In a small way, the small-budget British independent film “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” lured audiences back to theaters two years ago. The concept of Bad Taste and the trailer have generated viral appeal for a guilty pleasure. Then Fathom Events’ theatrical window was so short, there was no chance for word of mouth to spoil … Read more
The start of 2025 means that thousands of iconic characters and creative works have entered the public domain, including the classic cartoon tough guy Popeye. That’s why these characters are now available for anyone to copy, share and reimagine for their personal or public use.
January 1 heralds a new year, a new month, and new entries in the list of works in the public domain. While 2024 has seen many iconic intellectual property rights lose copyright protection – in particular, copyright The first iteration of Mickey Mouse – 2025 is not without its fair share of noteworthy additions. As … Read more
An undated photo of the State Bank of Pakistan building. — AFP/File KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced that all banks and financial institutions will remain closed for public transactions on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday), which will be considered as a ‘public holiday’. In a statement, the central bank said development … Read more
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Saturday issued guidelines for all government hospitals to get their staff tested for Covid-19 and restart coronavirus contact tracing. In a letter issued by Sindh Director General of Health Dr Irshad Ahmed Memon, a copy of which is available with The Express Tribune, heads of all public sector hospitals have … Read more