Mickey Mouse Goes From Kid's Cartoon To Slasher Film In New Trailer (Video)
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The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse from 'Steamboat Willie' has entered the public domain, leading to new interpretations, including a horror film 'Mickey's Mouse Trap.' Disney (NYSE:DIS) no longer holds copyright over this version of the character. The film is not affiliated with Disney and has no release date yet. A survival horror game 'Infestation 88' is also in development. An NFT collection based on Steamboat Willie sold out quickly and has seen significant price appreciation.
January 02, 2024 | 9:47 pm
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An NFT collection based on the public domain 'Steamboat Willie' version of Mickey Mouse sold out quickly and has seen a significant increase in value, trading at 0.1097 ETH.
The NFT collection's quick sell-out and price appreciation indicate a positive market response, which could lead to a short-term increase in demand and value for these NFTs. However, the impact on Ethereum's price is likely minimal as it's a broader cryptocurrency with diverse use cases beyond this single NFT collection.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Disney loses copyright protection over the 1928 'Steamboat Willie' version of Mickey Mouse, leading to third-party adaptations like a horror film and a video game.
While the loss of copyright for the 1928 version of Mickey Mouse may not directly affect Disney's current operations, it could impact the brand image and control over the character. The short-term impact is likely negative due to potential brand dilution and the creation of content not aligned with Disney's brand values.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80