2025 Public Domain Day: Popeye, Tintin, more legendary artwork up for grabs
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Certain cultural works, including those featuring Popeye and Tintin, are entering the public domain. The exact timing of this change is unclear, with some reports indicating it occurred on January 1, 2025, and others suggesting it will happen in 2026. The works entering the public domain appear to include a range of artistic and literary creations from the 1920s.
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