When Steamboat Willie was released in 1928, Walt Disney was facing ruin. As the company loses copyright of the iconic film, In History reflects on the moment that transformed Disney's life and ...

An early Walt Disney movie featuring the first appearance ... But the cartoon creature who stars in the animated short ‘Steamboat Willie’ isn’t a lot like the Mickey we know today.

The Walt Disney Company appears to be coming to ... whose comedic take on the 1928 Mickey Mouse film “Steamboat Willie” was swiftly hit with a copyright claim from Disney when it posted ...

A Walt Disney movie featuring the first appearance of Mickey Mouse moved into the public domain on New Year’s Day. The 1928 short film "Steamboat Willie" introduces audiences to a non-speaking ...

Walt Disney's "Steamboat Willie," the first cartoon to star Mickey Mouse, is the star of a new horror trailer after becoming public domain Monday. A trailer for a slasher film "Mickey’s Mouse ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Oh boy! It's time to celebrate Walt Disney's most iconic character, the one who started it all — Mickey Mouse! On Nov. 18, 1928, Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks released the Walt ...

Mickey Mouse — the iconic creation of Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks — has taken on many iterations since his conception in 1928, including his debut as the paddle steamer pilot Steamboat Willie.

The Walt Disney Company has been celebrating its ... but you can still get the LEGO Disney Mini Steamboat Willie (40659) set for free with any order of $150 or more using the code GIFT at checkout.