Public Domain and ... Winnie the Pooh?

In 2023, filmmaker Rhys Frake-Waterfield set off a frenzy when he released his film, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, which presents the iconic cuddly bear as something more repulsive than inviting. His transformation of Pooh was enabled by the character’s recent release into the public domain archives. Public domain is a category of creative works that are unprotected by intellectual property law. In some cases, the work was never protected, and in others, the term of protection for said work has expired. In this episode, COTC explores public domain, viewed by some as a treasure trove and others as an opportunity to exploit historically iconic characters and shows. Which camp do you think you fall in? Leave us a review and share your thoughts! For future updates, subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen and subscribe to COTC:https://www.cupofteacritiques.com/subscribeLinksWinnie the Pooh and the Public Domain How to Obtain Copyright PermissionSend us Fan MailSUBSCRIBEFooterWe hope you enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed sharing. Join us again for another deep look with a deep brew!Stay in touch on all things COTC by subscribing on our website at cupofteacritiques.com.Follow us on Letterboxd at COTCritiques.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at CUPOFTEACRITIQUES.For comments and questions, email us at [email protected].