{"id":431215,"date":"2024-01-03T13:26:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T08:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=431215"},"modified":"2024-01-03T13:26:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T08:26:54","slug":"steamboat-willie-horror-film-announced-as-mickey-mouse-enters-public-domain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/steamboat-willie-horror-film-announced-as-mickey-mouse-enters-public-domain\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Steamboat Willie\u2019 Horror Film Announced as Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First, there was \u201cWinnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.\u201d Now, get ready for the \u201cSteamboat Willie\u201d horror film. The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on Monday, and indie horror producers are wasting no time in capitalizing on it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Steven LaMorte is set to direct an untitled horror-comedy based on Mickey\u2019s cartoon debut. In it, a sadistic mouse will torment a group of unsuspecting ferry passengers. Production is set to begin in the spring.<\/p>\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-jvjt52sos6g\" style=\"max-width:662px;\" class=\"arve\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div style=\"aspect-ratio:331\/186\" class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.193353%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &#039;none&#039;;autoplay &#039;none&#039;;bluetooth &#039;none&#039;;browsing-topics &#039;none&#039;;camera &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-read &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-write;display-capture &#039;none&#039;;encrypted-media &#039;none&#039;;gamepad &#039;none&#039;;geolocation &#039;none&#039;;gyroscope &#039;none&#039;;hid &#039;none&#039;;identity-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;idle-detection &#039;none&#039;;keyboard-map &#039;none&#039;;local-fonts;magnetometer &#039;none&#039;;microphone &#039;none&#039;;midi &#039;none&#039;;otp-credentials &#039;none&#039;;payment &#039;none&#039;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &#039;none&#039;;publickey-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;screen-wake-lock &#039;none&#039;;serial &#039;none&#039;;summarizer &#039;none&#039;;sync-xhr;usb &#039;none&#039;;web-share;window-management &#039;none&#039;;xr-spatial-tracking &#039;none&#039;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-jvjt52sos6g\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/jVjt52sOs6g?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"372\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/jVjt52sOs6g?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"662\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p>LaMorte said in a press release,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations, but beneath that cheerful exterior lies a potential for pure, unhinged terror. It\u2019s a project I\u2019ve been dreaming of, and I can\u2019t wait to unleash this twisted take on this beloved character to the world.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/mehwish-hayat-shines-in-blingy-golden-jacket-for-stunning-photoshoot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mehwish Hayat Shines in Blingy Golden Jacket for Stunning Photoshoot<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p>A film like this might have been considered a copyright infringement just a few days ago; Mickey has been synonymous with the Disney brand for nearly a century. But since US law allows copyright to be held for 95 years, on January 1, 2024, Disney\u2019s \u201cSteamboat Willie\u201d copyright officially expired, opening the door for more Mickey-themed content.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_hawley-1280x600-1-e1704221693122.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-431217\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_hawley-1280x600-1-e1704221693122.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_hawley-1280x600-1-e1704221693122.webp 1280w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_hawley-1280x600-1-e1704221693122-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_hawley-1280x600-1-e1704221693122-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_hawley-1280x600-1-e1704221693122-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_hawley-1280x600-1-e1704221693122-364x205.webp 364w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_hawley-1280x600-1-e1704221693122-758x426.webp 758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are some differences between Mickey in \u201cSteamboat Willie\u201d and Disney\u2019s modern iconic mascot. Steamboat Willie lacks the current Mickey\u2019s gloves and oversized shoes, and his eyes are small black ovals without pupils.<\/p>\n<p>In the film, the character will not even be called \u201cMickey Mouse.\u201d Instead, he will go by \u201cSteamboat Willie.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_teaser_16x9.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-431218\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_teaser_16x9.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_teaser_16x9.webp 1000w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_teaser_16x9-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_teaser_16x9-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_teaser_16x9-364x205.webp 364w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/steamboat_teaser_16x9-758x426.webp 758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A representative for Disney did not comment about the horror film announcements, but last week, the company said that \u201cmore modern versions of Mickey will remain unaffected by the expiration of the Steamboat Willie copyright.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First, there was \u201cWinnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.\u201d Now, get ready for the \u201cSteamboat Willie\u201d horror film. The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on Monday, and indie horror producers are wasting no time in capitalizing on it. &nbsp; Steven LaMorte is set to direct an untitled horror-comedy based on Mickey\u2019s cartoon debut. 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