. In 1933, Popeye first appeared in animation ...
Jan. 1 marks the dawn of a new era for Popeye and Tintin. It’s the day the nonagenarian cartoon characters officially enter the U.S. public domain along with a treasure trove of other iconic works.