Will Disney lose Mickey Mouse?

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Disney’s copyright on ‘Steamboat Willie’, which features the earliest version of Mickey Mouse, expired in the US on New Year’s Day - meaning the image is in the public domain and free to use… with some caveats. So what’s next for Mickey?Some creatives have already sprung into act ... Show More

Walt Disney shares fall on concerns over cord cutting. Is it a buying opportunity or is Disney losing its magic? We tackle that question and talk CVS, Coach, Lumber Liquidators, Priceline, and Zillow. And Paul Downs talks about his new book, Boss Life: Surviving My Own Small Busi ... Show More

As Disney celebrates its 100th birthday this month, a series of recent flops and gargantuan acquisitions has left people asking whether the shine is beginning to wear off. Plus, we look back at the studio’s past - including the time when Donald Duck dressed up as a Nazi.This podc ... Show More

Episode 226: Happy 2024! Neal and Toby are back and are discussing why the Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse is now public domain and what that means for Disney. Plus, the New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft and alleging billions in damages. Apple is selling their ... Show More

The House of Mouse is falling down. Disney’s last four big releases have bombed at the Box Office. The company is currently no longer Hollywood’s number one film studio. Recent box office takings show even Marvel has lost its - well - marvel. Critics say the reason is simple. Dis ... Show More

We look into the decision by Florida's governor Ron DeSantis to dissolve Disney's special status in the state. It follows Disney's criticism of a new law restricting discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools. What will the row mean for the company, and what questions does it raise fo ... Show More