How Public Domain Made Way For A 'Winnie The Pooh' Horror Movie

The video discusses the entry of works into the public domain, focusing on the legal challenges of adapting characters like Winnie the Pooh. It explains that while original elements enter the public domain, adaptations by companies like Disney remain protected. The video highlights how Disney built its empire on public domain works, such as Grimm's Fairy Tales, and the importance of recognizing differences to avoid legal issues. It also covers Disney's trademark protections, which prevent unauthorized use of characters in branding. The Mickey Mouse Protection Act, which extended copyright terms, is also discussed.

What is the time period after which a work enters the public domain?

• 95 years after publication

• 100 years after publication

• 50 years after publication

• 75 years after publication

Which character's iconic red shirt is not part of the original public domain story?

• Eeyore

• Tigger

• Piglet

• Winnie the Pooh

How did Disney build its creative empire according to the video?

• By focusing solely on animation

• By building on public domain works

• By acquiring other companies

• By creating entirely new stories

What is a key difference between trademarks and copyrights?

• Both are permanent

• Trademarks are temporary, copyrights are permanent

• Trademarks are permanent, copyrights are temporary

• Both are temporary

What was the purpose of the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998?

• To reduce copyright terms to 50 years

• To extend copyright terms to 95 years

• To eliminate copyright terms

• To make all works public domain