The hosts discuss the end of Disney's exclusive control over Mickey and Minnie Mouse characters due to the expiration of Disney's copyright on Steamboat Willie. They explain the evolution of copyright law in the U.S. and Disney's role in extending copyright protection.
After 95 years of copyright protection, Steamboat Willie enters the public domain.
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- Why early versions of Disney’s Mickey and Minnie Mouse characters are now appearing in horror slasher films.
- Tesla once again being the king of EVs, and what to make of BYD coming up on its heels.
- A digital entertainment stock to watch in 2024.
(15:47) It’s been a great run for growth stocks – and it might not be over! Deidre Woollard caught up with Motley Fool Analyst Kirsten Guerra for a look at some recent winners that could keep winning in 2024.
Companies discussed: DIS, TSLA, SONO, DUOL
Catch the original Steamboat Willie cartoon, in all its public domain glory here.
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Asit Sharma, Deidre Woollard, Kirsten Guerra
Engineers: Dan Boyd
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