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Podcast: The fight to use Mickey Mouse
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Mickey Mouse has been the mascot for Disney going again to the times of, properly, Walt himself. However the copyright for the mouse that Disney has zealously guarded for many years is ready to run out in simply two years. Which means the black-and-white model of Mickey Mouse depicted in “Steamboat Willie” could be within the public area, the place anybody can do something with him and all of his magic and fame.
A bunch of Republicans, mad at a few of Disney stances on social points just lately, need that to occur. Disney although, ain’t going to let Mickey go with out placing up a hell of a battle. Learn the complete transcript right here.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Company: L.A. Instances journey reporter Hugo Martín
Extra studying:
Republicans are attempting to exterminate Mickey Mouse. Does anybody care?
Whose mouse is it anyway?
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