John Oliver Uses Steamboat Willie to Challenge Disney
In a bold move, John Oliver features Steamboat Willie on 'Last Week Tonight' and 'The Late Show,' daring Disney to respond.
- John Oliver brings Steamboat Willie, now in the public domain, onto 'The Late Show' to promote the new season of 'Last Week Tonight'.
- Oliver uses the character to taunt Disney, leveraging its public domain status to challenge the company's litigious nature.
- Disney, known for its aggressive copyright enforcement, has yet to respond to Oliver's provocations.
- The use of Steamboat Willie highlights the complexities of copyright law and public domain characters.
- Oliver's actions spark discussions on the limits of copyright and the evolving nature of public domain works.
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