Every year, classic characters enter the public domain. That means you're free to do as you like with those particular character models (updated character designs are likely still protected). These ...

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1.

From waking up at dawn to claim the TV remote to memorizing every theme song word-for-word, these twelve animated classics ...